A Willamette Week event bringing together Portland’s creative community to celebrate home design in the urban core.
Photo from Nester Magazine, 2024 by Cameron Munn
NestFest is Portland’s premier home design event, bringing together designers, makers, retailers, and design-minded Portlanders for a weekend—and week—of inspiration, creativity, and connection. Building on the success and strong attendance of our 2025 event, NestFest 2026 deepens its creative ambition while expanding its role as a citywide platform for design culture.
What to expect
Hands-on, thoughtfully designed experiences led by companies in the home design space remain a core pillar of NestFest—offering brands the opportunity to engage attendees in ways that are interactive, meaningful, and memorable.
Experience Exhibits
An immersive, shoppable Living Room curated with furniture and décor from local retailers continues to anchor the event—creating a space where attendees linger, connect, and imagine how Portland design comes together at home.
Living Room
NestFest once again coincides with the release of Nester, Willamette Week’s home design magazine. The launch brings added energy, press attention, and a tangible takeaway that extends NestFest’s impact beyond the weekend.
Nester Magazine Launch
NestFest 2026 introduces expanded programming designed specifically for an industry audience. Throughout the weekend, designers, makers, and creative leaders will lead conversations focused on process, practice, and professional growth.
Industry Programming
NestFest 2026 introduces curated Designer and Maker Showcases—installation-based presentations that move beyond traditional booths. Participants are invited to take creative risks and build immersive moments that showcase how they think, work, and create.
Designer & Maker Showcases
New in 2026, NestFest Week expands the celebration into a curated series of 15 events held throughout the city in the days following the festival. Hosted at showrooms, maker studios, and creative spaces, these workshops, talks, open studios, and learning-focused events deepen engagement and strengthen NestFest’s footprint across Portland.
