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Yes, we have history, hot springs, waterfalls, wineries, great restaurants pairing local wine with farm-to-table food and everything else you're coming to Oregon for.

08/17/2024

Frey's Dahlias is finally open for the season!

Experience the stunning beauty of dahlia fields in the Salem area August to mid-October. Itโ€™s the perfect place for a serene stroll or capturing that perfect photo. With endless colors and varieties, it's a floral paradise you won't want to miss!

08/16/2024

is the only tour operator in the United States with government permitted access to guide participants up some of the largest and rarest trees in the world, 200-300 ft/60-90 meters tall old-growth trees, in Oregon State Parks. They are also the only place offering tree camping daily in old-growth trees in USA.

They make the activity very adaptive for people who need extra help and accessible for people with disabilities with a battery ascender. The battery ascenders allow everyone to climb with a push of a button! (listed on the add-on portions of the website and in the booking process)

Fiesta Mexicana in Woodburn is celebrating its 60th Anniversary this weekend! Join the fun August 16-18th for a soccer t...
08/15/2024

Fiesta Mexicana in Woodburn is celebrating its 60th Anniversary this weekend! Join the fun August 16-18th for a soccer tournament, parade, lucha libre, lotteria, live music & performances, a carnival and more!

๐Ÿ—“ August 16-18th, 2024

๐Ÿ“Legion Park - 1385 Park Ave. Woodburn, OR 97071

08/14/2024

Get ready for the biggest event of the year! The Annual Oregon State Fair is coming up soon! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽก

Join us for unforgettable days of thrilling rides, amazing live entertainment, delicious food, and so much more. From agricultural exhibits to exciting competitions, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Create lasting memories with family and friends at this iconic Oregon tradition!

๐Ÿ“… August 23 - September 2, 2024
๐Ÿ“ Oregon State Fairgrounds: 2330 17th St NE, Salem, OR 97301

08/13/2024

Whatโ€™s better than Summer in the Salem region?!

is taking us around to explore some of the farms in the area for the best family adventure! Here are just a few of the endless activities to experience in the Mid-Willamette Valley:

(Olson Farms) for berry picking fun๐Ÿซ

for farm stand, food cart + yummy drinks, kids play area๐Ÿชด

for animals, playgrounds, garden center, farm store with so many goodies + cafe๐Ÿ
z.orchardsfarmmarket for the yummiest strawberry shortcake, farm market, playground๐Ÿ“

08/12/2024

When the temps heat up, the Salem region offers gushing rivers and cool lakes where the whole family can have a blast! Whether youโ€™re kayaking, paddleboarding, or taking a thrilling whitewater rafting tour, thereโ€™s something for everyone. When you're splashing around, remember to stay safeโ€”always wear a life jacket and practice water safety.

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŒฒ Ready to go the distance? The 8th Annual Angry Owl Ultramarathons are just around the corner on August 10 & 11! ๐Ÿƒโ€...
08/08/2024

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŒฒ Ready to go the distance? The 8th Annual Angry Owl Ultramarathons are just around the corner on August 10 & 11! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŒฒ

It's a low-key, no-frills timed run through Salem's beautiful trails, whether you're tackling the 6-hour, 12-hour, or 24-hour race. Join a community of passionate runners and enjoy the views!

08/07/2024

๐ŸŒป๐Ÿ’ The Wooden Shoe Farm now has sunflowers! ๐Ÿ’๐ŸŒป

This Friday to Sunday from July 26th to August 11th, 10am-4pm, visit the to see beautiful fields of sunflowers! Enjoy stunning flower fields, photo ops, and fun kids activities like hay wagon rides. Plus, pick your own flowers with a glass jar! ๐ŸŒธโœจ

๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŒฝ Get ready for a-maize-ing fun at the Aumsville Corn Festival on August 17! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŒฝJoin the Corn Festival for a day filled ...
08/06/2024

๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŒฝ Get ready for a-maize-ing fun at the Aumsville Corn Festival on August 17! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŒฝ

Join the Corn Festival for a day filled with delicious corn dishes, exciting activities, and family-friendly entertainment. From corn eating contests to live music and a vibrant marketplace, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

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Did you know that the Willamette Mission State Park is pet-friendly? Nearly 15 miles of trails cover Willamette Mission ...
08/05/2024

Did you know that the Willamette Mission State Park is pet-friendly? Nearly 15 miles of trails cover Willamette Mission State Park, showing off the park's rich natural wonders: the quiet banks of the Willamette River, a 270-year-old black cottonwood tree (the nation's largest), and the bucolic Mission Lake. Leashed pets are welcome on the parkโ€™s trailsโ€”and can run loose in the parkโ€™s off-leash pet area!

