Night One of the Portland Folk Festival brought almost five glorious hours of unique talent coming from as close as around the corner to as far away as Hawaii. Organizers Sarah Vitort and Scott Gilmore, of band Fox and Bones, not only emceed the event but also played their own set on Night Two.

photos by Julia Varga

Kayrn Ann from Portland, OR

Jacob Westfall from Portland, OR

The Junebugs from Portland, OR

Thunderstorm Artis from O’ahu, Hawaii

The Get Ahead from Portland, OR

Glitterfox from Portland, OR

Hillstomp from Portland, OR

Ron Artis II from Hawaii