EVENT INFO

Festival Date & Time

6pm to 10:30pm, May 17th, 2024

Main entry for the 2nd Annual Willam Jam is located at the West corner of the Cathedral Park Boat Ramp parking lot. Signs for entry will be visible coming down the hill from North Baltimore Avenue or North Alta Avenue depending on your route.

Accessibility

The 2nd Annual Willam Jam is located at Green Anchors PDX, 8940 North Bradford St. Portland, OR 97203.

Main Entry to the festival is through the Green Anchors Gardens which includes mostly flat wood chip paths that open to a slightly rocky, paved pavilion and vendor space.

All gender restrooms are available for guests near the center of the Green Anchors PDX property. Entry to restrooms include a wood chip terrain with medium shallow slope, and 4 feet wide metal ramp for access to restroom platform. Additional portable restroom will be available for event staff, performers, vendors, and those with accessibility needs.

The festival is open to all people, BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, people with disabilities, neurodivergencies, all cultures, religious and spiritual beliefs. We celebrate and honor diversity, equity, and inclusion, and provide space for people of all backgrounds to enjoy the music, the food, and your neighbors.

If you have questions or require special accomidations for access, please reach out using the Contact Us form prior to the event, and we will make a plan for you to comfortably enjoy the show.

Public Transit / Trimet Bus Information

Bus stations near Green Anchors PDX

  • N Philadelphia & Syracuse (West) – 7 minute walk.
  • N Ivanhoe & Leavitt (West) – 8 minute walk.
  • N Lombard & Burlington (East) – 9 minute walk.

Bus lines to Green Anchors PDX

  • #16, NW Gillihan Rd & Sauvie Island (West)
  • #11, N Richmond & Princeton (South)
  • #4, SW Jefferson & 5th (West)
  • #44, PCC Sylvania Main Stop (South)
  • #75, Pier Park (East)
Event Amenities
  • First Aid Kits
  • Bicycle Accesible
  • Public Transit Accessible
  • Food & Beverage
  • Selfie Station
  • Covered / Shaded Pavilion
  • Water Fill Station
  • Restrooms
  • Hand Washing Station
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Face Masks
  • Raffle & Silent Auction
  • Screen Printing Stations
  • Smoking Section
  • Willamette River Access!
  • Views of Captain Bob!
Weather

As of the current forecast for Portland, OR, weather shows sunny and clear skies with a high of 69°, low of 47°, and sunset at 8:38pm. Performances and musical entertainment will take place under a 40ft x 80ft covered pavillion, and will proceed rain or shine! (Fingers crossed for some good ole’ Portland sunshine!)

What to Bring
  • Festival Tickets (Please purchase tickets in advance on a sliding scale fee at our Tickets page.)
  • Valid State Issued or Tribal ID (If you plan to purchase alcoholic beverages)
  • Empty reusable water bottles or factory sealed bottled water. (Water is Life)
  • Cameras and Recording Devices (Tag Willam Jam PDX on socials!)
  • Service Animals
  • Children! (This is a Family Friendly Event)
  • Lawn Chairs (NOTE: Seating will be available in covered pavillion and dining area next to vendors, but if you would like to be mobile or enjoy views of the Willamette River, you are welcome to bring your own foldable chairs)
  • Postive Energy and Good Vibes!
What Not to Bring
  • Illicit Drugs, Outside Alcohol, or Controlled Substances
  • Tents or Canopies
  • Carts and/or Wagons
  • Explosives or Accellerants
  • Weapons
  • We’ll provide the music, vibes and good mediciine to lift you up. Come as you are!
Volunteer

If you’d like to volunteer for the 2nd Annual Willam Jam, please contact us prior to the event date via the Contact Us form. We will be holding a volunteer checkin meeting via Zoom on Wednesday May 15th at 6pm, so please reach out for open volunteer positions soon!

Green Anchors PDX

8940 North Bradford St.

Portland, OR 97203