Benton County Fair and Rodeo (Corvallis)
July 30th - August 2nd | Corvallis, OR https://www.bentoncountyfair.net/
July 30th - August 2nd | Corvallis, OR https://www.bentoncountyfair.net/
August 1st - 3rd | Silverton, OR Parade, arts & crafts, food court, live music, Homer's own Brew Fest, and more! https://www.homerdavenport.com/homer-days
An annual health and safety fair, Riverfront Family Fest is free to attend and features 65 vendors and family-friendly activities focused on increasing the quality of life for children and parents in our community. Held at Salem's Riverfront Park the first Saturday of each August, Riverfront Family Fest is one of the largest child-friendly community events in Salem with nearly 4,000 parents and children each year. This health and safety resource fair is free to attend. With a range of family-friendly activities, Riverfront Park comes to life, providing a safe and fun place for families to spend time with each other and to build new relationships with other community members.
This year, Wine Country Pride is hosting their annual Street Fair, “Pride on Third” on Sunday, August 3rd, right on Third Street in McMinnville! Join them for a day of resources, fun, and celebration.
Join ODDS leadership on Zoom to share your feedback and experiences. All are welcome to attend these virtual meetings. Each month will have a different topic or focus. They meet every first Wednesday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. No registration required. These events are facilitated by the Partnership and Accessibility Resource Unit. Date: August 6th Time: noon to 1 p.m. How to attend: Use this link to open the Zoom meeting. They also invite you to send your questions or feedback ahead of time using the feedback form. You can fill it out in Arabic, English, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese. Deadline: Please send your questions by 8 a.m. on the Monday before the meeting. You don’t have to submit a question to attend the meeting. You can also ask new questions during the meeting. If they can’t answer your question during the meeting, a staff member will get back to you via email. If you want privacy, you can also ask them to respond by email.
August 7, 10am - 12pm Virtual, via Teams - Contact your PA for the link. For more information about the Policy Oversight group, visit https://goisn.org/policy-oversight-group/
Join SPARC (Self Protections, Advocacy and Rights Council) for an afternoon beach party! There will be games, pizza, prizes, and conversations around accessibility and advocacy, including information about mobi-mats and beach wheelchairs. Friday, August 8, 2025 ~ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Taft Waterfront Park - Covered Pavilion 825 Southwest 51st Street, Lincoln City, OR 97367 Everyone is welcome! Please bring your own chair. Please register by filling out the form linked here. The Self Protections, Advocacy and Rights Council (SPARC) is a self-advocacy group established in 2001. It is comprised of, and governed by, self-advocates who make all the decisions that govern the activities, finances, time and education of its members. SPARC meets once a month to discuss local- and national-level issues that affect people with disabilities and advise policymakers.
August 8, 12pm - 3pm Cullaby Lake County Park, 89990 Hawkins Rd, Warrenton, OR Unwind and soak up the summer sun with friends from the community! A BBQ lunch will be served and access to the lake will be available. Contact your PA to RSVP.
The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians hosts and invites all to come join & celebrate their annual Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow. The celebration takes place in the heart of the Siletz reservation in the town of Siletz, Oregon. Every summer during the second weekend in August, Native & Non-Native people from all over the United States & further gather here to take part in the annual Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow. For three days the community, situated on the central Oregon coast is transformed. On display is traditional dancing, drumming, and singing from all over Indigenous America and further. The gathering has an array of vendors that represents the many facets of Indigenous American Arts, Crafts and Cuisine. The Pauline Ricks Memorial Pow-Wow grounds on Government Hill becomes the beating heart of our community. The Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow is a Drug and alcohol-free event. We are not responsible for accidents, lost or stolen items. For more information, including event times, parking and shuttle information, and more, visit ctsi.nsn.us/nesika-illahee-pow-wow/ If you are interested in becoming a vendor, vendor registration is required. Please view the Nesika Illahee page for more information concerning vendors.
August 9th | Lincoln City, OR This year, there will be pre-contest activities, including games, and more! https://www.explorelincolncity.com/events/annual/sandcastle-contest/
Salem Alliance Church is hosting a Special Needs Community Summer Event (ages 14 and up) on August 9 from 1:00-4:00 pm! Location: Broadway Commons Amphitheater, 1300 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR 97301 This event is all about creating connections and building lasting friendships within the community. Enjoy lively music, exciting crafts, engaging activities, and a magical performance that will surely leave everyone smiling. Whether you’re looking to meet new friends or simply enjoy a day of laughter and creativity, they invite you to be part of a special afternoon where everyone belongs. No registration is needed, come as you are!
Free Monthly Cooking Classes for Columbia County DD Community Provided by Columbia Pacific Food Bank and ISN Cooking Instructor: Corey Englehardt When: Second Tuesday of each month 5-6 pm Where: 1421 Columbia Blvd, St. Helens This month will be the chefs choice for recipe! Check out the full flyer here! What you will learn: How to follow recipes Food safety How to use cooking utensils How to use cooking equipment How to store food properly Cultural cuisine Contact ISN PA Pepsi at placamp@goisn.org or call 503-983-0424 to RSVP!