Corvallis Fall Festival

The countdown is on! 🎉 The Corvallis Fall Festival is just ONE WEEK away! Get ready for a weekend packed with over 170 art booths, two stages of live music and entertainment, and local food and drink vendors. Plus, don’t miss our expanded Art Discovery Zone, now with its own kid-friendly food vendors!

This year's gorgeous poster, featuring art by Bekah Zeimetz, will be available as a signed, high-quality print at the Central Park Gazebo during the festival. Can't wait until then? Get yours ahead of time at Creative Framing, located at 2615 NW 9th St in Corvallis.

🕺💃 The Saturday Night Street Dance is just over a week away! Grupo Masato is headlining with their electrifying Latin beats on the first night of the festival, September 28. Kick things off with Son de Cuba opening and an interactive drum circle by Drum Circle Connection in between performances. Want to be dance-floor ready? Join us tonight, September 19, for a free Latin dance class at The Arts Center - Corvallis, OR! Learn more at the link in comments and hope to see you tonight!

Cheers to something new! 🍹 This year, we’re excited to introduce cocktails to the Corvallis Fall Festival, thanks to our food court sponsor, Calapooia Brewing Company! The food court will stay open through the Saturday Night Street Dance, so grab a cocktail and keep the party going on September 28!

Skip the hassle of parking and hop on our free shuttle! 🚌 With limited parking around Central Park, the fast and convenient Corvallis Fall Festival shuttle is the best way to get to the heart of the festivities. Just park in Samaritan Square at 815 NW 9th Street and catch a ride every 10-15 minutes all weekend long!

🗓️ Corvallis Fall Festival dates & hours:
September 28 from 10 AM - 9:30 PM
September 29 from 10 AM - 5 PM

New festival tees are here! 🌟 When you visit the festival, don't forget to stop by the Central Park Gazebo to purchase this year's t-shirt, featuring the stunning poster artwork by Bekah Zeimetz.

Want one for free? Sign up to volunteer and pick up your complimentary shirt on September 19 at The Arts Center - Corvallis, OR Plaza, where we’ll be hosting a free, fun, drop-in Latin dance class. 🕺 Learn more at the link in comments!

Excited to see your favorite returning artists? 🌻🖌️ Use our festival map to find their booths and make sure you don’t miss a visit! Booth numbers are available in our online Artist Directory, and you can also pick up a program from a festival volunteer for easy navigation. Visit our website to explore the full-size map and get a head start on planning your route! Link in comments.

Support the next generation of artists at the Young Artist Marketplace! 🎨🖌️ Discover handmade creations from talented young artists aged 8-18, each item priced at $25 or less. With pieces ranging from whimsical crochet animals and clay figurines to beaded jewelry and fine art prints, we're proud to showcase our community's emerging talents.

The Corvallis Fall Festival Young Artist Marketplace is open from 10 AM - 4 PM on September 28 & 29.

There's still time to register for the Corvallis Fall Festival Run, hosted by Heart Of The Valley Runners! Now in its 45th year, this old-school 5K & 10K (and free Kids 1K!) takes place on Sunday, September 29. Visit the link in comments to learn more and sign up today! 👟

Feel the rhythm with Michelle's Drum Circle Connection! 🪘🎶 With two interactive performances—one for families on the Community Stage and another for all ages during the Street Dance—there's a beat for everyone. Join us on September 28 and make some noise!

The Corvallis Fall Festival is just weeks away! Plan your visit at the link in comments.

With Grupo Masato and Son de Cuba set to light up our Saturday Night Street Dance, we're hosting a FREE Latin dance class to get you ready to groove!💃🕺 We're teaming up with Rumbanana Salsa Group and The Arts Center - Corvallis, OR for a free, drop-in class on the Arts Center Plaza on September 19. Dancers of all ages and experience levels are invited learn some new moves or brush up on old ones. Festival volunteers can also pick up their complimentary t-shirts here—whether you're ready to dance or just collect your shirt, we look forward to seeing you there!

🗓️ Thursday, September 19, during the Corvallis Arts Walk
🕰️ 6:00-7:00 PM | Volunteer t-shirt pickup from 5:30-7:30 PM
📍 The Arts Center - Corvallis, OR Plaza

The 51st annual Corvallis Fall Festival is just one month away! With over 170 art booths, two stages of diverse and engaging entertainment, family art activities, delicious food and drinks, and an all-ages Saturday Night Street Dance, there is something for everyone. Plan your visit today at the link in comments!

🍂 The Corvallis Fall Festival is September 28 & 29 in Corvallis, Oregon. Free admission.

With the Community Stage growing, we’re moving things around! 🌻🚴‍♀️ This year, bike parking will be conveniently located near the The Arts Center - Corvallis, OR's gorgeous pollinator garden. Stay tuned for more updates and festival news coming soon! 🦋

We’re on the lookout for both individuals and groups to join our volunteer team at Corvallis Fall Festival! 🤝 Whether you’re into booth sitting, merchandise sales, traffic control, or tear down, we have a wide variety of positions to match your interests. Most shifts are just three hours, and every volunteer gets a complimentary festival shirt. Sign up today at the link in comments and join us this fall!

