Venture Out

Venture Portland and its member business districts host more than 100 events every year. From webinars to street fairs, and shopping passports to mixers, there is always something exciting happening in Portland's business districts!

July 25, 2024 – Best of Brooklyn BBQ

All are welcome to enjoy great food, music and “shop local” in the historic Brooklyn neighborhood. Live music and entertainment for the whole family will be on display. The wide variety of Brooklyn based businesses will be out in full force for you to explore. Enjoy a fantastic summer evening in the relaxed and family friendly Brooklyn Park!

July 25, 2024 – Member Meetup: Columbia Corridor

Join us in a different district each month as we get together to enjoy fun events, local businesses, and great conversation. Focused on brewing subtle, balanced, and traditional beers, with a healthy mix of New World ales and lagers thrown in, Level Beer is brewed in an old barn on 2 acres of beautiful land near the Columbia River! This location boasts a huge outdoor area and a beautiful taproom. Food trucks are on site for snacks. 

July 28, 2024 – Montavilla Street Fair

Join us for the 11th annual Montavilla Street Fair!  Over 150 vendors.  21 bands.  4 stages.  4 beer gardens.  Let’s party Montavilla!

August 3, 2024 – Fremont Fest Marketplace

Fremont Fest Marketplace is on Saturday, August 5 from 10am-4pm! Over 150 vendors with 8 food vendors, 2 beverage places and 2 cocktail samples. Live music at multiple venues. Kid Zone at Wild Hearts Wellness.

August 10, 2024 – Jade District Night Market

Founded in 2014, Portland’s Jade International Night Market is the epitome of a multicultural community event. Strings of lights and lanterns illuminate the Southeast Portland parking lot where this annual event takes place. Scents of garlicky beef satay and crisp lumpia fill the air as children sit cross-legged during dragon dance performances. What started as a small volunteer group has expanded to keep up with attendance, which has grown to 20,000 attendees annually.

August 22, 2024 – Member Meetup: Menlo Park

Join us in a different district each month as we get together to enjoy fun events, local businesses, and great conversation. Bridge City Taproom is a local sports bar is a treasure in the Menlo Park business district, with amazing food, friendly staff, and an outdoor patio. Join us for business networking and good vibes!

August 25, 2024 – Hawthorne Street Fair

Enjoy great food, music and vendors on one of Portland’s most amazing boulevards at the 41st annual Hawthorne Street Fair. The fun happens between 11am and 5pm.