Jefferson County Event Complex

09/05/2026

Happy Labor Day

We’ll be closed on Monday, September 7 so our team can enjoy the holiday.

Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and relaxing Labor Day—see you when we’re back!

09/03/2026

✨Wanted: Future Rodeo Queens✨
If you’ve got a crown‑worthy wave, a love for horses, and the ability to smile even when your hat tries to fly off…WE WANT YOU!

Apply today and show us your rodeo royalty potential—bonus points if you can wrangle paperwork as well as you wrangle calves🐎

Giddy up, queens-in-training… your crown awaits 👑

Please reach out to either Natalie Brandau or Sue Ellen Vincent for applications and details.

09/03/2026

Lil kiddos & BIG smiles is just one of the 250 Reasons to LOVE the Cowdeo - Jefferson County Kids Rodeo Saturday September 26 at the Jefferson County Event Complex 🥰

Registration is open NOW at cowdeo.com 🤠

There are 250 Reasons to Love the Cowdeo - Jefferson County Kids Rodeo 🤠
Reason #8: Lil Kiddos Big Smiles

The best moment of Cowdeo is seeing all the smiles on the little kids getting to participate in a tradition in our community that is truly unforgettable!

Join us and your lil buckaroo on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Jefferson County Event Complex for a day full of fun, courage, and Cowdeo pride.

Registration is OPEN NOW at cowdeo.com — don’t miss it! 🐴✨

08/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the free Madras Munchies & Movies Series at the Jefferson County Event Complex presented by NextEra Energy and Jefferson County Library Dristrict 🥰 It was a challenging series with all the smoke and fires, one even at the facility during Back to the Future! But we persevere here in Jefferson County and had a lot of fun! Special thanks to all our amazing sponsors who made this series FREE for our community: TSS Ford St. Charles Health System Columbia Bank Sky Lakes Energy Bright Wood Corporation Central OregonCommunityCollege Foundation Dreams Realty Group, LLC Madras Elks 2017 Airshow of the Cascades King Office Design Jefferson County Little League & Rotary Club of Jefferson County

08/28/2026

Today at 9 am we will be hosting a Wildfire Town Hall inside the Maccie Conroy Building #4 🇺🇸

08/28/2026

Come on down to the Jefferson County Event Complex and say hello to the MicroJet Pilot, Torrey Ward, and find out what it’s like to fly 300 mph in a jet smaller than your truck!
The Madras Munchies & Movies Series featuring Top Gun 😎

08/27/2026

Win FREE Tickets to the Airshow of the Cascades TONIGHT at the Madras Munchies & Movies Series featuring Top Gun at the Jefferson County Event Complex 😘

Come rocking your most patriotic outfit for your chance to win! PLUS FREE Aviator Sunglasses to the first 100 people 😎

Special thanks to Jefferson County Library District & NextEra Energy 🥰

08/27/2026

TONIGHT-Get ready Jefferson County Event Complex 🎉
The Jefferson County Event Complex is kicking off Airshow of the Cascades weekend with a very special FREE Madras Movies & Munchies night—celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Top Gun! ✈️🔥

Here’s what’s waiting for you:
• FREE Aviator Sunglasses for the first 100 guests 😎
• 541Bounce
• Vendors: Travelin' Tom's Coffee, Kona Ice, Grumpy’s Farmstand , Madras Downtown Association, Snephalopagus Creations, Silverlake Snacks, Bright Wood Company LLC & more
• Food Trucks 🌮🌯
• Yard Games ⛳️🥏🎯🎲
• Win Airshow of the Cascades Tickets
• Meet Jet Pilots
• FREE Popcorn 🍿

We’re revisiting everything that made Top Gun iconic: the adrenaline-pumping action, the unforgettable soundtrack, the rivalries, and all the nostalgic ‘80s vibes.

The perfect kickoff to an amazing weekend! ✈️🎶

This FREE series is proudly supported by:
NextEra Energy St. Charles Health System Bright Wood Company LLC Columbia Bank Willow Canyon Properties Sky Lakes Energy Dreams Realty Group LLC and the Rotary Club of Jefferson County.

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day to all the pups out there rocking aviator sunglasses like they’re auditioning for Top Gun: Canine Edition 🤣

If your dog puts on shades and suddenly walks with extra swagger… just let them.

They’re clearly feeling the need…the need for speedy treats 😎🐾

See you all at the Jefferson County Event Complex this Thursday 5p (Film 8p) for the FREE Madras Munchies & Movies Series with the Jefferson County Library District & NextEra Energy featuring the 40th Anniversary of Top Gun 🍿