Join the fun at Santiam SummerFest in downtown Stayton, on Saturday, July 27th! ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿป Tour the Vendor Street Fair from 10 A...
07/26/2024

Join the fun at Santiam SummerFest in downtown Stayton, on Saturday, July 27th! ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿป Tour the Vendor Street Fair from 10 AM to 4 PM, featuring 100+ booths with local businesses, arts & crafts, and more! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Bring the family to enjoy the Family Fun Zone, Big Boys Toys exhibit and live music. ๐ŸŽถ Don't miss the Annual Rotary Ducky Derby for a chance to win cash prizes! ๐Ÿฆ†๐Ÿ† More info: https://bit.ly/3pTy1Ir

Cool down this summer with refreshing ice cream shops in the Salem region during National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July 21...
07/21/2024

Cool down this summer with refreshing ice cream shops in the Salem region during National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July 21st. Pop into one of these local favorites for delicious frozen treats:

๐ŸฆSalem's Dolce Mama's offers delectable handmade ice cream and scrumptious desserts, with rotating flavors and seasonal ingredients.

๐Ÿต In Woodburn, enjoy the vibrant flavors of Paleteria El Paisanito with paletas and refreshing agua de frutas!

Stop by Dreamies Creamery in Dallas, a women-owned family business that makes ice cream from sheepโ€™s milk.

What's your favorite spot in the Salem area?

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07/19/2024

๐ŸŒŸ Step back in time at the 54th annual Great Oregon Steamup, July 27 - 28 & August 3 โ€“ 4, at Powerland Heritage Park in Brooks. Immerse yourself in Oregon's industrial history as steam-powered machines roar to life. Bring the kiddos and check out vintage tractors, trucks, steam traction engines, and more. ๐ŸŽ‰ Don't miss the demonstrations, Parade of Power, mini train rides, and 14 museums to explore. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3pQQpBJ

Celebrate the historic town of Dallas' 150th Birthday for Dallas Days - Dallas Oregon, a weekend street party happening ...
07/17/2024

Celebrate the historic town of Dallas' 150th Birthday for Dallas Days - Dallas Oregon, a weekend street party happening Friday, July 26th to Saturday, July 27th. Six blocks of downtown will be transformed into an outdoor marketplace with food, music, and activities for all ages. Watch the car show and parade, learn how to line dance, ride a mechanical bull, compete in the pie eating contest, or stroll and see the art in the park. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bOHXVg

๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ”ฅ Itโ€™s time for some hoops! Hoopla is Oregon's largest 3x3 street basketball tournament and the second largest in the w...
07/15/2024

๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ”ฅ Itโ€™s time for some hoops! Hoopla is Oregon's largest 3x3 street basketball tournament and the second largest in the world! Itโ€™ll be held on the streets surrounding the State Capitol building in Salem, Saturday July 27th and Sunday July 28th, starting at 8 a.m. Join fans and spectators to celebrate 25 years of Hoopla with a full weekend of festivities. More info: https://bit.ly/3pL3gFu

๐ŸŠโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธJoin us at Salem's Riverfront Park for the highly anticipated IRONMAN  Oregon triathlon on Sunday, July 21st...
07/12/2024

๐ŸŠโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธJoin us at Salem's Riverfront Park for the highly anticipated IRONMAN Oregon triathlon on Sunday, July 21st! Cheer on the 2,500+ incredible athletes as they push through the 1.2-mile swim in the Willamette River, 56-mile bike ride through Oregon's wine country and 13.1-mile run in scenic Minto-Brown Island Park. Head over to the Gerry Frank Salem Rotary Amphitheater between 10 am and 2 pm to congratulate the athletes as they cross the finish line. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XL4Bst

๐ŸŒž๐ŸŒฒReady to beat the heat? Cool off in the lakes and rivers in the Salem region! Weโ€™ve put together some great family-fri...
07/11/2024

๐ŸŒž๐ŸŒฒReady to beat the heat? Cool off in the lakes and rivers in the Salem region! Weโ€™ve put together some great family-friendly water recreation activities in our latest blog! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WgmuA2

Gear up at Turn-n-Paddle paddle board and kayak rental. Grab a paddle board and head out to Turner Lake Park. Theyโ€™ve got a sandy beach, picnic tables and ramp access to a lake thatโ€™s perfect for swimmers.

Rent a kayak from Independence Kayak Rentals. Theyโ€™ll drop you off in Independence and pick you up at Mark Lloyd Park (a 4-mile paddle) or Salemโ€™s Wallace Marine Park (a 12-mile paddle).

