September 13-15, 2024

Jay Frasier

Magician Jay Fraiser on the set of KEZI TV News

Children of all ages will enjoy the magical talents of Jay Frasier. He is best known for his engaging way of making magic funny, entertaining, and interactive for all ages.

Kelly Thibodeaux & the Etouffee Band

Kelly Thibodeaux

Led by the fiddler Mr. Kelly Thibodeaux of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Etouffee combines red hot fiddle, shufflin’ rhythm and blues, and kickin’ Southern rock to create an exciting new sound known as Swamp Rock. This is music that will roll you down Bourbon Street or lead you into the darkest swamps, music so eminently danceable […]

Tuesday String Band

Tuesday String Band

Tuesday String Band is a bluegrass trio of young music professionals who met through the music program at Western Oregon University. They love entertaining crowds with fast pickin’, humorous onstage banter, and string band versions of music from a wide variety of styles. These boys have performed in numerous Oregon cities and are all working […]

SamaZama Duo

SamaZama Duo

SamaZama Koto/Cello Duo is a collaboration of the Koto—a Japanese traditional musical instrument played By Masumi Timson and the Cello played by Joseph Harchanko. “Samazama” is the Japanese word for variety. The SamaZama Duo combines the esoteric nature of traditional and contemporary Japanese music with tango, jazz, blues and western classical music, blending the instruments […]

Cherry City Cloggers

Cherry City Cloggers

Clogging is a type of American folk dance with roots in traditional European dancing, early African-American dance, and traditional Cherokee dance. Cherry City Cloggers consists of men, women, and children ranging in age from 8 to 85.

Ventus Woodwind Quintet

Ventus Woodwind Quintet

The Ventus Woodwind Quintet play a varied set of woodwind quintet music from classical to pop.

Céilí of the Valley Society

Women from Ceili of the Valley dance in a circle on the cultural demo stage

Ceili of the Valley promotes Celtic culture through music and dance. The group has weekly dance classes and monthly ceilis (dances) with live music. They perform at festivals, schools, elder care facilities, private events, and host an annual Samhain Celtic New Year Festival in October.

Starr Studios Salem School of Dance

Starr Studios

Starr Studios Salem School of Dance LLC and its kindhearted instructors insist on providing inspiring, compassionate, developmentally-appropriate instruction in a safe, friendly, and supportive environment. Our programs encourage personal development, build confidence, and help our students succeed in every way possible. We cater to our students’ specific needs and we strive to exceed expectations. As […]

Isaac Engel Music

Isaac Engel

Engel is a classical guitarist in Salem and performs and teaches throughout the area. He composes chamber music which he also performs.

Mid-Valley Poetry Society

The mission of the Society is to create community among poets and poetry aficionados, to be a nexus for poetry activities and resources, and to promote appreciation for poetry throughout the greater Salem area.

Salem Aerial Dance Company

Salem Aerial Dance Company

Salem Aerial Dance Company focuses on aerial arts/body mechanics education, and providing performance opportunities for their students.

Happy Trails Sing-Along with Buck

Paul Stierle and Windy Ridge

Buck and Elizabeth are a fun and talented music duo that will host the children’s stage. They will provide fun interactive games and music. Come and sing along!

City Dance Theatre

City Dance Theatre

City Dance Theatre provides dance technique training by a professional faculty, and strives to develop students into well trained, dedicated and committed dancers with a passion for the art form.

The Sugar Beets

The Sugar Beets

For over 34 years the Sugar Beets have been bringing people to their feet with their blend of traditional music and contemporary original songwriting. Moving effortlessly from bluegrass, or Celtic and old-time fiddle music, to Motown, country, swing and pop, the sound is fresh and inspiring. The eight-piece ensemble features two female lead vocalists in […]