Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center

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

🎡 It's almost here! The Oregon State Fair starts this Friday and we are SO. READY. FOR FUN! 😄 Are you? Rides, games, liv...
08/18/2025

🎡 It's almost here! The Oregon State Fair starts this Friday and we are SO. READY. FOR FUN! 😄 Are you? Rides, games, live music, pirates, magicians, a wine patio, more than 90 food vendors, 4-H shows, quilting competitions and MUCH MORE! Visit https://oregonstatefair.org to buy tickets now.

📆 When: Saturday, August 22 - Monday, September 1 from 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
📍 Where: Oregon State Fairgrounds
🚗 Regular Parking: $5; Parky Like a Rockstar $20
🎟️ Presale admission (through 8/21): $10 adults; $8 kids 6-12; $3 seniors

Fair Lift, carnival rides, food, drinks and concert tickets are available separately.

ES FEST brings together the best Japanese, European and domestic cars from the NW! It's a special, exclusive experience ...
07/31/2025

ES FEST brings together the best Japanese, European and domestic cars from the NW! It's a special, exclusive experience for car enthusiasts and a place to hang out, admire cool builds and enjoy some good vibes. Over 30 custom awards to standout cars! Come be part of a tight-knit community where everyone’s part of the club!
Tickets at https://tickets.thefoat.com/esfest/event-246571/clear_cart-1

📆 When: Saturday, August 2 from 2 - 7 p.m.
📍 Where: Jackman Long Building, 2330 17th Street Northeast, Salem, OR 97301
🚗 Parking: $5
🎟️ Admission: $16.95 general (kids under 12 FREE); $74.89 car show — (includes free T-shirt!)

🎡 Our carnival partner Rainier Amusements will be holding a job fair on August 2 at 9 a.m. in Cascade Hall. Come see wha...
07/31/2025

🎡 Our carnival partner Rainier Amusements will be holding a job fair on August 2 at 9 a.m. in Cascade Hall. Come see what fun you can have working for the carnival this year! 🎪

Please note that the Oregon State Fair job fair will not take place this year. If you are interested in a non-carnival position, please contact our recruiting partner GLISS at (503) 967-6246.

📆 When: Saturday, August 2 at 9 a.m.
📍 Where: Oregon State Fairgrounds - Cascade Hall
🚗 Parking: please enter through the main gate off of Sunnyview Rd. NE and park on the east side of Cascade.

Calling all Jeep® lovers (families too!)! You’re invited to Salem Jeep Fest 2025, a FREE community event packed with fun...
07/30/2025

Calling all Jeep® lovers (families too!)! You’re invited to Salem Jeep Fest 2025, a FREE community event packed with fun for all ages!

Come check out a massive 🚙 Jeep Show & Shine, featuring all makes and models. Got a Jeep? Show it off for a chance to win a trophy! Whether you’re into off-roading, classic restorations or just love the Jeep lifestyle, this event is for you. 🎶 Event includes LIVE music, 🍔 food carts, a tire obstacle course, a co****le tournament, a kids bouncy house and a meet and greet with local Jeep clubs and of course ... LOTS of Jeeps!

📆 When: Saturday, August 2 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
📍 Where: Picnic Grove
🚗 Parking: $10, located in Yellow Lot off Silverton Rd NE
🎟️ Admission: FREE with food and drinks available for purchase from local vendors onsite

We're kicking off Fair season here in Salem with the Marion County Fair this weekend! Come enjoy the full barns, fast ri...
07/07/2025

We're kicking off Fair season here in Salem with the Marion County Fair this weekend! Come enjoy the full barns, fast rides, fabulous food and live music plus some great free entry options.
Purchase your tickets at www.marioncountyfair.FUN

📆 When: July 10 - 13
Thursday, July 10 from noon - 10 p.m. (All ages FREE!)
Friday and Saturday, July 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday, July 13 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Kids age 12 and under FREE!)
📍 Where: Oregon State Fairgrounds
🚗 Parking: $5
🎟️ Admission: Adults: $9; Seniors & Youth 6-11: $5; kids 5 and under FREE

Wishing everyone a safe and memorable 4th of July today! Still looking for something fun to do? Don't forget we have a F...
07/04/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and memorable 4th of July today! Still looking for something fun to do? Don't forget we have a FREE fireworks show, live entertainment, fair food and fun rides from 4 - 11 tonight at the fairgrounds. We'll see you there!

The Spectacular is almost here! Come celebrate with us (and Lil Jon, the Ying Yang Twins and video DJ Sterling) and enjo...
07/01/2025

The Spectacular is almost here! Come celebrate with us (and Lil Jon, the Ying Yang Twins and video DJ Sterling) and enjoy a FREE fireworks show, tasty food, carnival rides, all-ages entertainment plus free admission!

📆 When: July 4 from 4 - 11 p.m.
📍 Where: Oregon State Fairgrounds
🚗 Parking: $10 general; $20 VIP

Buy tickets at https://www.oregonstatefair.org/spectacular

Win tickets to see Lil Jon and the Ying Yang Twins at the 4th of July Spectacular! Yeah!Enter our sweepstakes at https:/...
06/13/2025

Win tickets to see Lil Jon and the Ying Yang Twins at the 4th of July Spectacular! Yeah!

Enter our sweepstakes at https://oregonstatefair.org/spectacular/ and get yourself in the running for a cushy hotel stay at the Grand Hotel Salem, wristbands to carnival rides and a tasty food package to keep you ready to celebrate the holiday right.

Giveaway runs June 13 through June 27 at 9 a.m.
Must be 21 or older and a legal resident of the state of Oregon to enter.

The Oregon Meat Goat Producers formed in January 2003 to promote, market, educate and network the successful raising of ...
06/11/2025

The Oregon Meat Goat Producers formed in January 2003 to promote, market, educate and network the successful raising of goats. The Spring Classic show will consist of three ABGA shows, a commercial show and a youth show! 🐐

📆 When: June 14-15 at 7 p.m.
📍 Where: Livestock Pavilion

Metaphysics & Wellness Fairs are a growing community of hundreds of Intuitive Readers, Energy Healers and spiritual vend...
06/09/2025

Metaphysics & Wellness Fairs are a growing community of hundreds of Intuitive Readers, Energy Healers and spiritual vendors who empower people to be authentic, embrace their wholeness, open to their gifts and live their purposes. ✨

📆 When: June 14 at 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.; June 15 at 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
📍 Where: Columbia Hall
🎟️ Admission: $5/day
🚗 Parking: $10

This week we were proud to host members and staff of the Oregon Legislature to our End of Session and Ribbon Cutting Cel...
06/05/2025

This week we were proud to host members and staff of the Oregon Legislature to our End of Session and Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center's renovation of the Historic Horse Stadium and Poultry Building. These ongoing renovations will improve both interior and exterior areas of the buildings, restoring and enhancing their original beauty and function.

To read more or to donate funds toward the completion of this project, visit https://oregonstatefairfoundation.org/.

Thanks to co-hosts Oregon Craft Brewers Caucus and our construction partners Dalke Construction.

MAG Auctions is returning to the Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center! MAG auctions presents Salem Collector Car auct...
06/04/2025

MAG Auctions is returning to the Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center! MAG auctions presents Salem Collector Car auction, featuring 300+ classic cars and memorabilia to be auctioned off 🏎️ 🚗

📆 When: June 7 & 8, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
📍 Where: Columbia Hall and Jackman Long
🚗 Parking: $5

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2330 17th St NE
Salem, OR
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Oregon’s Premier Event Facility

The Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center in Salem is unique among this state’s event locations. We’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.