Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Corvallis, Oregon

Held in Corvallis, the annual Benton County Fair & Rodeo brings together 4-H livestock shows, rodeos, carnival rides, competitive exhibits and food. Free concerts on the main stage feature national headliners alongside local and regional acts. The fair draws around 22,000 attendees and welcomes concessions, food trucks, and nonprofits, as well as civic, educational, and commercial exhibitors —solid foot traffic if you're seeking a traditional county fair crowd in late July/early August.

Juried arts and crafts festival in Central Park celebrating autumn with 150+ regional artists and live music.

Award-winning market at Central Park with 80+ vendors offering local produce, flowers, baked goods, and artisan products.

Held each July in Corvallis, the Graand Kinetic Challenge is da Vinci Days' 33rd-annual showcase of human-powered kinetic sculpture racing — moving works of art pedaled by teams over 16 miles of streets, parks, bike paths, and waterways. This two-day spectacle draws spectators to cheer alongside STEAM-focused interactive programming from Oregon State and local organizations. Free and family-friendly.

Held in Corvallis, the 43rd annual Holiday Marketplace is one of the region's most beloved and longest-running holiday markets. The event takes place in the Memorial Union Ballroom each early December with over 100 artisans selling handmade crafts, art, and specialty foods. All goods sold must be handmade by the vendor—no mass-produced items.