The Street Fair

Getting Here & Parking

Drive:
Interstate 5

• 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

Parking

• 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.

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. Albina

Alleys: 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 Failing

Detour: 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.

Other FAQ

Information: Located at 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

Kids: We are very family friendly. Visit the Kids Zone at N Beech, or the Kids Stage at Mississippi Pizza.

Smoking: The fair is a public space, so all applicable smoking laws apply. Please be respectful.

ATM’s: There are plenty throughout the fair. Exact locations are TBD. Many places are cash only.

First Aid: Located at the Information booth

Volunteers: We love you! Want to help out, please email streetfair@mississippiave.com

Weather: The fair is a rain or shine event.

Vendors:

• I am a vendor and I need information. Please see our vendor info page.
• I need to find a vendor. Please see our vendor listing page.

General Fair Map

Will be available in June.