festivals + fairs

Punx in the Park — Live punk music meets community care at this youth-focused gathering. A free concert is the centerpiece for this event where young people can connect with […]

Get a jump start with the Opening Night Party for the Annual Salem Art Fair & Festival — Kick off the Art Fair with an outdoor celebration filled with food, […]

Salem Art Fair & Festival showcases creativity, from fine arts and photography to wearable wonders and more. Browse the artists’ booths and explore the work of more than 100 artists […]

Boot Scoot and Brew — Country music, cold drinks, and a full day of festival fun. Catch live performances by Austin Gilbert from The Voice, Catnip Brothers, Jeremy Wayne McKern, […]

Xicha Fest: Lucha Libre, Música, Cerveza y Más — Xicha Fest returns for its ninth year with live music, lucha libre, vendors, tattoos and more. Special guest Tijuana No! brings […]

Hunt for Treasure. More than 100 handmade glass marbles will be hidden throughout Salem during The Great Marble Hunt, a citywide search for tiny treasures. Created by a variety of […]

The 6th annual Fairmount Hill Emergency Readiness Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the 500 block of Washington Street. Free; all welcome. Tell […]

Pride in the Park — Organized by Salem Capital Pride, Salem Pride in the Park celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and brings together artists, advocates, businesses, nonprofits, families, and friends for […]