Summer fairs, festivals and other family events happening in ...

BORING ?
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Celebration in Boring: Music by the Joe Shinkle 99 West Band and the Pranksters Big Band, games with prizes, Classics in Progress Car Show, farmers market vendors, booths staffed by community organizations, ice cream and other foods will be featured at the annual event with the theme ?The Year of the Park.? 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat, Sept. 8. At and around Boring Middle School, 27801 S.E. Dee St.; free admission, plus 50 cent tickets for some games; Sharon Marsh at marshsm@comcast.net ?
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CANBY ?
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East Willamette Valley Wine Festival: Winemaker-staffed booths, food, and live music featured during the Winemaker?s Gala Evening from 6-10 p.m. Fri, June 15, at St. Josef?s Estate Vineyard & Winery, 28836 S. Barlow Road. Cost is $35 and reservations required.

Twelve artisan vintners will spotlight new releases and participate in a wine-tasting competition, restaurants will offer foods, and a band will play music from noon-6 p.m. Sat, June 16. Admission is $10, which includes a wine glass and tastings.

Proceeds benefit scholarships for students enrolled in the viticulture program at Chemeketa Community College. Visit www.eastvalleywine.com ?
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General Canby Day: A pancake breakfast, a parade featuring the annual festival king and queen, entertainment, live music, a kid?s corner, art and car shows, award ceremonies, and more than 70 craft and food booths highlight the annual festival from 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon, July 4, at Wait Park, 300 N. Holly St., and the surrounding area. A dance contest and other activities will be featured at Teen Street, history-themed demonstrations and craft workshops will be offered at Pioneer Village, and a book sale at the nearby library. The fireworks show starts at 10 p.m. in the Trost Elementary School soccer fields, 800 S. Redwood St.; free admission and parking; www.generalcanbyday.org ?
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Clackamas County Fair and Rodeo: Features a rodeo, livestock exhibits and auctions, food and other vendors, carnival rides and games, entertainment, parade, talent show, and other activities. See website for schedule and daily specials. Fair hours: 11 a.m. Tue, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Tue-Thu, 10 a.m.-midnight Fri-Sat, and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun, Aug. 14-19; rodeo hours: 7:30 p.m. Wed-Sat, Aug. 14-18. Clackamas County Event Center, 694 N.E. Fourth Ave.; $5-$8, or free to ages 7 and younger and 75 and older to fair; plus $6-$8 to rodeo; $5 parking; www.clackamascountyeventcenter.com or 503-266-1136 ?
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DAMASCUS ?
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Day in Damascus: The 16th annual event features a pancake breakfast, a petting zoo, a pony carousel, bounce houses, carnival games and other activities with prizes, field games, a bring-your-own-dog show, musicians, dancers, a talent show, a dunk tank, a safety fair, food booths, a crafters marketplace, and a raffle. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat, July 28. Damascus Centennial Park, 20100 S.E. Highway 212; free admission; $2.50 for breakfast; average of 25 cents-$2 for games and food; www.dayindamascus.org or dayindamascus@gmail.com ?
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EAGLE CREEK ?
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Father?s Day at the Farm: Treat dad to a barbecue lunch ? or bring your own picnic ? and spend the day visiting with artisans, collectors, demonstrators, exhibitors, and musicians. Highlights include live music and folk dancing; arrowhead, a big-wheel bike, a laundry station, and other displays; and woodworking, dowsing, Dutch-oven cooking, woodstove cooking, corn-grinding, cross-cut saw, rope-making and blacksmith demonstrations. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun, June 17. Philip Foster Farm, 29912 S.E. Highway 211; $5, or $20 per family; plus cost for food; www.philipfosterfarm.com or 503-637-6324 ?
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Mary Charlotte?s Garden Party: Celebrate the pioneer women who helped civilize Oregon with elegant reproduction dresses, live music, dancing, treats and hands-on activities. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun, July 15. Philip Foster Farm, 29912 S.E. Highway 211; $5, or $20 per family, plus cost for food; www.philipfosterfarm.com or 503-637-6324 ?
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ESTACADA ?
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Estacada Fourth of July Big Bang Fireworks Sky Show and Fun Festival: Fireworks, a parade, a carnival with mechanical rides, live music, lawn mower trophy rides, Lumber Jacks and Jills logging competition, car show, motorcycle cruise-in, activities for all ages, raffles, prizes, craft and food vendors, and a beer garden will be featured daily. Hours vary Tue-Sun, July 3-7, on and around 72 acres north of Estacada High School, 355 N.E. Sixth Ave.; free admission, $5-$10 parking; www.estacada4thofjuly.com or 503-630-3909 ?
