Saturday, June 1, 2024
A HUGE line up of vendors! Shop Local - Shop Small - Shop Them All!
- Annuals & Perennials
- Heirloom Vegetable Plants
- Herb Starts
- Hanging Baskets
- Potted Plants
- Bird Feeders
- Soaps & Oils
- Yard Art
- Candles & Crafts
- Baked Goods & Honey
- Lawn & Garden Equipment
- Lawn & Garden Services
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Sip & Shop ~ Shop & Nibble ~ Grab a bite and a beverage to picnic with music! Show your support and patronage to our downtown businesses on Kent and Bridge who are in construction mode, every day... But celebrate with them each Wednesday that gets us closer to the finish line.
Along with retailers and eateries, we'll present a Makers Market on Maple & Kent from 4-7 each Wednesday - look for their pop-up tents :) Here are links to their offerings!
- Abalone & Sage
- Blackbird Farm & Co
- Blackwolf Woodworking and Iron
- Canopy Art
- Evie Jeans U-Pick Flower Farm
- Killer Coffee
- Missy Rose Studios
- Shilo House Coffee
Sounds of Summer Concert Series has MOVED (from Thu) to WEDNESDAY nights, still at Two Rivers Park Bandshell. After walking around downtown, grab a bite & beverage and come join us for some FREE stellar entertainment (thanks to our generous sponsors). Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating :)
Check out the schedule and links:
| Performance Date | Entertainers | SPONSORs |
| June 5, 2024 | Kick Back | Madarang Hoort Law & Fabricated Customs |
| June 12, 2024 | PHS - Jazz | Public Schools |
| June 19, 2024 | Jake & Shelby | Series Sponsors |
| June 26, 2024 | B-Side Growlers | Series Sponsors |
| July 10, 2024 | We Three Strings | ConfluxCity Brewing Co |
| July 17, 2024 | Russ Holcomb | World Wide Marine Insurance |
| July 24, 2024 | Einer Meher | Donating Talent |
| July 31, 2024 | AJ and the Drifters | Series Sponsors |
| August 7, 2024 | Lightning Matches | Series Sponsors |
| August 14, 2024 | The Unusual Suspects | Donating Talent |
| August 21, 2024 | Atomic Annie | Series Sponsors |
| August 28, 2024 | Parted Waters | Series Sponsors |
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Sounds of Summer Concert Series has MOVED (from Thu) to WEDNESDAY nights, still at Two Rivers Park Bandshell. After walking around downtown, grab a bite & a beverage and come join us for some FREE stellar entertainment.
Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating ;)
Check out the schedule and links:
| Performance Date | Entertainers | SPONSORs |
| June 5, 2024 | Kick Back | Madarang Hoort Law & Fabricated Customs |
| June 12, 2024 | PHS - Jazz | Public Schools |
| June 19, 2024 | Jake & Shelby | Series Sponsors |
| June 26, 2024 | B-Side Growlers | Series Sponsors |
| July 10, 2024 | We Three Strings | ConfluxCity Brewing Co |
| July 17, 2024 | Russ Holcomb | World Wide Marine Insurance |
| July 24, 2024 | Einer Meher | Donating Talent |
| July 31, 2024 | AJ and the Drifters | Series Sponsors |
| August 7, 2024 | Lightning Matches | Series Sponsors |
| August 14, 2024 | The Unusual Suspects | Donating Talent |
| August 21, 2024 | Atomic Annie | Series Sponsors |
| August 28, 2024 | Parted Waters | Series Sponsors |
This is part of our support & celebrate construction zone businesses with 'Walk About Wednesdays'
Sip & Shop ~ Shop & Nibble before you head to the park for music! Along with retailers and eateries, we'll present a Makers Market on Maple & Kent from 4-7 each Wednesday - look for their pop-up tents :) Here are links to their offerings!
- Abalone & Sage
- Blackbird Farm & Co
- Blackwolf Woodworking and Iron
- Canopy Art
- Evie Jeans U-Pick Flower Farm
- Killer Coffee
- Missy Rose Studios
- Shilo House Coffee
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
​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.
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, June 12, 2024
Sip & Shop ~ Shop & Nibble ~ Grab a bite and a beverage to picnic with music! Show your support and patronage to our downtown businesses on Kent and Bridge who are in construction mode, every day... But celebrate with them each Wednesday that gets us closer to the finish line.
