September 11-13, 2026

Please Note:

This is information for the 2025 Art Fair. Stay tuned for more information about the 2026 event.

Mark “Pocket” Goldberg Band

Mark Pocket Goldberg Band

With a voice that’s been described as Howlin’ Wolf and Johnny Cash meet Louis Prima and Randy Newman at the “Annual Louis Satchmo Armstrong BBQ and Picnic”, Blues and Roots bassist Mark “Pocket” Goldberg sings original, honest, world-weary songs (often with a sense of humor) over funky, old-school Blues (and Rhythm & Blues) grooves. His […]

Salem Aerial Dance Company

Salem Aerial Dance Company aims to bring the joy of aerial and dance arts to support our communities. Youth and adults will find a space to explore artistry through quality instruction for beginners and professionals. Between fabric, trapeze, lyra, and more, we have plenty of opportunities to learn to fly.

Skip Jones and the Spirit of New Orleans

Skip Jones

Skip & his group, The Spirit of New Orleans, play a smattering of the great rhythm and blues hits of the ’50s and ’60s, as well as some great pop & rock organ classics of the ’60s and ’70’s. Add to that a bonifide New Orleans piano boogie-woogie and the party follows! Over the last […]

Jack Maybe Project

Jack Maybe Project

The Jack Maybe Project was born from the fog-draped forests of the Pacific Northwest, where a wandering monster named Jack Maybe roamed—heavy-hearted and searching—for others who knew the weight of inner demons. He found them in a band of kindred souls: horns that wail like ghosts, drums that thunder like anxiety’s pulse, banjo strings that […]

Chipped Nail Polish

Jill started Chipped Nail Polish with just her electric ukulele and a bad manicure. The project came to life in the basements and living rooms of the lively house show scene at the University of Oregon. The friendships formed there traveled up North to Portland where the band now resides. Inspired by bands like Beach […]

Bees in a Bottle

Bees in a Bottle

Bees in a Bottle is the Portland-based Indie duo of Christine & Chad McAllister. Rooted in a dark, singer/songwriter tradition, their music is dreamy, atmospheric, blending intimate vocals and moody electric guitar. They’ve been featured on NPR’s All Songs Considered, NPR’s Music’s playlist, Premiered in Under The Radar Magazine and Indie Pulse calls their last […]

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.

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!

Céilí of the Valley Society

Ceili of the Valley Society

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.