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Estacada Summer Celebration: Watch the ArtBack artists paint their annual mural-in-a-weekend project and visit the Broadway Street Art Fair. Highlights also include free hands-on art activities for children and families, a silent art auction, clowns, giant puppets, live music, food vendors, a farmers market, and a quilt show. 6-10 p.m. Fri, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat, July 27-28 in and around downtown Estacada; free admission; Estacada Area Arts Commission at www.estacadasc.org or 503-631-3898 ?
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GLADSTONE ?
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Gladstone Chatauqua Festival: Annual event runs 10 a.m.-midnight Fri, 10 a.m.-midnight Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun, Aug. 3-5. Opens Friday with special entertainment and free food for senior citizens and continues throughout the weekend with activities for all ages, carnival rides, free stage shows, talent show, a chili cook-off, and arts and crafts and food vendors. The parade begins at 10 a.m. Aug. 4 at Gladstone High School and runs down Portland Avenue to the park. A beer garden and street dances will be open to the 21-and-older crowd from 8 p.m.-midnight Aug. 3-4. Max Patterson Memorial City Park, 400 E. Exeter St.; free admission to festival; $3 street dances; http://www.gladstonechautauqua.com or Tammy Bannick, 503-656-5225, option 1, ext. 4, or bannick@ci.gladstone.or.us ?
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HAPPY VALLEY ?
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Fourth of July Family Festival: The 16th annual event on Wed, July 4, includes a hike with the Happy Valley hikers at 9:30 a.m. beginning at the Southeast 145th Avenue wetlands parking lot; a parade starting in that area at noon; followed by carnival rides, games, live music, vendor booths and food beginning at 1:30 p.m. at Happy Valley Park; and concluding with fireworks at dusk. Happy Valley Park, 13700 S.E. Ridgecrest Road; free admission; www.ci.happy-valley.or.us or 503-783-3800 ?
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Pickathon: The indie-roots music festival welcomes about 48 bands on multiple stages as well as musical workshops, kids activities and more. Limited space; registration recommended. Noon-11 p.m. Fri, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun, Aug. 3-5. Pendarvis Farm, 16581 S.E. Hagen Road; $190 weekend pass with camping and other extras; limited single-day tickets available in advance for $75; plus parking; www.pickathon.com for details and registration ?
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LAKE OSWEGO ?
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Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts: The 49th annual art festival features live music, entertainment, visual arts shows, children?s theater and activities, demonstrations and food and craft vendors. Many events are held in the Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State St.; other events held in George Rogers Park, 611 State St.. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri-Sat, June 22-23; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun, June 24; free admission, but donations welcome; www.lakewood-center.org or 503-635-3901 ?
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Fourth of July Star Spangled Celebration: Annual event runs from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Wed, July 4. The day begins at 7 a.m. with the Lake Oswego Lions Club?s 63rd annual breakfast in George Rogers Park, 611 State St., followed by the Star Spangled Parade at 10 a.m. at Lake Garden Court, off Iron Mountain Road.

The Star Spangled Celebration continues 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Millennium Plaza Park, 200 First St. Activities include a pie-eating contest at 12:50 p.m. (registration begins at 11a.m.), and face-painting, balloon animals and live music will happen all day. The fireworks display begins 9:45 p.m. with public viewing at the Lake Grove Swim Park, 3800 Lakeview Blvd. Call 503-675-3985 to participate in parade. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon, July 4.

Admission is free to all events; breakfast ranges from $5-$8; Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation, 503-675-2549 ?
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MILWAUKIE ?
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Milwaukie Daze: A parade, live music, carnival rides, field games, a petting zoo, two bounce houses, storytellers, face-painting, a movie, a ?9K for K9? walk, Willamette Jet Boat rides, poetry readings, fireworks, a beer tent, and more than 100 arts and crafts and food vendors, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri-Sun, July 27-29. In and around downtown Milwaukie; free admission; $25-$30 K9 walk fee; www.milwaukiedaze.com ?
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MOLALLA ?
