Asian American and Pacific Islander · Festival · Portland, Oregon
Obon Fest
2027 dates not announced yet · usually August
About Obon Fest
Oregon Buddhist Temple, a Jodo Shinshu temple serving Portland since 1903, holds Obon Fest each year with bon odori dancing, food and entertainment. Neighbors and visitors of all backgrounds are welcome.
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.
Obon Fest has included bon odori dancing, temple talk, entertainment, food and children's activities.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held August 1, 2026. It is usually held on the first Saturday of August.
- Bon odori dancing
- Temple talk
- Entertainment
- Food
- Children's activities
Where it happens
Obon Fest is held at Oregon Buddhist Temple in Portland, Oregon. It is one of 8 cultural festivals in Oregon on this calendar.
Other nearby festivals
- SepTBA2027Arab Festival (Mahrajan)Portland, ORArab and Middle EasternSame city
- AugTBA2027Chinese FestivalPortland, ORAsian American and Pacific IslanderSame city
- JunTBA2027Delta Park PowwowPortland, ORNative AmericanSame city
- AugTBA2027India FestivalPortland, ORAsian American and Pacific IslanderSame city
- SepTBA2027Kasayahan Filipino-American FestivalPortland, ORAsian American and Pacific IslanderSame city
- FebTBA2027Lunar New Year at Lan Su Chinese GardenPortland, ORAsian American and Pacific IslanderSame city
Questions about Obon Fest
- When is Obon Fest 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held August 1, 2026. It is usually held on the first Saturday of August.
- Where is Obon Fest held?
- Obon Fest takes place at Oregon Buddhist Temple in Portland, Oregon.
- What happens at Obon Fest?
- Events have included: bon odori dancing, temple talk, entertainment, food, children's activities.
- Who organizes Obon Fest?
- Obon Fest is organized by Oregon Buddhist Temple. Their official site is oregonbuddhisttemple.com/obon-festival.
- What other cultural festivals are near Portland?
- The closest others on this calendar are Arab Festival (Mahrajan) in Portland, OR (same city); Chinese Festival in Portland, OR (same city); Delta Park Powwow in Portland, OR (same city).
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