Along with retailers and eateries, we'll present a Makers Market on Maple & Kent from 4-7 each Wednesday - look for their pop-up tents :) Here are links to their offerings!
- Abalone & Sage
- Blackbird Farm & Co
- Blackwolf Woodworking and Iron
- Canopy Art
- Evie Jeans U-Pick Flower Farm
- Killer Coffee
- Missy Rose Studios
- Shilo House Coffee
Sounds of Summer Concert Series has MOVED (from Thu) to WEDNESDAY nights, still at Two Rivers Park Bandshell. After walking around downtown, grab a bite & beverage and come join us for some FREE stellar entertainment (thanks to our generous sponsors). Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating :)
Check out the schedule and links:
| Performance Date | Entertainers | SPONSORs |
| June 5, 2024 | Kick Back | Madarang Hoort Law & Fabricated Customs |
| June 12, 2024 | PHS - Jazz | Public Schools |
| June 19, 2024 | Jake & Shelby | Series Sponsors |
| June 26, 2024 | B-Side Growlers | Series Sponsors |
| July 10, 2024 | We Three Strings | ConfluxCity Brewing Co |
| July 17, 2024 | Russ Holcomb | World Wide Marine Insurance |
| July 24, 2024 | Einer Meher | Donating Talent |
| July 31, 2024 | AJ and the Drifters | Series Sponsors |
| August 7, 2024 | Lightning Matches | Series Sponsors |
| August 14, 2024 | The Unusual Suspects | Donating Talent |
| August 21, 2024 | Atomic Annie | Series Sponsors |
| August 28, 2024 | Parted Waters | Series Sponsors |
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Sounds of Summer Concert Series has MOVED (from Thu) to WEDNESDAY nights, still at Two Rivers Park Bandshell. After walking around downtown, grab a bite & a beverage and come join us for some FREE stellar entertainment.
Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating ;)
Check out the schedule and links:
| Performance Date | Entertainers | SPONSORs |
| June 5, 2024 | Kick Back | Madarang Hoort Law & Fabricated Customs |
| June 12, 2024 | PHS - Jazz | Public Schools |
| June 19, 2024 | Jake & Shelby | Series Sponsors |
| June 26, 2024 | B-Side Growlers | Series Sponsors |
| July 10, 2024 | We Three Strings | ConfluxCity Brewing Co |
| July 17, 2024 | Russ Holcomb | World Wide Marine Insurance |
| July 24, 2024 | Einer Meher | Donating Talent |
| July 31, 2024 | AJ and the Drifters | Series Sponsors |
| August 7, 2024 | Lightning Matches | Series Sponsors |
| August 14, 2024 | The Unusual Suspects | Donating Talent |
| August 21, 2024 | Atomic Annie | Series Sponsors |
| August 28, 2024 | Parted Waters | Series Sponsors |
This is part of our support & celebrate construction zone businesses with 'Walk About Wednesdays'
Sip & Shop ~ Shop & Nibble before you head to the park for music! Along with retailers and eateries, we'll present a Makers Market on Maple & Kent from 4-7 each Wednesday - look for their pop-up tents :) Here are links to their offerings!
- Abalone & Sage
- Blackbird Farm & Co
- Blackwolf Woodworking and Iron
- Canopy Art
- Evie Jeans U-Pick Flower Farm
- Killer Coffee
- Missy Rose Studios
- Shilo House Coffee
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
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, June 19, 2024
Sip & Shop ~ Shop & Nibble ~ Grab a bite and a beverage to picnic with music! Show your support and patronage to our downtown businesses on Kent and Bridge who are in construction mode, every day... But celebrate with them each Wednesday that gets us closer to the finish line.
Along with retailers and eateries, we'll present a Makers Market on Maple & Kent from 4-7 each Wednesday - look for their pop-up tents :) Here are links to their offerings!
