Takes place every September

This event is sponsored by the Alberta Business Association and celebrates Alberta Street, one of Portland's most unique, diverse and creative communities.

It's a community affair on NE Alberta Street, a street alive with vitality. The fair promises to open minds, young and old, to new tastes and cultures. Eat at one of the street's many restaurants (ranging from Thai and Mexican to Southern cooking), or stop by one of the food vendors' booths. Three stages will present a variety of musical offerings, including Gypsy Caravan, Shoehorn Trio, and Cantaloupe. A parade complete with decorated bikes, costumed pets, and all manner of mobile spectacles will be on hand, as well as a horse-drawn trolley. Children are encouraged to participate in art activities such as painting and clay working at the Children's bbq imageCenter, located at 14th place, and a face painter will be on hand.

Alberta Street merchants, with their unique variety of eclectic services, shops, galleries and restaurants, will be participating with special sales, activities and on-site entertainment. Several vendor marketplace locations will also be offering distinctive arts, crafts and non-profit organization booths.

Visit the official Alberta Street Fair website.