🎶 South Metro Weekend Event Guide: July 17

Good morning, South Metro. Getting together to listen to music has been a thing for quite some time. According to people who know history better than you and me, the first “music festival” was part of the Pythian Games held in 582 BC in Greece. Unfortunately, historians have been unable to confirm whether parking was also $40.

In today’s South Metro Weekly:

Sherwood goes medieval for the Robin Hood Festival
A voice heard ‘round the world this weekend comes from Lake Oswego
Harefest brings three days of tribute bands to Canby

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🎈 - family-friendly event
💲 - ticket or purchase required
🎵 - live music
😋 - there will be food

🎈 🎵 😋 Sherwood Robin Hood Festival
Old Town Sherwood | Friday, 5–10 PM & Saturday, 9 AM–10 PM | Free
Sherwood goes full medieval this weekend with two days of live music, food, vendors, family entertainment, sword fighting and plenty of Robin Hood flair throughout Old Town. Saturday’s parade begins at 10 AM, while the long-running international archery tournament continues at Sherwood High School through Sunday. There are multiple performance stages, a beer garden and enough costumes to make you briefly question what century you’re in.

💵 🎵 😋 Harefest: The Mother of All Tribute Band Festivals
Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Canby | Thursday–Saturday | Ticketed, ages 21+
Three days, two stages and enough classic-rock singalongs to leave your voice sounding like it spent the weekend touring with AC/DC. Harefest brings more than 20 tribute acts to Canby, covering Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin, Def Leppard, the Eagles, Mötley Crüe, ABBA, Rush and plenty more. Food, drinks and onsite camping turn it into a full weekend experience—though day passes are also available for those who prefer their spandex in smaller doses.

🎈 🎵 Summer Kids’ Concert: Kelli Welli
Bridgeport Village, Tigard | Saturday, 10 AM–Noon | Free
Bridgeport Village is turning the Village Green into a pint-sized concert venue Saturday morning. Portland children’s musician Kelli Welli will lead the singing and dancing, with hula hoops, ribbons, bubbles and other activities adding to the fun. The outdoor concert takes place next to the children’s play area, making this an easy win for parents who would like their kids entertained—and possibly tired out—before lunch.

💲 🎵 😋 Petty Fever: A Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Charbonneau Pavilion, Wilsonville | Sunday, 5–7 PM | $25
You don’t have to live like a refugee this Sunday night. Petty Fever brings more than four decades of Tom Petty favorites to Charbonneau, including “American Girl,” “Free Fallin’,” “Breakdown” and “Runnin’ Down a Dream.” The Portland-founded tribute band has earned awards in both Las Vegas and Los Angeles for its high-energy, full-production shows. A full bar will be available in the pavilion, so grab a drink, find a seat and prepare to sing along loudly enough to concern nearby golfers.

⚽ A Lake Oswego grad will call Sunday’s World Cup final. FOX Sports lead play-by-play announcer John Strong grew up in Portland, graduated from Lake Oswego High School and got his start there by creating Laker Broadcasting and calling school games. He still lives in the area year-round with his wife and children—a remarkable journey from the Lake Oswego High press box to soccer’s biggest stage. Good job, John. You make us proud!

John Strong, Courtesy FOX Sports

🏀 And another Lake Oswego High alum is making local news. NBA veteran Kevin Love is backing The Alley, a new premium trading card shop opening later today in downtown Lake Oswego. Created by Love’s brother Collin and two partners, the shop includes a community lounge, card-pack bar and studio where collectors can film themselves opening new packs. Thanks to the fine work done by Mac Larsen at the Lake Oswego Review on this story.

🍽️ Sherwood has spoken on its favorite restaurants. A recent South Metro Weekly poll asked more than 16,000 Sherwood locals to name their favorite restaurant in town. Arceli’s Cocina finished fifth, followed by Mason at No. 4, Anderson’s Tavern at No. 3 and Fat Milo’s at No. 2. Taking the top spot: Clancy’s Pub. Thanks to all who voted on the What’s Happening in Sherwood Facebook Group.

🌿 Volunteers are needed Sunday to help restore Fields Bridge Park. The three-hour work party begins at 9 AM and will focus on removing invasive plants such as blackberry, ivy and holly from the West Linn park. Tools and some refreshments are provided, but advance registration is required. Your reward: cleaner trails, fresh air and the right to feel slightly superior for the rest of Sunday.

