See you on August 1, 2026
Held annually on the first Saturday of August
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Chinese Festival was proudly recognized as one of the major summer events in downtown Portland. The Chinese American community continues to lead efforts to enhance downtown life and the local economy, while also revitalizing Chinatown and preserving our rich cultural heritage.
Proud Festival Sponsors
Goldr Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Community Sponsors
Friend of Festival
Sponsorship packages
Donation to OCC / 捐款方式
Sign Up to Volunteer
We need your help to make our events successful! If you’re interested in volunteering, please sign up using the link below. Your support is crucial, and we have a variety of roles available to fit your skills and interests.
How you can volunteer: Volunteer Sign-Up / 义工报名表
Hanfu models wanted for Chinese Festival: Sign-Up / 汉服模特报名表
Site Map
Parking: Fox Tower $8 and SmartPark, $7
Masters of Ceremony
coming soon…
Stage Performances
Performance Groups and Individuals
| Program | Presented By | | — | —: |
Stage Performance Sign-Up Link / 节目报名表
About 500 performers on stage. Schedule is subject to change
Food Vendor Lineup
| Name | Category |
| Home Tastes 家乡味 | Braised Pork Rice 卤肉饭，Spam Musubi, Spinrg Rolls |
| Little Beijing 北京小馆 | JianBing 煎饼果子，BingFen 冰粉，Cold Noodle |
| Beijing Bro 北京兄弟 | Pot Stickers, Jian Bao, Lam Skewers, Buba Tea |
| Mandarin House 京华楼 | Barbecued Pork Buns, Steamed Dumplings, Spring Rolls |
| Dragon Wok | Dumpling and Fried Chicken |
| Red Robe Tea House & Cafe 大红袍 | Sichuan Noodle, Chicken Wings, Spring Rolls, Bubble Tea, Tea |
| TeaCha.T | Immersing in Tea Culture and Savoring Artisanal Brews |
Hands-on Traditional Crafts
Diabolo/抖空竹
Shuttlecock Kicking/踢毽子
Turn Handkerchief/转手帕
Nianhua/年画
Chinese Calligraphy/毛笔字
Ink Painting/水墨画
China Ring/九连环
Burr Puzzle/鲁班锁
Klotski/华容道
Tangram/七巧板
Paper Cutting/剪纸
Origami/折纸
DIY Painting/Drawing on Fans/手工绘扇子
DIY Bookmarks/漆画书签
Chinese Artisans & Antiquities
Woodblock Prints / 版画
Double Sided Embroidery / 苏绣 双面绣
Cloisonné / 景泰蓝
Cork Picture / 软木画
Blue-and-White Porcelain / 青花瓷
Treasures Unearthed from China / 出土文物
Chest box for Chinese immigrants in the late 1800s
located inside Hanfu Booth
Hanfu (Traditional Chinese Clothing) Booth
Observe makeup, hairstyling, and hanfu dressing
Costume Photo Booth/古装拍照
Showcase the beauty of hanfu: past event 1 , past event 2
Hanfu models wanted for Chinese Festival: Sign-Up
Cultural Arts & Crafts Vendors
Artful Lacquer Fan / 随艺手工, by Junchao & Carolina
Calligraphy Demo and Artworks available for Purchase, by Weili
Chinese crafts and gifts Brandzy Studio
Lan Su Chinese Garden
OCC Dragonfly Diabolo Team
Oregon International Ballet Academy
some may only accept cash payment
Public Health Outreach and Education
OCC Emergency Preparedness
OCC HPV Vaccination Survey
OCC No Smoking No Vaping Pledge Campaign
OHSU Hepatitis B Education and Awareness
Community Partner Tabling
Energy Trust
Multnomah County Library, Chinese Language Dept
Portland Winterhawks
Festival Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Community Sponsors
Friend of Festival
Giveaways
1.Columbia employee store pass thanks to the generosity of Columbia Sportswear Company
2.Happy Birthday Yard Letters with Stakes (sample image) for those whose birthdays fall into that week (8/2-8/9).
3.Chinese literature
While supplies last
Chinese Festivals in the Past
2025: Programs, Pre-event Coverages: The Oregonian, Post-event Reports: The Oregonian, Photo Album, Video: Setup, Memorable Moments
2024: Programs, Pre-event Coverages: Willamette Week, KGW, Interviews: KOIN 6, KPTV Fox 12, Performance Video: By Youth Lens, By Yunus Lee, Photo Album: Volunteers
2023: Programs, KGW Interview, Performances: By Youth Lens, By Yunus Lee), Off Stage Activities, Photo Album: Activities, One Community, MC and OCC Teams, Community Performances
2022: Programs, KOIN Coverage, KATU Coverage, Photo Album
2021: Programs, KOIN Interview, Photo Album
2019: Programs, KGW Interview, Photo Album, Festival Slides