Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center

Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center One of Oregonโ€™s premier event locations, with 185 acres of opportunity!

๐Ÿ’€ Trunk or treat with the Oregon State Fair and Expo team at Scare at the Fair at the Fairgrounds! Plus, vote for the be...
10/20/2025

๐Ÿ’€ Trunk or treat with the Oregon State Fair and Expo team at Scare at the Fair at the Fairgrounds! Plus, vote for the best-decorated car!
Elaborate costumes encouraged.

๐Ÿ“† When: Oct. 25 from 6-8 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Where: Oregon State Fairgrounds
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Admission: FREE

๐ŸŽCalling all vendors! Come be part of one of Oregon's most festive traditions, the Holiday Village at the Oregon State F...
10/16/2025

๐ŸŽCalling all vendors! Come be part of one of Oregon's most festive traditions, the Holiday Village at the Oregon State Fair & Expo Center. This year we're excited to welcome everyone indoors to the heated Historic Poultry Building where guests can shop, enjoy warm drinks and celebrate the season in comfort no matter the weather outside. Holiday Village will also feature live music, Santa photos, fun carnival rides and more. ๐Ÿ”” Bring your offerings to the Fairgrounds this year! Apply at https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=38264

Discover farmhouse, industrial, vintage, repurposed and handmade goods at The Great Junk Hunt, a round-up of curated ven...
10/09/2025

Discover farmhouse, industrial, vintage, repurposed and handmade goods at The Great Junk Hunt, a round-up of curated vendors selling their best products. Enjoy cocktails, live music and fun at this Flea Market Style Magazine voted top traveling vintage market! Find more info and tickets at https://www.thegreatjunkhunt.com/markets/salem-or-vintage-market.

๐Ÿ“† When: Oct. 17 from 4 - 9 p.m.; October 18 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Where: Jackman-Long Building and Columbia Hall
๐Ÿš— Parking: $10
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Admission: $10-$20

The annual Salem Fall RV Show is coming to the Oregon State Fairgrounds October 9-12 for four big days of extraordinary ...
10/03/2025

The annual Salem Fall RV Show is coming to the Oregon State Fairgrounds October 9-12 for four big days of extraordinary savings on a huge selection of products, both new and used. Admission is good for all four days! This event will feature show-only pricing on hundreds of new and used RVs! Shop between two full buildings with over 200,000 sq. ft. of RVs on display. Buy passes at https://salemfallrvshow.com/.

๐Ÿ“† When: Oct. 9-12 (Thurs-Sat. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
๐Ÿ“ Where: Jackman-Long Building, Columbia Hall & Lots
๐Ÿš— Parking: $10
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Admission: Kids 16 and under FREE; adults $9; seniors $8 โ€” CASH ONLY (ATM on site)

Scare at the Fair makes its chilling debut this year, opening select dates October 10 through November 2! Prowl through ...
10/02/2025

Scare at the Fair makes its chilling debut this year, opening select dates October 10 through November 2! Prowl through eerie vendors, indulge in devilishly good food and drinks and move to the beats of our sinister DJ. Dare to take on the carnival rides, witness electrifying extreme entertainment, and come face-to-face with creatures in the reptile exhibit! All of these experiences will keep the thrills alive before, during, and after the Fright Planet haunted houses unleash their horrors at 7 pm.

Event is FREE to attend. Carnival tickets and food and beverages will be available for purchase on site. Visit oregonstateexpo.org/scare to purchase tickets to Fright Planet's Haunted Houses!
๐Ÿ“† When: Oct. 10-Nov. 2 โ€” event opens at 5:30, haunted houses open at 7 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Where: Oregon State Fairgrounds
๐Ÿš— Parking: $10
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Admission: FREE entry to event; Fright Planet haunted houses $29.99-$54.99; carnival tickets and food and beverages available for purchase on site

Come watch the Men's Roller Derby Association (MRDA) flat track championship tournament October 10-12! See world class s...
10/01/2025

Come watch the Men's Roller Derby Association (MRDA) flat track championship tournament October 10-12! See world class skaters from around the world in this three-day, 16-game event hosted by Oregon's Concussion Roller Derby team. Buy tickets at https://concussionrollerderby.com/event/2025-mrda-championships/.

