Portland Folk Festival

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Downtown

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When

Jan. 12–14, 2024

Daily

Cost: $0 - $90

Where

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom

1332 W Burnside St
Portland, OR 97209

The following description was submitted by the event organizer.

Portland's Folk Festival began in 2018 at McMenamin's White Eagle as a way for Portland musicians to come together to celebrate the burgeoning local scene and enjoy each other's craft. It was a 12-hour love fest that started at noon and continued until early in the morning with 24 local and regional artists performing. Since then, the festival has moved to one of Portland's most legendary venues, the Crystal Ballroom. Energy exudes from the stage that has been marinated in decades of iconic artists creating an atmosphere that feels oddly transcendent. The festival continues to bring the Portland music community together to recognize and praise each other; to build community and to shower each other with appreciation.