The Portland Mercado: Experience Our 2022 Events Season
Re-experience an amazing year of community gatherings after two long years apart. Scroll through our favorite photos from a great year at the Portland Mercado.
Makers De Mayo
What better way to support local businesses than in our Makers De Mayo event? Makers De Mayo hosted over 20 BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) makers and small-businesses.
In addition to showcasing amazing makers, live entertainment and music brightened up the Portland Mercado for people to enjoy. Thanks to the support from Kuto, not only did attendees support their local vendors, but each received a $50 digital gift card to spend at Makers De Mayo and throughout the Powell-Foster neighborhood.
Portland Mercado’s 7th Anniversary
2022 was an important year for our community as we gathered to celebrate 7 years of the Portland Mercado!
Incredible vendors and makers and local partners joined us to make this event a success and EducateYa hosted an on-site vaccine clinic for community.
Since 2015 Hacienda has offered this space as the hub of our business advising and incubation programming that began in 2006. We can’t believe how much we have grown and are honored to have built this community that is created and loved by many.
Thank you to Senator Ron Wyden and Senator Jeff Merkley for their continued support and for being a part of the celebrations!
Summer Fest
This family-friendly event was a perfect way to beat the heat and join in fun festivities where neighbors, families, friends, and the broader community came together to enjoy live music by Oleada, Refugio, DJ Buena Suerte, and OC Note of Alta Vocez. Attendees enjoyed deicious food, drinks, and wares from artisans to celebrate summer fun!
Sin Maíz No Hay País
SIN MAÍZ NO HAY PAÍS was an open-to-the-public performance in partnership with Heidi Duckler Dance and Hacienda CDC staged on the performing grounds of the Portland Mercado. The performance seeks to capture the rich cultural history and vibrant beauty of the community that resides there. Watch the video to experience the amazing performance by the Heidi Duckler Dance Company!
Taste of Latin America
We gathered at the Portland Mercado to celebrate over thirty-five Latin-American artists, musicians like Frankie Simone, Gata Galatica, Grupo Latitudes, LUVJONEZ, and DJ Lapaushi, and vendors that showcase the flavors from across Latin America!
It was a special day to support our incredible community and showcase nuestra cultura.
Brazillian Festival
We brought a bit of Brazil to Portland and celebrated its vibrant and beautiful culture in partnership with Favela Brazillian Cafe. Attendees had a chance to support vendors, makers, and taste the flavors of Brazil all while enjoying music and Samba dancing lessons!
Comunidad Viva
This annual fundraiser is an opportunity for our community to gather in support of Hacienda’s mission and impact in our community. In 2022 we were joined by renown author and activist, Julissa Arce, for a keynote speech and celebrated our successes and achievements over 2022. AleCocina, Kotiax Catering, Kitchana Kitchen, and Sandy’s Myanmar Cuisine, vendors from Hacienda’s Portland Mercado and Empresarios program, joined us to serve delicious meals as we danced the night away to Son de Cuba!
Día De Los Muertos
Dia de Muertos is a time for us to celebrate the life of those that have passed. We honor and connect with their spirit by offering flowers, treats, and gifts that allow us to connect and call them back from the spirit realm. During this time it is believed the veil is thinnest to facilitate this connection. Community members joined us at the Portland Mercado to contribute to a communal alter and family-friendly music and festivities from Elle Bosque, a Juan Garcia impersonator, Lanessa Long, and Juma DeJesus.
Las Posadas
The event nods to traditional holiday celebrations from around Central and South America and offers a unique opportunity to support Portland’s small businesses. Visitors were greated by music from Elle Bosque, Gerardo Calderon, and Ariel DJ. With a great selection of vendors—Las Posadas was a unique opportunity to shop small this holiday season and enjoy all the Portland Mercado has to offer!
These events were made possible thanks to our incredible community of supporters and sponsors— AAA, Comcast, Metro, Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace, and Reach CDC.
We look forward to seeing you in 2023!
View the 2023 Portland Mercado Events calendar!