As summer descends on us, plan on the weather—and the activities—heating up in Beaumont-Wilshire and Beaumont Village. Here’s a rundown on what’s coming:
Saturday, August 3 Fremont Fest 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Kids’ Parade 10 a.m. Beaumont Village Vendor registration through July 20
Fremont Fest, our neighborhood’s own annual street fair, is coordinated and hosted by the Beaumont Business Association (BBA), and according to the BBA, the event attracts over 12,000 visitors each year. At the event find vendor booths selling wares and food items stretching along Fremont Street from NE 42nd to 51st Avenue.
BBA representatives announced that this year there will be the usual beloved parade starting at 10 a.m., and non-profit children’s organizations, sports leagues, and camps will again be showcased in the hugely popular Kid Zone. New this year in the Amalfi’s Restaurant parking lot will be a beer garden with live music.
Do you have something you’d like to sell at the event? Vendor booth registration is open through July 20. To register, visit www.tickettomato.com/event/6061/2019-fremont-fest-vendor-booth-registration. For more information, e-mail Amy Hamdan (beaumontbusinesses@gmail.com).
Keep Beaumont Blooming
While at Fremont Fest or while shopping in Beaumont Village this summer, enjoy the beautiful flower baskets provided through the very generous $1,500 sponsorship contributions made by Frazier Wealth Management, Noho’s Hawaiian Café, Curaleaf Dispensary, and Morel Ink.
Tuesday, August 6
National Night Out Picnic & Rock ‘N Roll Music 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ Wilshire Park
Join old neighbors and meet newcomers at this popular annual event in Wilshire Park’s picnic areas A and B. The event is sponsored by the Beaumont-Wilshire Neighborhood Association, whose volunteers will fire up the grills and provide hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, water, and soda. Neighbors are encouraged to bring a potluck item (side dish, entrée, dessert, salad, snack). A visit from the Portland police and fire departments is expected, as well as the K-9 division of the police department. A raffle will be held with items donated by local area businesses, and there will be games and prizes for kids, too.
At NNO, enjoy the rock ‘n roll music of the local Broke ‘N Hip band, comprised of members from our neighborhood and close-by. Groove to the tunes of the Beatles, Van Morrison, Doobie Brothers, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, and more! Lead singer for the band is Jean Czbua, with band members Joe Beede (drums), Jean Czuba (vocals, percussion), Pat Hatten (vocals, percussion), Dan Hayes (keyboard, vocals), Karl Krcma (bass), Tim Janes (guitar, vocals), and Kevin Wrede (guitar). Broke ‘N Hip will be playing for most of the event, just outside of the covered area.
Sunday, August 11 - Movie in Wilshire Park
6:30 p.m. (music, then movie starts at dusk)
Join in the fun at this year’s Movie in the Park, featuring the 2019 film, “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,” the third film in a trilogy described as a coming of age story that follows the adventures of a young Viking named Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, son of Stoick the Vast, leader of the Viking island of Berk. Although initially dismissed as a clumsy and underweight misfit, he soon becomes renowned as a courageous expert in dragons. The film series has been highly acclaimed, the first two films earning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
Music will be provided by the band 5 Grand before the movie, vendors are expected, and the popcorn is free all night! The event is organized by Portland Parks and Recreation and co-sponsored by the Beaumont-Wilshire Neighborhood Association and the Alameda Neighborhood Association.