The InstigatorSummer is just around the corner and with it brings festivals galore. Mark these five on your calendar (and watch for more details in the next issue of Press Play Salem).
Willamette Valley Wine Festival is a celebration of one of Oregon’s great bounties – our wine – at a family-friendly event in an idyllic location. Plus, it coincides with the Willamette Valley Marathon and Half-Marathon.
May 29, 2022
Riverfront Park
willamettevalleywinefest.com
Cherry City VegFest aims to connect the community to resources for plant-based eating and living a vegan lifestyle through a one-day event featuring food vendors, free samples, guest speakers, activities for kids and more.
June 18, 2022
Pringle Park Community Hall, 606 Church St SE
cherrycityvegfest.org
World Beat Festival, organized by Salem Multicultural Institute, will return to downtown Salem to fill the park with international music, dance, ethnic foods and crafts as it celebrates people and traditions of more than 70 cultures and nations. This year’s theme is “Let’s Dance.”
June 24 through 26, 2022
Riverfront Park, 200 Water St NE
salemmulticultural.org
Marion County Fair celebrates county and community with live music, food, animals, carnival rides, contests galore and more.
July 8 through 10, 2022
Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St NE
marioncountyfair.net
Salem Art Fair & Festival is a celebration of creativity produced by the Salem Art Association. Explore the art, crafts and creative creations of local and national artists. See performing arts, listen to live music, learn from demonstrations and more.
July 15 through 17, 2022
Bush’s Pasture Park, 600 Mission St SE
salemart.org
MIG Fest combines punk and ska music with local, organically grown food.
July 16, 2022
Minto Island Growers, 3394 Brown Island Rd S
migfestsalem.com
Englewood Forest Festival is a gathering of art, environment and community nestled in seven wooded acres near downtown Salem that aims to celebrate, educate and support, especially that of the Northeast neighborhood. Shop vendors and artisans, see demonstrations, listen to live music and more.
August 13, 2022
Englewood Park, 1260 19th St NE
www.englewoodforestfestival.org
Oregon State Fair highlights animals, attractions, arts & crafts and more statewide. It also includes spirited competitions and live entertainment for the whole family.
August 26 through September 5, 2022
Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St NE
oregonstatefair.org
This story originally ran in Press Play Salem issue 13 (Spring 2022)
