Heading to the Waterfront Blues Festival with food allergies or dietary restrictions? You are not alone. Festival food can be exciting, but it can also be tricky when you are looking for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, or vegan options. The good news is that several vendors at this year’s Waterfront Blues Festival are already thinking about guests with different dietary needs. Continue Reading

Portland’s Waterfront Blues Festival returns July 2-4, 2026 to Tom McCall Waterfront Park, bringing three days of live music, riverfront views, fireworks, and a full festival food lineup that makes this one of the tastiest summer events in the city. This year’s Blues Bites food court and vendor marketplace will feature a mix of new arrivals, returning Portland favorites, local Continue Reading

Portland’s summer soundtrack returns to the riverfront. The Waterfront Blues Festival is back July 2–4, 2026 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Downtown Portland, bringing three days, three stages, Blues Cruises on the Willamette River, local food, craft beverages, a curated marketplace, and a Fourth of July fireworks show over the water. This year’s lineup stretches far beyond traditional blues, Continue Reading

After Our Pacific Northwest Tourism Outlook, DMOs Responded: After publishing our Pacific Northwest Tourism Outlook 2026, Where To Eat Guide reached out to destination marketing organizations for additional insight into what they are seeing in their markets and what local restaurants, hotels, tasting rooms, attractions, and hospitality businesses should be preparing for next. The original article focused on one central Continue Reading

Where To Play This Summer in Seattle: Events, Dining & Local Picks Summer in Seattle is when the Emerald City truly shines. Long daylight hours, waterfront festivals, outdoor concerts, and some of the Pacific Northwest's finest dining create the perfect recipe for a memorable getaway. Whether you're visiting for a weekend or planning a staycation, here are our concierge-curated recommendations Continue Reading