Håfa Adai, Frank The Crank here!
I’m heading out to Fairview, Oregon for the Marianas Festival on August 23–24, 2025, and I want to make sure you and your whole crew know what to expect.
This isn’t just another festival — it’s like a big family reunion for all our island people in the Pacific Northwest 🌴
And yes...
I’ll be there with my knives. SHINARP and limited.
So come early!
Let’s break it down nice and easy ⬇️
📍 Where Is It?
Marianas Festival 2025 is happening at:
📍 Blue Lake Regional Park
Fairview, Oregon
🗓️ Saturday & Sunday, August 23–24
It’s a beautiful park with open grass, a lake, trees, and space for everyone to eat, dance, and enjoy the culture.
🎉 What’s Happening?
There’s a whole lot going on during this 2-day event:
Saturday – Aug 23 (10 AM – 6 PM)
- Cultural performances
- Live music from JJ Concepcion & The One Marianas Band
- Local food vendors (YES, red rice and kelaguen)
- Fatinåsi Kelaguen Challenge
- Car show and beer garden
Sunday – Aug 24 (10 AM – 5 PM)
- More music (Zarpana, RA Khan, Bounce Cruz & more!)
- Cultural exhibits
- Marianas 5K Run
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Raffles and fun for the whole fam
Entry is FREE!
Parking is $5
🧠 Bonus: Workshop Day – Friday, Aug 22
Before the big event, there’s a special Workshop Day on Friday, August 22 from 1 PM – 8 PM at:
📍 Heritage High School – Vancouver, WA
They’ll be offering hands-on workshops like:
- Chamorro Dance
- Weaving Pandanus bracelets
- Chamorro Sign Language
- Family Tree / Genealogy
...and more
It’s a great way to connect with your roots and pass on traditions.
🔪 Come Visit the Blades by Crank Booth!
Now this part is important 👇🏽
I’m bringing a LIMITED batch of exclusive knives to the festival.
Once they’re gone... they’re gone.
You already know — these aren’t just knives.
They’re heirlooms. Legacy pieces. Tools that tell a story.
Just like your grandma’s old kitchen knife or your grandpa’s machete.
So if you’re looking for a gift for someone you love —
🎁 your dad, your sister, your uncle who throws down on the BBQ —
this is something they’ll keep for life.
Come see the blades, feel the weight, ask questions. I’ll be there.
🧳 Coming from Out of Town?
No problem! Here’s what you need to know:
✈️ Fly into Portland International Airport (PDX) – It’s only 15 minutes away.
🛏️ Good areas to stay:
- Vancouver, WA (close to Friday workshops)
- Gresham / Troutdale (super close to the park)
- Downtown Portland (city life)
🚗 Parking is $5 per car
💺 Bring chairs, blankets, umbrellas
❌ No outside food, BBQs, or coolers
🌡️ Weather changes — bring light jackets or hoodies just in case
👏 Final Thoughts
If you’re in the area — OR have family and friends in the Pacific Northwest —
tell them to come out! This is a celebration of who we are.
There will be food, culture, music, and blades that carry generations of pride.
Let’s bring the island vibes to Oregon and show up strong.
Maila’ Mågi! Come through!
– Frank "The Crank" Camacho
🔪 Proud Island Boy • Knife Maker • UFC Fighter • Representa Marianas