The Korean Society of Oregon is sponsoring K-Fest at Blue Lake Regional Park (21224 NE Blue Lake Rd, Fairview, OR 97024) on August 16, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. This is the inaugural celebration of Korean-American groups and friends of Korea. All generations of Koreans, as well as all Americans who have a connection to or a love of Korea are welcome to join us. This includes members of KSO, KAC, KAPRO, AKAP, OKF, the Korean School, former Peace Corps volunteers/Korea, Fulbright Scholars/Korea, students studying Korean, etc. All are welcome!! The program will be in both English and Korean. K-Fest is free, but you need to register (mainly so we know how many we can accommodate). You can register for K-Fest at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/k-fest-2025-korean-independence-day-festival-by-kso-tickets-1375111889679?aff=ebdssbdestsearch There will be Korean food, snacks,music, dance performances, games, prizes, and a Talent Show! If you are interested in performing in the Talent Show (English or Korean), preliminary auditions will be at the Korean American Community Center (7650 SW 81st Avenue, Portland, OR 97223) on Saturday, July 12 at 3:00 p.m. If you want to register for the Talent Show, you can register at: https://rsvp.link/9oP3M. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/k-fest-2025-korean-independence-day-festival-by-kso-tickets-1375111889679?aff=ebdssbdestsearch