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The September + October 2026 Issue
Events & Things to Do
Photo courtesy of City of Tualatin’s West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta
Ongoing
Fall Festivals
Oregon & Idaho
Cost varies
Hop around to festivals across the Northwest for a taste of local spirit. With festivities ranging from the offbeat and quirky to the artful and awe-inspiring, there are more ways than ever to mark the turning of the season in Oregon and Idaho.
Photo courtesy of Art in the Pearl / Artist Shawn Harris
September 5 to 7, 2026
Art in the Pearl
Portland, Oregon
Free Admission
Ringing in its 30th anniversary, Art In The Pearl returns to Portland. Juried artists from across the country will transform the North Park Blocks into an open-air gallery. Visitors can browse paintings, ceramics, glass, jewelry, photography and handcrafted furniture while meeting the artists behind the work.
Photo courtesy of Marco Antonio Arellano
September 13, 2026
The Great Marble Hunt
Salem, Oregon
Free Admission
Crafted by an award-winning glass artist, 100 handmade glass marbles are hidden throughout designated “marble zones.” Clues are posted on Instagram throughout the day, guiding attendees to local shops, parks and landmarks. Each discovered marble becomes a one-of-a-kind keepsake for its finder.
Photo istock/miroslav_1
September 19, 2026
Bridge of the Gods Centennial Celebration
Cascade Locks, Oregon
Free Admission
The Bridge of the Gods turns 100 this year. The festival will honor a century of travel across the Columbia River Gorge with live music, games, presentations and a marketplace featuring regional artists and businesses.
Photo istock/groomee
September 26, 2026
Great Salt Lick Auction
Baker City, Oregon
Free Admission
The Great Salt Lick Contest & Auction showcases salt blocks sculpted by cattle, horses and wildlife into unexpected abstract forms before auctioning the art to benefit Parkinson’s disease research at OHSU. Raising more than $239,000, the unusual tradition has become a beloved celebration of Eastern Oregon ranching culture.
Photo courtesy of Interwoven Market / Alexis Cady
October 15 to 17, 2026
Interwoven
Pendleton, Oregon
Cost varies
Western heritage and Indigenous artistry come alive on the runway. The inaugural three-day festival celebrates fashion, art and culture, bringing together emerging designers, master makers and performers from across the West.
Photo istock/nono57
October 15 to 18, 2026
Sun Valley Jazz Festival
Sun Valley, Idaho
Cost varies
Four days of jazz, blues, gospel and big band music in an intimate mountain setting. World-class musicians perform throughout the festival, while special events including gospel showcases, swing dancing and the Big Band Bash round out the long weekend.
Photo courtesy of Apple Palooza
October 17, 2026
Apple Palooza
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Cost varies
The event is centered around the Fifth Street Farmers Market Harvest and pairs seasonal produce with live music, local vendors and family-friendly activities. Supporting local farmers and downtown business, Apple Palooza celebrates one of the season’s sweetest bounties.
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