Category Events
PHOTOS: Family Day at the Marion County Fair
Award-winning creations at the Marion County Fair included an expertly-decorated lemon cheesecake and a Lego recreation of Crater Lake.
Salem drag community celebrates art, history at new exhibit
“The Art of Drag,” exhibit at the Salem Art Association celebrates the work and history of local drag performers, who see the medium as a lifeline. The exhibit will be on display through August, and will have accompanying live performances.
Salem events from July 10-17: County fair, comedy, history tour
Events in Salem this week include a free outdoor showing of “Barbie” at Riverfront Park and comedy from Colin Jost of “Saturday Night Live” at Elsinore Theatre.
Your guide to the 2024 Marion County Fair
From July 11-14, the Marion County Fair returns to the state fairgrounds. Catch a llama obstacle course contest, roving performers on stilts or enter a cheesecake in competition.
Salem events from July 4-10: Fireworks, hot dog eating contest, car building for kids
Kids can catch a free OMSI workshops at the library, and several music and comedy shows are coming to venues around Salem.
PHOTOS: Dragon boats take to the river at World Beat
More than 600 dragon boat racers made a splash at the World Beat Festival over the weekend, with community teams raising thousands for local charities.
What’s showing at Salem galleries, museums in July
Galleries and museums in Salem will share the history of the drag community in the Willamette Valley, work from dozens of photographers and wood-fire ceramics.
How to celebrate Fourth of July in Salem
This Fourth of July weekend there are parades, festivals, and events with good food and live entertainment in Salem and the surrounding areas.
PHOTOS: World Beat brings fire dance, music and celebration from across the world
Salem's annual multicultural festival put Ukraine on display while celebrating artists, dancers and cultural activities from around the world.