Milwaukie Minute

What's Your Big Idea?

Learn something new. Share what you think.

Each Milwaukie Minute features a project or event update, fun fact and a simple poll where you can share your views. No long surveys. Just a quick way to learn about your city and make your voice heard. Take a minute to learn something new, cast your vote, and see what your neighbors think. This Milwaukie Minute focuses on Milwaukie Fest!

Milwaukie Fest - July 10 and 11, 2026

The second annual Milwaukie Fest, a party celebrating all the things that make Milwaukie such a great place to live, is coming up on Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11.

Friday night will mark the second annual softball game between pFriem Family Brewers and Keeper Coffee. Come out to Sckavone Stadium, 7125 SE McLoughlin Blvd., from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for music, food, and the most anticipated contest of the summer.

On Saturday, five blocks of Main Street are closed from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for live performances, vendors, craft activities for the whole family, and more! Running the biggest summer festival in Milwaukie requires the help of many volunteers. Shifts are available throughout Saturday. For more information, please visit the volunteer registration page.

Learn all about the event at www.milwaukieoregon.gov/milwaukiefest.

Fun Fact - Jazzercise

Did you know that what is now called Jazzercise was founded 57 years ago by a dance teacher who noticed that her classes had high dropout rates because students were attending for physical fitness and not for performance? Originally called “Jazz Dance for Fun and Fitness,” the classes were meant to be “just for fun” and began with a jazz warmup. This approach quickly took off and now Jazzercise is franchised worldwide in 32 countries.

Quick Poll Below - Who you rooting for at the most anticipated contest of the summer?

Learn something new. Share what you think.

Each Milwaukie Minute features a project or event update, fun fact and a simple poll where you can share your views. No long surveys. Just a quick way to learn about your city and make your voice heard. Take a minute to learn something new, cast your vote, and see what your neighbors think. This Milwaukie Minute focuses on Milwaukie Fest!

Milwaukie Fest - July 10 and 11, 2026

The second annual Milwaukie Fest, a party celebrating all the things that make Milwaukie such a great place to live, is coming up on Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11.

Friday night will mark the second annual softball game between pFriem Family Brewers and Keeper Coffee. Come out to Sckavone Stadium, 7125 SE McLoughlin Blvd., from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for music, food, and the most anticipated contest of the summer.

On Saturday, five blocks of Main Street are closed from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for live performances, vendors, craft activities for the whole family, and more! Running the biggest summer festival in Milwaukie requires the help of many volunteers. Shifts are available throughout Saturday. For more information, please visit the volunteer registration page.

Learn all about the event at www.milwaukieoregon.gov/milwaukiefest.

Fun Fact - Jazzercise

Did you know that what is now called Jazzercise was founded 57 years ago by a dance teacher who noticed that her classes had high dropout rates because students were attending for physical fitness and not for performance? Originally called “Jazz Dance for Fun and Fitness,” the classes were meant to be “just for fun” and began with a jazz warmup. This approach quickly took off and now Jazzercise is franchised worldwide in 32 countries.

Quick Poll Below - Who you rooting for at the most anticipated contest of the summer?

Everyone that attends Milwaukie Fest wins by having a blast, but just for fun, who are you rooting for during Friday night’s (July 10) second annual softball game between pFriem Family Brewers and Keeper Coffee?

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Page last updated: 18 Jun 2026, 02:39 PM