The unofficial start of the summer festival season — the St. Johns Bizarre! — is just weeks away, on May 10, 2025. We’re getting ready for another year bringing thousands of Portlanders a dynamite lineup of musicians, artisans, makers, creators, food vendors, community groups, and more.
But we’d love to add you to the team to make this year’s — our 16th — another one for the ages. Volunteer or donate if you can!
Every year, volunteer crews are what make the St. Johns Bizarre possible! The majority of our needs come on event day, but we might also need some assistance before the big day, on Thursday and Friday.
We’ll be working in the next few weeks to compile a detailed list of tasks and shifts available for support. But in the meantime, if you’re interested, click the button below to send us an email, and we’ll make sure you’re on the list when we make the big push.
And, please, if you’re able, we’d also welcome any donations you can spare to help us ensure the Bizarre remains one of the stalwart institutions that makes St. Johns so special!
Last year’s triumphant return of the St. Johns Bizarre was so sun-soaked and glorious, of course we had to come right back this spring — May 11, 2024 — for our 15th year.
And right now’s the time to sign up and grab a coveted spot as a volunteer! Not only will you put yourself on the front lines of an amazing event, but you’ll also earn the undying admiration of your community (and a free Klean Kanteen cup)!
The majority of our needs will come on event day. But we also need some assistance before the big day on the Thursday and Friday beforehand.
The return of the St. Johns Bizarre is finally here!
Join us in downtown St. Johns from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2024 — and spend time with our dynamite lineup of musicians, artisans, makers, creators, food vendors, community groups, and more.
The Bizarre comes together right in the charming heart of downtown St. Johns, centered around our neighborhood’s community plaza at N. Philadelphia and N. Lombard — where you’ll also find one of our two music stages (and one of our two beer gardens).
We also close off the surrounding blocks, which we’ll fill with food trucks, artisan booths and more — more than 140 vendors and organizations in all!
Here’s everything you need to know!
Here’s last year’s music lineup and schedule to give you an idea of what we’re all about
Along with our Plaza Stage and Occidental Beer Garden, we’ll also have a second jam-packed stage just two blocks down, at John Street, featuring a second beer garden sponsored by StormBreaker Brewing!
Check out the schedule, and read more about this year’s lineup here.
Check out this map below to see all the places you can shop for handmade arts and crafts, find funky clothing items, rub shoulder with local community organizations, and enjoy delicious food and drinks.
And click here for a full list of this year’s vendors, along with their booth numbers.
Donate and volunteer — there’s still time!
Every year, volunteer crews are what make the St. Johns Bizarre possible! It’s not to late to sign up to help out before Saturday, May 13.
We hope you can find a time and task that suits your availability and interests. And oh, did we mention that all volunteers get a free St. Johns Bizarre Kleen Kanteen stainless steel pint cup? Thanks for helping out at the best neighborhood street festival in Portland!
And, please, if you’re able, we’d also welcome any donations you can spare to help us ensure the Bizarre remains one of the stalwart institutions that makes St. Johns so special!
The return of the St. Johns Bizarre is just weeks away, on May 13, 2023. We’re ready for you, with our dynamite lineup of musicians, artisans, makers, creators, food vendors, community groups, and more.
But we’d love to add you to the team to make this year’s — our 14th, and the first after the COVID-19 pandemic — one for the ages. Volunteer or donate if you can!
Every year, volunteer crews are what make the St. Johns Bizarre possible! The majority of our needs come on event day, Saturday, May 13, 2023, but we also need some assistance before the big day, on Thursday and Friday.
We hope you can find a time and task that suits your availability and interests. And oh, did we mention that all volunteers get a free St. Johns Bizarre Kleen Kanteen stainless steel pint cup? Thanks for helping out at the best neighborhood street festival in Portland!
And, please, if you’re able, we’d also welcome any donations you can spare to help us ensure the Bizarre remains one of the stalwart institutions that makes St. Johns so special!
As the world takes hopeful steps towards recovery from this pandemic, we are opting to not hold the St. Johns Bizarre in 2022. We love St. Johns and all of you who make it so special (especially on Bizarre and Parade day). We hope to gather and celebrate with you in 2023.
In the meantime, please stay safe and take care of each other and do what you can to support our local businesses and our vibrant music and craft scenes.
Get ready! Here’s how you can volunteer to support the 16th annual St. Johns Bizarre!
Last Updated: March 24, 2025 by Denis Theriault
The unofficial start of the summer festival season — the St. Johns Bizarre! — is just weeks away, on May 10, 2025. We’re getting ready for another year bringing thousands of Portlanders a dynamite lineup of musicians, artisans, makers, creators, food vendors, community groups, and more.
But we’d love to add you to the team to make this year’s — our 16th — another one for the ages. Volunteer or donate if you can!
