Fourth of July 2019: 15 things to do in, around Salem
Abby LuscheiHere are some things you can do to celebrate Independence Day in the Mid-Valley:
Cherryfest NW
Formerly the Bite & Brew of Salem, this four-day festival features a 4th of July fireworks display, the NW Cornhole Classic, live music, King of Country Concert, food, beer and hard liquor, carnival games and rides.
When: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 4-6, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 7
Location: Riverfront Park, 200 Water St. NE
Cost: Free on July 4 and 7, $5 per person or $20 max per family Friday and Saturday
Information: cherryfestnw.com
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Stars and Stripes Fourth of July Run
As part of Cherryfest NW, enjoy a 10K, 5K, Stars and Stripes challenge and a kids fun run around Riverfront Park to kick-off Independence Day.
When: Registration at 7, race begins at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, July 4
Location: Starts and ends at the Riverfront Park Amphitheater, 200 Water St NE
Cost: $20-35, includes Fourth of July socks, free entry into Cherryfest NW, a free beer/cider and a finisher medal
Information: salemstarsandstripes.com.
Chateau Bianca Winery
Features live music, wine, a food truck, lawn games, raffles and wine.
When: Noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 4
Location: 17485 Highway 22, Dallas
Cost: Free admission
Information: www.chateaubianca.com or 503-623-6181.
Court-Chemeketa Fourth of July Kid's Parade
Either participate or watch as this parade featuring decorated bikes, scooters, wagons and strollers marches up and down Court and Chemeketa streets.
When: Begins at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 4
Location: Meet in front of 1780 Court St. NE
Information: Dogs are welcome on leashes; courtchemeketa4thofjulyparade.com.
July 3rd Celebration
Features food, drinks, live music, and a fireworks display by the Oregon Garden Foundation and presented by Roth's Fresh Markets.
When: 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 3
Location: The Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St, Silverton
Cost: Admission between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. is $12 for adults, $10 seniors, $9 ages 12-17, $6 ages 5-11 and free for ages 4 and younger, Silverton residents w/ ID and Garden members; admission is free for everyone after 5 p.m. with a suggested donation to The Oregon Garden. Parking is $5 after 3 p.m. or park at a Robert Frost Elementary and Roth's gravel lot and take a free shuttle.
Information: 503-874-8100 or oregongarden.org/july-3rd-fireworks
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Woodburn
Features family activities, live music, food and a fireworks display.
When: Begins at 5:30 p.m. with fireworks at 10 p.m. Thursday, July 4
Location: Centennial Park, 900 Parr Road NE, Woodburn
Information: woodburn-or.gov/recreation
Stayton
Features a parade at 4 p.m., food vendors, bouncy houses, live music and fireworks at 10 p.m.
When: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 4
Location: Stayton High School football practice field, 757 W Locust St., Stayton
Information: facebook.com/Stayton-4th-of-July-Celebration
84th Annual 4th of July Rodeo
Features the St. Paul Rodeo, Wild West Art Fair, a parade, live music, carnival, vendors and more.
When: July 2-6, click here for a full schedule of events
Location: St. Paul Rodeo Arena, 20025 4th St. NE, St Paul
Cost: $18-200
Information: stpaulrodeo.com
Dallas
Features food trucks, fireworks at dark, bouncy houses and more.
When: 2 to 11 p.m. Thursday, July 4
Location: Roger Jordan Community Park, 801 SE Walnut Avenue, Dallas
Information: business.dallasoregon.org/events/details/red-white-boom
Independence Days
Features a mini-marathon, kids parade, grand parade, live music, two firework displays, kid's activities, a hypnotist and more.
When: Wednesday to Sunday, July 3-7
Location: Various places in Independence (Riverview Park)
Cost: $2 for ages 6 and older on July 4 and $1 for ages 6 and older on July 6
Information: independencedays.org
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Monmouth
Features music, dance, theater, crafts, an art show, food vendors, a children's mini parade, grand parade and car show.
When: Noon to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 4
Location: Main Street Park
Information: ci.monmouth.or.us
Yamhill County
Features food vendors, kid's activities, Cornhole tournament, live music by The High Deductibles at 4 p.m., Collective Nation at 5 p.m. and a performance by We Three at about 8:30 p.m. sponsored by COUNTRY Financial, an upgraded fireworks display, discounted entry into the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum and two free IMAX movie showings.
When: 3 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4
Location: Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, 500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville
Information: 503-434-4180 or evergreenmuseum.org
Gervais
Red, White & BOOM! features a parade at noon, an "old-fashioned picnic in the park," live music and fireworks with great viewing from downtown along 4th and 5th streets.
When: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4
Location: Gervais
Information: red-white-boom.com
Lincoln City
Features a pancake breakfast, craft fair and food court, parade, live music and fireworks of Siletz Bay.
When: 8 a.m. to dusk Thursday, July 4
Location: Various places in Lincoln City
Information: explorelincolncity.com; there will also be a fireworks display on July 3 over Devils Lake.
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Fireworks Over The Lake
Fill the day with boating, hiking or socializing before a fireworks show beginning around 10 p.m.
When: Saturday, July 6
Location: Detroit Lake
Information: detroitlakeoregon.org/events
Abby Luschei is the entertainment reporter for the Statesman Journal and can be reached at aluschei@statesmanjournal.com or 503-399-6747. To support her work, consider subscribing. Follow her on Twitter @abbyluschei or facebook.com/luscheiabby.
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