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MISSISSIPPI AVENUE STREET FAIR | SATURDAY JULY 10, 2010

10 am to 9 pm | All ages | Free admission

Nine years ago The Mississippi Avenue Street Fair began as a simple community-building event called the Boise-Eliot Multicultural Fair. The one-day event has since become Portland  biggest street fair – attracting over 30,000 attendees in 2009 and sprawling over five city blocks in the heart of the Historic Mississippi Avenue Business District. The attractions have grown along with the fair, here are a few highlights:

FOUR STAGES OF ENTERTAINMENT-See More Below
With nearly 30 acts performing on four stages – there is something for everyone. Catch legacy acts like Linda Hornbuckle and Norman Sylvester on the Main Stage; discover emerging artists like Renegade Minstrels and The Beauty on The Courtyard and Dance stages. Be the first to get a sneak preview of the new Portland Folk Festival with the programming on The Parlour on the Hill stage. Plus for kids of all ages arrive early for a brand new kids’ music program presented by Legacy Emanuel Hospital & The Children’s Hospital at Emanuel on all multiple stages.

LOCAL BREW GARDEN PRESENTED BY YELP-See More Below
Last year’s sold-out organic beer garden was so well received by craft beer aficionados  that fair returns with an expanded focus on “local” breweries including: Hopworks Urban Brewery, Lucky Labrador Brewing Company, Widmer Brothers Brewing Company, Lompoc Brewery, Ninkasi Brewing, Southern Oregon Brewing and 10 Barrel Brewing Company.

WHOLE FOODS LOCAL BITES
Fifteen local growers and producers will be presenting their own products –from Habanero hot sauce to natural beef to locally grown basil – in a “farmer’s market” style pavillion. Stop by to smell, taste and touch our commitment to LOCAL!

OVER 100 STREET VENDORS
Explore over 100 of the region’s most diverse artisans, products and services along the spine of the street fair! There is even a “Green Block” devoted to organizations and vendors involved in sustainable, green industries.

BOISE-ELIOT KIDS CORNER
Interactive games, dunk tank, kids crafts, bingo, and more.

GRANDFATHERS RIB-OFF COMPETITION
“Grandfather” Leonard Smith’s barbecue contest honors to the most deserving with samples available to all!

Presented by: Historic Mississippi Ave Business Association (HMBA) & Boise Neighborhood Association
Benefits: The Boise-Eliot Elementary and Albina Youth Opportunity Schools
Location: N Mississippi Ave – 5 blocks bounded by N Fremont and N Skidmore (closed to vehicular traffic)
Parade: At High Noon – all welcome

The biggest block party in North Portland has evolved into a must-attend event for neighbors and folks from across the city….Packing the extra wallop of being a local seen-and-be-seen event onto itself. Freakin’ fantastic funfest!
The Sentinel

I make a point of attending as many street fairs and festivals as I can and the Mississippi Avenue Street Fair is always one of the best.
Daveknows.org

Mississippi Avenue Street Fair celebrates the diversity—sound, race, and generational—of this booming Portland neighborhood.
Portland Mercury

The Mississippi Avenue Street Fair is the everyday culture clash of N Mississippi on acid. The countless diverse facets of Mississippi explode out of storefronts and side streets into the Technicolor hullabaloo that is the Street Fair.
Willamette Week

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LOCAL BREW GARDEN | presented by Yelp

• Presenting locally produced craft beers from seven Oregon breweries
• Located at N Mississippi & Shaver – directly across from the Main Stage
• Proceeds benefit The Boise-Eliot Elementary and Albina Youth Opportunity Schools

Last year’s sold-out organic beer garden was so well received by Mississippi Street Fair craft beer aficionados that for 2010 the fair returns with an expanded focus on “local” breweries…and more beer! Sourcing regional product is a cornerstone of the fair’s commitment to sustainability – and is an important factor in choosing the beverages served at the event. Festival promoters scoured the state and neighborhood for the best these craft breweries have to offer. Selections include award winners, organically brewed beers and special seasonal offerings. Beverages on tap will be served frosty cold from a beer trailer provided by Maletis Beverage – honouring our seven regional craft breweries with the professional presentation they deserve!

