Milwaukie's free, family-friendly cherry drop and New Year's Eve celebration.
Bing in the New Year!
Milwaukie's free, family-friendly cherry drop and New Year's Eve celebration.
About Bing in the New Year
Our event
Bing in the New Year is a free, outdoor, family-friendly New Year's Eve event in downtown Milwaukie that culminates with a 9 p.m. (East Coast midnight) "cherry drop" lowering, by crane, of a 7-foot, lighted Bing cherry. The Milwaukie Arts Committee organizes the event, in coordination with the Oregon Chinese Coalition. The third annual Bing in the New Year, presented by the brand new 1847 Food Park, will feature live music, Chinese cultural performances, food, beer and a vendor marketplace.
Why a giant cherry?
The Bing cherry was first cultivated circa 1875 in Milwaukie, Oregon. It was named for the Chinese nursery foreman, Ah Bing, who grew the new variety of cherry. Bing in the New Year is a celebration of this history! Artist Tyler Fuqua has created a steel cherry sculpture, next to a historic plaque provided by the Milwaukie Historical Society, that shares this story.
Event details
Bing in the New Year will be 6-9 p.m. Dec. 31, 2025 at Main & Harrison (site of the Milwaukie Farmers Market). One block of Main Street, between Harrison and Jackson in front of pFriem Family Brewers, will be closed to traffic. We will have live music from The Radio Shack, Chinese cultural performances, food vendors, a beer garden on site, and a cherry drop at 9 pm. In addition, many businesses will be open in downtown Milwaukie for you to shop, eat and celebrate on New Year's Eve!
Past coverage
Bing in the New Year has received media coverage from The Oregonian, OPB, The Milwaukie Review, KPTV, and KGW. Thank you to all the media outlets who shared the story of the Bing cherry!
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Volunteer at Bing in the New Year
Bing in the New Year is an all-volunteer run event. We are looking for people who can help before and during the event. Volunteers receive a free Bing in the New Year T-shirt!
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The Milwaukie Arts Foundation is a 501c3 charity that supports the programs of the Milwaukie Arts Committee. Help us continue to produce Bing in the New Year and other arts events for Milwaukie!