Heads up: The largest culinary event in the state usually draws around 50,000 fans of food and drink. It will be held Friday through Sunday, Aug. 7 through 9 at Waterfront Park. Tickets are only $5, and proceeds benefit Special Olympics Oregon.
New this year is the Plates for the People series, which gives attendees the opportunity to sample more than 40 specially crafted plates from each of the participating restaurants for $5 and under; you can sample them before committing to the main dish. Therell be lots of beer, wine, cider and spirits, including from SE Wine Collective. Music includes Nu Schooz and the New Iberians.
The details: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Aug. 7-8, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, Waterfront Park, www.biteoforegon.com, $5.
OHS addition
The Oregon Historical Society has added to its current World War II exhibit, with a signed copy of Franklin D. Roosevelts March 4, 1933, inaugural address, during which he said, Let me assert my belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
Its part of the Mark family collection, which supplied the World War II: A World at War, A State Transformed exhibit, which shows till Dec. 7.
The Marks also recently acquired a telex message written on May 7, 1945, from Gen. Dwight Eisenhower to troops, announcing the end of the war in Europe.
The Dandy Warhols
The Portland band has announced its 16-stop fall U.S. tour, starting Nov. 4 at McDonald Theatre in Eugene and culminating Dec. 12 at the Crystal Ballroom. The band will tour in support of its latest album, Thirteen Tales From Urban Bohemia, Live At The Wonder.
Want a challenge?
The second annual Mt. Hood Meadows Uphill Challenge takes place 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22. Its a 1.2-mile course from the resorts main parking lot to the top of the Stadium chairlift a 621-foot elevation gain, following a gravel mountain road. Last years winners were Rachel Lynn (13:16) and Bernard Seeger (10:49).
Advance registration is $20 for ages 20 and older, $10 for 19 years and younger. For info: www.Skihood.com/UphillChallenge.