REGIONAL BREWERIES

LOMPOC BREWERY (Portland) www.newoldlompoc.com
• Proletariat Red This Northwest Red ale is malty and full bodied with a deep, rich red color, big malt and plenty of hops. 6.2% alc/vol

NINKASI BREWING (Eugene) www.ninkasibrewing.com
• Total Domination IPA Citrus notes, floral and balanced from ingredients regionally sourced, this is a true Northwest style IPA. 6.7% alc/vol
• Radiant Seasonal Ale Crisp and flavorful, Radiant is a clean finishing summer offering in the Ninkasi tradition. The smooth malt character is balanced by elegant hop bitterness, the perfect compliment to a  glorious festival day. 6.0% alc/vol

SOUTHERN OREGON BREWING (Medford) www.sobrewing.com
• Old Humbug Christmas in July! Conditioned strong ale with sherry tones. 8.0% alc/vol

WIDMER BROTHERS BREWING COMPANY (Portland) www.widmer.com
• Sunburn Summer Brew Sunburn Summer Brew is a smooth, refreshing ale – light in color, body, and bitterness, but by no means light in flavor. Sunburn delivers an abundance of flavor via the new hop called Citra with thirst quenching citrus flavor and aroma. Sunburn Summer Brew is lighter in alcohol, full in flavor with a crisp finish making this a great beer for festival afternoon. 4.3% alc/vol
• Drifter Pale Ale With its unique citrus character, smooth drinkability, and distinctive hop character, Drifter Pale Ale is brewed with generous amounts of Summit hops, a variety known for their intense citrus flavors and aromas. True to style, the bittering hops are perceptible enough to give the beer a crisp, clean, quenching finish, yet also soft enough to keep the beer smooth and balanced. 5.7% alc/vol

10 BARREL BREWING COMPANY (Bend) www.10barrel.com
• Summer Ale
Taste the craftsmanship in this easy drinking Golden Ale with a smooth blend of Cascade and Sterling hops and a note of honey malt to balance it out.  If you are a fan of traditional domestic lagers then this is a good introduction to the world of craft beer.  4.7% alc/vol

NEIGHBORHOOD BREWERIES

HOPWORKS URBAN BREWERY (Portland) www.hopworksbeer.com
• Organic Rise Up Red This full bodied Northwest Red is mahogany smooth and hopped to the rafters with locally grown Cascade and Centennial hops. 5.8% alc/vol
• Organic HUB Lager Silver Medal 2008 World Beer Cup
Our Czech style pilsner is all malt all the time! Whole flower Czech Saaz hops balance the delicate honey flavor of our organic Canadian grown pilsner malt creating a golden beer with depth of character. 5.1% alc/vol

LUCKY LABRADOR BREWING COMPANY (Portland) www.luckylab.com
• Byron’s Pale Ale This pale ale is smooth, malty and medium bodied. Cascade and Nugget hops were used in the kettle and Centennials for the dry hops, giving this pale ale a citrusy and floral hop profile. Its honey/orange color, low IBUs and moderate alcohol make this the perfect anytime of year beer. 5.3% alc/vol
• Hellraiser ESB A medium-bodied, amber colored ESB with refreshing bitterness with a little bite. This Extra Special Bitter has caramel undertones with a light hop aroma. Galena and Cascade hops and 2-row pale, light munich, and C-75 malts. 5.8% alc/vol

ENTERTAINMENT

MAIN STAGE N Mississippi & Shaver

Curated by Mississippi Studios

• Mississippi Street Fair epicenter
• Showcases top regional performers
• High production stage presentation
• Located across from the “Local Brew Garden”
• Audience capacity of 1500