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Molalla 2nd Friday: Restaurants and other businesses stay open late and offer food, music, demonstrations, and wine and beer tastings. Artists display their works and vendors sell products and services, including local produce at a farmers market. Movies are shown at dusk in July and August in Long Park. Monthly 5-9 p.m. second Fri, through Oct. 13. Downtown Molalla; free admission; http://mainstreetmolalla.tripod.com/id9.html or Main Street Molalla at 503-829-5003 or mainstreetmolalla@molalla.net ?
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Molalla Brew Fest: The annual event features food; 26 taps with wine, hard cider and draft root beer; and music by Mike Branch Band, Muchmore Country, Rae Gordon Band and Return Flight. 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri, noon-12:30 a.m. Sat, June 8-9; minors with accompanying parent welcome until 8 p.m. 123 E. Ross St. in downtown Molalla; tasting packages available (up to $20); www.facebook.com/molallabrewfestival ?
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Molalla Buckeroo: The annual event features four days of rodeo performances, a carnival, barbecue, live music, dancing, and fireworks (nightly following rodeo). Kick-off celebration at 6 p.m. Sat, June 30 and activities start at various times Tue-Fri, July 3-6. Molalla Buckeroo Grounds, 815 Shirley St.; $13-$15 average; www.molallabuckeroo.com or 503-829-8388 ?
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Ross Coleman Invitational: The eighth annual event features top Professional Bull Riders, the best bulls and an after-party with live entertainment each night. Doors open at 5 p.m.; rodeo at 7:30 p.m. Fri-Sat, Aug. 3-4. Molalla Buckeroo Grounds, 815 Shirley St.; $25-$35; www.rosscoleman.com ?
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Festival Latino: Folk dancing, music, face painting, speakers, vendors, information booths and college tours featured at the family-friendly event. Noon-4 p.m. Sat, June 23. Gregory Forum, Clackamas Community College, 19600 S. Molalla Ave.; free admission; Camilo Sanchez at 503-594-3029 or camilos@clackamas.edu
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Clackamas County Lavender Festival: The sixth annual event features live music, crafts, horseback riding, activities, a botanical garden, a lavender U-pick, lavender ice cream, plus food, wine and beer vendors. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat, June 30; noon-5 p.m. Sun, July 1. Oregon Lavender Farm, 20949 S. Harris Road, Oregon City; free admission; http://libertynatural.com/olf or 503-631-4488 ?
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First City Celebration: More than 60 art vendors, live music, activities, food, and wine and beer tastings highlight the third annual celebration of the history, heritage and identity of Oregon?s first city.11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat, July 28. On Main Street in downtown Oregon City; free admission ?
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SANDY ?
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Sandy Brewfest: The two-day festival featuring craft beer is family-friendly (minors allowed with a parent until 8 p.m. daily). Tasting packages include souvenir beer mug and drink tastings. Live music also featured. 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri and noon-12:30 a.m. Sat, June 15-16. Sandy Centennial Plaza, corner of Hoffman Avenue and Pioneer Boulevard; prices vary; www.facebook.com/sandybrewfest or 503-668-4006 ?
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Centennial Spectacular Fireworks Display: Bring lawn chairs or blanket and find a spot on one of the grassy lots at Champion and Industrial ways in downtown Sandy. Local restaurants will sell refreshments. Dusk or about 9:30 p.m. Wed, July 4; free admission and parking ?
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Sandy Mountain Festival: The 40th annual event features a children?s pet show at 10:30 a.m. Wed, July 11, behind the Olin Y. Bignall Aquatic Center, 39055 Pleasant Ave.; a kids bike derby at 11:15 a.m. Thu, July 12, at Cedar Ridge Middle School, 17255 Smith Ave.; a parade at 7 p.m. Thu, July 12, along Proctor Boulevard in downtown Sandy; a kids carnival, July 12-15, in the Leather?s lot on Scales Avenue; entertainment and a kids parade at 11:15 a.m. Fri, July 13, at Sandy Grade School, 38955 Pleasant St.; and 150 artisan booths, 20 food booths, activities, live music and entertainment from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun, July 14-15, at Meinig Memorial Park, 17670 Meinig Ave.; www.sandymountainfestival.org or 503-668-5900 ?
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Sandy Music Fair & Feast: Features a beer and wine garden, margarita booth, live music, dancing and plenty of food. The family night on Thursday is free to attend and open to all ages. Also a talent show, local bands and other entertainment throughout the event. 5-11:30 p.m. Thu, noon-midnight Fri-Sat, July 12-14. Sandy Centennial Plaza, corner of Hoffman Avenue and Pioneer Boulevard; $7 admission; www.facebook.com/musicfairandfeast or Sandy Chamber at 503-668-4006 ?
