Portland City Council approves new contract with Back Cove festival

By Andrew Rice///1/22/2026

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![](https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/08/42694015_20250803_back-cove-fest_13-1754272628.jpg?w=1024) The 3-year agreement will begin in 2027 after festival organizers scrapped this year's edition following delays in finalizing the deal last fall. --- *Source: [Press Herald](https://www.pressherald.com/2026/01/21/portland-city-council-approves-new-contract-with-back-cove-festival/)* *Locations: Portland* *Region: Southern*