1:00 Norman Sylvester / The Original Northwest Boogie Cat
2:15 Kinderqueen / Fresh Folk Music for Families & Friends
3:15 Linda Hornbuckle Band / Soul Diva of the Northwest
4:30 Midnight Serenaders / Neo-traditional Jazz from the 1920’s, 30’s & 40’s
5:40 Celilo / Psychedelic Indie-Americana Noir
8:00 Dirty Mittens / Motown-tinged Indie-Pop

COURTYARD STAGE 3953 N Mississippi

Presented by Tupelo Alley, Curated by Mississippi Studios

• Mississippi Street Fair second stage
• Showcases a melting pot of listener-friendly performers
• Intimate and sociable courtyard
• Audience capacity of 250 w/ seating

12:30 Bridgetown Saints / Jazzy Funky Soul
1:30 Underskore Orkestra / Balkan-Klezmer-Gypsy-Jazz-Swing Blend
2:30 Adam Shearer / Sly & Sassy Singer-songwriter from Weinland
3:30 The Angy Orts / Disco-Punk-Pop
4:30 Renegade Minstrels / Artful Blues for the Soul
5:30 Yeltsin / Post-modern Jangle Pop

THE PARLOUR ON THE HILL N Mississippi & Skidmore

Presented by Albina Community Bank, Curated by the Portland Folk Festival

• Anchor stage on the fair’s North end
• Showcases roots-based / song-based performers
• Tented listening and performance area arrayed with oriental rugs
• Audience capacity 250

12:00 Pancake Breakfast / Folk Music Hootenanny
1:00 Schicky Gnarowitz & The Transparent Wings of Joy / Astounding Klezmer Trio
2:00 Fenbi International Superstars / Irish Gypsy Pop Americana
3:00 Meridian / Rootsy Rockin’ Americana
4:00 Steve Cheseborough / 1920s-30s-style Blues
5:00 Mbilly / Sparse & Intimate Singer-songwriter
6:00 Stefan Jecusco & the Godless Moravians / Banjo-fueled Apocalyptic Old Time Music
7:00 Winterhaven / Epic Country Rock a la Gram Parsons
8:00 Heavy Nova / Robert Palmer Tribute Band

THE DANCE STAGE N Mississippi & Fremont

Presented by ¿Por Qué No? Taquería, Curated by ¿Por Qué No? Taquería

• Anchor stage on the fair’s South end
• Showcases dance performers as well as acts “that make you dance”
• Tented listening and performance area with wooden dance floor
• Adjacent to ¿Por Qué No? Taquería’s “Margarita Garden”
• Audience capacity 250

11:00 Curls and Scruff / Quirky Kid Fun
12:00 The Gentleman’s Club / A Tribute To Risqué Rock ‘n’ Roll
1:15 Gravy / Acoustic New Orleans Funk-influenced Blues-Country-Soul
2:15 Tazeta Band / The Golden Age of Ethiopian Music Interpreted by Members of The Five Fingers of Funk
3:15 Taylor Newville / Ethos Youth Performer
4:15 Vivid Curve / Didjeridoo Groove Rock
5:30 The Beauty / Glitch Soul
6:15 Kyle Peterson & Laugh at Linus / Super-spasmatic Acoustic Funk-folk

FAMILY FROLIC PROGRAMMING On multiple stages

Presented by Legacy Emanuel Hospital & The Children’s Hospital at Emanuel, Curated by Lisa Lepine ProMOTION Queen
Kid-centric, family-friendly fare for listening, dancing & joyful celebration

11:00 – 11:30 Curls and Scruff / Quirky Kid Fun
The Dance Stage / N Mississippi & Fremont

12:00 – 12:45 Pancake Breakfast / Folk Music Hootenanny
Parlour on the Hill / N Mississippi & Skidmore

2:15 – 3:00 Kinderqueen / Fresh Folk Music for Families and Friends
Main Stage / N Mississippi & Shaver