Summer 2025 Festival Guide: Clackamas County & the North Willamette Valley 

Summer 2025 Festival Guide: Clackamas County & the North Willamette Valley 

If you're looking for a reason to fall in love with summer in Oregon—this is it. 

From small-town rodeos to dahlia festivals, beer gardens, sidewalk concerts, and polka dancing in Mt. Angel, the North Willamette Valley knows how to celebrate community. Whether you’re new to the area or you’ve been here forever, these are the events that bring people together and turn regular weekends into lifelong memories. 

Here’s your hyper-local guide to the best festivals and celebrations happening in St. Paul, Canby, Molalla, Oregon City, Wilsonville, Woodburn, Hubbard, Donald, Silverton, and Mt. Angel this summer. 

St. Paul Rodeo | July 2–6, 2025 

St. Paul Rodeo Grounds 

One of the most legendary rodeos in the country, with fireworks, concerts, parades, and carnival rides. This is small-town Americana at its absolute best. 

Canby Summer Celebrations 

Throughout Canby 

• Canby Dahlia Festival (Aug–Sept) at Swan Island Dahlias: Acres of color, live music, and photo ops everywhere. 
• Clackamas County Fair & Rodeo (Aug 12–16): Animals, food, carnival rides, concerts, and rodeo events at the fairgrounds. 
• Slice of Summer (All season): Free Sunday evening concerts at Wait Park. Canby brings big charm with a relaxed pace and tons of community pride.

Molalla Buckeroo | July 3–7, 2025 

Molalla Buckeroo Grounds 

Rodeo action, carnival fun, a beer garden, and one of the best Fourth of July fireworks shows in the region. 

Oregon City Summer Lineup 

Downtown + City Parks 

• Oregon Trail Brew Fest (August TBA): Craft beer, food trucks, and live music downtown. 
• First City Celebration (July 13): A full day of vendors, art, food, and entertainment downtown. 
• Summer Concert Series: Free music in the parks all season long. 

Historic roots meet modern vibes. 

Wilsonville Festival of Arts | June 7–8, 2025 

Town Center Park 

One of the region’s most creative weekends: art, hands-on activities, music, food, and something for every age group. 

Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana | August 22–25, 2025 

Downtown Woodburn 

This beloved event is a vibrant celebration of Latino culture with parades, dancing, food, music, and carnival rides. 

Hubbard Hop Festival | July 20, 2025

Rivenes Park 

Celebrate the town’s hop-growing history with live music, a car show, parade, and community fun. One day only! 

Donald Hazelnut Festival | August 10, 2025 

Donald Community Center & Park 

Think parade, music, tractor pull, and hazelnut-themed treats—it's classic small-town fun with a nutty twist. 

Silverton's Seasonal Highlights 

Downtown Silverton & Oregon Garden 

• Homer Davenport Days (Aug 2–4): A quirky, art-filled weekend with parades, races, and family fun. 
• Silverton Sidewalk Shindig (Sept 6): Live music on nearly every corner of historic downtown. 
• Oregon Garden Summer Music Series (Fridays in July): Concerts under the stars with botanical views. 

Mt. Angel’s Old-World Energy 

Downtown Mt. Angel 

• Mt. Angel Volksfest (July 19–20): German food, beer, music, and of course—polka.
• Summer Concerts in the Park (Various Dates): Free music at Centennial Park.
• Oktoberfest (Pre-Fall: Sept 11–14): A regional favorite for food, fun, and authentic Bavarian celebration. 

If you like lederhosen and local beer, this is your place. 

Want to Live Near All This Fun?

These festivals are more than just events—they’re part of what makes life in the North Willamette Valley so rich and rooted. Whether you're already here or thinking about making a move, there's something special about living close to places where community actually happens. 

Want help finding a home that fits your lifestyle? I’d love to be your guide.