It's the 50th Anniversary of the Festival of the Arts in Lake Oswego this Summer!

This year, the 50th Annual Festival of the Arts will take place at George Rogers Park and Marylhurst University.  While all events to the Lake Oswego Festival are free, as a non-profit organization, a small donation per person or family is encouraged so they may continue to provide opportunities for artists.

50th  Anniversary - Festival of the Arts

June 21, 22, & 23, 2013

10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday & Saturday

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday

Special Exhibition: Vignettes - theme of "SPOON:  Culinary Inspired Art"

Open Show
"Gallery with in a Gallery"- A focus on "Field to Feast"

If you are planning to attend the weekend activities at the Festival of the Arts, you can book your discounted hotel stay in Lake Oswego at the Crowne Plaza Portland-Lake Oswego.  You'll receive 15% of the best available rate!  As the only upscale full service hotel in Lake Oswego, you can enjoy easy access to Interstate 5 and Highway 217 putting you less than 5 miles from the Festival of the Arts.

At the Crowne Plaza Portland-Lake Oswego hotel you can take a dip in the area’s only indoor/outdoor pool, try a bite in Basil’s Kitchen or enjoy our BC Lounge. Call the hotel direct at 503-624-8400 and ask for the “Lakewood Center for the Arts” rate when making your reservation and receive 15% off our Best Available rate.

Image credit: Lakewood Center for the Arts

Stay with Us & Enjoy the Oregon Wine Country For Memorial Day Weekend!

The Crowne Plaza Portland-Lake Oswego is near many Willamette Valley Wineries and our central location makes it easy to enjoy Memorial Day Weekend in Wine Country.  The 23rd annual Memorial Day Weekend in Oregon Wine Country runs May 25 - 27. 

With over 150 wineries and tasting rooms opening across the Willamette Valley for the Memorial Day Weekend special events, you can experience small, family-owned wineries that are not open year round.

Memorial Day Weekend in Oregon Wine Country
May 25 - 27, 2013

Tour the wineries & taste new wines from your favorite label

Sample wines from the barrel with winemakers

Savor specialty food pairings

Enjoy live music

Take a tour of a winery or picnic in the vineyard while sipping Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and others

Experience stunning views and special offers throughout the weekend

If you need overnight accommodations while in Oregon for Memorial Day Weekend, book your stay at the Crowne Plaza Portland-Lake Oswego.  We offer a Willamette Valley Wine Package which includes Basil's Kitchen Signature Breakfast Buffet for two people, a Complimentary of Wine for two and a Willamette Valley Wine Tour Map.

Stop and Smell the Roses at the 2013 Portland Rose Festival!

Soon after Portland, Oregon was established, it became known as the Rose City.  It has the perfect climate for roses and in 1907, the first official Portland Rose Festival was held.  The 2013 Portland Rose Festival consists of many events throughout the city and kicks off over Memorial Day weekend. 

2013 Portland Rose Festival
May 19 - June 16, 2013
Venues located around Portland

Portland Rose Festival Events Include:

Rock 'n' Roll Portland Half Marathon
Naito Parkway/East Portland
May 19, 2013
7:00am to 12:00pm

The scenic half marathon course starts and finishes Downtown adjacent to Waterfront Park. 

Portland Rose Festival Fireworks Experience
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
May 24 - kick off event with lighting ceremony and fireworks

Tom McCall Waterfront Park
May 24 - 27
May 30 - June 2
June 6 - 9

Held over most days of the festival, the CityFair offers all the favorite fair activities - live entertainment, carnival rides, food booths, and arts and crafts.

Legacy Health Starlight Run

Downtown Parade Route
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Portland's wacky costumed fun run leads off the Starlight Parade.

Portland General Electric/SOLVE Starlight Parade
8:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Downtown Portland

One of Portland's brightest traditions, the Portland General Electric/SOLVE Starlight Parade lights the night for more than 250,000 spectators in Downtown Portland.

For a complete list of events, locations and times, visit the Portland Rose Festival Calendar page.  There is so much going on, the entire family will enjoy the festival events throughout Portland.

The Crowne Plaza Portland-Lake Oswego hotel is near all the Portland Rose Festival events making it easy to plan a trip into Portland during your stay.  Visit our website to book your next stay.

 

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Waterfront Park in Portland, OR!

Enjoy Live Entertainment, Authentic Food, Rides, Family Fun as Waterfront Park comes alive during the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta with a fire dancers, a Lucha Libra competition, bands, butterfly exhibit and so much more. 

