CÉILÍ OF THE VALLEY SOCIETY KICKS OFF SATURDAY AT THE 77TH ANNUAL SALEM ART FAIR & FESTIVAL

CÉILÍ OF THE VALLEY SOCIETY KICKS OFF SATURDAY AT THE 77TH ANNUAL SALEM ART FAIR & FESTIVAL
Start your Saturday morning with music, dance, and Celtic tradition as Céilí of the Valley Society takes the stage from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, at the 77th Annual Salem Art Fair & Festival.
Céilí of the Valley promotes Celtic culture through music and dance. The group offers weekly dance classes and monthly céilís with live music and performs throughout the community.
Whether you are already familiar with Celtic dance or experiencing it for the first time, this lively performance is a wonderful way to begin your Saturday at the Salem Art Fair & Festival.
Join us Saturday morning for Céilí of the Valley Society, then stay for a full day of live music, dance, art, food, and entertainment.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
10:00 a.m. — Céilí of the Valley Society — Dance
11:30 a.m. — Cherry City Cloggers — Dance
1:00 p.m. — Ventus Woodwind Quintet — Blending Classical & Pop
2:30 p.m. — Mr. Ladybug — Indie Rock, Alt Rock, Post Pop
4:00 p.m. — Ida Jane & The Weekend Gardeners — Indie Folk-Rock
5:30 p.m. — Rich McCloud Band — Rap, Soul, Hip-Hop, Blues-Rock, Folk
7:30 p.m. — TOB (That Other Band) — “Old School” Funk, R&B, Soul, Blues
THE 77TH ANNUAL SALEM ART FAIR & FESTIVAL
The 77th Annual Salem Art Fair & Festival returns to Bush’s Pasture Park September 11–13 for three unforgettable days of art, music, food, and community. Featuring more than 200 juried fine artists from across the country, the festival offers something for everyone, including:
Three days of live music
Live artisan demonstrations
Delicious food carts
Regional beer, wine, and spirits
Engaging activities for all ages
The Children’s Parade on Saturday morning
Your ticket includes the full festival experience, with a full slate of art and entertainment, artist demonstrations, live music, and more.
FESTIVAL HOURS
Friday, September 11: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. | Music until 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 12: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. | Music until 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 13: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
ADMISSION
Adults 18+: $10 | $20 three-day weekend pass
Seniors 55+ and Veterans: $8 | $15 three-day weekend pass
Teens 13–17: $5 | $10 three-day weekend pass
Children under 12: Free
SAA Members: Free
Families using WIC, EBT, or Oregon Trail cards: Free admission
Volunteers: Free admission, plus additional benefits
Bush’s Pasture Park
600 Mission St. SE
Salem, OR 97302
September 11–13, 2026
Get your tickets now at SalemArtFair.org
Your attendance at the Salem Art Fair & Festival helps support the Artists in Schools program, free rotating gallery exhibitions and artist talks, as well as workshops throughout the year, produced by the Salem Art Association.
The Bush Barn Art Center & Annex is open year-round and features rotating gallery exhibitions, artist talks, and workshops.
Learn more at SalemArt.org