Get ready for a festive 4th of July weekend in Salem packed with music, fireworks, food, and family fun!
4th of July Cornhole Tournament
Creekside Rotary is bringing back its annual Cornhole Tournament, and it’s bigger than ever! This year’s event features a double-elimination bracket for extended gameplay across 16 matching courts with tournament decks and bags. Participants can bring their own bags if they have a lucky set.
Prize payouts are $200 for 1st place, $100 for 2nd, and $50 for 3rd. Teams can pre-register at the pro shop and pay the day of the tournament. Day-of registration will also be open as space allows.
Date: July 4, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Tournament begins at 2:30 PM)
Location: Creekside Rotary // 6250 Clubhouse Dr SE, Salem, OR 97306
Cost: $40 per team
Volcanoes Patriotic July 4th Weekend Celebration
Celebrate Independence Day with the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes at their two-day patriotic bash. Enjoy family-friendly fun, games, food, and back-to-back fireworks shows on July 4th and 5th. Each evening kicks off with a pre-game ceremony, followed by baseball and spectacular fireworks displays.
Date: July 4–5, 2025
Time: Gates open at 5:15 PM; Pre-game at 5:45 PM; First pitch at 6:45 PM
Location: Roto-Rooter Park // 6700 Field Of Dreams Way NE, Keizer, OR 97303
Cost: Ticket prices vary (view ticket information)
Lil Jon & the Ying Yang Twins at the 4th of July Spectacular
The Oregon State Fair and the City of Salem are coming together to present this year’s epic 4th of July Spectacular! Enjoy an afternoon and evening packed with carnival games, food vendors, and a high-energy concert by Lil Jon and the Ying Yang Twins. The celebration will wrap up with Salem’s official 20-minute fireworks show lighting up the night sky!
Date: July 4, 2025
Schedule:
– 4:00 PM: Carnival, Food & Fun Starts
– 4:30 – 8:00 PM: Video DJ Set by DJ Sterling
– 7:00 PM: Concert Doors Open
– 8:00 PM: Concert Starts
– 10:00 PM: Fireworks Show
Location: Oregon State Fairgrounds // 2330 17th St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: $45–$130 (view ticket information)
4th of July Celebration Silent Disco After Party
The celebration doesn’t stop when the fireworks end! Head just outside the Lil Jon & Ying Yang Twins concert for a late-night Silent Disco under the stars at the Oregon State Fairgrounds. With multiple DJs, custom music channels, and provided headphones, guests can dance to hip hop, EDM, throwbacks, or chill beats. This event is all-ages.
Date: July 4, 2025
Time: 10:20 PM – Late
Location: Oregon State Fairgrounds // 2330 17th St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: FREE
Into the Woods Summer Music Series
Willamette Valley Vineyards once again invites guests to their outdoor venue, “the Woods,” for an evening of music, wine, and great food. Enjoy a performance by Mark Seymour & Friends, food offerings from Chef Rudy, and a relaxing summer atmosphere. Tickets include live music, a glass of wine, and a $10 wine credit.
Date: July 5, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Willamette Valley Vineyards // 8800 Enchanted Way SE, Turner, OR 97392
Cost: $30 (view ticket information)
Yoga + Beer Salem at Minto Island Growers
Join Cheers and Namaste for a refreshing Sunday morning at Minto Island Growers with an outdoor, all-levels yoga flow followed by time to enjoy local beer, bites, and community. This 60-minute class is a welcoming space for all experience levels, set in the scenic surroundings of the farm.
Date: July 6, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Minto Island Growers // 3168 Browns Island Rd S, Salem, OR 97302
Cost: Suggested donation of $5–$10 (view registration information)
Nearby Events
These 4th of July events are outside of Salem, but if you’re up for a little exploring, check out these celebrations happening nearby!
Old-Fashioned 4th of July at Newell Pioneer Village
Celebrate Independence Day the “old-fashioned way” at Newell Pioneer Village, where the 1850s will come to life with music, reenactments, and community. This family-friendly event features live tunes from Corral Creek, historical presentations, a pie baking contest, and a pie auction to support the museum. Hot dog lunches will be available for purchase. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Date: July 4, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Newell Pioneer Village // 8089 Champoeg Rd NE, St. Paul, OR 97137
Cost: FREE
Mt. Angel 4th of July Parade & Fireworks
Celebrate Independence Day at the Mt. Angel 4th of July Parade & Fireworks, presented by the Mt. Angel Chamber of Commerce. The parade winds through town starting at JFK High School. In the evening, head to the athletic fields for live music from the Marion County Citizens Band, balloon twisting fun with GiggleBritches the clown, and treats from the Mt. Angel Knights of Columbus. A beautiful fireworks display will follow at dusk!
Date: July 4, 2025
Time: Parade 11 AM – 12:30 PM | Fireworks Celebration Begins 8 PM
Location: Mt. Angel, Oregon
Cost: FREE
Monmouth 4th of July Festival
Celebrate Independence Day with two full days of community fun at Main Street Park in Monmouth. The festivities kick off Thursday with live music, theater performances, vendors, and yard games. On Friday, the excitement continues with a car show, mini-marathon, children’s parade, and the Grand Parade—all followed by afternoon activities for the whole family.
Date: July 3–4, 2025
Time: Thursday 12 PM – 8 PM | Friday 9 AM – 4 PM
Location: Main Street Park // 120 Main St E, Monmouth, OR 97361
Cost: FREE
Independence Days Celebration
Downtown Independence comes alive for two days of celebration at the annual Independence Days event. On July 3rd and 4th, enjoy live music, local vendors, activities, a Grand Parade stretching from Monmouth to Independence, and the always-popular rubber ducky derby on the Willamette River. Both nights wrap up with a fireworks display over the water!
Date: July 3–4, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Independence Riverview Park // 144 S Main St, Independence, OR 97351
Cost: $10 per day
However you choose to spend your weekend, Salem is full of ways to enjoy summer, support local, and make unforgettable memories.