Every year, volunteer crews are what make the St. Johns Bizarre possible! The majority of our needs come on event day, but we might also need some assistance before the big day, on Thursday and Friday.
We’ll be working in the next few weeks to compile a detailed list of tasks and shifts available for support. But in the meantime, if you’re interested, click the button below to send us an email, and we’ll make sure you’re on the list when we make the big push.
And, please, if you’re able, we’d also welcome any donations you can spare to help us ensure the Bizarre remains one of the stalwart institutions that makes St. Johns so special!
Thanks, and we can’t wait to see you!
It’s almost here! Sign up to volunteer for the 15th annual St. Johns Bizarre on May 11, 2024!
Last Updated: March 30, 2024 by Denis Theriault
Last year’s triumphant return of the St. Johns Bizarre was so sun-soaked and glorious, of course we had to come right back this spring — May 11, 2024 — for our 15th year.
And right now’s the time to sign up and grab a coveted spot as a volunteer! Not only will you put yourself on the front lines of an amazing event, but you’ll also earn the undying admiration of your community (and a free Klean Kanteen cup)!
The majority of our needs will come on event day. But we also need some assistance before the big day on the Thursday and Friday beforehand.
Click on our Volunteer page to learn more.
Return of the St. Johns Bizarre: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 11, 2024! Here’s everything you need to know!
Last Updated: January 19, 2025 by Denis Theriault
The return of the St. Johns Bizarre is finally here!
Join us in downtown St. Johns from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2024 — and spend time with our dynamite lineup of musicians, artisans, makers, creators, food vendors, community groups, and more.
The Bizarre comes together right in the charming heart of downtown St. Johns, centered around our neighborhood’s community plaza at N. Philadelphia and N. Lombard — where you’ll also find one of our two music stages (and one of our two beer gardens).
We also close off the surrounding blocks, which we’ll fill with food trucks, artisan booths and more — more than 140 vendors and organizations in all!
Here’s everything you need to know!
Here’s last year’s music lineup and schedule to give you an idea of what we’re all about
Along with our Plaza Stage and Occidental Beer Garden, we’ll also have a second jam-packed stage just two blocks down, at John Street, featuring a second beer garden sponsored by StormBreaker Brewing!
Check out the schedule, and read more about this year’s lineup here.
Plaza Stage
(N. Philadelphia between Lombard and Ivanhoe)
John Street Stage
(N. John between Lombard and Kellogg)
This year’s event map and roster of vendors!
Check out this map below to see all the places you can shop for handmade arts and crafts, find funky clothing items, rub shoulder with local community organizations, and enjoy delicious food and drinks.
And click here for a full list of this year’s vendors, along with their booth numbers.
Donate and volunteer — there’s still time!
Every year, volunteer crews are what make the St. Johns Bizarre possible! It’s not to late to sign up to help out before Saturday, May 13.
We hope you can find a time and task that suits your availability and interests. And oh, did we mention that all volunteers get a free St. Johns Bizarre Kleen Kanteen stainless steel pint cup? Thanks for helping out at the best neighborhood street festival in Portland!
And, please, if you’re able, we’d also welcome any donations you can spare to help us ensure the Bizarre remains one of the stalwart institutions that makes St. Johns so special!
Thanks, and we can’t wait to see you!
Return of the St. Johns Bizarre: May 13, 2023! Volunteer or donate if you can!
Last Updated: April 24, 2023 by Denis Theriault
The return of the St. Johns Bizarre is just weeks away, on May 13, 2023. We’re ready for you, with our dynamite lineup of musicians, artisans, makers, creators, food vendors, community groups, and more.
But we’d love to add you to the team to make this year’s — our 14th, and the first after the COVID-19 pandemic — one for the ages. Volunteer or donate if you can!
Every year, volunteer crews are what make the St. Johns Bizarre possible! The majority of our needs come on event day, Saturday, May 13, 2023, but we also need some assistance before the big day, on Thursday and Friday.
We hope you can find a time and task that suits your availability and interests. And oh, did we mention that all volunteers get a free St. Johns Bizarre Kleen Kanteen stainless steel pint cup? Thanks for helping out at the best neighborhood street festival in Portland!
And, please, if you’re able, we’d also welcome any donations you can spare to help us ensure the Bizarre remains one of the stalwart institutions that makes St. Johns so special!
Thanks, and we can’t wait to see you!
The 2022 St. Johns Bizarre has been canceled
Last Updated: January 29, 2023 by Ian
As the world takes hopeful steps towards recovery from this pandemic, we are opting to not hold the St. Johns Bizarre in 2022. We love St. Johns and all of you who make it so special (especially on Bizarre and Parade day). We hope to gather and celebrate with you in 2023.
In the meantime, please stay safe and take care of each other and do what you can to support our local businesses and our vibrant music and craft scenes.