I had so much fun covering a variety of events last week that I'm going to do the same this week!
Rose City Rollers Hometown Throwdown
August 13, 14 and 15
Three days and six matches will make for an action packed weekend of skating madness. The popularity of roller derby continues to grow across the United States with Portland as one of the leading cities.
This weekend won't disappoint as the Wheels of Justice, Portland's national competition team, hosts and competes against 3 all-star teams from across the country in the Hometown Throwdown.
General admission tickets for Friday & Saturday are $16 each, $22 for Rockstar guaranteed seating. Or you can go all in and buy a 3-day pass $35 for GA, $50 for Rockstar.
Don't have a ticket? Not quite ready for live action viewing? Watch the live stream! Details here.
17th Annual Hawthorne Street FairAlong Hawthorne, focused between 30th-43rd Aves.
Sunday, August 15
11am - 5pm
The Hawthorne neighborhood is home to hipsters, students and young families and is known for its propensity to party. And that is exactly what the people of Hawthorne and around Portland plan to do this Sunday! With over 80 merchants, food and craft vendors as well as free movies, kid-specific activities and local artists it's not to be missed.
Visit here for a full list of music and events happening through out the day.
14th Official Adult Soapbox Derby
Mt. Tabor Park Map
Saturday, August 14th
10am - 4pm
As a child I remember watching shows like Leave it to Beaver and Lassie where the young stars bonded with their fathers or older brothers to construct a soapbox derby car. Trust me, this soapbox race is nothing like you saw on The Wonder Years.
While the event is family friendly, expect some raucous individuals. Pack a picnic and some beer and come out to Mt. Tabor to watch full grown men and women barrel down a very steep hill at very scary speeds in homemade vehicles.
Whatever you end up doing this weekend I hope you enjoy yourself and the amazing summer weather that we're having!
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