Celebrating 5 Years of Culture, Community & Tradition
Join us for the 5th Annual Portland Mid Autumn Festival, a two-day celebration that brings together thousands of community members to experience one of Asia's most cherished holidays.
Hosted by the White Lotus Foundation, the Portland Mid Autumn Festival celebrates the traditions of the Mid Autumn Festival through food, culture, entertainment, and community.
Since launching in 2022, the festival has grown into one of Oregon's largest Asian-American cultural celebrations, creating a welcoming space where families, friends, and neighbors from every background can gather to celebrate together.
Whether you're reconnecting with your heritage, introducing your children to cultural traditions, or discovering the Mid Autumn Festival for the very first time, everyone is welcome.
What is the Mid Autumn Festival?
Celebrated throughout many countries across Asia and by Asian communities around the world, the Mid Autumn Festival is a holiday centered around family, gratitude, reunion, and the harvest season.
Traditionally celebrated beneath the full harvest moon, families gather to enjoy delicious food, exchange mooncakes, light colorful lanterns, and spend meaningful time together.
At the Portland Mid Autumn Festival, we bring these traditions to life while celebrating the incredible diversity of Portland's Asian-American community.
What to Expect
🥮 Mooncakes: Savor the festival’s most iconic treat! A variety of authentic mooncakes will be sold exclusively at the Portland Mid Autumn Moon Festival.
🏮 Lantern Parade: All attendees will receive a free paper lantern! Light it up and join us for a lantern parade that will illuminate the festival grounds each evening.
🍜 Local Vendors: Explore 100+ unique vendors offering Asian food, drinks, snacks, and handmade goods from across our community.
🎭 Live Performances: Enjoy 10+ cultural showcases, from music and dance to martial arts and storytelling — representing the rich diversity of Asian cultures.
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Activities: From craft workshops and balloon houses to arcade games and Photo Ops. There will be plenty of activities for kids and families to enjoy together.
✨ After-Hours Party: Saturday 8PM-MIDNIGHT. Special Announcement Coming Soon!
Why You Should attend
Experience Culture: Discover the traditions, performances, food, and stories that make the Mid Autumn Festival one of the most celebrated holidays across Asia.
Support Local Businesses: Every purchase supports local Asian-owned businesses, artists, makers, restaurants, and entrepreneurs who help shape our community.
Create Lasting Family Memories: Whether it's watching a cultural performance, enjoying incredible food, or carrying a lantern together during the parade, the festival is filled with moments families will remember for years.
Build Community: The Portland Mid Autumn Festival exists to bring people together. People of every culture and background are invited to celebrate, learn, and experience the richness of Portland's diverse Asian-American community.
Support the Festival
The White Lotus Summer Market is built to support the community.
We keep this event free to attend and accessible for vendors to ensure that small businesses, creators, and entrepreneurs have a platform to grow and thrive.
By attending, you are directly contributing to:
The growth of local small businesses
Opportunities for emerging entrepreneurs
Community-driven programs and initiatives
If you are interested in sponsoring, collaborating, or supporting this market, we welcome you to connect with our team.