If youโ€™re craving thrills, book a whitewater rafting adventure on the North Santiam River with ENRG Kayaking.

Join the fun at the 50th Annual Hubbard Hop Festival, in Hubbard, Oregon, Saturday July 20th. The festival celebrates th...
07/06/2024

Join the fun at the 50th Annual Hubbard Hop Festival, in Hubbard, Oregon, Saturday July 20th. The festival celebrates the cityโ€™s hop-growing history with live music, food, craft vendors, a beer garden, horseshoe tournament, bingo, kids zone, and more. Admission is free! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XH4DDt

๐ŸŽฅ๐ŸฟItโ€™s popcorn time! Bring your friends and family out to Salem Movies in the Park every other Friday in July for a free...
06/27/2024

๐ŸŽฅ๐ŸฟItโ€™s popcorn time! Bring your friends and family out to Salem Movies in the Park every other Friday in July for a free summer outdoor film series shown in The Gerry Frank Amphitheater on a giant 24-foot screen. Enjoy a lively family-friendly festival atmosphere for everyone in Salem's Riverfront Park with raffles prizes, food vendors, and special guests. For more info and the movie schedule, visit: https://bit.ly/3XDeM43

๐Ÿ“ธ By: David Barker
City of Salem

Who's ready for funnel cakes? Marion County Fair is almost here! Enjoy live music, carnival rides, contests, fair food -...
06/27/2024

Who's ready for funnel cakes? Marion County Fair is almost here! Enjoy live music, carnival rides, contests, fair food - and meet the animals! At the center of Fair are 4H and FFA (Future Farmers of America) where youth enter their animals (cows, sheep, goats, chickens, horses and more) in competitions and show exhibits. The Marion County Fair runs Thursday July 11th through Sunday, July 14th at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem. Learn more: https://bit.ly/45RD38U

๐Ÿ“ธ By: Santos Lingmai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐ŸŽ† Get ready for some unforgettable 4th of July celebrations in the Salem region!  โœจCome to the The Oregon Garden, in S...
06/26/2024

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐ŸŽ† Get ready for some unforgettable 4th of July celebrations in the Salem region!

โœจCome to the The Oregon Garden, in Silverton, and eat delicious food, listen to excellent music, enjoy family activities and explore 80 acres of gardens - all culminating in a 15-minute long fireworks display! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cd1HTP

๐ŸŒŸ Enjoy a demolition derby, monster truck rides and 20 mins of fireworks at the 4th of July Spectacular at the Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center in Salem. Admission free: https://bit.ly/3L45tmd

๐ŸŽ‰ Join the Independence Days Celebration at Riverview Park in downtown Independence, from July 2nd to July 4th! Enjoy a Grand Parade that stretches from Monmouth to Independence, a rubber ducky derby on the Willamette River, fireworks and more! https://bit.ly/3Nu2JiS

City of Independence, Oregon

06/22/2024

Yeehaw! ๐Ÿค ๐Ÿด Saddle up for the 88th St. Paul Rodeo Tuesday, July 2nd through Saturday, July 6th. This celebration includes the roughest, toughest contests and underscores the grit and fortitude of professional cowboys and cowgirls. Watch as they compete for more than $500,000 in prize money! The rodeo is an exhilarating display of skill, strength, and sheer determination. Learn more: https://www.stpaulrodeo.com

๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽ‰ Celebrate Ukraine and over 60 different cultures at the Salem Multicultural Institute and World Beat Festival! ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Jo...
06/22/2024

๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽ‰ Celebrate Ukraine and over 60 different cultures at the Salem Multicultural Institute and World Beat Festival! ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Join thousands of guests and enjoy music, dance, food and traditions from around the world, Friday, June 28th to Sunday, June 30th at Salem's Riverfront Park. ๐ŸŽŠ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿช˜ Worldbeat is an annual celebration showcasing the diverse culture, history and traditions of the people who call the Willamette Valley home. Secure your tickets: https://bit.ly/3NFklHu

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰ Get ready for a flavor-packed weekend at the Taste of Woodburn! ๐ŸŒŸโœจ Sample delicious foods from Mexico, complemented ...
06/21/2024

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰ Get ready for a flavor-packed weekend at the Taste of Woodburn! ๐ŸŒŸโœจ Sample delicious foods from Mexico, complemented by delightful Russian and American cuisines - while enjoying vibrant performances and live music! ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ•บ Bring your family and friends to the Woodburn Downtown Plaza on June 22nd and 23rd for an unforgettable celebration of community and culture. ๐ŸŒฎ๐ŸŽตLearn more: https://bit.ly/3Xljcwj

