Summer CelebrationsExplore Oregon fairs, festivals & live music
First published May 14, 2026
Summer in the PNW means as much time outdoors as we can get! What better way to enjoy the season than with community, good food, rides, music and outdoor celebrations. Here are some of our favorite events, many within walking distance of our train stations.
From our train stations, there are plenty of last mile options to get you to your destination, allowing you to explore even more of Oregon and find those hidden gems.
PORTLAND PRIDE WATERFRONT FESTIVAL & PARADE
Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland
June 18, 2026, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and June 19, 2026, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Every summer, Portland Pride adds color and energy to the city with a weekend of community and entertainment. The festival at Waterfront Park features live performances, local vendors, food and activities. The parade begins at 11 a.m. on Sunday at the North Park Blocks and ends at the festival, bringing vibrant floats and supporters through downtown Portland. It’s a lively part of the city’s summer festival season and a fun way to experience Portland’s creative and welcoming atmosphere. Learn more at portlandpride.org.
JUNETEENTH OREGON FESTIVAL & PARADE
Lillis-Albina Park, Portland
June 20, 2026, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Millions of people across America join the African American community in celebrating Juneteenth. In Portland, the day is honored with “The Clara Peoples Freedom Trail Parade'' down Martin Luther King Blvd and a public festival at Lillis-Albina Park on N. Russell and N. Flint. The festival will have guest speakers, stage performers, live music entertainment, vendors, exhibits and children’s activities. For more information, visit juneteenthor.com.
ZOONIGHTS
Oregon Zoo, Portland
Fridays from June 19 to August 21, 2026, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Over the course of 10 Fridays from June to August, the Oregon Zoo hosts local music, food carts, activities for all ages and the chance to get to know some of the animals active during twilight hours. Food and snacks from local food trucks will be available, plus the ever-popular elephant ears and selection of local beer and wine for adults. Every ticket purchased helps the Oregon Zoo connect our community to the wonder of wildlife to create a better future for all. For the full schedule and to purchase tickets, visit oregonzoo.org/nights.
OREGON RENAISSANCE FAIRE
Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Canby
Weekends June 6 to June 28, 2026, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Oregon Renaissance Faire brings a touch of fantasy and adventure to the summer season with themed performances, artisan vendors, costumes and classic fair food. Visitors can explore a lively village filled with live entertainment, interactive experiences and medieval-inspired fun for all ages. See the schedule of themed weekends, from fantasy to pirates, and purchase tickets at oregonfaire.com.
TIGARD FESTIVAL OF BALLOONS
Cook Family Park, Tigard
June 26 to June 28, 2026, 5:45 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Head to the Tualatin Valley for a spectacular sight, as about 20 hot-air balloons launch in the pre-dawn hours (weather and pilot permitting). Bring the family for afternoon shopping at craft and vendor booths, food from local vendors, carnival rides and games, as well as a night-time event and beer garden. Check out the Schedule of Events for complete details at tigardballoon.org.
OREGON BACH FESTIVAL
Downtown Eugene
June 27 to July 12, 2026
Need a night indoors? The annual Grammy Award-winning Oregon Bach Festival offers daily music events and runs for two weeks every summer. International musicians and vocalists perform legendary orchestral and vocal concerts at the Hult Center, UO's Beall Concert Hall, and other venues across Eugene and Oregon. Enjoy a broad range of diversity in musical selections, workshops, seminars, educational opportunities and free community events. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit oregonbachfestival.org.
OREGON COUNTRY FAIR
Veneta
July 10 to July 12, 2026, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Oregon Country Fair is a longtime summer tradition known for its art, music, handmade crafts and free-spirited atmosphere. Set among wooded paths and outdoor stages near Eugene, the event features live performances, local food vendors, artisan booths and interactive experiences throughout the fairgrounds. It’s a colorful and creative stop during Oregon’s summer festival season. Get tickets and learn more at oregoncountryfair.org.
LANE COUNTY FAIR
Eugene
July 23 to July 26, 2026, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Excellent family fun, concerts, carnival rides, games and entertainment. All types of carnival rides will be at the fair, including a large Ferris Wheel to give you a bird's eye view of the fairgrounds and Eugene. Enjoy favorite food vendors with classic fair fare such as elephant ears, cotton candy, barbecue and so much ice cream. Browse the animal barns, agricultural exhibits, arts and crafts and commercial vendors. For more information, visit atthefair.com.
SALEM SATURDAY MARKET
Central Salem
Saturdays March through October, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The 2026 season marks the 28th Anniversary of the Salem Saturday Market which takes place at the State of Oregon Green Lot located on the corner of Summer & Marion Streets. Just 1 block north of the State Capital Mall. Over 150 vendors providing handmade, handcrafted or homegrown products... sharing the fresh bounty and local products from the Mid-Willamette Valley! Learn more at salemcommunitymarkets.com.