- Abalone & Sage
- Blackbird Farm & Co
- Blackwolf Woodworking and Iron
- Canopy Art
- Evie Jeans U-Pick Flower Farm
- Killer Coffee
- Missy Rose Studios
- Shilo House Coffee
Sounds of Summer Concert Series has MOVED (from Thu) to WEDNESDAY nights, still at Two Rivers Park Bandshell. After walking around downtown, grab a bite & beverage and come join us for some FREE stellar entertainment (thanks to our generous sponsors). Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating :)
Check out the schedule and links:
| Performance Date | Entertainers | SPONSORs |
| June 5, 2024 | Kick Back | Madarang Hoort Law & Fabricated Customs |
| June 12, 2024 | PHS - Jazz | Public Schools |
| June 19, 2024 | Jake & Shelby | Series Sponsors |
| June 26, 2024 | B-Side Growlers | Series Sponsors |
| July 10, 2024 | We Three Strings | ConfluxCity Brewing Co |
| July 17, 2024 | Russ Holcomb | World Wide Marine Insurance |
| July 24, 2024 | Einer Meher | Donating Talent |
| July 31, 2024 | AJ and the Drifters | Series Sponsors |
| August 7, 2024 | Lightning Matches | Series Sponsors |
| August 14, 2024 | The Unusual Suspects | Donating Talent |
| August 21, 2024 | Atomic Annie | Series Sponsors |
| August 28, 2024 | Parted Waters | Series Sponsors |
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Sounds of Summer Concert Series has MOVED (from Thu) to WEDNESDAY nights, still at Two Rivers Park Bandshell. After walking around downtown, grab a bite & a beverage and come join us for some FREE stellar entertainment.
Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating ;)
Check out the schedule and links:
| Performance Date | Entertainers | SPONSORs |
| June 5, 2024 | Kick Back | Madarang Hoort Law & Fabricated Customs |
| June 12, 2024 | PHS - Jazz | Public Schools |
| June 19, 2024 | Jake & Shelby | Series Sponsors |
| June 26, 2024 | B-Side Growlers | Series Sponsors |
| July 10, 2024 | We Three Strings | ConfluxCity Brewing Co |
| July 17, 2024 | Russ Holcomb | World Wide Marine Insurance |
| July 24, 2024 | Einer Meher | Donating Talent |
| July 31, 2024 | AJ and the Drifters | Series Sponsors |
| August 7, 2024 | Lightning Matches | Series Sponsors |
| August 14, 2024 | The Unusual Suspects | Donating Talent |
| August 21, 2024 | Atomic Annie | Series Sponsors |
| August 28, 2024 | Parted Waters | Series Sponsors |
This is part of our support & celebrate construction zone businesses with 'Walk About Wednesdays'
Sip & Shop ~ Shop & Nibble before you head to the park for music! Along with retailers and eateries, we'll present a Makers Market on Maple & Kent from 4-7 each Wednesday - look for their pop-up tents :) Here are links to their offerings!
- Abalone & Sage
- Blackbird Farm & Co
- Blackwolf Woodworking and Iron
- Canopy Art
- Evie Jeans U-Pick Flower Farm
- Killer Coffee
- Missy Rose Studios
- Shilo House Coffee
Friday, June 21, 2024 - Saturday, June 22, 2024
Friday – June 21, 2024
4:30 – 7:00 PM | Chicken Dinner by Taste of Heaven
4:30 – 10:00 PM | Food Trucks-Smoke Ring BBQ, George’s Food, Kona Ice, Never Better Caffe
4:30 – 7:00 PM | Bounce Houses ($5.00 wristbands)
5:30 PM | MEGA Rock Raffle winners announced
6:00 – 7:00 PM | Irish Dancers performance
7:00-10:00 PM | We Three Strings
Saturday – June 22, 2024
Baseball Tournament
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 3 on 3 Tournament (Alton Park & South end of West St adjacent to Alton Park)
10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Entertainment Tent open
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Kids Corner open-kids games
*Crafts (Sand art, Tie-Dye, Water balloon Toss, Duck Pond, Pop Toss, Hole in One and more
*bounce houses (($10.00 wristbands)
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Food trucks available (George’s Food Truck, Smoke Ring BBQ, Kona Ice, Never Better Caffe)
1:00 – 3:00 PM | Retirement Open House for Coach Al Schrauben (Summer Fest Entertainment Tent)
7:00 PM | 21+ only in the entertainment tens. $ 5.00 cover charge.