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Wine in the Woods: Sample a variety of wines while listening to depression era jazz with the Boy and Bean band and get up and move some swing, Latin and gypsy music by the Pete Krebs Trio. 5-9 p.m. Sun, July 22. Meinig Memorial Park, 17670 Meinig Ave.; free admission; www.cityofsandy.com or Sandy Recreation Department at 503-668-5891 ?
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Family Fun Festival: The annual event features music, dancing, storytellers, crafts, bike riding, face painting, a bouncy castle, a playground, and family-focused resource booths. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat, July 28. Sandy Bluff Park, 36801Goldenrain St.; free admission; Carol Cohen at 503-489-2151 or ccohen@cityofsandy.com ?
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Brewgrass: Enjoy the lively sounds of Wayward Vessel and the Bluegrass Regulators while sampling a variety of locally-brewed beers and food from local restaurants. Proceeds benefit Sandy Community Action Center. 5-9 p.m. Wed, Aug. 1. Meinig Memorial Park, 17670 Meinig Ave.; free admission; Sandy Recreation Center at www.cityofsandy.com or 503-668-5891 ?
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Fiesta En Meinig: Enjoy music, entertainment and food from Central and South America at the third annual festival. 6-8 p.m. Wed, Aug. 8. Meinig Memorial Park, 17670 Meinig Ave.; free admission; Sandy Recreation Center at www.cityofsandy.com or 503-668-5891 ?
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Sandy Oktoberfest: The annual event features live music, entertainment, activities, car show, food and craft booths, a Future Farmers of America Oktoberfest fair, fine arts show, beer and wine garden, and pickle-eating contests. 5-10:30 p.m. Fri, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sun, Sept. 7-9. St. Michaels Catholic Church, 18090 S.E. Landensand Road, Sandy; free admission, $5 entry to beer and wine garden, $4-$5 onsite parking, $10-$12 Friday concert (Johnny Limbo & The Lugnuts, 7:30-10:30 p.m.), $15 car-show registration; www.sandyoktoberfest.net or 503-668-4446 ?
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SHERWOOD ?
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Sherwood?s Robin Hood Festival: Enjoy live music, dancing, family stage activities, crafts, archery competitions, a ?find Maid Marian?s hidden medallion? and castle contests, food, and the Saturday morning Robin Hood Festival Parade at this summer event that has been held since 1952. 5-11 p.m. Fri and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat, July 20-21. Old Town Sherwood; free admission; free shuttles available from Sherwood Plaza; www.robinhoodfestival.org or 503-625-4233 ?
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ST. PAUL ?
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St. Paul Rodeo: Wild rodeo action followed by fireworks each night. Outside the arena, there?s a family carnival with rides and games, art shows and vendors. Various times for rodeo performances July 3-7; carnival opens 11 a.m. daily. In St. Paul; tickets start at $14; www.stpaulrodeo.com or 800-237-5920 ?
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TIGARD ?
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Festival of Balloons: Carnival, soccer tournament, car shows, exhibitors, food, barbecue contests, live music, hot-air-balloon launches and night glows. Early morning balloon launches daily (weather permitting). See website for full schedule. Fri-Sun, June 22-24. Cook Park, 17005 S.W. 92nd Ave., Tigard; $5 advance, $7 at gate; www.tigardballoon.org ?
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TUALATIN ?
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ArtSplash Art Show and Sale: The city?s 17th annual event features more than 50 artists showcasing their talents in watercolor, acrylics, photography, oil, jewelry, ceramics and more. Other activities include concerts by the lake (starting at 6:30 p.m. Fri-Sat) and the Kids Art Tent (10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat). Noon-9 p.m. Fri, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun, July 20-22. Tualatin Commons, 8325 S.W. Nyberg St., Tualatin; free admission; www.ci.tualatin.or.us/community/arts/ArtSplash.cfm ?
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WELCHES ?
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Mount Hood Huckleberry Festival and Barlow Trail Days: Live music, storytellers, historical tours, activities, exhibits, food and retail vendors, and fresh wild huckleberries and huckleberry-filled treats will highlight the 28th annual event. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri-Sat and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun, Aug. 24-26. Mt. Hood Village, 65000 E. Highway 26; free admission and parking; Cascade Geographic Society at www.cgsmthood.com ?
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WEST LINN ?
