Arab and Middle Eastern · Festival · Portland, Oregon
Arab Festival (Mahrajan)
2027 dates not announced yet · usually September
About Arab Festival (Mahrajan)
The Arab American Cultural Center of Oregon holds an annual Arab festival, or mahrajan, in downtown Portland with food, a bazaar, music, dance and poetry. The 2026 edition moved to Director Park.
What to expect
Cultural festivals like this one bring a community's food, music, dance, art and traditions to a public space, usually with performers, local vendors and community organizations.
Arab Festival (Mahrajan) has included arab cuisine, bazaar, music, dance, poetry and children's activities.
The organizer lists it as free to attend.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held September 6, 2026.
- Arab cuisine
- Bazaar
- Music
- Dance
- Poetry
- Children's activities
Where it happens
Arab Festival (Mahrajan) is held at Director Park in Portland, Oregon. It is one of 8 cultural festivals in Oregon on this calendar.
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Questions about Arab Festival (Mahrajan)
- When is Arab Festival (Mahrajan) 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held September 6, 2026.
- Where is Arab Festival (Mahrajan) held?
- Arab Festival (Mahrajan) takes place at Director Park in Portland, Oregon.
- Is Arab Festival (Mahrajan) free?
- Yes. The organizer lists Arab Festival (Mahrajan) as free to attend.
- What happens at Arab Festival (Mahrajan)?
- Events have included: arab cuisine, bazaar, music, dance, poetry, children's activities.
- Who organizes Arab Festival (Mahrajan)?
- Arab Festival (Mahrajan) is organized by Arab American Cultural Center of Oregon. Their official site is araboregon.org.
- What other cultural festivals are near Portland?
- The closest others on this calendar are Chinese Festival in Portland, OR (same city); Delta Park Powwow in Portland, OR (same city); India Festival in Portland, OR (same city).
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