Taking Weird Seriously & Keeping Seriously Weird.

Welcome to Weird Portland United.

Weird Portland United celebrates our community’s unique, innovative culture, amplifies our creative expression, and incubates an even weirder future.

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The only non-profit dedicated to Keeping Portland Weird.

Weird Portland United (WPU) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit collective of weirdos that envisions a Portland devoid of barriers - where citizens feel free to take risks, find success by living to their full creative potential, and take pride in their unique way of doing things.

Weird Portland United discovers, promotes, and nurtures the dreamers, creators, and risk-takers that keep Portland Weird. In the face of rapid change, we protect and lead Portland’s culture so that all Portlanders, from natives to newcomers, can contribute to our city’s now-famous culture of weird.

Portland Weird Fest

September 27, 2025

Join us for a day of unapologetic oddities, offbeat entertainment, and a celebration of Portland's uniquely quirky culture. We're throwing out the rulebook and embracing the bizarre in all its glory!

A Walk on the Weird Side

Welcome to A Walk On the Weird Side – An Exploration of the Weird and Wonderful Fabric of Portland. Each month Portland writer Anna Alexander shares stories of her personal adventures around the city, as well as recommendations for businesses and sites worth exploring.

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