Circle V Portland is set to return on September 14, bringing together 20 local vegan businesses for a one-of-a-kind collaborative tasting event. Each pair of vendors will team up to create exclusive, one-time-only dishes that spotlight Portland’s vibrant vegan food scene.
Highlights
- Circle V Portland will return on September 14.
- The chef-driven fest will have a lineup of 20 vegan businesses.
- The festival celebrates plant-based cuisine and uplifts small businesses.
Circle V Festival Brings Collaborative Vegan Creations to Portland
With 20 small vegan businesses working in pairs to serve unique and fun dishes, this year’s Circle V Portland lineup includes several newcomers, adding fresh energy to the festival’s collaborative format. Popular Plant Based Papi will team with Boxcar Pizza for pie, and Vtopian and Norah will serve charcuterie plates with Pan Asian fare.
Mis Tacones and Jane Rabbit will collaborate for taqueria meets dim sum fusion, while Obon Shokudo and Feral will mix up some veggies and mushrooms on Thaan Charcoal grills.
New participants this year include Nicaraguan pop-up Verdure, Gatto Gelato, Likely Ivy mini cupcakes, and Argentinian food cart Masa Empanadas.
Several makers will also offer small bites featuring their packaged goods, including fermented cashew cheese and small-batch condiments. More than a dozen Oregon-based beverage producers will be on hand with vegan-friendly tastings.
More than half of the beverage vendors at the Circle V festival are zero-proof, offering a range of non-alcoholic options from Dappled craft tonic water to Exquisite Creatures coffee and Good Wolf probiotic soda.
Guests can also choose from wine, spirit tastings, craft beer, and cider along with mini cocktails. Held inside a 15,000-square-foot refurbished warehouse, the festival will feature live DJ sets by Honest John and limited-edition merch.
The collaborative efforts behind the Circle V Festival, presented by Vegnaizer, celebrate plant-based cuisine while uplifting local, small businesses.
- When: Sunday, September 14
- Where: Castaway, 1900 NW 18th Ave, Portland
Tickets
General admission tickets for Circle V Portland start at $125, with early bird pricing available for $85 to $110. The event provides two tasting windows: 12 PM to 2:30 PM, 3 PM to 5:30 PM, giving guests ample time to explore.
Tickets include seven savory dishes, three desserts, small bites, and a variety of beverage tastings. Many offerings will cater to dietary restrictions, including soy-free, nut-free, and gluten-free options.
Ten percent of ticket sales will support local nonprofits, including Equitable Giving Circle and Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition.
Whether exploring the Portland food scene or trying out vegan dishes, Circle V Portland offers a taste of the city’s thriving vegan community.
