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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Sounds of Summer Concert Series BEGINS WEDNESDAY JUNE 4 at Two Rivers Park Bandshell. 
The Month of JULY, (due to unplanned construction) the music nights will be held at Friends of the Red Mill Pavilion.
Stop downtown for a stroll ahead of time, shop, grab a bite & a beverage and come join us.  Invite family and friends, bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair.   
Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating ;)

Remember our sponsors, they're the reason we all get FREE stellar entertainment, all season long !!  
        


Saturday, July 26, 2025
June 28 & 29  -  Vintage Baseball festival      Away
3 games each day

July 26 - Blue Sox Bash @  Bogue Flats
Detroit vs Royal Oak       Noon
Portland vs Royal Oak  3pm
Portland vs Detroit        5pm

August 23  -  Red Mill Day
Portland vs Lansing

Monday, July 28, 2025
The members of Portland Downtown Development Authority Board are people that have a passion for downtown. They have grown up here, created memories here, and love it here. Their dedication stems from their interest in the growth and prosperity of #MiPortland and the community. Our Board aims to ensure that Portland continues to be a place that matters for generations to come.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Sounds of Summer Concert Series BEGINS WEDNESDAY JUNE 4 at Two Rivers Park Bandshell. 
The Month of JULY, (due to unplanned construction) the music nights will be held at Friends of the Red Mill Pavilion.
Stop downtown for a stroll ahead of time, shop, grab a bite & a beverage and come join us.  Invite family and friends, bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair.   
Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating ;)

Remember our sponsors, they're the reason we all get FREE stellar entertainment, all season long !!  
        


Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Sounds of Summer Concert Series BEGINS WEDNESDAY JUNE 4 at Two Rivers Park Bandshell.  Stop downtown for a stroll ahead of time, shop, grab a bite & a beverage and come join us.  Invite family and friends, bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair.   
Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating ;)

Remember our sponsors, they're the reason we all get FREE stellar entertainment, all season long !!  
        


Saturday, August 9, 2025

We're thrilled to extend an exclusive invitation to join us for this fantastically reimagined event!       

Get TICKETS Here

Brew's Gone Wild! What better way to spend a summer Saturday than surrounded by fellow beverage connoisseurs and enthusiasts? We’re focusing on hyper local, small batches, of everything artisanally brewed. This riverfront venue is brimming with fun and excitement on the Veterans Memorial Bridge, River Boardwalk & Trail, Splashpad and Park Pavilion all featuring:

An exceptional selection of brewed beverages; Beer, Wine, Coffee, Cider, Seltzer, Tea, Cocktails, Mocktails, Lemonades, Sodas - with more than 16 Brewers and over 50 crafted brews to choose from

Captivating music delivered by Serita's Black Rose bringing cover songs you know and love with originals that will shake your soul!

A variety of culinary delights from

Fire & Rice

Tallowed Cheese Curd

Big Cheezy Grill

Criminal Cookies

Pizza Delights & Delicious Desserts 

The opportunity to explore products offered by MI Makers Market vendors
Lighthearted competition through games and contests along with fun-filled activities aimed at enhancing the venues atmosphere

Join us in what promises to be a memorable exploration into the world of fine brewing accompanied by unforgettable fun.




'Designated Driver' tickets are available for those interested non-alcoholic brews or simply attending the event with friends and family.

TICKETS:
🎉 Portland PARTY STORE – Get your tickets for just $40 – no fees and a free souvenir glass included! Save $10 compared to buying at the event.
💻 ONLINE Option– Prefer to buy online? still save $10 off the event-day price!
🎟️ Grab yours here: https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-brews-on-the.../tickets

Don’t wait—cheers to good times ahead! 🍻

Suggestion: Leave those high heals at home - you wouldn't want to get stuck in the grates on the bridge! 😉

Important Information for Our Event:

  1. You must be 21 or older by August 9, 2025 (born in 2004 or earlier) to attend. This is an ADULT event.
  2. Due to the venue by the river and the presence of alcohol, we are unable to accommodate strollers, babies, or children. No one with strollers or children strapped to an adult will be allowed access
  3. Dogs are welcome if they are leashed and proper documentation for a service animal is provided.

