The Portland Festival was an absolute dream this year, bringing our neighborhood together for an incredible weekend of music, food, and community pride. To everyone who came out, danced, ate, and celebrated our amazing neighborhood—THANK YOU for making this one for the history books.
Category: Community
Reflections of the Portland Festival
While it’s been a few weeks since the Portland Festival in early June, you can’t help but still feel the buzz of energy and excitement, the result of an amazing community coming together. And while I did make a brief appearance at the event a couple years ago, this was the first time the Portland Museum and Portland Anchor set up a booth, and it was a wild whirlwind I won’t soon forget, and can’t wait to experience again next year.
James Merrill Harris Named New Honorary Portland Mayor
Hear from former Honorary Portland Mayor Rick “Pops” Thomas on his history with the neighborhood and its annual Festival, and congratulate this year’s mayor elect James Merrill Harris!
Beyond the Track: A Louisville Habitat Story of Impact with Ford from Oaks Day
While most of Louisville was celebrating Oaks Day at Churchill Downs, something equally meaningful was happening just a few miles away. Ford employees were building more than a wall. They were building the future of homeownership for a Louisville family.
Shawnee Post 193 Gives Another Great Year of Easter Egg Hunting at Good Shepherd
5,000 eggs were strategically placed across the yard. A hot meal was provided for everyone that came. Easter Baskets were given to each child, along with a bag of candy. Door prizes were given that included 6 new bicycles. All in all, it was a fantastic day for all of us.
Get Ready for the 52nd Annual Portland Festival!
Join us for Louisville’s favorite neighborhood tradition the Portland Festival on June 5 & 6, 2026! This 100% volunteer-run event is FREE TO ATTEND and packed with fun for the whole family. Get the full schedule of activities here!
Put Your Hand In Ours on Hand In Hand’s “Feel Good Sunday”
Hand in Hand has been honored to appear in the pages of our fine neighborhood newspaper in recent months, and to that end we wanted to provide some additional information for community members that could either benefit from our services or would like to join us in the service of others.
Summer Reading, Family Programming, Telescopes, & More from the Portland Library
Read all about the many amazing offerings coming to the Portland Library including the Summer Reading Program, family events, and telescopes!
Portland’s Biggest Weekend: By the Community, For the Community
Now in our 52nd year, The Portland Festival remains a 100% volunteer-run tradition. We are hard at work showcasing the energy and heart of one of Louisville’s oldest neighborhoods, but we can’t do it without you. Join us in keeping this spirit alive!
Portland Pride in Motion: Join the 52nd Annual Festival & Parade!
The tradition is back and bigger than ever! The Portland Festival is a 100% volunteer-run celebration created by the community, for the community. Now in our 52nd year, we are working hard to showcase the energy and heart of one of Louisville’s oldest neighborhoods.