Kulinarya Festival 2026: Celebrate the Flavors of the Philippines
Honoring Culinary Excellence and Cultural Heritage
Portland, Oregon – In celebration of Filipino Food Month—and to launch FAAPVI’s 2026 Filipino Cultural Immersion Program—the Filipino American Association of Portland and Vicinity, Inc. (FAAPVI) invites the community to the Kulinarya Festival on Sunday, April 26, 2026, a full day dedicated to the vibrant flavors and traditions of Filipino cuisine.
The festival begins with Kulinarya: Filipino Culinary Classes from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, offering participants the chance to learn, taste, and experience Filipino dishes through hands‑on instruction and guided demonstrations.
The celebration continues from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM with a bustling marketplace of Filipino food vendors, showcasing regional specialties and modern interpretations of classic recipes, accompanied by live music throughout the afternoon.
“We are so excited to join this festival!” said Tryzen of Grindwittryz, one of Portland’s most beloved Hawaiian–Filipino comfort‑food spots known for generous portions, long lines, and signature favorites such as Ono Chicken, poke bowls, and Lechon Kawali.
This year’s festival also serves as a fundraiser for the first phase of FAAPVI’s Capital Campaign, supporting essential repairs to its historic 1941 building and sustaining its cultural and community programs.
FAAPVI extends its gratitude to the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry–Silicon Valley and the Philippine Department of Tourism–San Francisco for their support of this event.
Event Background
This Kulinarya festival was created following the success of last year’s Filipino cooking classes, which introduced participants to the origins, history, ingredients, and preparation of featured Filipino dishes.
It is a core component of FAAPVI’s Filipino Cultural Immersion Program, which offers three pathways—Culinary Arts, Language & Storytelling, and Music & Arts (theater, music, visual arts)—running annually from April to July.
Festival Highlights
- Filipino Culinary Class in the morning featuring four stations, each presenting a different Filipino dish
- Food and non‑food vendor booths in the afternoon
- Live music throughout the event
Event Details
DATE: Sunday, April 26, 2026
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Kulinarya: Filipino Culinary Class (limited tickets available for this session)
- 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Food Vendors & Live Music
VENUE: FAAPVI Event Center
8917 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97216
PARKING: Street parking
TICKETS: Free Admission
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kulinarya-festival-celebrate-the-flavors-of-the-philippines-tickets-1985209391731?aff=oddtdtcreator
Come taste, learn, and celebrate Filipino cuisine with us as we kick off our 2026 Cultural Immersion Program.
Contact Information
Lorelei Hosmillo, 1st Vice President & Program Chair
Email: [email protected]
About FAAPVI
The Filipino American Association of Portland and Vicinity, Inc. (FAAPVI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the first Filipino American organization established in Oregon (1959). It is also the only Filipino American organization in the state that owns its own building. FAAPVI is dedicated to “collaborating with local communities and our global network, helping Fil‑Ams and their families live, work, and thrive in America, ensuring the creation of generational wealth and the preservation of our cultural heritage for our future.”
Its programs span arts and culture, health and wellness, professional development, youth engagement, and small‑business support, in collaboration with both Filipino American and broader API communities.
For more information, visit www.filamportland.org.
