Oregon Events
Upcoming events in the State of Oregon

Lane County Fair
July 19-23, 2017
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

Tamkaliks
July 21-23, 2017
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 25-30, 2017
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

Oregon Brewer's Festival
July 26–30, 2017
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. Pouring more than 80 different craft beers from around the country during the four-day event. 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
Portland, Oregon

Britt Classical Festival
Starts August
Jacksonville

Britt Festivals is the Pacific Northwest's premiere outdoor summer performing arts festival. Located in the historic 1850s gold rush town of Jacksonville, Oregon (USA), Britt presents dozens of summer concerts, featuring world-class artists in classical music, dance, jazz, blues, folk, bluegrass, world, pop and country music.

Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
August 2-6, 2017
Redmond, Oregon

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

This year's County Fair will give you more for your money!

LOCATION:
Deschutes County Fair Expo Center
Redmond, Oregon

INFORMATION:
541-548-2711

Umatilla County Fair
August 8-12, 2017
Hermiston, Eastern Oregon

Held during the first full week of August. 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, over 110 commercial exhibits and lots of great food concessions.

LOCATION:
515 West Orchard
Hermiston, Oregon

Bronze, Blues & Brews
August 11-12, 2017
Joseph - Eastern Oregon

Bronze Blues & Brews is dedicated to bringing the best in Regional & National blues music to Wallowa County.

They also are instrumental in supporting the local youth by providing grant money to arts & music programs in Wallowa County.

LOCATION:
City Park
Joseph, OR

Flashback "Cruz"
August 11-13, 2017
Bend - Central Oregon

Open to all '74 and older classic cars. Event will include a Friday pre-cruz in at North Baxter Auto Parts, Saturday Show ‘n’ Shine in Drake Park (on the grass), and a designated closed “cruz” in downtown Bend. Baxter Auto Parts along with Auto Value Stores, will sponsor the Friday and Saturday night bands. This year the bands will be playing in Drake Park and Downtown Bend on Minnesota Street.

World of Wine Festival
August 21-27, 2017
Jacksonville - Southern Oregon

The World of Wine (WOW) Festival is Southern Oregon's premier wine showcase, with at least 53 wineries participating this year! In addition to the Wine Competition, the festival features numerous wine sensory classes for all levels of wine aficionados, as well as special wine dinners. The festival culminates in the Grand Tasting, which provides attendees the opportunity to sample all of the award winning wines and enjoy fabulous food and music as well, all in a beautiful historic setting in Jacksonville, Oregon.

LOCATION:
Bigham Knoll
525 Bigham Knoll (525 E Street)
Jacksonville, Oregon

Northwest Art & Air Festival
August 25-27, 2017
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

Oregon State Fair
August 25 - September 4, 2017
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 26, 2017
5:00pm to 9:30pm
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

Klamath Tribes Restoration Celebration
August 26-27, 2017
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 High School & Chiloquin Rodeo Grounds
Chiloquin, Oregon

Blackberry Arts Festival
August 26-27, 2017
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

Coaster Theater presents: 'Clue the Musical'
Cannon Beach
June 23 - September 3, 2017

The internationally popular game is now a fun-filled musical that brings the world’s best known suspects to life and invites the audience to help solve the mystery: who killed Mr. Boddy, in what room and with what weapon. Pay attention and deduce the solution from clues given throughout the eventful evening; there are 216 possible endings!

LOCATION:
108 North Hemlock Street
Cannon Beach, Oregon 97110
Box Office 503-436-1242

CoHo Productions presents: 'CoHo Summerfest' - Portland
June 15 – July 16, 2017

Featuring five weekends of innovative, inspiring, irreverent performances by artists with attitude! If CoHo Summerfest doesn’t make you laugh, the joke’s on you. Bring your happy hour buzz to Slabtown to see some theatre – it’s like Netflix but in 3D!

LOCATION:
Coho Theater
2257 Northwest Raleigh Street
Portland, OR

INFORMATION:
(503) 220-2646

The Oregon Cabaret Theatre presents 'The Drowsy Chaperone’ - Ashland
July 6 – September 3, 2017

This hilarious musical received 5 Tony Awards when it premiered in 2006, including Best Book and Best Original Score. A deliciously meta look at the clichés and contrivances of early musicals, join us as a drily witty theatre-super-fan leads us on a literal tour of his favorite (fictitious) musical come to life, 1928’s The Drowsy Chaperone, featuring lovers, bumblers, theatre producers, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, and, of course, a tipsy chaperone.

LOCATION:
The corner of First and Hargadine Streets
Ashland OR