mississippiave – Mississippi Ave

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.