Salem Art Fair and Festival

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Arts & CultureSalem
Dates11–13 September 2026Confirmed listing
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsRun by the nonprofit Salem Art Association
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Salem Art Fair and Festival in Salem

The Salem Art Fair and Festival fills Bush's Pasture Park each September with more than 200 juried artists, live music and dance performances, a wine court, food vendors and kids activities, drawing around 19,000 visitors to one of the Pacific Northwest's largest and longest-running juried art fairs.

The Salem Art Association has run the Salem Art Fair and Festival for more than seventy years, building it steadily into one of the largest juried art fairs in the Pacific Northwest.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Run by the nonprofit Salem Art Association for more than seven decades, the fair has grown into one of the largest juried art fairs in the region, hosting over 200 adjudicated artists working across painting, jewelry, fabric arts, metalwork and outdoor lawn art in the shaded, 100-acre setting of Bush's Pasture Park, a historic park anchored by a grove of white oaks and the Bush Barn Art Center

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The mystery stays covered

The setting itself, established parkland rather than a downtown street closure or fairground, gives the fair a relaxed, walkable character, and its combination of adjudicated fine art alongside live music, dance performances and a wine court gives visitors a full weekend of programming beyond browsing the art booths themselves

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Artists are juried into the fair rather than accepted on a first-come basis

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a selection process the Salem Art Association has maintained across the fair's more than seven-decade history to keep the event's artistic standard consistent as it grew into one of the region's largest fairs of its kind

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

11–13 September 2026

Getting around

For Salem Art Fair and Festival, plan transport around the exact Salem venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual outdoor clothing suited to browsing an open-air art fair in a park setting; comfortable walking shoes and sun protection are advisable for a full day spent moving between booths.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Salem Art Fair and Festival, stay near the part of Salem you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map44.94 N, 123.04 WOpen in Google Maps

Salem, OR

Nearest airportPDX — Portland
TransportFor Salem Art Fair and Festival, plan transport around the exact Salem venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Salem Art Fair and Festival, stay near the part of Salem you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Salem Art Fair and Festival?

Salem Art Fair and Festival is listed for 11–13 September 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Salem Art Fair and Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Salem, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Salem, OR

Is it family friendly?

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Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLsalemartfair.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates11–13 September 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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