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History

The first event was held in 2017. It was founded by Amanda Park, Tamara Kennedy-Hill, Michelle Comer, and Tory Campbell, and hosted by Prosper Portland and Travel Oregon. The 2019 event was sponsored by New Seasons Market. The 2020 event was "re-imagined" because of the

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hosted the market's

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in 2021. The 2024 event was held at Redd on Salmon Street.

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* 2017 establishments in Oregon Culture of Portland, Oregon Economy of Portland, Oregon Events in Portland, Oregon Recurring events established in 2017 {{Oregon-stub

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