Congratulations! White Lotus Summer Market & Portland Folk Festival
2025 Scale Up Grant Awardees Round 5
Portland’s Folk Festival | January 2026
Crystal Ballroom | 1332 W Burnside St
Portland's Folk Festival is an annual all-ages celebration of folk and Americana music at the Crystal Ballroom, with all proceeds going to Sunstone Way. 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's current iteration boasts 30 local and national artists performing on two stages over two days along with local vendors and a charity raffle.
White Lotus Summer Market | June 2026
SF Supermarket - 5253 SE 82nd Ave
The White Lotus Summer Market is a celebration of Portland’s vibrant AAPI community, transforming Southeast Portland into a dynamic hub of culture, creativity, and commerce. The market provides a platform for local AAPI-owned businesses, emerging entrepreneurs, and creative makers to showcase handmade crafts, specialty foods, and unique products. The market also offers a rich array of experiences, including authentic AAPI cuisine, live cultural performances such as lion and dragon dances, and hands-on workshops that highlight arts and traditions. Family-friendly activities and interactive experiences create an inclusive environment where visitors of all ages can engage, learn, and connect with the community.
About the Scale Up Grant Program
The Scale Up Program is offered in partnership with Travel Portland. The Scale Up Grant Program is a competitive grant opportunity designed to provide funding and technical assistance for local Portland events positioned to grow and attract attendance beyond the Portland metro region.
Grants are intended to advance the city’s economic and cultural revitalization, with an emphasis on supporting areas of Portland that have experienced significant declines in the number of businesses and employment, a high increase in office vacancies, and a substantial shift in visitor and employee foot traffic.