July: Cherryfest NW, Salem Art Fair and more things to do in the Salem area
Abby Luschei
Tuesday to Saturday, July 2-6
84th Annual 4th of July Rodeo: Features the St. Paul Rodeo, Wild West Art Fair, a parade, live music, carnival, vendors and more, St Paul Rodeo Arena, 20025 4th St. NE, St Paul. $18-200. Schedule and information at stpaulrodeo.com.
Wednesday, July 3
North of Court Street Haunted Tour: The newest tour by Salem Ghost Tours winds through Salem’s downtown, examining historical and supernatural locations and reviewing the stories associated with this part of Salem, begins at 4:30 p.m. and lasts approximately two hours, meet in front of the Marion County Courthouse, 100 High St NE. Signed copies of Tour Guide Tim King’s new book, “Haunted Salem, Oregon” are available for $20 at the end of each tour. Schedule your tour by calling 971-304-1345.
King of Country Concert: Budweiser presents the King Of Country Concert featuring Tracy Lawrence and includes Jackson Michelson, Britnee Kellogg and 45 Away, 6 p.m., Riverfront Park, 200 Water St. NE. $25 general admission, $50 VIP tickets (including Tracy Lawrence meet-and-greet). Tickets & more info available at www.cherryfestnw.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, The Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St, Silverton. 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 3pm or park at a Robert Frost Elementary and Roth's gravel lot and take a free shuttle. 503-874-8100.
Thursday, July 4
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Chateau Bianca Winery: Features live music, wine, a food truck, lawn games, raffles and wine, noon to 5 p.m., 17485 Highway 22, Dallas. No admission cost. 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 up and down Court and Chemeketa streets, begins at 10 a.m. in front of 1780 Court St. NE. Dogs are welcome on leashes. courtchemeketa4thofjulyparade.com.
Friday, July 5
The Movie Show: Movies! We love ‘em, You love ‘em! This 18 and older show will combine everything we all love about movies — intrigue, escape, action, thrills, chills, and of course comedy, 9:30 to 11 p.m., Capitol City Theater, 210 Liberty St. SE #150. Tickets cost $10 online plus service fee or $15 at the door. capitolcitytheater.com.
Saturday, July 6
The Internet Show: Reddit, Youtube, Craigslist, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat...are you overwhelmed yet? So are we! Join us for an improv show based on the crazy world wide web, 9:30 to 11 p.m., Capitol City Theater, 210 Liberty St. SE #150, Salem. Tickets cost $10 online plus service fee or $15 at the door. capitolcitytheater.com.
Sunday, July 7
Polk Flea Market: Established in 1970, the Polk Flea Market draws crowds of bargain hunters, junkers, up-cyclers, and collectors the first Sunday of the month to explore 180 vendors with vintage and fine jewelry, collectibles, antiques, books and more, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 S Pacific Highway W, Rickreall. $1, free for ages 12 and younger. reverbnation.com/venue/636983.
Thursday to Sunday, July 4-7
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, food, beer and hard liquor, carnival games and rides, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 4-6, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 7, Riverfront Park, 200 Water. St. NE. Free on July 4 and 7, $5 per person or $20 max per family Friday and Saturday. cherryfestnw.com.
Civil War Reenactment: Come see the battles, tour the camps and visit with actors, Powerland Heritage Park, 3995 Brooklake Road NE, Brooks. $12 admission, free for ages 12 and younger. powerlandheritagepark.com.
Wednesday to Sunday, July 10-14
Theatre 33 presents: "Bethany Sees the Stars" is a new play by Emily Golden about 15-year-old Bethany who gets a letter inviting her to join a crew on the 1st manned mission to Mars. She consults with the stars to decide if she is willing to leave earth behind once and for all, 7 p.m. July 10-13 and 2 p.m. July 13-14, M. Lee Pelton Playhouse, Willamette University, 900 State St. $10 suggested donation. theatre33.org or 971-599-1029.
Thursday to Sunday, July 11-14
Marion County Fair: Features rides, games, a rodeo, live music, contests and more, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 11, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 12-13 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 14, Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. NE. Costs vary by day. marioncountyfair.net.
