Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Salem, Oregon

Monthly downtown Salem arts event with gallery openings, pop-up vendors, street performers, and local food and drink.

Held in Salem at the Oregon State Fairgrounds each July, Marion County Fair celebrates Marion County youth, community, and local food vendors alongside livestock exhibits, 4-H shows, live music, carnival rides, and contests. The fair runs for four days and draws families and fair-food shoppers looking for both traditional fried offerings and fresh local options.

Oregon's premier state fair celebrating agriculture, arts, food, and entertainment with big-name concerts and hundreds of exhibits.

The Salem Art Fair and Festival is an annual fundraiser for the Salem Art Association running in September in Salem, Oregon. It's one of the largest of its kind in the Pacific Northwest, drawing local and national artists and attracting 35,000 attendees annually. The 77th edition takes place September 11–13, 2026, with applications now open on Zapplication. The fair is held in Bush's Pasture Park, home to a historic white oak grove. Artist applications require 4 images (including a booth shot) and have a jury fee of $50. The event accepts emerging artist applications and has an emerging artist program. Alongside fine art, the fair features 200+ juried artists, live music, and food and beverage vendors including local beer and wine.

Indoor holiday market at the Oregon State Fairgrounds with 350+ vendors, crafts, gifts, and seasonal treats.

Salem Saturday Market has been a downtown Salem landmark, drawing 100+ vendors each season with fresh produce, artisan crafts, prepared food, and live music. The market accepts SNAP benefits and partners with Oregon Double Up Food Bucks — for every $2 in SNAP spent on eligible produce, shoppers get a dollar-for-dollar match up to $20. Salem Community Markets also runs summer weekday markets and a holiday market year-round, all stocking only handmade, homemade, and homegrown products from local vendors.

Seasonal winter festival at the Oregon State Fairgrounds with holiday lights, ice skating, vendors, and family entertainment.

Free multicultural celebration in Riverfront Park honoring Salem's diverse communities with global music, dance, and food.