Come celebrate body diversity at this event full of pop-up shops, food, games, music, interactive art, prizes, performances, community and more! Meet and hang out with the artists, service providers, fashion designers, creatives, small business owners, organizations and neighbors that make Portland a powerhouse city for Plus Size and inclusive fun!
Be sure to mark your calendars for Sunday, August 9th, 2026 and join us for year 4 of the Body Positive Block Party!
Get ready for a day of non-stop fun, discovery, and a whole lot of joy! We've curated an event for all ages and, best of all, it's absolutely free! Here's a glimpse of what's waiting for you:
Pop-up Shops and Vendors: With more than 40 participants you’ll explore a world of size-inclusive fashion, self-care, and home goods created by skilled plus-size artisans and local businesses. Discover unique treasures, your new favorite outfit, and fabulous small businesses that create from the heart.
Art and Makers: Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of creativity as artists and makers showcase their extraordinary talents. From painters to authors, crafters to podcasters prepare to be delighted by inspiration and imagination found right here with Portland’s plus-size creators.
Fat-Friendly Organizations and Resource Providers: We're all about inclusivity and supporting each other! Connect with organizations and resource providers that value body diversity, self-kindness, and overall well-being. Discover new activities and bulk up your self-care team by meeting the folks out here making it happen!
Food, Drink, and Music: Delight your taste buds with a selection of local food and drink providers, including adult beverages, zero-proof and non-alcoholic options.
Crafts, Activities, and Fun: Grab friends and come hang out! Do a little crafting, play yard games, snuggle therapy goats, join us throughout the day with amusements like Drag Bingo, SpeedFriending to make a new friend or two, and performances!
Mask Up, Spread the Love: We care about your safety and well-being, which is why wearing masks is encouraged. Let's show our love for the community by taking those extra steps to protect one another and make this event a safer space for all. Masks will be available at the welcome booth.
Join Us for a Day of Celebration
This event is more than just a gathering—it's a celebration of the plus-size people, organizations, and community in Portland. Together we're creating a space where joy knows no bounds, where self-acceptance blooms, and where we show up and support our community.
Save the date, gather your friends of all ages and sizes and join us Sunday, August 9th, 2026, from noon to 5pm, because you won't want to miss out on this unforgettable experience!
See you there!
** This event is part of the Fat Joy Summer Celebration. During the weekend of August 7-9th, the city of Portland will come alive with a delightful series of events that celebrate people living their best life in the bodies they have right now! Find more information at www.ChubHubPDX.com