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16 101 THINGS TO DO October 31, 2013
SCANFAIR — The
29th Annual ScanFair
is a celebration of the
sights, sounds and
traditions of a
Scandinavian
Christmas.
There’s a pick-
led herring
eating contest,
a Pippi Longstocking
kids area and a visit
from Joulupukki, the
Finnish Santa Claus.
The Nordic tradition
takes place Dec. 7-8
at the Portland Veter-
ans Memorial Colise-
um. Tickets are $7
for adults, $5 for stu-
dents. For more
information, visit
scanheritage.org/
c-50-scanfair.aspx.
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PORTLAND SEAFOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL —
Scheduled in the middle of Dungeness Crab season,
the Portland Seafood and Wine Festival offers wine
from more than 50 wineries, live music, food and
activities for kids. The event will be held Feb. 1-2 at
the Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King
Blvd.
WORST DAY OF THE YEAR RIDE —Why not
celebrate the Oregon climate and all that is gray,
cold and a little drizzly by riding your bike all over
town? A few thousand bike riders — many wearing
elaborate costumes — come together for an 18-mile trek
around downtown Portland. The whole gang meets back at
Lucky Labrador bew pub. For more information, visit worst
dayride.com.
ZWICKELMANIA — Celebrate presidents,
history and America with the Oregon Brewers
Guilt Brewery Open House on President’s Day
weekend. Dozens of Oregon breweries and
brewpubs will open their doors for the sixth
annual Zwicklemania, a statewide event where
beer enthusiasts can meet the brewers and sample their favor-
ites. The fun takes place Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more
information, visit oregoncraftbeer.org/zwickelmania.
TUBA CHRISTMAS — Pioneer Square will pulse with
the sounds of big brass on Dec. 14 as more than 250 tubas play in
unison for the 23rd Annual Tuba Christmas Concert in the heart of
downtown. For more information, visit thesquarepdx.org.
AMERICA’S LARGEST CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
—With 400 booths of juried handcrafted items,
plus 500 booths of selected commercial products,
this holiday bazaar has to be seen to be believed.
Held Nov. 29-Dec. 1 and Dec. 6-8 at the Expo Center, 2060 N.
Marine Drive. For more information, visit expochristmas
bazaar.com.
CHAMPAGNE BALL —
The city’s most famous
New Year’s Eve party
brings together more
than a thousand revelers
at the Hilton Portland and Executive
Tower. The 21-and-over party has
four themed rooms, three dance
floors, 16 bars, a countdown and oth-
er end-of-the-year fun. For more in-
formation, visit champagneball.com.
POLAR PLUNGE —
The water is sure to be
icy cold on Feb. 8, but
that won’t stop some
good-hearted individu-
als from jumping in Broughton
Beach as a way to raise money for
Special Olympics Oregon. For more
information, visit polar.visionsitecli-
ents.com.
WURSTFEST — Celebrate sausages in Mount Angel for
a two-day festival at the sixth annual Wurstfest on Feb. 28
and March 1 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Old World party
takes place at the Mount Angel Festhalle, 500 S. Wilco
Highway. For more information, visit mtangelwurstfest.com or leave
a message with the Mt. Angel Chamber of Commerce at 503-845-9440.
PORTLAND HOME
AND LIVING SHOW —
Check out innovative
products and services
to upgrade or remodel
your home on Nov. 8-10 at the Ore-
gon Convention Center. For more in-
formation, visit wvpevents.com.
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