Portland, OR

Location: Portland, OR

Date: April 06 - April 15

Bio: Portland is located in the Northwestern United States and has an estimated of 582,130 residents, making it the 30th most populous in the U.S. and Oregon’s most populous city.

Known for its natural beauty, Portland is full of trees and surrounded by mountains. It is considered one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the world. The city and region are noted for strong land-use planning and investment in light rail. Portland is known for its large number of microbreweries and microdistilleries, as well as its coffee enthusiasm.

Portland lies in the Marine west coast climate region, marked by warm, dry summers and rainy but mild winters. This climate is ideal for growing roses, and for more than a century, Portland is known as “The City of Roses” with many rose gardens — including the International Rose Test Garden.