Mississippi Street Fair 2012
Beautiful Day Brings Out Massive Crowd Saturday
A sunny Saturday afternoon brought a huge crowd to north Portland for the annual Mississippi Street Fair. The historic street was closed from Skidmore to Fremont with ove 2000 r 275 local vendors and 32 bands in between.
A variety of unique goods could be found in the tents, such as homemade jewelry, vintage knick-knacks, novelties, and more. Many businesses encouraged attendants to enter the stores behind their tents with special deals and prizes.
Several restaurants and bars also had tents in front of their spaces, where they offered drink specials, food, and music. The bar Moloko boasted an impressive setup, with a small party area outside containing a DJ and a special outdoor menu. Plenty of snow cone and ice cream vendors took advantage of the heat and attracted long lines. There were also food truck areas at both ends of the fair, selling sandwiches, desserts, southern comfort food, and more.
There was music all over Mississippi, with five different tents scattered throughout the street. The Parlor Stage near Skidmore had five up-and-coming acts playing folk, blues, and soul, headlined by funky five piece Neighbors. The Dance Stage near Fremont featured seven bands, not all of which played dancing music, such as traditional folk singer Andrea Wild. The Courtyard Stage at Bar Bar held an eclectic mix of local sounds, including bePortland favorite Animal Eyes, who played our anniversary on Thursday. The main stage on Shaver was headlined by rock group The Lewi Longmire Band. There was also a kids stage at Mississippi Pizza Pub and karaoke at Mississippi Studios.
The Mississippi Street Fair displayed some of Portland’s best businesses and acts in one of its most famous and quickly growing neighborhoods. With five densely packed blocks of food, shopping, and music, it provided locals with a perfect way to stay busy on a hot summer day.
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