Category Events
Tianguis event to celebrate Mesoamerican music, culture at Riverfront Park
Omar Alvarado, a Salem event producer and DJ, has spent over a year planning Tianguis de Salem, a free May 11 gathering in Riverfront Park celebrating small businesses and a diversity of Latin music.
EVENTS: Watch weavers, buy books, eat tacos
Events from May 2-9 include seasonal markets, a plant sale and a concert by 1980s hitmakers.
It’s taco time: Northwest Taco Festival makes its debut in Salem
A celebration of all things taco will take over Riverfront Park Saturday, with human and dog costume contests and plenty to eat.
Sheep to Shawl brings wool arts to life Saturday
A free event Saturday, May 4, at Willamette Heritage Center includes sheep shearing, fiber arts and a chance to view the archaeological dig on the center's grounds.
PHOTOS: Runners fill Bush Park for the Awesome 3000
A rainy Saturday morning didn't deter thousands of racers who came out to Bush's Pasture Park for the Awesome 3000 fun run.
EVENTS: Awesome 3000, ag fest and Earth Day happenings in Salem
Catch Oregon Ag Fest, arena football and more happening in Salem for the week starting Thursday, April 25.
PHOTOS: Mushroom Queen takes top honors in comics expo cosplay contest
Cosplayers and comics enthusiasts made for a colorful scene at the Oregon State Fairgrounds as the Mid Valley Comic Art Expo returned to Salem.
EVENTS: Ukrainian flower crowns, basketball and movies about nukes
The sun is out and Salem is hopping this weekend. Whether you’re looking for cosplay, drama in a nursing home, unique shopping or hoping to learn a new skill, there’s plenty to do. Here’s our guide to Salem events from Friday, April 19, through Sunday,…
Save the date for Salem’s 2024 events
From the Make Music Day to the World Beat Festival and Hoopla, here are the major events coming to Salem through September.