Chinese Festival (Portland, Oregon)

Chinese Festival
FrequencyAnnually
LocationPortland, Oregon
CountryUnited States
Inaugurated2019 (2019)
Organised byOregon Chinese Coalition
The festival is held at Pioneer Courthouse Square (pictured in 2007)

The Chinese Festival, also known as the Oregon Chinese Festival, is an annual event in Portland, Oregon, United States. Organized by the Oregon Chinese Coalition,[1] the event is held at Pioneer Courthouse Square each August[2] and features art,[3] food,[4] dancing, and music.[5][6] It was established in 2019 to celebrate Chinese culture and traditions.[7] The 2020 event was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[8] Hundreds of people attended the 2026 event, which had approximately 40 acts.[9]

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References

  1. ↑ Sabatini, Nick (2019-08-09). "Oregon Chinese Coalition hosts Chinese Festival". Daily Vanguard. Archived from the original on 2025-09-15. Retrieved 2026-07-29.
  2. ↑ Stevenson, Jen (2025-08-26). Portland Family Adventures, 2nd Edition: City Escapades, Day Trips, Weekend Getaways, and Itineraries for Fun-Loving Families. Blue Star Press. ISBN 978-1-63217-586-1.
  3. ↑ "Chinese Festival returning to Portland this Saturday". KOIN. Archived from the original on 2023-06-06. Retrieved 2026-07-30.
  4. ↑ "Pioneer Square hosts Oregon Chinese Coalition's Chinese Festival on Saturday, Aug. 3". KGW.
  5. ↑ "Large crowd turns out for Chinese Festival one day after vandalism to Lan Su Chinese Chinese Garden". KGW. Archived from the original on 2023-08-10. Retrieved 2026-07-30.
  6. ↑ Todd, Tatum (2025-08-02). "Chinese Festival brings music, dance and more to Pioneer Courthouse Square". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2025-08-24. Retrieved 2026-07-29.
  7. ↑ "Oregon Chinese Festival takes over Pioneer Square". KPTV. 2024-08-04. Archived from the original on 2024-08-22. Retrieved 2026-07-30.
  8. ↑ "Oregon Chinese Festival Returns to Pioneer Courthouse Square for Fifth Year". Willamette Week. 2024-07-31. Archived from the original on 2026-02-17. Retrieved 2026-07-30.
  9. ↑ "Portland's Chinese American community celebrates heritage at downtown festival". opb. Retrieved 2026-08-02.