🎈 - family-friendly event
💲 - ticket or purchase required
🎵 - live music
😋 - there will be food

🎈 Bat Chats with Park Rangers
Tryon Creek State Natural Area, Lake Oswego | Friday, 8–9:30 PM | Free; $10 parking
Bring a blanket and watch bats emerge over the Big Tree Trail meadow while park rangers share more about the species that live at Tryon Creek. The program includes a short bat talk followed by help spotting them in flight.

🎈 Spruce Up the Library Volunteer Event
Tualatin Public Library | Saturday, all day | Free; advance registration required
Families, groups and individuals can volunteer together by dusting shelves and organizing collection materials. Space is limited to 20 participants, and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

🎈 💲 😋 Christmas in July at Frog Pond Farm
Frog Pond Farm, Wilsonville | Saturday, 10 AM–2 PM | $13 ages 2+; under 2 free
Santa is making a summer stop at the farm, where kids can visit his workshop and paint a birdhouse or ornament while supplies last. Admission also includes more than 80 animals, the bounce park and plenty of room to play.

🎈 Super Saturday: Dog Man & Friends
West Linn Public Library | Saturday, 10:30 AM–Noon | Free
Families can celebrate the popular graphic-novel series with storytelling, crafts, games and plenty of heroic silliness throughout the library. Activities are geared toward ages 6–10, costumes are encouraged and donations of pet food will be collected for the West Linn Food Pantry.

🎈 Ibach CIO Neighborhood Fair
Ibach Park, Tualatin | Saturday, 1–3 PM | Free
Neighbors can stop by for family-friendly activities, giveaways and a chance to connect with City staff and others in the Ibach community. It’s a simple, low-key afternoon built around fun, conversation and getting to know the people nearby.

💲 🎵 😋 Blanc Bash
Chehalem Estate, Sherwood | Saturday, 11 AM–6 PM | $40+
Wear your summer whites and spend the afternoon sipping aromatic white wines, trying thoughtfully paired bites and listening to live music overlooking the Willamette Valley. The annual celebration also marks the release of Chehalem’s Blanc de Blancs—basically a garden party for people who know better than to wear red wine near white clothing.

🎈 Steelhead Summer Games
Steelhead Harley-Davidson, Tigard | Saturday, 11 AM | Free to watch
Grown adults will spend Saturday racing drift trikes, attempting blindfolded motorcycle duck walks and competing in events with names like Weenie Bite and Spark Plug Skee-Ball. Come for the motorcycles, stay to watch someone discover that “King of the Lot” requires both courage and very little concern for personal dignity.

🎈 🎵 😋 Hit Machine at the Sherwood Robin Hood Festival
Old Town Sherwood | Saturday, 7 PM | Free
Hit Machine brings its seven-piece, all-eras party show to the Robin Hood Festival Saturday night. Expect familiar hits, big energy and the kind of set built to keep Old Town dancing well after everyone has finished pretending they know how to dance, that is.

💲 🎵 Dance Floor Mafia
The Headliners Club, Lake Oswego | Saturday, 8 PM | $15+
Dance Floor Mafia makes its Headliners Club debut with powerhouse vocals, nonstop energy and a party set built to keep the room moving. Expect big singalongs, a packed dance floor and the kind of night that makes “just one more song” a dangerous promise.

🎵 😋 Extended Hours with Live Music
Tumwater Vineyard, West Linn | Sunday, 5:30–8 PM | Free; ages 21+
Spend a summer evening on the patio with vineyard views, food, wine and live music from Jesse Meade. No reservations are needed—just show up, settle in and enjoy the kind of Sunday night that makes Monday feel slightly less rude.

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We could see a stray shower or rumble of thunder Thursday, otherwise, expect a warm, dry weekend with plenty of sunshine. Highs will start in the mid-80s, climb into the upper 80s Saturday and reach the low 90s by Sunday, with clear and comfortable evenings.

THANKS!

There are plenty of reasons to get out this weekend—and maybe even meet someone new while you’re there. Say hello, start a conversation and remember: every good friend was once a stranger standing nearby.

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Thanks for reading. See you Monday morning!

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