Category SALEM EVENTS
PHOTOS: Ironman 70.3 athletes return to Salem for 2024 race
Canadian triathletes Luke Tasker and Maia Watson won this year's Ironman 70.3 in Salem.
Salem events from July 18-24: Ironman, Rust O Rama, live music
Events in Salem this week include a fundraiser for foster kittens at Santiam Brewing, a free concert at West Salem City Park and a Salem Cinema film screening benefiting the Englewood Forest Festival.
Salem’s Ironman 70.3 draws 2,500 athletes, closing streets Sunday
On Sunday, July 21, Salem is hosting its fourth Ironman 70.3, which is expected to attract close to 7,500 athletes and spectators and bring in $11 million to the local economy.
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.