Back by popular demand: Monmouth Taiko returns to the Corvallis Fall Festival Main Stage! 🥁🎵 Their powerful drumming and choreography is a festival favorite, and we're excited to bring them back again in 2024. They perform on the Main Stage from 1:45 PM-2:45 PM on Saturday, September 28.

Monmouth Taiko is just one of many great acts that you can catch on the Main Stage this fall! From taiko and blues rock to indie pop and hip hop, we have a wide variety of exciting local and regional performers making up our daytime schedule. Swipe to check out the whole schedule—who are you most excited to see?

A big shoutout to all our amazing sponsors for making the Corvallis Fall Festival possible! 🙌 If your organization wants to get involved, contact [email protected] to explore partnership options today!

Our Art Discovery Zone is bursting with fun for the whole family! 🌟 From interactive art activities and new kid-friendly food booths to the youthful creativity showcased in the Young Artist Marketplace, there's something for everyone. Family entertainment is just steps away at the nearby Community Stage—view the second photo to see our schedule of kid-approved morning performances, or visit the link in comments to check out the full weekend schedule.

A big thank you to Ashbrook Independent School for sponsoring the 2024 Art Discovery Zone and helping us create a fun, creative space for families!

From the archives: a Corvallis Gazette-Times article featuring the first Corvallis Fall Festival 51 years ago! 🗞️🎉 We've come a long way, from a charming , 40-booth arts and crafts sale to an expansive show featuring over 170 artists. Join us this year and be part of the ongoing tradition. Check out our website for more details and plan your visit today!

The 51st annual Corvallis Fall Festival takes place September 28 & 29 in downtown Corvallis, Oregon.

Calling all kids and families! 🎨 Get ready for a hands-on art adventure in the Corvallis Fall Festival Art Discovery Zone. Children are invited to craft unique, eco-friendly art using recycled materials for this year's Kids Create art project: "Kids See: Reuse, Recycle, Reimagine." Explore the fun of transforming everyday items into imaginative masterpieces this fall! All ages welcome.

This is just one of many fun and engaging activities for children and families this year. Stay tuned for more exciting updates about this year's Art Discovery Zone!

Stay in the loop! 📬 Sign up for the Corvallis Fall Festival eNewsletter to get festival updates and opportunities delivered right to your inbox. Our newsletter covers everything from volunteer opportunities and activities for kids to the latest merchandise and entertainment highlights. Visit the link in comments to subscribe today!

Announcing the entertainment schedule for the 2024 Corvallis Fall Festival! 🎵🎉 This diverse lineup is bursting with exciting performances from local and regional artists. On the Main Stage, you'll find an eclectic mix of danceable sounds and rhythms from around the world. The expanded Community Stage is home to a wide variety of family-friendly acts, from Ten Tiny Dances and magician Sensei Strange to soulful singer-songwriters and folk groups.

Tag your friends and let us know who you're most excited to see! 💃 To learn more about each performer, visit the link in comments.

Join us at Open Streets Corvallis on July 21! 🚴🌲 Wander through the closed, car-free streets from Cloverland to Garfield Park and visit our booth for interactive activities and the chance to sign up as a Fall Festival volunteer!

Full steam ahead! 🚴🎨 Kinetic sculpture crews from up and down the west coast are convening on Crystal Lake Sports Park this weekend, July 20 & 21, for the 31st annual Da Vinci Days Graand Kinetic Challenge! A wild and wacky mix of art, engineering, speed, and pageantry, the Kinetic Sculpture Race is a spectacle like no other. The fun starts at 9 AM on Saturday—visit davincidays.org for the full schedule of events.

📷: Tina Kerrigan

Mark your calendars for the 31st annual Da Vinci Days Graand Kinetic Challenge on July 20 and 21! Experience the creativity and innovation that makes this event a beloved part of the Corvallis arts community. 🌟

New this year is a photo op stop at Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts on Saturday, July 20. Visit davincidays.org for more information and the full schedule of events.

📷: Tina Kerrigan

🚀 Jump-start your creative business with the Accelerator Residency Intensive at The Arts Center - Corvallis, OR! This 10-week program offers sustainable business basics, business structure exploration, and best practices. Engage in peer group discussions, 1:1 coaching, and insightful lectures. Apply for the 2025 residency by August 19 at the link in comments.

We know that young creators are busy planning their summer adventures this time of year. ☀️ That's why we've extended our Young Artist Marketplace deadline to July 26! That means more time for young artists to kick off the summer and get ready to showcase their art at our festival this fall.

The Young Artist Marketplace is open to all regional artists age 8-18. For more information and to apply, visit the link in comments.

The 2024 Corvallis Fall Festival is less than 100 days away! 🎉 We're thrilled to unveil the artwork for this year's poster, created by Eugene-based wildlife artist Bekah Zeimetz. This stunning painting celebrates fall's beauty with delicate flora and fauna, including Oregon Grapes at the center. Learn more about Bekah at the link in comments.

🍂🍄 The 51st annual Corvallis Fall Festival takes place September 28 & 29, 2024, in downtown Corvallis, Oregon. Featuring 170+ art booths, two stages of live entertainment, food trucks, drinks, and more, we are proud to be the area's largest art festival.

Join the Linn Benton NAACP Branch for a Juneteenth celebration at Linn-Benton Community College tomorrow, June 19! 🎉 Enjoy a day of food, music, a Black-owned business expo, and festive activities for the whole family.