3rd Annual Filipino American Festival Feat. Apl De Ap
Filipino American music icon APL.DE.AP is coming to Portland to headline 2026 Kasayahan: Filipino American Festival. Join us for a celebration of culture, heritage and community on Saturday, September 12 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Pioneer Courthouse Square.
Festival Essentials
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Philippine & U.S. National Anthems by Amber Venagalia and Adrienne Dawn
Welcome Remarks
Awards Ceremony
“Prayer” by Johena Peñas
España Boulevard
Jam Haus & España Boulevard
“Whenever Wherever” by Johena Peñas
“Wagon Wheel’/Take Me Home Country Roads” by Pau Camarines
Kuwerdas PNW
KAISA Dancers
“So Easy”/”Hero” by Rochelle Lei Aloha
“Kailangan Kita” by Elenita
“Forever” by Elenita and Julius Mina
“Risk It All” by Julius Mina
“Marilag”/”APT” by Joy Robles
“High”/ “Perfect” by Kim Bryalle Benoza Frost
“Rain in the Rearview”/Hanggang Dito Na Lang” by Adrienne Dawn
“Multo”/”Dilaw” by Dan B
“Keep You Close”/”The Garden” by Lauren Fernandez
“Alone”/’”Listen” by Mary Grace Villasin Tuifau
“Oh Lala”/”Shalala” by Diane Yanny
Zumba Dance
“Mercy”/”Tagalog Medley” by Vigil
“Pantropiko”
“Gusto Kong Marinig” by Amber Venaglia
“Scars To Your Beautiful”by Sophia
“One Beat Way” by Ella Auckland
“For Good” by Pia & Kenzie Proctor
“Gabriela”
BEBOT Dance
APL DE AP & JANICE JAVIER
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Chiro One Wellness Center
MySwagPDX
Pilipinas Merchandise Exchange
Romana
Changing the Gray Street Outreach
Jingjing
Filipino American NW Association
Filipiana
Sunshine and Rainbows Face Paint
TriMet
LBC
Relay Resources
Photo Booth #
Photo Booth #2
Fork and Spoon
BMO Bank
HK Bistro / HK Café
Omega Humane
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Starting Sept. 11 and for an estimated five weeks, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will close all southbound lanes of I-5, 24/7, near the Rose Quarter. Getting around the Portland metro area will require extra time. Plan to shift your commute and/or explore alternate modes of transportation. Learn more here.
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Kasayahan is proud to be a part of the 2026 Portland Staycation. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or you’re a longtime local, experience Portland's vibrant downtown with local events, hotel deal packages, and activities during the Staycation Weekend. Learn more here.
Relive the Festival
Missed the 2025 FilAmFest Portland Festival?
No worries. Take a trip down memory lane and relive the excitement through photos from an unforgettable day of community, culture, and celebration
Become a Vendor
Join the celebration by applying to be one of our festival vendors. Product vendor fee is $250 and food is $300. Fill out the application form and submit to filamfestpdx@gmail.com. Payments can be received on Zelle at @filamfestpdx or filamfestpdx@gmail.com
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Honoring AANHPI Heritage
In honor of the theme, “Power In Unity,” API Forward, the Filipino American Northwest Association, and FilAmFest Portland were proud to partner to honor and celebrate the rich and beautiful Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander heritage, culture and community with nearly a dozen social, cultural, and educational events and activities.