Oregon Summer Events

Portland Rose Festival
May - June
Portland

Oregon's premier civic celebration, has been a Northwest tradition for over 110 years. This unique festival bursts into bloom each spring to celebrate the City of Roses with events, excitement and entertainment for all ages. Some of the events include Grand Floral Parade, The Waterfront Village, Festival of Bands and The Arts Festival.

LOCATION:
Various Events throughout Portland

INFORMATION:
(503) 227-2681

Oregon Brewer's Festival
May 24 - June 09, 2024
Portland

North America's largest gathering of independent brewers. This grassroots event has developed a reputation as being one of the finest craft beer festivals in the world. The Oregon Brewers Festival provides an opportunity to sample dozens of craft beer styles from 93 Oregon craft brewers, plus eight Oregon cider makers. There is no judging at this event, rather, it is an opportunity for beer lovers to enjoy handcrafted products from some of the nation's finest breweries.

LOCATION:
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
300 SW Naito Parkway
Portland, Oregon

America's Global Village Festival
First Saturday in June
June
11 AM thru 04 PM
Ontario - Eastern Oregon

This festival celebrates the authentic cultural villages - African, Basque, German, Hawaiian, Japanese, Mexican, Native American, Pioneer and Scottish. Each village features food, arts and crafts, cultural demonstrations and free youth activities. The main stage will highlight cultural entertainment throughout the day. Upon entering the park, visitors will be given a souvenir passport. With each visit to the villages, the passport will be stamped. When children have a full passport, they will receive a free prize.

LOCATION:
Lions Park
SW 3rd Ave
Ontario, OR 97914

INFORMATION:
(541) 889-8012

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
June 21-24, 2024
Astoria

Three days of Scandanavian traditions. Over a dozen Scandinavian musical, dance, and theater groups are scheduled to entertain. Retail booths will offer handcrafts, Scandinavian import items, and traditional Scandinavian foods.

LOCATION:
92937 Walluski Loop
Astoria, OR 97103

Bach Festival
June 28 -July 14, 2024
Eugene - Willamette Valley

Featuring two weeks of choral-orchestral concerts centering on the music and wide-ranging influence of J.S. Bach. Set amid the lush forests and scenic rivers of Eugene and the Willamette Valley, the festival also includes chamber music, family events, and educational programs in "a musical enterprise virtually without equal in America.

LOCATION:
Various Venues

INFORMATION:
800/457-1486

Allstate Festival of Balloons in Tigard
June 21-23, 2024
Tigard - Portland, Metro

Events will include the morning launches plus the impressive Night Glow presented by Walmart on Friday and Saturday nights (weather permitting); carnival rides and games, the Rogue Beer Garden, Live Music on the Main Stage; Twilight Run at Dawn, Saturday morning, Festival of Cars presented by Landmark Ford Lincoln on Sunday. and a whole lot more!

LOCATION:
Cook Park
17005 SW 92nd Avenue
Tigard, OR

Summer Kite Festival
Lincoln City - The Coast
June 22-23, 2024

If you have the right kite and know how to do it, you can fly kites indoors without wind---and have great fun even if the weather outside is frightful! So everyone can enjoy this great sport, Lincoln City is bringing expert indoor kite fliers from Washington and California to demonstrate the art and teach kids of all ages how to soar without wind.

LOCATION:
center of Lincoln City, at the D-River Wayside

INFORMATION:
Lincoln City Visitor & Convention Bureau
800-452-2151 or 541-996-1274

Lavender Daze
Every weekend in July
Hood River - The Gorge

Live Bands, local artisans and food vendors, crafts and craft classes, local wines, fun for the kids, & thousands of Certified Organic Lavender plants in bloom & available for U-PICK.

LOCATION:
Hood River Lavender Farm
3801 Straight Hill Road
Hood River, OR

INFORMATION:
541-354-9917

Sandy Mountain Festival
July 13-14, 2024
Sandy - The Gorge

Come enjoy the artists and music found every July in Sandy's Meinig Memorial Park. Over 120 artisans show their wares while entertainment is provided on two stages. Enjoy a mouthwatering treat from one of over 20 food booths manned by our local nonprofit organizations.

LOCATION:
Meinig Memorial Park
Sandy, OR

INFORMATION:
503-668-5900

Jackson County Fair
July 16-21, 2024
Central Point - Southern Oregon

Flying dog shows, magic, clown acts, wild animals and even pig races highlight the entertainment offered at the Jackson County Fair. Exhibits, big name entertainment and an amusement carnival are also found at this annual fair in beautiful Southern Oregon.

LOCATION:
Jackson County Fairgrounds
1 Peninger Road
Central Point, Oregon

Tamkaliks
July 19-21, 2024
Eastern Oregon

The Tamkaliks Celebration (formerly Wallowa Band Descendants Friendship Feast & Pow Wow) is a celebration and recognition of the continuing Nez Perce presence in the Wallowa Valley. Festivities and dancing at the Homeland Project Site near Wallowa. Dance competitions, friendship feast. All are welcome to come watch and participate.

Lane County Fair
July 24-28, 2024
Eugene - Willamette Valley

One of the largest county fairs in the Northwest attracting more than 165,000 visitors over a four-day period in mid-July. It is among the most successful county fairs in the Pacific Northwest, blending a unique combination of urban and rural appeal. Top name entertainers representing Country, Classic Rock and Pop music genres perform nightly.