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River Heritage Day: Celebrate West Linn?s rich history along the Willamette and Tualatin rivers with activities, displays, food, and self-guided history walks and historic neighborhood walking tours. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat, June 23. Willamette Park, 12th and Volpp streets; free admission; www.willamettefalls.org/2012festival
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Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks: State Rep. Julie Parish and State Sen. Richard Devlin will serve as masters of ceremonies at the annual celebration that includes live music, a program featuring the national anthem by 12-year old Claire Newrone, food booths and other vendors, and a fireworks display (at dusk). 6-10 p.m. Wed, July 4. Willamette Park, 1100 12th St.; free admission; canned food donations accepted for West Linn Food Bank; Alice, 503-723-0101 ?
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West Linn Street Dance: Polish up those saddle shoes, bleach those bobby sox and press your poodle skirt. A social, food and dessert booths, face painting, an interactive show by juggler Mag Hughes and other kid activities, a beer garden, and music by Big Night Out highlight the fifth annual event for all ages. 5-11 p.m. Sat, July 14. Willamette Falls Drive at 13th Street in downtown West Linn; free admission; www.westlinnoregon.gov or 503-557-4700 ?
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West Linn Old Time Fair: A parade, carnival, live music, dunk tank, pie-eating contest, old-fashioned baseball game, horseshoe tournament, Bingo, professional lumber Jack show, pet show, water ski show, skydivers, drawings, a beer garden with entertainment, food and vendor booths, and the West Linn Lions Club pancake breakfast (6:30 a.m. Sat-Sun ) will be featured at the 56th annual event. 5:45-10 p.m. Fri, 9:45 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat, and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun, July 20-22. Willamette Park, 12th and Volpp streets; free admission; http://westlinnoregon.gov/oldtimefair ?
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Art Festival In the Forest: The art show features more than 75 artists, as well as live music, performances (from juggling to aerial tree-dancing), kids activities, food vendors, and a silent auction. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat-Sun, Aug. 11-12. Mary S. Young Park, 19900 Willamette Drive (Oregon 43), West Linn; free; www.artsfestivalintheforest.com ?
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WILSONVILLE

Wilsonville Festival of the Arts:? More than 100 visual, literary and performing artists gather for this festival. Aaron Meyer is the featured performer, and 16 Portland-area published authors will attend. Also children?s events, ethnic foods and a juried art show. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat, June 2, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun, June 3. Town Center Park, 29600 S.W. Park Place; free admission; www.wilsonvillearts.org ?

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Country Classic Horse Show: First held in 1973, the Country Classic is a World Champion Hunter Rider event. It attracts top-notch riders, horses, owners, and trainers mostly from the West Coast and other parts of the country, as well as a loyal following of spectators. Riders compete in featured events, including the $25,000 Grand Prix, the $10,000 Hunter Classic, and the $5,000 Open Welcome. Also features food vendors and tack shops. Times vary Wed-Sun, July 11-15. Hunter Creek Farm, 14441 S.E. Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville; http://www.teamnwequestriansports.com/07/11/country-classic or Mollie Gallaway at 541-914-0052 or triplerise@earthlink.net?
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Fun in the Park: Crafts, games, prizes, inflatables, body art, reptile and bird shows, demonstrations, exhibits, informative booths, food vendors, live music, the Roving Revelers and other entertainment featured at the 12th annual event. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat, Aug. 4. Town Center Park, 29600 S.W. Park Place, Wilsonville; free admission; www.funinthepark.com ?
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Portland Metro Reptile Expo: More than 50 vendors and breeders display and sell snakes, spiders, lizards, frogs, turtles and other captive-bred creatures, as well as books, food, housing and other critter-oriented supplies. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat, Aug. 18. Holiday Inn Wilsonville, 25425 S.W. 95th Ave., Wilsonville; $8 ages 13 and older, $4 ages 6-12, free to ages 5 and younger; www.pdxreptileexpo.com ?
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Wilsonville Sunday Streets: Enjoy this unique time for family-friendly activities and walking, strolling, jogging, running, bicycling, tricycling, rollerblading, skateboarding, jumping, or hoolahooping along a loop of open streets that link parks with family-friendly activities for all ages focusing on fitness, travel and fun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun, Aug. 19, in Wilsonville area; free; www.ridesmart.com/sundaystreets ?
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? Vickie Kavanagh; 503-294-5913; or follow me on Twitter @okavkid ?

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