York Fest
Portland, Oregon
OCTOBER 17 – 25, 2025
York Fest is a celebration of Portland’s first Black ancestor.
Nine Days. Six Events. One Community.
In 1805, an enslaved man named York reached what is today Portland as part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. 220 years later, people from Portland and beyond will gather to celebrate York and his legacy at six events across the city.
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