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๐ŸŒž๐ŸŽต Each year, over 1,000 cities around the world throw citywide celebrations for Make Music Day. Musicians will be featu...
06/19/2024

๐ŸŒž๐ŸŽต Each year, over 1,000 cities around the world throw citywide celebrations for Make Music Day. Musicians will be featured on outdoor stages throughout Salem, Dallas, Monmouth and Independence. From jazz to rock and everything in between, get out and experience this global movement this Friday, June 21st. Whether you're a performer or simply enjoy being part of the audience, this day is all about celebrating the universal language of music. Learn more:

Salem: https://bit.ly/3L9MlUh
Polk County(Dallas/Monmouth/Independence): https://bit.ly/3RzrVay

๐Ÿ“ธ By: Photography
Make Music Day Polk County Make Music Day Salem 2023

๐ŸŒž The Mid-Willamette Valley shines as a world-class agricultural destination! Explore flourishing gardens, visit family-...
06/14/2024

๐ŸŒž The Mid-Willamette Valley shines as a world-class agricultural destination! Explore flourishing gardens, visit family-owned farm stands, pick fresh strawberries and more. Year-round, the self-guided Marion Farm Loop and Great Oaks Food Trail promise unforgettable tastes of the region's richness. ๐ŸŒผ Learn more with our latest blog: https://bit.ly/3KGrg3j

๐Ÿฆ™Take a farm tour at Briarwood Acres in Salem and meet llamas and alpacas!

๐ŸŒž Enjoy the sweet aroma and beautiful purple fields and pick your own lavender at Arrowhead Lavender Farm & Co. in Salem.

๐Ÿฆ Grab a scoop of sheep milk ice cream at the family- and women-owned Dreamies Creamery in Dallas.

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Join Willamette Heritage Center, Oregon Black Pioneers and Just Walk Salem Keizer for an annual history walking tour to ...
06/10/2024

Join Willamette Heritage Center, Oregon Black Pioneers and Just Walk Salem Keizer for an annual history walking tour to celebrate Juneteenth on Wednesday, June 19th, in Salem. Learn about Salem's early Black community by following in the footsteps of local families whose lives were impacted by slavery and emancipation. The 2.4-mile walk will visit the sites of two of the familyโ€™s homes. For more walking tour info, visit: https://bit.ly/3VecGoF

06/05/2024

Spring has sprung and peony bloom season is here! Visit Brooks Gardens Peonies, in Brooks, and explore their diverse collection of 350+ peony varieties. Wander the display garden, buy cut peony flowers to make a stunning bouquet or purchase potted peonies to plant in your garden. Adelman Peony Gardens, just north of Salem, boasts a collection of 500 named peonies. Stroll their 30-acre display garden now until mid-June. Admission to both gardens is free. Learn more:

โžก๏ธ https://peonyparadise.com
โžก๏ธ https://www.brooksgardens.com

Visit the Pacific Northwest Truck Museum in Brooks, Oregon! ๐Ÿ›ป Discover a vast collection of vehicles, artifacts, and mem...
06/01/2024

Visit the Pacific Northwest Truck Museum in Brooks, Oregon! ๐Ÿ›ป Discover a vast collection of vehicles, artifacts, and memorabilia. From antique trucks to modern marvels like the Generation Class 8 "Electric Test Truck," their collection is a tribute to innovation and history in the Mid-Willamette Valley. The museum is located at Powerland Heritage Park along with 13 other museums showcasing mechanical history in motion. Learn more:

โžก๏ธ PNW Truck Museum: https://bit.ly/3Vp4PGf
โžก๏ธ Powerland Heritage Park: https://bit.ly/4bDrJzd

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๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ June is Pride Month! Celebrate love and diversity at Monmouth Has Pride 2024! ๐ŸŒˆ Monmouth Has Pride is a fun, family...
05/29/2024

๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ June is Pride Month! Celebrate love and diversity at Monmouth Has Pride 2024! ๐ŸŒˆ Monmouth Has Pride is a fun, family-friendly event celebrating the LGBTQ2SIA+ community. Enjoy live music from Ella X, Sam Girl and the Glam Dads. Play a game of co****le, ladderball, kubb and giant Jenga! Meet Caesar the No Drama Llama Needs New Wheels. More info below.

โžก๏ธ https://bit.ly/44Vwxxf
๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ Follow Monmouth Pride for the latest updates
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, June 1st
๐Ÿ“ Main Street Park - Monmouth, Oregon
โฐ 10 am to 2 pm

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