29th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
May 3 - 5, 2013
Waterfront Park - Portland

Fire Dancer
Morgan Goldberg will take your breath away as she dancers with fire to hip-hop and acrobatic styles.  Recently winning the Fire Entertainer of the year competition, she will perform in the merchant area and this is a show you don't want to miss.

Lucha Libre in Portland
Come watch the Mexican Masked Wrestling competition of  combat sport involving grappling, clinch fighting, throws and take downs.  You’ll see professionals take on each other to maintain or gain superior positions in the lucha libre world of wrestling 

Live Butterfly Exhibit
A tent at Waterfront Park will be dedicated to the live display of butterflies will give you the opportunity to interact with the butterflies.  Our guides will show you how to safely pick up a butterfly with a feeding stick and feed them.  Don't miss your chance to see a butterfly up close.  You can also learn about the life cycle of a butterfly from eggs to caterpillars to pupae.  

Live Entertainment
Vilma Diaz – La Diva de la Cumbia - former singer of La Sonora Dinamita
Grupo Candente – El fogonazo musical
Grupo Cima Musical PDX – El fogonazo musical
Milonga Band
Los Volcanes de Eddie Rodriguez
Banda Rebelde del Pacífico
Cool Breeze Band
Enemigos del Silenzzio

Waterfront Park in Portland is less than 10 miles from the Crowne Plaza Portland-Lake Oswego is a great option when visiting the Lake Oswego area.  Visit our website to see our list of available rooms, get information on our onsite restaurants and our indoor/outdoor pool.

Mark Your Calendars - The Lake Oswego Farmers Market opens May 18th!

There are plenty of things to do when visiting the Lake Oswego area for the weekend.  Next month, the Lake Oswego Farmers' Market will open giving you another outdoor venue to visit.  Enjoy some time in Millennium Park and enjoy the farmers' market every Saturday. 

Lake Oswego Farmers' Market
May 18 - October 12, 2013
Millennium Plaza Park
Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Information - Lake Oswego Farmers' Market
Doggy Daycare
Weekly entertainment 10:30am-12:30pm.
Kids' Corner
Oregon Trail, WIC & Senior Nutrition Program

The Lake Oswego Farmers' Market is a European style market that showcases some of the region's finest agricultural products.  You'll discover and enjoy produce sold directly to you by growers.  With over 80 vendors each week, the Lake Oswego Farmers' Market provides a vast array of products.  Delight in finding a wide variety of produce, meats, nuts, cheeses, artisan breads, jams and jellies, and fresh seafood.  The market also features exceptional refreshment vendors including organic donuts, omelets, tapas, Asian cuisine, cupcakes and candies--there is something for everyone! 

The Lake Oswego Farmers' Market at Millennium Plaza Park is less than 5 miles from the Crowne Plaza Portland-Lake Oswego Hotel.  Plan to come early or stay late with an overnight reservation.  Just minutes from many area attractions, you'll enjoy all the comforts of home when staying with us.  Visit our website to book your stay.

Recently Engaged? Plan your Wedding Event at the Only Upscale Hotel in Lake Oswego!

The Crowne Plaza Portland-Lake Oswego is ready to host your Wedding Event.  Let our team of wedding planners help you create a wonderful experience so you can focus on the wedding day you have been dreaming about.

Crowne Plaza Lake Oswego Weddings

Perfect venue for your wedding ceremony & reception
Our ballroom can accommodate up to 200 guests
Wedding package options and catering menus
Dedicated, experienced staff to help with planning
Complimentary Deluxe accommodations for Bride & Groom (based on availability)
Complimentary bottle of Champagne or Sparkling Cider
Special Rates for out of town guests

 

Wedding Menus

Crowne Gold Package - $42.95 per person
Crowne Platinum Package - $47.95 per person
plaza Reception Package - $44.95 per person
Beverage packages
Hosted or Cash Bars
Bottles & Kegs

Call the Crowne Plaza Portland-Lake Oswego today to let us help you plan your wedding day.  We're the only upscale hotel in the Lake Oswego area and offer oversized guest rooms, an indoor/outdoor pool and much more.  To get more information on our wedding and catering packages, click here.

Don't Miss the 2013 Stumptown Comics Festival at the Oregon Convention Center!

The 2013 Stumptown Comics Fest is being held at the Oregon Convention Center this April.  Whether you plan to attend one day or the entire weekend of the Portland Comics Fest, there is plenty to do each day.

2013 Stumptown Comics Fest
Oregon Convention Center
April 27 - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
April 28 -  12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The Stumptown Comics Fest continues to highlight the remarkable creators and at the 2013 comics convention, visitors can enjoy a variety of special guests.  Here a few special guests for this year's festival:

Morgan Jeske - Jeske is the illustrator of the Image Comics title Change by fellow guest Ales Kot, and an original project called Disappearing Town as part of Study Group Comics. 

