Corvallis This Weekend - Fall Festival!
Plus more events happening Friday, Sept. 27 - Sunday, Sept. 29
About the Festival:
The 51st Annual Corvallis Fall Festival takes place Saturday, Sept. 28, and Sunday, Sept. 29, in Central Park. The event features 170 art booths, which are open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday. A Saturday Night Street Dance is from 6 – 9:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Some things to check out at the festival include the food court, featuring local and regional food and beverage vendors. Visit the Art Discovery Zone for Kids Create, where all ages are invited to craft unique, eco-friendly art using recycled materials. Buy handmade creations from local and regional artists ages 8 – 18 in the Young Artist Marketplace.
Entertainment runs throughout Saturday and Sunday on both the Main Stage and the Community Stage. The Saturday Night Street Dance will headline Grupo Masato with electrifying Latin beats.
A free Park & Ride shuttle service is available from Samaritan Square at 815 NW 9th Street (behind Five Guys). The shuttle runs every 10-15 minutes during all hours of the festival and Street Dance. Bike racks are available east of The Arts Center, adjacent to the Pollinator Garden. ADA parking is located on SW Madison between 6th & 7th, across the street from the Corvallis Flower Basket Sales.
Find more festival details, including the list of participating artists and the entertainment schedule, at www.corvallisfallfestival.org and and follow on Facebook here.
While you’re at Central Park, also check out:
The Arts Center – Located at 700 SW Madison Ave., The Arts Center will be open during the Fall Festival from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday. Visit the exhibitions “Transformation/Reclamation” by artists Daniela Naomi Molnar and Lee Emma Running, and “Long Summer Days” by photographer Nolan Streiberger. Shop for fine arts and crafts in the ArtShop and visit the Corvallis Urban Pollinator Habitat demonstration garden.
Benton Soil and Water Conservation District Annual Fall Native Bulb and Seed Sale – Bags of bulbs and seed mixes of species native to the Willamette Valley will be for sale at the Corvallis Fall Festival Saturday and Sunday. See the list here.
Friends of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Fall Festival Book Sale – Large selection of paperback fiction and nonfiction, children’s and teen books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks. Benefits all library locations. Held in the main meeting room at the library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Hours are 4:30 – 6 p.m. Friday (Friends of the Library members are welcome from 3 – 4:30 p.m.), 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday.
First Christian Church Craft Fair – Featuring quality artwork, jewelry, sculpture, textiles, yard and garden, food, community and more. The fair is open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday on the church grounds at 602 SW Madison Avenue, located across the street from Central Park. See here.
Jackson Street Bistro – A farm to table dining experience benefitting Jackson Street Youth Ambassadors with a focus on Mediterranean cuisine; vegan and keto options available. Also, a sliding scale payment system to support low-income community members. The Bistro will be open from noon – 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday in the basement at First Christian Church. See here.
Take part in the Corvallis Fall Festival Run – The 45th anniversary of this family-friendly event happens Sunday morning. Start times are 9 a.m. for the 5K and 10K, and 10:30 a.m. for the 1K kids run. Starts on the OSU campus near McNary Field, between 11th and 14th streets. The cost is $40; $20 for 18 years and under; the 1K kids run is free. See here.
Here’s what’s happening throughout the weekend:
FRIDAY, SEPT. 27
Orchid Pop-Up Plant Sale, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy 20. Ecuganera Araceae will have hundreds of plants available at the event. See here.
Documenting Oregon’s Trail of Tears: Historic Photography, 10:30 a.m., Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St. Nolan Streitberger will share photos, taken using an antique wooden camera, from his project documenting the history that led up to the removal of Native Americans from their homelands after the Rogue River War in 1856. See here to reserve a seat.
Valley Library Birthday Bash, 4 – 6 p.m., Library Quad – Library Front Lawn, 201 SW Waldo Pl. Celebrate the library’s 25th birthday and legacy of learning, service excellence, and community building. Free with family-friendly inflatables, snacks, photo booth, lawn games, and more. See here.
P&B Art Fair and Book Swap, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Chandler Ballroom, Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. Swap books and shop from local artists. See here.
Paint & Sip, 6 – 8 p.m., Fullerton Winery, 804 NW Buchanan Ave. Savor wines while painting your masterpiece. All skill levels. Must purchase tickets ahead of time; $40, see here.
Best Cellar, Corvallis Folklore Society, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Martha Room, First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe Ave., use north entry. Music by Revel’n and The Idle Hands Trio. Admission is $2 - $10 sliding scale. See here.
Delgani I – “A World of Music,” 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 114 SW 8th St. “A World of Music” opens the Delgani String Quartet’s 2024-25 season with a collaborative celebration of music from around the globe, showcasing dancers from Eugene Ballet and didgeridoo master Stephen Kent. See here for tickets.
Literary Northwest Series, 7:30 p.m., Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St. A reading with Karen Holmberg from her new young adult novel, “The Collagist.” Book signing to follow. Sponsored by the OSU’s School of Writing, Literature, and Film. See here.
“Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St. A post-apocalyptic society’s entertainment bases itself off the memories of an episode of “The Simpsons” and other snippets of pop culture. Rated R. Tickets are $18 adults, $16 students/seniors. See here.