๐Ÿ“† When: Oct. 10-12 from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Where: The Pavilion
๐Ÿš— Parking: $10
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Admission: $20-$65

Dive into the vibrant rhythm of regional music with El Fantasma and Gerardo Dรญaz in concert! This all-ages event promise...
09/26/2025

Dive into the vibrant rhythm of regional music with El Fantasma and Gerardo Dรญaz in concert! This all-ages event promises a night of fun. Come enjoy the experience of an unforgettable live performance. Spread the word and see you there! Buy tickets at https://ticketon.com/en/events/viva-la-raza-en-or-salem-or-2025-10-03-lgpizguko0ah

๐Ÿ“† When: Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30)
๐Ÿ“ Where: The Pavilion
๐Ÿš— Parking: $10
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Admission: Kids under 10 FREE; adults $67.50

Come and hear the loudest car stereos in the world at IASCAโ€™s 36th Anniversary West Coast World Finals, where finalists ...
09/22/2025

Come and hear the loudest car stereos in the world at IASCAโ€™s 36th Anniversary West Coast World Finals, where finalists compete in the Car Audio Championship. Or, enter your own to pit yourself against other local car stereos! Registration is at https://iasca.com/event/2025-iasca-west-coast-satellite-world-finals-spl-salem-or/.

๐Ÿ“† When: Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Where: Pavilion
๐Ÿš— Parking: $10
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Admission: FREE to watch

๐Ÿ‚ Vendor call! Do you offer fall dรฉcor, harvest season products, handmade autumnal crafts, seasonal treats or unique fal...
09/18/2025

๐Ÿ‚ Vendor call! Do you offer fall dรฉcor, harvest season products, handmade autumnal crafts, seasonal treats or unique fall gifts? Then bring your goods to our inaugural Scare at the Fair event this October! We'll have 14 nights of haunted houses, food trucks, family activities, entertainment and shopping. Visit https://oregonstateexpo.org/ for application link and handbook.

The Big Bounce America is the largest touring inflatable event in the world! Come and have an action-packed day out suit...
09/15/2025

The Big Bounce America is the largest touring inflatable event in the world! Come and have an action-packed day out suitable for all ages and featuring some of the most unique and exciting custom-built inflatable attractions ever made. Buy tickets and reserve your session at https://thebigbounceamerica.com/event/salem/

๐Ÿ“† When: Sept. 19 - 21 from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Where: Oregon State Fairgrounds
๐Ÿš— Parking: $10
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Admission: $22 - $35

We're hosting the NPRA Rodeo Finals! This event consists of the top 12 cowboys and cowgirls in 11 events: Ba****ck, Sadd...
09/12/2025

We're hosting the NPRA Rodeo Finals! This event consists of the top 12 cowboys and cowgirls in 11 events: Ba****ck, Saddlebronc, Bullriding, Tie-Down Roping, Breakaway Roping, Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, Wild Cow Milking, Barrel Racing, Novice Saddle Bronc and Novice Ba****ck. Buy tickets and read more at https://nprafinals.com/.
For parking, please enter through Main Gate and wait for parking attendant.

๐Ÿ“† When: Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 20 at 1 and 7 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Where: Pavilion
๐Ÿš— Parking: $10
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Admission: $18 - $31

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2330 17th Street NE
Salem, OR
97301

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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Oregonโ€™s Premier Event Facility

The Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center in Salem is unique among this stateโ€™s event locations. Weโ€™re talking 185 acres of venue excellence. With a range of proven facilities, backed by a very professional brand of support services. Our goal is to help event planners achieve their attendance goals while delivering a top quality event. Likewise, we strive to create an enjoyable experience for folks attending events.