Attendee Information About the Portland Highland Games
Looking for the Games map? Or, interested in knowing if food is available for purchase? Or, how about beer (well – of course, there will be beer!)? We’ve compiled the most useful attendee information to help you navigate and have a great time at the Portland Highland Games. And if you still have a question, please reach out to us at phga@phga.org or connect with us on our Facebook page.
Parking and Directions
Lots of Parking Available
Parking at the Portland Highland Games is $10. Our Benefactor membership includes parking with your membership!
Take the MAX Blue or Red Line (Westbound)
- You’ll want to ride either:
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- MAX Blue Line (toward Hillsboro)
- MAX Red Line (toward Hillsboro)
- If you’re coming from downtown Portland or anywhere east, make sure you board a westbound train headed toward Hillsboro.
- Get Off at the Correct Stop
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- Exit at:
- Hillsboro Airport/Fairgrounds MAX Station
- This stop is directly next to the fairgrounds.
- Short Walk to the Fairgrounds
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- From the station, it’s just a 2–5 minute walk to the entrance of:
- Washington County Fairgrounds / Westside Commons
801 NE 34th Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97124
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- You’ll be able to see signage for the fairgrounds as you exit the platform.
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- Tickets & Fare Info
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- Purchase a ticket at the station ticket machine before boarding.
- You can also use the Hop Fastpass card or the Hop Fastpass mobile app.
- Standard adult fare covers 2.5 hours of travel and allows transfers.
- Helpful Tips
- Trains typically run about every 15 minutes during most of the day.
- During large events (like the county fair), service may be busier, so allow extra travel time.
- Riding MAX is often easier than parking, especially during big events.
Use the Trip Planner on trimet.org lets you plan a full route by train, bus, or both.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lost and Found:
- Found items will be collected and taken to the Souvenier Tent on the main field. To reclaim items left at the end of the day, send a message to us through our Contact Page.
Food:
- There will be food and drink available for purchase on the field, the day of the games. Outside food and non-alcoholic drink are allowed.
Families:
- Portland Highland Games are family friendly. We recommend that you bring a stroller for the little ones. There is a little bit of walking between the multiple activity fields. A stroller is more mobile on the various paths rather than a wagon.