India Festival, Portland’s largest celebration of Indian culture, is moving back to Pioneer Square after a brief 2024 experiment in Beaverton .

On Aug. 24, visitors to downtown Portland can expect to find a packed schedule of entertainment with 90 performances, plus food vendors and local artisans representing the diversity of Indian culture. Hosted by the India Cultural Association , the festival has been held at Pioneer Square since 1994, except for last year, when it moved to Beaverton.

Organizers said the move to Beaverton was intended to bring the festival closer to the area’s Indian community, which is largely based in Beaverton and Tigard. They also hoped the less expensive venue would help reduce costs and make it possible for more people to take part in the event.

“We moved

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