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | DJ Jump Suit
9:00 – 11:00 PM Class of ’98
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Sip & Shop ~ Shop & Nibble ~ Grab a bite and a beverage to picnic with music! Show your support and patronage to our downtown businesses on Kent and Bridge who are in construction mode, every day... But celebrate with them each Wednesday that gets us closer to the finish line.
Along with retailers and eateries, we'll present a Makers Market on Maple & Kent from 4-7 each Wednesday - look for their pop-up tents :) Here are links to their offerings!
- Abalone & Sage
- Blackbird Farm & Co
- Blackwolf Woodworking and Iron
- Canopy Art
- Evie Jeans U-Pick Flower Farm
- Killer Coffee
- Missy Rose Studios
- Shilo House Coffee
Sounds of Summer Concert Series has MOVED (from Thu) to WEDNESDAY nights, still at Two Rivers Park Bandshell. After walking around downtown, grab a bite & beverage and come join us for some FREE stellar entertainment (thanks to our generous sponsors). Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating :)
Check out the schedule and links:
| Performance Date | Entertainers | SPONSORs |
| June 5, 2024 | Kick Back | Madarang Hoort Law & Fabricated Customs |
| June 12, 2024 | PHS - Jazz | Public Schools |
| June 19, 2024 | Jake & Shelby | Series Sponsors |
| June 26, 2024 | B-Side Growlers | Series Sponsors |
| July 10, 2024 | We Three Strings | ConfluxCity Brewing Co |
| July 17, 2024 | Russ Holcomb | World Wide Marine Insurance |
| July 24, 2024 | Einer Meher | Donating Talent |
| July 31, 2024 | AJ and the Drifters | Series Sponsors |
| August 7, 2024 | Lightning Matches | Series Sponsors |
| August 14, 2024 | The Unusual Suspects | Donating Talent |
| August 21, 2024 | Atomic Annie | Series Sponsors |
| August 28, 2024 | Parted Waters | Series Sponsors |
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Sounds of Summer Concert Series has MOVED (from Thu) to WEDNESDAY nights, still at Two Rivers Park Bandshell. After walking around downtown, grab a bite & a beverage and come join us for some FREE stellar entertainment.
Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating ;)
Check out the schedule and links:
| Performance Date | Entertainers | SPONSORs |
| June 5, 2024 | Kick Back | Madarang Hoort Law & Fabricated Customs |
| June 12, 2024 | PHS - Jazz | Public Schools |
| June 19, 2024 | Jake & Shelby | Series Sponsors |
| June 26, 2024 | B-Side Growlers | Series Sponsors |
| July 10, 2024 | We Three Strings | ConfluxCity Brewing Co |
| July 17, 2024 | Russ Holcomb | World Wide Marine Insurance |
| July 24, 2024 | Einer Meher | Donating Talent |
| July 31, 2024 | AJ and the Drifters | Series Sponsors |
| August 7, 2024 | Lightning Matches | Series Sponsors |
| August 14, 2024 | The Unusual Suspects | Donating Talent |
| August 21, 2024 | Atomic Annie | Series Sponsors |
| August 28, 2024 | Parted Waters | Series Sponsors |
This is part of our support & celebrate construction zone businesses with 'Walk About Wednesdays'
Sip & Shop ~ Shop & Nibble before you head to the park for music! Along with retailers and eateries, we'll present a Makers Market on Maple & Kent from 4-7 each Wednesday - look for their pop-up tents :) Here are links to their offerings!
- Abalone & Sage
- Blackbird Farm & Co
- Blackwolf Woodworking and Iron
- Canopy Art
- Evie Jeans U-Pick Flower Farm
- Killer Coffee
- Missy Rose Studios
- Shilo House Coffee
Friday, June 28, 2024
As MI Portland Downtown takes on Independence Celebration Fireworks through 2025, the event will take place at Bouge Flats the Friday Before July 4 at dusk.
2024 Friday June 28
Be a part of shaping up one of Portland's favorite events We have levels and price ranges to suit every business and individual. Portland is a community built and maintained on the strength of its residents and businesses. We come together this time of year to celebrate our independence and appreciate those who've served to maintain our freedoms.
We hope you'll join us Friday June 30, 2023, and contribute or pledge what you can.
tinacw@portland-michigan.org 517-647-5027 (leave message please)
2024 - Friday June 28
2025 - Friday June 27
2026 - Another Organization or a newly formed Fireworks Group takes over