SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon State Fair is kicking off this weekend, bringing concerts, rides and more to the fairgrounds in Salem.
The event runs from Friday, Aug. 22 until Labor Day on Sept. 1 at the Oregon State Fairgrounds.
If you’re planning to get out there and enjoy the warm weather this weekend, we’ve got everything you should know before you go!
Concert lineup
The 2025 Columbia Bank Concert Series has a huge lineup this year, with classics like Wynonna Judd, Cheap Trick, the Beach Boys and the All-American Rejects alongside newer talent like Russell Dickerson and Niko Moon. You don’t want to miss out on the great music!
- Aug. 22: The All-American Rejects
- Aug. 23: Russell Dickerson with Niko Moon
- Aug. 24: Sean Paul
- Aug. 25: Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening
- Aug. 26: Wynonna Judd
- Aug. 27: Maverick City Music
- Aug. 28: Cheap Trick
- Aug. 29: The String Cheese Incident
- Aug. 30: Dylan Scott
- Aug. 31: Banda Los Sebastianes
- Sept. 1: The Beach Boys
Ticket information
Tickets are available on the state fair’s website and in person at the box office. Concert tickets include fair admission.
- Adult admission (Ages 13-64): $12
- Child admission (Ages 6-12): $10
- Kids (Ages 5 and under): Free
- Senior admission (Ages 65 or older): $3
- Family 4-pack: $25
- 11-day pass: $25
Hours of operation
The fair opens at 10 a.m. each day, and carnival rides begin at 11 a.m. It runs from Aug. 22 to Sept. 1
- Friday, Aug. 22 — 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 23 — 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday, Aug. 24 — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Monday, Aug. 25 — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 26 — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 27 — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Thursday, Aug. 28 — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday, Aug. 29 — 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 30 — 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday, Aug. 31 — 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Monday, Sept. 1 (Labor Day) — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
How to get there
The Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center is located at 2330 17th St Northeast, Salem, OR 97301…