Friday, July 12
Comedy Against Muggles: Greetings wizards and witches! CCT presents an 18 and older improvised comedy show based on the popular world of Harry Potter where comedians will create sketches based on audience suggestions from the game Cards Against Muggles, 9:30 to 11 p.m., Capitol City Theater, 210 Liberty St. SE #150. Tickets cost $13 plus service fee online or $15 at the door. capitolcitytheater.com.
John Ritter Talk at Deepwood: The Secret History Of Underground Salem: Join us for a captivating evening with renowned historian John Ritter. You’ll learn about the rich history of Salem’s underground tunnels, the Chinese opium dens, distilleries, speakeasies, madams, the Klan march, the great gunfight, and much more, 6 to 8 p.m., Deepwood Museum & Gardens, 1116 Mission St. SE, Salem. $20 per person. deepwoodmuseum.org.
Wednesday to Friday, July 10-12
River Rock Concert Series: A three-day outdoor music celebration in downtown Salem featuring a beer, cider and wine garden, food court, kids zone and the following lineup: Ned LeDoux (country) July 10, Spin Doctors (pop/funk/rock) July 11 and John Splithoff with special guest Edna Vazquez (singer/songwriters) July 12, doors at 5:30, show at 7 p.m., Riverfront Park Amphitheater, 200 Water St. NE. $25 in advance, $30 at the gate, $59 series pass for all three shows. 503-763-1944 or riverrocksalem.com; tickets at riverrock.ticketleap.com
Saturday, July 13
Farm to Table Dinner & Auction: Seasonal small bites followed by a three course meal featuring ingredients sourced from local farms and a live and silent auction, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St. SE #200. $95 individual, $190 couple ticket (2 included). marionpolkfoodshare.org.
Forks and Corks: A wine pairing dinner at the Oregon Garden Resort with featured winery, Willamette Valley Vineyard; enjoy a delicious 5-course meal paired with wonderful wines produced locally, begins at 6 p.m., The Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St, Silverton. eventbrite.com. $75 per guest and includes a 5-course dinner and wine.
Palmer Creek Vineyard Farm to Table Wine Dinner: Join us at Palmer Creek Vineyard for a multi-course family style dinner featuring Farm to Table creations, walk through of the vineyard starts at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., Palmer Creek Vineyard, 17380 SE Lafayette Highway, Dayton. $140. etfillewines.com.
Saint Benedict Festival: Spend a summer afternoon with the monks of Mount Angel Abbey at the Saint Benedict Festival and enjoy a picnic with the monks on the Abbey lawn at this 21 and older only festival, noon to 4 p.m., Mt. Angel Abbey Library Auditorium, 1 Abbey Drive, Saint Benedict. Tickets: $50 each, adults only. mountangelabbey.org/join-us/sbf.
Second Saturday Story time: Featuring Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan who will be reading her books, this story time is happening on the last day of our Scholastic Read-A-Palooza Donation Drive so if you have any children’s books lying around, please consider bringing them to donate, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., The Book Bin, 450 Court St. NE, Salem. Free. fb.com/688270571606131.
20th Pentastar Pride Cruise-In: More than 100 vehicles, awards, games and music, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Roberson Motors, 3100 Ryan Drive SE, Salem, OR, USA, Salem. www.pentastarpride.com,
Wooden Shoe & Red Barn Hemp Farm Dinner: Wooden Shoe Vineyards & Red Barn Hemp are excited to present an intimate farm experience of wine, hemp infused food and an in-depth talk and tour of one of our current hemp fields, 5 p.m., Wooden Shoe Vineyards, 33814 S Meridian Road, Woodburn. eventbrite.com. $80 per person. Limited number of tickets available.
234 Army Band Centennial Tour: The 234th Army Band is celebrating its 100th year with a statewide musical tour. The "Empire Builders" will be presenting "A Century of Musical Excellence" featuring music from all eras of the Band's 100 year history, 7 p.m., Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE. Free. 503-375-3574 or elsinoretheatre.com.
Sunday, July 14
Dwight Yoakam: Dwight Yoakam has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, and he is a 21-time nominated, multiple Grammy Award winner, 8 p.m., Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE. $48 to $98. 503-375-3574 or elsinoretheatre.com.
