Celebrate all that is Polk County - 4-H/FFA, Livestock, Jr. Chef, Arts & Crafts, Textiles, Baking, Flower Arranging, Beautiful Baby Contest, String Bands, Dance Performances, King of the Cook Stove, Queen of…
Join the annual tradition with a kick-off parade, free hot corn for all guests, family games, classic cars, a corn-eating contenst, Saturday pancake breakfast, garage sales, and live music.
Woodburn's three-day Fiesta Mexicana celebrates Latino culture with artisan crafts, authentic food, Lucha Libre wrestling, mariachi music, and a vibrant Saturday parade. Rooted in a 1964 harvest festival, it's now a designated…
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde's three-day Competition Powwow brings together dancers, drummers, and artisans in a vibrant celebration of Native American heritage. Visitors of all ages can enjoy traditional regalia, storytelling…
WHY AUGUST IS A GREAT TIME FOR A FAMILY GETAWAY TO THE SALEM REGION
The Salem area really bursts to life in August. The skies are blue, the days are long and the theme parks, farms, children’s museum and ice cream shops are filled with families enjoying everything the region has to offer.
Want to hike through an old-growth forest to a waterfall or watch your kids bounce around on a wall-to-wall trampoline? Maybe your kiddos want to pet friendly goats, visit the Seven Dwarves house or shoot down a lighthouse slide into a pool. No matter what your crew is into, the Salem area delivers big on family fun. Here’s a sample four-day itinerary that’s sure to make lasting family memories. Start planning your August getaway today.