Monster trucks, obstacle courses and quads made a splash at the Pavilion Saturday during one of the final events of the Oregon State Fair.
By Laura Tesler - Special to Salem Reporter
PHOTOS: Worshippers gather after arson damages historic St. Joseph church
Parishioners turned out despite a rainy afternoon in a showing of faith and grief after a five-alarm fire caused severe damage to the St. Joseph Catholic Church sanctuary Thursday.
PHOTOS: Bull riders, dancing horses dazzle at Oregon State Fair
Bulls bred in Jefferson and daring riders starred in the Jairpeo Rodeo at the Oregon State Fair, all to a soundtrack of a brass Mexican band.
PHOTOS: Salem brings the pride to Riverfront Park
A crowd kept Riverfront Park buzzing all day Saturday as Salemites celebrated Pride in the Park.
PHOTOS: Dancers compete at Grand Ronde powwow
A colorful celebration and competition drew about 1,000 people to the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde’s annual contest powwow.
PHOTOS: Forest fest shows off Englewood Park, Salem’s “hidden jewel”
Hundreds of people flocked to the Englewood Forest Festival over the weekend to learn about native plants, score free books and enjoy the shade of fir trees.
PHOTOS: Salemites gather for peace, Hiroshima rememberance
A small group gathered in Riverfront Park on the anniversary of the U.S.’s atomic bombing of Hiroshima to fold paper cranes and discuss nuclear weapons abolition.
PHOTOS: Family fun comes to Riverfront Park
A helicopter, fire trucks and free books were among the highlights at this year’s Riverfront Family Fest, put on by Family Building Blocks.
PHOTOS: Thousands find glory, friendship on the court at Hoopla
Basketballers took over Salem’s streets all weekend as the Hoopla tournament saw record turnout.
PHOTOS: MIG Fest draws enthusiastic crowd
MIG Fest, Salem’s only punk and ska music festival held on an organic farm, returned for a third year.
