Dave + Dylan @ IPW
ETV’s President and CEO Dave Parulo and Destination Representative Dylan Welles attended IPW, the premier international travel trade show, which brings together tour operators, travel agents, online travel sellers, airlines, media and tourism organizations. Held this year in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, they met with more than 170 travel professionals and networked with hundreds more.
ETV Awards More Than $30,000 in Event Grants
Explore Tualatin Valley (ETV), awarded more than $30,000 in grants for the biannual Tualatin Valley Inspiration Event Awards. These grants are part of a ETV’s strategic investment program, providing cash awards for inspirational events that align with ETV’s mission and vision, as detailed in its Strategic Plan.
This years recipients are:
- Boba Dash | Beaverton Downtown Association | June 6, 2026
- Midsummer Festival | Nordic Northwest | June 26-27, 2026
- Concerts in the Round (six total) | Beaverton Chamber of Commerce | June 7, June 14, July 12, July 26, Aug. 2 and Aug. 23, 2026
- Fourth of July Fireworks Show | City of Banks | July 4, 2026
- Forest Grove Fourth of July Celebration | Downtown Association of Forest Grove | July 4, 2026
- 2026 Concours d’Elegance | Rotary Club of Forest Grove | July 18-19, 2026
- 28th Annual North Plains Elephant Garlic Festival | North Plains Events Association | Aug. 7-9, 2026
- Banks BBQ and Tractor Pull | Banks Sunset Park Association | Aug. 14-16, 2026
- Beaverton Music Festival | Florian Raqeno Productions | Aug. 15, 2026
- End of Summer Carnivale | Experience Theatre Project | Aug. 29, 2026
- El Grito | Centro Cultural | Sept. 16, 2026
- West Coast Pumpkin Regatta | City of Tualatin | Oct. 18, 2026
- 2026 Washington County Open Studios Tour | Washington County Art Alliance | Oct. 17-18, 2026
- Dia de los Muertos Celebration | Adelante Mujeres | Oct. 28, 2026
Let’s Get Outside: L.L. Stub Stewart
As summer season starts, let’s get outside and visit L.L. Stub Stewart State Park. We recently chatted with Park Manager Aaron Raines and Park Ranger Jeremy Williams.
LAST CHANCE TO RSVP!
Don’t miss the chance to celebrate the great outdoors with Explore Tualatin Valley! Gather at Tualatin Community Park for a Summer BBQ on Thursday, June 25, from 3–6:30 p.m.! Connect with local, state and regional outdoor recreation partners including Washington County Parks, Metro, Salmonberry Trail Foundation, Northwest Trail Alliance and the Oregon State Marine Board, for an afternoon of learning, exploring and networking. Participate in a host of fun activities, including a hosted nature walk and a guided paddle along the Tualatin River provided by Tualatin Riverkeepers and Adventures Without Limits.
What: Explore Tualatin Valley Great Outdoors Celebration
When: Thursday, June 25, 2026 – 3:00pm – 6:30pm
Where: Tualatin Community Park, Main Shelter 8515 SW Tualatin Rd, Tualatin, OR 97062
Events in Tualatin Valley
Hillsboro Pride Party (June 6)
Portland Highland Games (June 6)
Juneteenth Celebration (June 13)
Midsummer Festival (June 26 & 27)
Tigard Festival of Balloons (June 26-28)
