Bring a picnic blanket, grab a glass of wine and join us for a end of summer celebration with food trucks, lawn games, live music by Bill Hernandez, Library on the Loose, arts and crafts, silent auction, raffle prizes and more!
🎉 Festival Highlights
- Beautiful Location: Oak Knoll Winery
- Fun for Everyone: Food trucks, music, games, crafts, a silent auction, and so much more!
- The Party: The festivities will start at 2:30 and go until 7 pm. We will have everything set up in and around the winery for you to enjoy!
- The Ceremony: Achievement ceremony will take place from 2:30-3. Participating children will receive a cap and a personalized certificate (filled out by parents). Note: Gowns are completely optional and can be purchased independently. ***Participation completely optional, choose to join for the award ceremony or enjoy the festivities that’ll be taking place alongside and after the short ceremony.***
- Silent Auction: The silent auction will go live online August 14th. We will be taking bids until August 28th at 6pm. Winners can claim their prizes starting at 6:30 at the event or make plans to receive them within 60 days.
- Raffle: We have an amazing assortment of raffle prizes, including kiwico boxes, gift cards, gift baskets and more. Raffle tickets will be sold at the event for $1 each. Winners will be announced at 6pm.
- Commemorative Photos: We are offering a limited number of mini photo shoot slots with a professional photographer! These slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. (If slots fill up, we will happily provide the photographer’s contact info for independent booking after the event!) Sign up here!
We can’t wait to celebrate this beautiful day with you and your family!
🎟️ Ticket Information
- Child participating in achievement ceremony ($20): Includes the achievement ceremony, a cap, and a personalized certificate with a classic certificate holder.
- Child ($10): General admission for children who wish to enjoy the festival highlights without participating in the stage ceremony (Ages 3+).
- Adult Ticket ($15): General admission for parents, grandparents, and loved ones.
- Little Ones (Ages 0–2): Free!
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do we need to be a homeschooling family to attend?
Absolutely not! True to all of our events, ALL families are welcome. Whether your child attends public, private, or homeschool, we are here to celebrate summer together.
2. One of my children wants to participate, but the other does not. What should I do?
You have two great options! You can purchase a “Participating” ticket for both; if one decides they don’t want to walk across the stage, that is completely fine. Alternatively, you can buy one “Participating” ticket and one “Attending” ticket.
3. Can grandparents and extended family attend?
Of course! This event is meant to be shared with the whole village. We encourage you to invite family and friends to join the fun!
4. Do we need to reserve specific seats?
No. To keep things relaxed and kid-friendly (especially for the little ones), seating is open and casual. The venue provides picnic benches, but you are highly encouraged to bring your own lawn chairs or cozy picnic blankets to set up on the lawn.
5. Will there be food and refreshments?
Yes! We will have local food truck Amelia’s Mexican, Eb and Bean ice cream, and a selection of wines and drinks served directly by the venue.
6. What if my child gets nervous and decides they don’t want to go on stage?
No pressure at all! We want your child to feel completely safe and comfortable. If they prefer not to walk the stage, we can do a sweet mini-recognition right at your seating area or simply hand them their cap and certificate privately.
7. What age group is this event for?
From ages 0 to 18! If your child wants to celebrate summer, acknowledge an achievement, or make new friends, they belong here.
8. What is your refund policy?
We understand that plans change! Cancellations made more than one week before the festival will receive a full refund. For cancellations inside of seven days, we cannot offer a refund, but we will happily prepare a special take-home achievement package for your child.
9. I would love to volunteer to help! Who can I contact? We’d love to have you! Please contact us at adventurerspdx@gmail.com
10. Have more questions?
We’d love to help! Please feel free to reach out to us anytime at adventurerspdx@gmail.com
11. Can we bring our own drinks and food?
You can bring your own food but no outside drinks.
Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