Fireable Offense & Beepsters, 8 – 11 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. Local PNW music from local rock band, Fireable Offense, covering classic rock covers, and The Beepsters. Tickets are $10 pre-sale and $15 at the door. See here.
Open Source Hip Hop, 9 p.m., Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave. $5. See here.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 28
Corvallis Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, downtown at First and Jackson. Visit the community booths of Benton County 4-H, OSU Master Food Preservers, Corvallis Evening Garden Club and OSU Extension Master Gardeners. See here for a map of vendors.
Fall Motorcycle Swap Meet and Flea Market, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Benton County Fairgrounds, south gravel parking lot, 110 SW 53rd St. See here.
Animal Crackers Pet Supply’s 30th Birthday Bash, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., parking lot, 949 NW Kings Blvd. There will be raffles, deals, goodies, vendors and more. This event also coincides with Neighborhood Pet Store Day, which supports stores like Animal Crackers.
Dog Day at Osborn Aquatic Center, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., 1940 NW Highland Dr. Bring your dog for outdoor pool play. Cost is $8 per dog. Pre-registration for sessions 10 – 11:30 a.m., 12 – 1:30 p.m., and 2 – 3:30 p.m. is available through Parks & Recreation. Drop-ins welcome too. See here.
Marys Peak Group - Sierra Club Hike, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. A hike on Ridge Trail, Bombs Away Plus Trail, and Beautiful Trail in the OSU McDonald Research Forest; 5 miles out-and-back and moderate in difficulty. Contact the outing leader, Randy Rasmussen at quietrecreation@gmail.com, to reserve a spot and obtain more details. Limited to 12 participants.
Perimenopause Seminar, 10:30 a.m., Burn Boot Camp, 2479 NW Kings Blvd. Featuring Dr. Erin Massey. Child watch provided. Open to the community. See here.
Music Book Sale, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nancy Rohn’s Violin Shop, 301 SW 4th St., Suite 140. Music books ranging from $1 - $5. All proceeds go to the Corvallis Youth Symphony Association and Albany Youth Orchestra programs.
Empower Your Voice: Tools for Civic Engagement, 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. Gain the tools to shape your community through workshops on voting rights, advocacy, and combating misinformation. Plus, enjoy free food, childcare, and a panel with local leaders. Spanish and ASL support available. Organized by Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance. See here.
Common Fields Seafood Fest, 12 – 7 p.m., 545 SW 3rd St. Free to attend. Food and drink available for purchase via tokens; includes food from Local Ocean, Common Fields and Common Kitchen. See here.
Rally for Palestine, noon – 1 p.m., Benton County Courthouse, 120 NW 4th St. Bring voices, signs, friends, keffiyehs and Palestine flags. See Corvallis Palestine Solidarity here.
Summer’s End Music Fest, noon – 11 p.m., Bruce Starker Arts Park, 4485 SW Country Club Dr. Music by Moon Bear, Charity Kiss, Swiss Army Wife, Skip the Millers, Common Koi, Gondos, and The Macks. General admission is $15. See here for online tickets.
Nutcracker Auditions, starting at 1:15 p.m., Regional School of Ballet, 120 SW 3rd St. Open to all dancers in the community regardless of their home studio. Audition fee is $25. See here for the details.
Sick Town Roller Derby Double Header, doors open at 3 p.m., Linn County Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd. E., Albany. Concussion Roller Derby starts at 4 p.m. Sick Town vs. Emerald City starts at 6:30 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are available for $15 until 12 p.m. the day of the event; $20 at the door; kids 10 and under are free. See here.
Funk in the Forest, 3:30 – 10 p.m., Thompson Shelter, Avery Park. An independent music festival with a funk focus. Bands include Dennis Monroe, Greenhouse, THIS, ZuhG, Soul Vibrator and DTW. Must be 21+ with legal ID to purchase alcohol. General admission is $25 plus applicable fees in advance; $30 at the door, plus fees if using a card; $15 for kids ages 6 – 17. See here.
Corvallis Squares’ Banana Split Dance, rounds are at 7 p.m. and squares at 7:15 p.m., First Baptist Church, (use back entry), 125 NW 10th St. With caller, Shawn McKamey, and cuer, Sandy Harris. New members and visiting dancers welcome. See here for more information.
Ecstatic World Chants, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Dharma Dome, Flicker & Fir, 1465 SE Alexander Ave. With Shanti Shivani & Friends. Tickets are $25 at the door, $20 in advance by calling or texting 458-298-1024.
Hyper Sloth, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. See here.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 29
Corvallis High School’s Cars, Trucks, & Things That Go Show, 1 – 4 p.m., gravel lot, Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St. Cost is $5 per vehicle for exhibitors and viewers. Anyone and anything welcome. Exhibitors can arrive at 12 p.m. Call 541-452-2673 for inquiries.
London 1888 Afternoon Tea, 3 – 5 p.m., Condundrum House, A themed tea party with Whimsy Supper Club, inspired by Sherlock and Enola Holmes. Tickets are $65. See here.
Idle Hands Trio, 6 – 8 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. Creative acoustic music.
Events are subject to change. Finding Corvallis strives to provide up-to-date information about events open to the public. If you have a question or submission, email wendygeist@findingcorvallis.com.