# Festivals in Portland, CT | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Portland, Connecticut. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Hugo The Ultimate Journey Tribute Concert - One night only at CT Food Truck Battles Festival
  - **Description**: The music of Journey from Hugo The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band.  Covered general admission seats and VIP seat tickets are on sale.  Gates open at 12pm for the Food Truck Festival and gates open to the Hugo Concert at
  - **Date**: Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm – Sat, 16 May at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wolcott/hugo-the-ultimate-journey-tribute-concert-one-night-only-at-ct-food-truck-battles-festival/80002385228519
  - **Venue**: Woodtick Recreation Area
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  - **Price**: min: 39.19, max: 39.19, currency: USD
  - **Categories**: concerts, performances, music, entertainment, festivals, food-drinks, food-truck-festivals

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## Festivals Events in Portland

- **Event Name**: Portland Hometown Festival
  - **Description**: 2026 sees the 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence - our Semiquincentennial. Portland is planning a number of programs and events to celebrate. On Saturday, May 16, we’ll meet at Riverfront Park offering a wide variety of music, food, game
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/portland-hometown-festival/200030029090505
  - **Venue**: Portland Riverfront Park
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Quarry Celebration and Makers Fair
  - **Description**: Portland Quarry Celebration Day 
celebrating  the Quarry to the river.
 Makers Fair , Food and entertainment all at the 
**Portland Riverfront Park** Presented by the Brownstone Quorum at the beautiful   Riverfront Park with the view of the CT River.  Be
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  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 30 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/2026-quarry-celebration-and-makers-fair/200030000476730
  - **Venue**: 284 Brownstone Ave, Portland, CT
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- **Event Name**: 3rd Annual BBQ Chicken Dinner
  - **Description**: Come support the Portland Fair & Portland Fish and Game Club at our 3RD ANNUAL BBQ CHICKEN DINNER!

Saturday July 18, 2026
4 PM-7:30 PM
Portland Riverfront Park
284 Brownstone Ave Portland, CT

$30 Adults / $10 Children under 12
1 ticket = 1 meal (chi
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  - **Date**: Sat Jul 18 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Jul 18 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/3rd-annual-bbq-chicken-dinner/200030029090706
  - **Venue**: Portland Riverfront Park
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment, kids
- **Event Name**: 2026 Portland Fair
  - **Description**: Join us for the Portland Agricultural Fair October 2, 3, & 4!

Huge thank you to Chris Cote and the Portland Fish and Game Club for hosting us again! We’re so excited to be back for our third year on these grounds and can’t wait to see everyone there.
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Oct 04 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/2026-portland-fair/200029873088257
  - **Venue**: Route 17A, Portland, CT
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- **Event Name**: Taking the High Road
  - **Description**: May 30 2026 Quarry Celebration and Makers fair. 
Was first created by Darlene Rice at Quarry View with many vendors that are like family to us now. The Brownstone Quorum has been doing it now and we all work together to bring this back every year at Portl
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 42
  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 03:01 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/taking-the-high-road/200029965582224
  - **Venue**: Portland Riverfront Park
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## Trending Events in Portland

- **Event Name**: Comedy Jam at the Starday
  - **Description**: Get ready to experience a night of laughter at the Comedy Jam at the Starday! Join us at Starday Tavern on June 27, 2026, at 8:00 PM 🌟 Event Details:📅 Date: June 27, 2026🕗 Time: 08:00 PM📍 Venue: Starday Tavern,
  - **Venue**: Starday Tavern
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- **Event Name**: Comedy Night in Portland!
  - **Description**: Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at the Comedy Night at Fullerton Wine Tasting Room in Portland presented by Herron Entertainment the largest veteran owned talent agency.Join us for a night of hilarious Stand-Up Comedy featu
  - **Venue**: Fullerton Wines
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- **Event Name**: Blue Moon in Sag Sound Healing Meditation: Soul Expansion
  - **Description**: Join us for a grounding yet energetically expansive evening under the Full Moon in Sagittarius—a powerful time to release lower vibrational energy, feel lighter within your Being, expand your Divine Light & Essence within your field, and open the d
  - **Venue**: Awakenings Wellness Center
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- **Event Name**: Five Big Rocks
  - **Description**: Five Big Rocks headline a night of indie rock at Noshpit.Joined by Brite and another special guest band. Its a stacked lineup thats going to rock the house.If you want to see the band before the show visit: Fivebigrocks.com
  - **Venue**: The Noshpit Sandwich Bar
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- **Event Name**: PMP Certification Training in Portland, OR | 35 PDUs | Live Instructor-Led
  - **Description**: PMP Training in Portland OR is designed for professionals looking to advance their project management careers with a globally recognized credential. Our Project Management Professional certification course helps you master PMI framewor
  - **Venue**: U.S. Bancorp
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- **Event Name**: Chris Stapleton at Providence Park
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Chris Stapleton at Providence Park, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Providence Park in Portland, OR sets the s
  - **Venue**: Providence Park
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- **Event Name**: NBA Western Conference Finals: Portland Trail Blazers vs. TBD - Home Game 3 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at NBA Western Conference Finals: Portland Trail Blazers vs. TBD - Home Game 3 (Date: TBD - If Necessary), where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter in
  - **Venue**: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter
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- **Event Name**: Chelsea Handler at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Chelsea Handler at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in the heart of Portland, OR
  - **Venue**: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
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- **Event Name**: NBA Western Conference Finals: Portland Trail Blazers vs. TBD - Home Game 1 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at NBA Western Conference Finals: Portland Trail Blazers vs. TBD - Home Game 1 (Date: TBD - If Necessary), where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Moda Center
  - **Venue**: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Portland?
  - **A:** Portland Hometown Festival (Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am at Portland Riverfront Park), 2026 Quarry Celebration and Makers Fair (Sat May 30 2026 at 10:00 am at 284 Brownstone Ave, Portland, CT), 3rd Annual BBQ Chicken Dinner (Sat Jul 18 2026 at 04:00 pm at Portland Riverfront Park), 2026 Portland Fair (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 03:00 pm at Route 17A, Portland, CT), Taking the High Road (Sat May 30 2026 at 03:01 pm at Portland Riverfront Park).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Portland this weekend May 15–17, 2026?
  - **A:** Portland Hometown Festival (Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am at Portland Riverfront Park), Hugo The Ultimate Journey Tribute Concert - One night only at CT Food Truck Battles Festival (Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm at Woodtick Recreation Area).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Portland in May 2026?
  - **A:** Portland Hometown Festival (Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am at Portland Riverfront Park), 2026 Quarry Celebration and Makers Fair (Sat May 30 2026 at 10:00 am at 284 Brownstone Ave, Portland, CT), Taking the High Road (Sat May 30 2026 at 03:01 pm at Portland Riverfront Park), Hugo The Ultimate Journey Tribute Concert - One night only at CT Food Truck Battles Festival (Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm at Woodtick Recreation Area).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Portland?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Portland on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Portland?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Portland?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Portland include Portland Riverfront Park, 284 Brownstone Ave, Portland, CT, Route 17A, Portland, CT.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Portland?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Portland range from USD 39 to USD 39. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Portland?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Portland include America250 Portland CT, Portland Riverfront Park, Portland Agricultural Fair.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Portland?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Portland.

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