From the exhibition area showcasing the county’s finest homegrown talent to the popular carnival midway and free Kids Park, the Lane County Fair is a place where memories are truly made.

LOCATION:
Lane Events Center / Fairgrounds
796 West 13th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97402

INFORMATION:
541-682-4292

Chief Joseph Days Rodeo
July 24-27, 2024
Joseph - Eastern Oregon

Exciting entertainment for the whole family. PRCA-sanctioned rodeos, Indian encampment, dance competition and a carnival turn Joseph into one big celebration! Chief Joseph Days has been voted one of the top small outdoor rodeos nationally, and it attracts major contenders to all of it's rodeo events, as well as top stock contractors, bullfighters, clowns and specialty acts.

INFORMATION:
(541) 432-1015

Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
July 31 - August 4, 2024
Redmond

Get ready for five days of fun, great food, great vendors and entertainment.

Outstanding concerts, an amazing variety of food, vendors with unique merchandise, great entertainment!

LOCATION:
Deschutes County Fair Expo Center
Redmond, Oregon

INFORMATION:
541-548-2711

Flashback "Cruz"
July 2024 dates TBA
Bend - Central Oregon

Open to all Pontiac GTO's and other classic cars. Food trucks, beer garden, over 30 new vendors, kids jump houses and more live music are a few of the exciting additions that you can expect. Awards will be very short and finished in plenty of time for everyone to eat, rest and get ready for the Saturday night downtown cruise.

LOCATION:
Pilot Butte Drive In
917 NE Greenwood
Bend, OR

Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
July 31 - August 4, 2024
Redmond

Get ready for five days of fun, great food, great vendors and entertainment.

Outstanding concerts, an amazing variety of food, vendors with unique merchandise, great entertainment!

LOCATION:
Deschutes County Fair Expo Center
Redmond, Oregon

INFORMATION:
541-548-2711

Umatilla County Fair
August 7-10, 2024
Hermiston, Eastern Oregon

Entertainment is a big part of the fair with live entertainment on the main stage each evening, and numerous local acts and talent throughout the grounds during the day. The fair also features a carnival, livestock barns, parade, open class exhibits. 4-H & FFA, commercial exhibits and lots of great food concessions.

LOCATION:
1705 E Airport Rd
Hermiston, Oregon

Northwest Art & Air Festival
August 23-25, 2024
Albany - Willamette Valley

Whether you're on the ground or in the air, this unique award winning three day event offers fun activities for the whole family.

Activities include balloon launches, Night Glow Laser Show, Kids Art Village, car show, food, live entertainment

LOCATION:
Timber Linn Park
Albany, Oregon

Klamath Tribes Restoration Celebration
Fourth weekend in August
Chiloquin - Southern Oregon

Celebrate the anniversary of the 'Restoration' of federal recognition for the Klamath tribes. Rodeo, fun run, powwow, parade food & much more! All events are open to the public.

LOCATIONS:
Chiloquin, Oregon

Oregon State Fair
August 23 -September 2, 2024
Salem - Willamette Valley

Started in the late nineteenth century, the State Fair has become an Oregon family tradition. Families come from all over the state to take in great shows, rides, culinary delights, and animal and agricultural exhibits. Fair attendees will be able to see over 26,000 exhibits in livestock, home arts and hobbies, show horses, fine art, photography, professional wine, homebrew beer, small animals, including poultry, rabbits, doves, pigeons and guinea pigs, plus 4-H and FFA animals and events.

LOCATION:
State Fair & Expo
Salem, Oregon

INFORMATION:
1-800-833-0011

High Desert Rendezvous
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Bend - Central Oregon

Wonderful western BBQ, mouth-watering desserts and hosted bars. Wildlife encounters and living history personalities will also be on hand! Bid at live and silent auctions for Western art, one-of-a-kind pieces for your home, jewelry and fabulous adventures and vacations specially created for this event. Proceeds benefit the Museum's renowned educational programs for our region.

LOCATION:
The High Desert Museum
59800 South Hwy 97
Bend, OR 97702

Blackberry Arts Festival
August 24-25, 2024
Coos Bay - The Coast

Thousands of people fill the downtown area to seek out all things blackberry. From jams and jellies to baked goods, candy and wine, it's all about the blackberry. The festival is a host to many artisans with their handmade arts and goods.

LOCATION:
Central Avenue, Hwy 101 west to 5th street
Coos Bay, Ore

INFORMATION:
(541) 269-5312

High Desert Celtic Festival & Highland Games
2024 event cancelled
Redmond - Central Oregon

Scottish Highland Games, Southern Oregon Scottish Bagpipe Band, Bend Scottish Fiddlers, Chuck Christopher - story-teller, High Desert Celtic Country Dancers, Kitchen Ceilidh - acapella singers in the Scottish Gaelic, The SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) - battle demonstrations, A Scottish Heart - Scottish and Irish music group, Children's Activities, Vendors of Fine Celtic Wares, Clan Representation, Festival Pub, food and fun!

LOCATION:
Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center
3800 SW Airport Way
Redmond, Oregon