General
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Getting Here
Drive
- I5 North to Alberta Street exit, right off exit, right onto N Albina Ave.
- I5 South to Alberta Street exit, left off exit, right onto N Albina Ave.
Surface Streets
- North: via MLK or Williams to N Fremont or Skidmore and head west
- South: via MLK ,Vancouver, Albina to N Skidmore and head east
- Interstate Ave: To N Mississippi or head east on N Skidmore
TriMet
- Bus: #4: Exit at stop at N Skidmore and Mississippi or stops on N Borthwick (detour route)
- Max Yellow Line: Overlook stop, then east over the Failing Street pedestrian bridge. Skidmore Stop, then east on Skidmore
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parking
Drive
- On street parking.
- Paid parking at the Boise Elliot School. Enter via N Fremont and Kerby. Proceeds benefit the school.
- Paid parking at the SEI School. Enter via N Failing. Proceeds benefit the school.
Please be respective of driveways, handicap zones, other no parking zones. Parking enforcement will be out.
Bike Parking
- Extra bike parking will be available. Exact locations are TBD.
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Street Closure
Street Closure Info
Time: 5:00 am to Midnight
Streets Closed:
N. Mississippi Ave between N. Fremont and N. Skidmore Ave
N. Beech, N Failing, N Shaver, N Mason between N. Michigan and N. AlbinaAlleys: Local access to the Michigan and Albina alleyways will be maintained throughout the event.
Exception: No access to Albina alley via N Shaver, access from Mason or FailingDetour: N Mississippi Ave detour is on Borthwick Ave
Parking: Please park off these street blocks during the street closure. Courtesy tow area is N Failing at Michigan.
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Street Closure Map
Other FAQ
Location: N Mississippi and Failing
Schedule: TBD
Pets
Best to leave the dog at home. It’s warm and crowded. If you must, animals must be leashed and under control. Pro Tip: Dog pool is at Salty’s Pet Supply
Smoking
The fair is a public space, so all applicable smoking laws apply. Please be respectful.
First Aid
Located at the Information booth
ATM’s
There are plenty throughout the fair. Exact locations are TBD. However for this event maany places are cash only.
Kids
We are very family friendly. Visit the Kids Zone at N Beech, or the Kids Stage at Mississippi Pizza.
Weather
The fair is a rain or shine event.