Friday, August 14, 2026
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Local Headlines
Marion County Fair Returns This Week with Concerts & Christmas (Yes, Really)
The Marion County Fair is back, bringing summer fun to the fairgrounds. Plus, catch a special America's 250th concert celebration and get in the holiday spirit early with a Christmas movie night—because why not mix seasons in August?
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Riverfront Music, Rooftop Yoga & Free Art: Your Salem Weekend Awaits
Head downtown for a riverfront music festival, stretch it out with rooftop yoga, or browse the free art market. Summer weekends in Salem don't get much better than this.
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Pentacle Theatre Unveils 2027 Season Lineup
Planning ahead? Pentacle Theatre just announced what's hitting their stage next year. Local theater fans can start marking their calendars now for another year of stellar community productions.
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Local Firefighters Return Home from Central Oregon Wildfire Duty
A Salem crew is back after battling blazes in central Oregon during what's shaping up to be a record wildfire season. Our neighbors in uniform continue doing the valley proud.
Around Town
Around Town
Summer's hitting its stride in the Willamette Valley. The Marion County Fair is drawing crowds with its classic mix of rides, fried food, and live music—plus an unexpected Christmas movie screening for those missing winter. Meanwhile, downtown Salem is alive with a riverfront music festival and a free art market, perfect for lazy afternoon browsing. And if you need to zen out after all that fair food, rooftop yoga sessions are calling your name.
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