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Come celebrate the 85th year of what organizers say is the longest-running sheepdog trial in the country on May 19 through 21. The NW Champion Sheepdog Trial is held in conjunction with the Linn County Lamb and Wool Fair, which is celebrating its 88th year.

The sheepdog trials will take place at Wolston Farm, 39562 Highway 226 off of Franklin Butte Road beginning at 8am and last until all dogs have run.

Photo by Melinda Martin.

It’ll be family fun for all at the Official Fireworks of Salem, with a carnival, food and beverage, and a concert by Alabama, wrapping up with a FREE 20-minute fireworks show that will light up the sky above the Oregon State Fairgrounds!

Tickets are on sale now!
Alabama concert tickets include access to the VIP Party Zone. Carnival tickets will be sold onsite at the event.

ALABAMA: $67-135
PARKING: $10-20
VIP ZONE: $5
FIREWORKS: FREE!

Gates and Carnival: 3pm / Pre-Show Party with Live Band: 4pm
L.B. Day Amphitheater Doors: 6pm / Alabama: 8pm / Fireworks Show: 10pm

PLEASE NOTE: NO PERSONAL FIREWORKS ALLOWED.
BAGS WILL BE CHECKED UPON ENTRY.
STAYING IN YOUR PARKED CAR IN OUR PARKING LOTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

Photo: “Red, White & Blue” by Donald Bacher

Hello Vet’s 3rd Annual Summer Pet Festival
Saturday 10:00AM – 2:00PM
at the Hello Vet Pet Wellness Center
1838 Northwest 9th Street Suite 113, Corvallis, 97330

PET FRIENDLY/FAMILY FRIENDLY Community Event offering fun for the whole family. Pet-related activities and vendors, kids activities, clinic tours, bark-uterie, food trucks, pet trick contest and more!

WHERE: Hello Vet Pet Wellness Center Parking Lot and in-clinic

PET FRIENDLY – FAMILY FRIENDLY

FREE TO THE PUBLIC

* Food trucks
* Raffles + Giveaways
* Local Vendors
* Selfie Station
* Bark-uterie Bar
* Bacon Bubbles
* Pet Trick Contest – participate or enjoy the show – limited to 15 participants so register early
* Kids Activities – become junior vet assistants in a mini-course
* Adoptable Pets
* Pet and Family Friendly Event
* Music
and many other fun activities!

Photo: “Bring A Lunch” by Dan Bateman

Visit Salem for the free Englewood Forest Festival in beautiful Englewood Park for a day of art, music, dance, environmental education, wonder, and discovery!

Englewood Park is about one mile west of I-5 exit 256 at Market St. The park is adjacent to Englewood Elementary, located between D St. and Market Streets NE.

Street parking is available in the neighborhood. Additional parking is available at the Evergreen Church, 1110 17th St. NE and at the Salem First Church of the Nazarene’s parking lot east of 16th St NE.

ADA parking for visitors with ADA placards is adjacent to the park behind Englewood School. Enter on Nebraska St. NE and 20th St. NE.

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT:
Dog Parade, 5k Fun Run / Walk, Obstacle Course, Craft Fair, & More!
Saturday, September 9th | Adair County Park | 7295 NE Arnold Ave, Corvallis, OR 97330

Load up your dog and join The Albany Optimist Club on September 9th, 2023 for an opportunity to show off your furry friend, participate in some friendly competitions, and meet some amazing vendors. Proceeds from this event will help support the Supporting Area Veterans and The Elisted Project STEP, For Military Families, ABC House of Albany, and the Liberty House in Salem.

Free Parking & Free Admission for Spectators

Photo: “Intensity Agility Finals” by Dan Bateman

The Hallie Ford Museum of Art at 25: Highlights from the Permanent Collection
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 12:30 p.m.
Join Jonathan Bucci, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art, for a guided gallery talk.

Free and open to the public

The Hallie Ford Museum of Art (HFMA) at Willamette University proudly announces its 25th anniversary celebration. Whether you are an art enthusiast, a student, a scholar, a visitor, or a member of the community, there is something for everyone at the museum. Enjoy free admission during October and come and explore the exhibitions, attend the events and programs, and be part of the museum’s journey as it continues to inspire, educate, and engage.

Anniversary festivities will kick off on September 19 with the opening of “The Hallie Ford Museum of Art at 25: Highlights from the Permanent Collection” exhibition. The director, curators, outside scholars, and others joined forces to curate a visual journey that reveals the museum’s many hidden treasures, including items that will be on view for the first time.

OregonAF Marketplace
September 23, 11:00am

Meet Oregon’s new local food and beverage innovators at the Oregon Angel Food Marketplace at the Chemeketa Community College Agriculture Hub in Salem, Oregon on Saturday, September 23rd from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Hosted by Oregon Entrepreneur Network, in partnership with SEDCOR and Xcelerate Women.

Make a day of it to sample, sip and buy from craft food and beverage entrepreneurs from around the Pacific Northwest.

It’s FREE to attend. There are also a number of $75 Taster’s Tickets, which includes a curated bag of samples to take home and two drink tickets.

CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE AG COMPLEX

4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305

Admission: Free
Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

https://www.oen.org/oregonaf23/

DETAILS: https://www.antiquepowerland.com/events

What: Powerland Halloween: Journey to Atlantis

When: Saturdays and Sundays in October (except Oct. 1)

Where: Powerland Heritage Park in Salem, Oregon

Cost: $16 per person (under 2 years old free)

Tickets: Tickets will soon be available online. This year you will also be able to pay at the gate!

Adventure Length: The immersive Journey to Atlantis adventure is about 30 minutes. But this year we’ve added several activities for kids to turn your adventure into several hours!

Guests are encouraged to come in Halloween costumes and really get into the adventure.

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