We can’t wait to see you there!

All Proceeds earned by MI Portland Downtown are re-invested back into the Portland community: * hosting Independence Fireworks and HolidayFest, * Placemaking - Building Better Together, * providing resources and services for local small businesses and organizations

Purchase TICKETS Here

Join BrewCrew VOLUNTEERS (with benefits) Here

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

​BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT / DISTRICT DESIGN & APPEARANCE
PROMOTING THE COMMUNITY / ANNUAL PROJECTS

Public and Stakeholders welcome

   
 
This is HOW we do it!   And you can be a part of making a lot of wonderful things happen by joining us.

This is WHEN we do it!  on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at City Hall Council Chambers  6:15 - 7:30pm. 
Become a regular and see how even more gets done. 

 
Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Sounds of Summer Concert Series BEGINS WEDNESDAY JUNE 4 at Two Rivers Park Bandshell.  Stop downtown for a stroll ahead of time, shop, grab a bite & a beverage and come join us.  Invite family and friends, bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair.   
Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating ;)

Remember our sponsors, they're the reason we all get FREE stellar entertainment, all season long !!  
        


Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Sounds of Summer Concert Series BEGINS WEDNESDAY JUNE 4 at Two Rivers Park Bandshell.  Stop downtown for a stroll ahead of time, shop, grab a bite & a beverage and come join us.  Invite family and friends, bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair.   
Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating ;)

Remember our sponsors, they're the reason we all get FREE stellar entertainment, all season long !!  
        


Saturday, August 23, 2025

Get a 'sample' and watch 2021 Community Day Fun here  

Come join Friends of the Red Mill for their 7th Annual Red Mill Community Day.  This event is all about community with food trucks, vendor booth, a vintage baseball game, kids and adult pedal tractor pulls, inflatibles, pony rides and a petting farm, covered wagon rides, a chain saw carver demonstration, and much, much more!!  Most of the events are at no cost or minimal cost to you.

The band "Collateral Damage" will be playing in the pavilion beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 26 so bring a lawn chair and come enjoy some popcorn and the music


"We are blown away with the unbelievable attendance, support and COMMUNITY involvement for our #RedMillCommunityDay festival last Saturday. We are speechless to say the least.
THANK YOU to Portland and the surrounding communities for your continuous support to the Friends of the Red Mill group events.
We are truly blessed❤️"

Featuring:    Kid Zone  *  Farmers Market  *  Art & Craft Vendors  *  Food Trucks  *  Fresh Roasted Corn on the Cob  *  Covered Wagon Rides  *  Pony's & Petting Zone  *  Hands on Tractors  *  Live Music  *  Concert  *  Silent Auction  * AND MORE!!
Saturday, August 23, 2025
June 28 & 29  -  Vintage Baseball festival      Away
3 games each day

July 26 - Blue Sox Bash @  Bogue Flats
Detroit vs Royal Oak       Noon
Portland vs Royal Oak  3pm
Portland vs Detroit        5pm

August 23  -  Red Mill Day
Portland vs Lansing

Monday, August 25, 2025
The members of Portland Downtown Development Authority Board are people that have a passion for downtown. They have grown up here, created memories here, and love it here. Their dedication stems from their interest in the growth and prosperity of #MiPortland and the community. Our Board aims to ensure that Portland continues to be a place that matters for generations to come.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Sounds of Summer Concert Series BEGINS WEDNESDAY JUNE 4 at Two Rivers Park Bandshell.  Stop downtown for a stroll ahead of time, shop, grab a bite & a beverage and come join us.  Invite family and friends, bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair.   
Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating ;)

Remember our sponsors, they're the reason we all get FREE stellar entertainment, all season long !!  
        


Tuesday, September 9, 2025

​BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT / DISTRICT DESIGN & APPEARANCE
PROMOTING THE COMMUNITY / ANNUAL PROJECTS

Public and Stakeholders welcome

   
 
This is HOW we do it!   And you can be a part of making a lot of wonderful things happen by joining us.

This is WHEN we do it!  on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at City Hall Council Chambers  6:15 - 7:30pm. 
Become a regular and see how even more gets done.