Thursday, July 18
Barrel Aged Beer Dinner: Join us for another beer dinner this time enjoying locally made craft beers paired with an amazing five-course dinner designed and executed by Executive Chef Daniel Mondok, 6:30 p.m., 1882 Grille, 645 Northeast 3rd St. #300, McMinnville. $69. eventbrite.com.
Friday to Sunday, July 19-21
Salem Art Fair & Festival: The 70th annual event featuring more than 200 artists, live music and entertainment on three stages, art activities, craft beer/wine gardens, food/drink vendors and more, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with live music until 9 p.m. July 19-20 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 21, Bush’s Pasture Park, 600 Mission St. SE. $5 day pass, $10 three day pass, free for ages 16 and younger and Oregon Trail Card members, free for all between 3 and 5 p.m. Sunday. salemart.org.
Friday, July 19
CCT Presents: Nathan Brannon is a Portland-based comedian who has been making people all over the Pacific Northwest laugh for years; he's opened for the likes of Dave Chappelle, Damon Wayans, and Maria Bamford, 9:30 to 11 p.m., Capitol City Theater, 210 Liberty St. SE #150, Salem. Tickets cost $14 online plus service fee or $18 at the door. capitolcitytheater.com.
July 1-21
Aquilon Music Festival: This Young Artist Opera Training Program features international singers, winery concerts and recitals throughout the Willamette Valley, lectures and masterclasses open to the public culminating in a fully-staged production of Mozart's "The Magic Flute," Linfield College, 900 SE Baker St., McMinnville. For concert dates, tickets and more information go to aquilonmusicfestival.org.
July 20-21 and July 27-28
Canterbury Renaissance Faire: The experience offers an interactive environment modeled after a Summer Market Faire from the “Good Queen Bess” (Elizabeth I, 1558-1603) era. It features demonstrations, full-contact jousting, a tavern, food and more, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, 6569 Valley View Road, Silverton. $15-27 adults, $12-21 ages 6-12 and ages 60 and older, free for ages 5 and younger; free parking. canterburyfaire.com.
Wednesday to Friday, July 24-26
Mount Angel Abbey Bach Festival: Three days of classical music and delicious picnic buffets at the Mount Angel Abbey, Mount Angel Abbey, 1 Abbey Drive, St. Benedict (18 miles east of Salem). $60 per night; includes dinner, beverage and concert. Find a schedule and more information at mountangelabbey.org/join-us/bach/ or 503-845-3535.
Friday, July 26
Gilbert House for Grown-ups: Relax. Unwind. Channel your inner child, with the added perks of adult privileges! Gilbert House for Grown-ups is a 21 and older event featuring indoor/outdoor entertainment, flowing drinks, and live music, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Gilbert House Children’s Museum, 116 Marion St. NE, Salem. $5. acgilbert.org.
Saturday, July 27
Concert at the Capitol: The Salem Philharmonia Orchestra will be performing in the Capitol Mall, 11 a.m. to noon, Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court St. NE. Free. Bring a blanket and spread out on the grass. Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic lunch. The Capitol will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tour guides will be available, and the Tower Tour will be given at 10:30 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. (Towers are weather permitting, capacity controlled. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult). fb.com/2769072706442146.
Sip and Paint: Enjoy an afternoon of fun painting and great wine with step by step painting instruction provided; must be 21 and older to drink alcohol but minors (12 and older) are welcome, 1 p.m., Arcane Cellars Winery, 22350 Magness Road Northwest, Salem. eventbrite.com.
Santiam Summerfest: The 24th annual event sponsored by the Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce and Maps Credit Union featuring car show, dog show, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, vendor street fair, ducky derby, arts and crafts, family fun zone, food, brews, and live entertainment, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with food, brews and live entertainment until 6 p.m., downtown 3rd Avenue, Stayton. Free admission. facebook.com/events/562311587539346.
Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28
Great Oregon Steam-Up: The first weekend of Powerland Heritage Parks' showcase event featuring all 14 heritage museums and daily activities including demonstrations, trolley and train rides, vintage tractors, cars and trucks, sawmilling and blacksmithing, Powerland Heritage Park, 3995 Brooklake Road NE. $15, $25 weekend pass, $10 for ages 13-18 or $15 weekend pass, free for ages 12 and younger. powerlandheritagepark.com.
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