Tradd Moore - artist and co-creator behind the Image comics title The Legend of Luther Strode

Sina Grace - artist of S. Steven Struble series The Li'l Depressed Boy and Amber Benson's Among Ghosts

The 2013 Stumptown Comics Festival will include 45 booths and over 120 tables that will be filled with a variety of creators, publishers and retailers.  Enjoy publishers like Dark Horse Comics, Oni Press, Top Shelf Comix and many more.    

The Stumptown Comics Festival and the Oregon Convention Center are just minutes from the Crowne Plaza Portland-Lake Oswego.  We hope you have a great time at the Oregon Comics Fest.

Don't Forget to Make Your Reservations for Easter Brunch in Lake Oswego!

Join us for our annual Easter Brunch at the Crowne Plaza Portland-Lake Oswego.  Let us do all the work so you can enjoy time with your family and the kids can enjoy a visit from the Easter Bunny.

Carved Baron Of Beef

Assortment of Salads, Fresh Fruit Display

Seafood —Crab Cakes / Cocktail Shrimp

Traditional Eggs Benedict and an array of traditional Breakfast fare

Specialty Themed Entrees and Sides

Grand Dessert Display

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$25.00 - per person

$22.00 - Seniors

Children 6 - 12 years old $18.00

Children under 5 years - FREE

Reservations - 503-624-8400

14811 Kruse Oaks Drive, Lake Oswego, 97035

At the Crowne Plaza Portland-Lake Oswego, our guests can enjoy oversized guest rooms, an indoor/outdoor pool, complimentary high speed internet access and much more.  Visit our website to book your stay and join us for our Lake Oswego Easter Brunch. 

The 2013 Annual Tulip Festival at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm begins 3/29!

Spring is in the air and you don't want to miss the annual Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest.  Flowers are beginning to pop out of the ground and everyone at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm is getting ready for this annual spring event near Lake Oswego.

2013 Annual Tulip Fest
Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
March 29 — May 5, 2013
Festival Hours

Bring the family and enjoy over 40 acres of Tulips and Daffodils at the 2013 Annual Tulip Festival at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm.  Whether the kids are playing in the Children's Acre or you are tip-toeing through the gardens to see the tulips and daffodils, there is something for everyone during the Tulip Fest.
 
There is nothing like the colors of our tulip fields in the spring. Every year the varieties are arranged differently in a new pattern of color as the tulip fields are rotated to new locations each year.  Enjoy a wide variety of entertaining events & activities during the Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest. See the Tulip Fest Activities & Events page for the complete listing.

The Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm is approximately 30 minutes from the Crowne Plaza Portland-Lake Oswego.  Make a day trip out of your visit to the 2013 Tulip Fest and enjoy a picnic lunch or a stop by the cafe. 

The Portland Saturday Arts & Craft Market is Open & Celebrating Its 40th Year!

For 40 years, the Portland Saturday Market has celebrated arts and crafts in the Pacific Northwest.  With a renewed focus on market basics the Saturday market provides a connection between artists and customers.

Helping to sustain the region's artist community the Portland Saturday Market provides an exciting marketplace for small businesses.  This year, the 2013 Saturday Market will introduce six new artist and continue to feature new artists all year long.

Portland Saturday Market Monthly Activities:

April 20 & 21: Celebrate Earth Day

May 11 & 12: Mother’s Day –Show mom more than just a gift on her special day

June 15 & 16: Father’s Day- Shopping for dad can be an experience for both of you

July 6 & 7: The Market will host a 40th year Celebration with activities, giveaways, and traditional ice cream and cake

August 3 & 4: Celebrating Artists’ Appreciation Month with specials and discounts throughout the Market

September 21 & 22: The return of our annual Spirtsfest. You’ll be able to sample spirits from seven local distilleries

October 12 & 13: It’s Vegetarian Month and the Market had a wide variety of food court items to highlight

November 30 & Dec 1: Celebrate Small Business Weekend. Join thousands as they show their support for small local artists

December 18 through Christmas Eve: The ever popular Festival of the Last Minute

Portland Saturday Market is the largest arts and crafts market and is held every Saturday and Sunday from March through Christmas Eve.

After you spend Saturday at the Market, head back to the Crowne Plaza Portland-Lake Oswego to relax and rejuvenate in one of our oversized rooms so you can enjoy the market on Sunday too.  Enjoy your Lake Oswego dining in Basil's Kitchen or relax in the BC Lounge or by the pool.  Visit our website to see all we have to offer and to book your stay.