Oregon Summer Events

Portland Rose Festival
May 22 - June 7, 2026
Portland

Oregon's premier civic celebration, has been a Northwest tradition for over 119 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 the Grand Floral Parade, Starlight Parade, Junior Parade, Queen’s Coronation, CityFair and Fleet Week. Now and always, we welcome all Portlanders and visitors alike to celebrate our floral heritage and community spirit.

LOCATION:
Various Events throughout Portland

INFORMATION:
(503) 227-2681

America's Global Village Festival
First Saturday in June
Saturday, June 6, 2026
10 am - 4 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

High Desert Celtic Festival & Highland Games
June 13–14, 2026
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:
O'Neil Arena
3530 Lone Pine Rd
Redmond, Oregon

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
June 19–21, 2026
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

Allstate Festival of Balloons in Tigard
June 26-28, 2026
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

Bach Festival
June 27 - July 12, 2026
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

Summer Kite Festival
Lincoln City - The Coast
June 27-28, 2026

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 11-12, 2026

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 14-19, 2026
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 17-19, 2026
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.

Chief Joseph Days Rodeo
July 21 - 26, 2026
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

Lane County Fair
July 22-26, 2026
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

Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
July 29 - August 2, 2026
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

Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
July 29 - August 2, 2026
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 12-15, 2026
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

Klamath Tribes Restoration Celebration
Fourth weekend in August
August 21-23, 2026
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

High Desert Rendezvous
August 22, 2026
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 22-23, 2026
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

Northwest Art & Air Festival
August 28-30, 2026
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.

August 24th - AM balloon launch / rest of festival closed

LOCATION:
Timber Linn Park
Albany, Oregon

Oregon State Fair
August 28 - September 7, 2026
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