Autumn brings so many things to get excited about: leaves changing colors, brisk breezes and special events that help usher in this cozy time of year. The season is full of lively harvest festivals and memorable cultural events, including Pride festivals in Salem and Oregon City (September) and Ashland (October), as well as Hispanic heritage events across the state. Here are some of the top fall happenings around the state that deserve a spot on your calendar.
September
Oregon Hop Festival, Woodburn: Craft beer lovers gather to enjoy exclusive beer collaborations, hop demos, live music, family-friendly activities and tours of hop fields in peak season at an outdoor beer garden.
Fiesta Cultural, Eugene: All are welcome to participate in Lane County’s largest celebration of Latino arts, culture and heritage at the city’s Fiesta Cultural at the First Friday ArtWalk in September. Look for music, art, dance, food and craft vendors, and children’s events.
Sisters Folk Festival, Sisters: The three-day festival brings dozens of folk, bluegrass and country-inspired musicians to the Old West-inspired city of Sisters. Performers take the stage in venues all over town, and there are workshops and demos as well as local food vendors.
Vaux’s Swift Watch, Portland, all month: As summer comes to a close, join neighbors and birders to watch more than 7,000 Vaux’s swifts prepare to roost in various places in town. Formerly seen in flocks at Chapman Elementary School in Northwest Portland, they were spotted in 2025 at Abernethy Elementary School in Southeast Portland. The migrating swifts typically gather an hour before sunset, dancing overhead before sleeping in the chimneys. Most nights, volunteers with the Bird Alliance of Oregon are around to discuss the captivating ritual. Take public transit or bike to the school park to enjoy it without worrying about parking, and respect private property.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, Woodburn: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15-Oct. 15 each year, with local artisans, food vendors, live music and other fun events in downtown Woodburn. See more places to go for Latino culture and events in Oregon.
Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration, North Bend: Celebrating its coastal culture, the Coquille Indian Tribe hosts a traditional salmon bake on the Coos Bay waterfront at the Ko-Kwel Casino Resort, along with tribal canoe races, crafts and live performances.
Pendleton Round-Up, Pendleton: The world-famous Pendleton Round-Up celebrates Eastern Oregon’s rodeo culture over the course of an entire week. Watch a variety of fast-paced horseback events, attend the Westward Ho! Parade and soak up Oregon’s rodeo vibes.
Mt. Angel Oktoberfest, Mt. Angel: The annual festival takes place in the Bavarian-inspired town of Mt. Angel. Highlights include a biergarten with live music, dachshund races, and arts-and-crafts booths. Food offerings range from sausages and other German-inspired dishes to local delicacies — including marionberry cobbler.
Rock the Locks Music Festival, Umatilla: Kick off your fall in Eastern Oregon with three full days of music spanning multiple decades. More than 20 bands perform on two stages, with on-site camping options and food, drink and merchandise vendors. The all-ages event takes place just off the bank of the Columbia River, near McNary Lock and Dam. General admission and VIP tickets are available.
October
Roseburg Blocktober Fest, Roseburg: This family-friendly event celebrates Roseburg’s arts, culture and cuisines with arts-and-crafts vendors, food and drink, family activities, and live music.
Bend Fall Festival, Bend: With over 80 arts and crafts vendors, artist demos and installations, live music and activities for the whole family, this weekend-long festival is a favorite.
Great Columbia Crossing, Astoria: Run or walk a 10K across the Columbia River on the iconic Astoria-Megler Bridge — the only time each year runners and walkers can traverse the span.
Hood River Valley Harvest Fest, Hood River: Sample local produce and peruse local products at the Columbia River Gorge’s biggest celebration of regional fall bounty. You’ll find arts and crafts as well as live music, local food and more.
West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta, Tualatin: The heart of this fall festival is a number of costumed paddlers racing in boats fashioned from giant pumpkins — with other events that include a pumpkin weigh-in and a 5K fun run and walk.
Mount Pisgah Mushroom Festival, Eugene: Celebrate all things mushroom to support native-habitat stewardship and outdoor environmental education at the Mount Pisgah Arboretum. Learn about over 300 local species of mushrooms, listen to live music, take a hayride or go on a guided nature walk.
November
Stormy Weather Arts Festival, Cannon Beach: Cannon Beach is already a top destination for art lovers, but the city earns this title tenfold during the Stormy Weather Arts Festival. Complete with gallery showings, hands-on workshops and live music around town.
World Vegan Month Dining Passport, Portland: Celebrate plant-based dining with special menu items at over 30 restaurants across the city. Hosted by Veganizer PDX, which produces collaborative vegan events (like the Circle V Portland Vegan Food and Drink Festival in September) in Portland all year long — a portion of the proceeds go to organizations supporting social justice and animal welfare.
Portland Book Festival, Portland: Story lovers, aspiring writers and wordsmiths of all kinds can geek out at the Portland Book Festival, held at the Portland Art Museum and surrounding venues. The festival includes author readings, writing classes and more.
Verboort Sausage & Kraut Festival, Forest Grove: Experience this historic Dutch-inspired festival, nearly a century running, featuring the hosts’ famous homemade sausage and kraut meal, a bustling beer garden, and a bazaar with homemade goods.
Wild Rivers Mushroom Festival, Brookings: Head to Oregon’s South Coast to enjoy displays of over 200 varieties of wild mushrooms. Meet a variety of mushroom experts — both regional and national — offering mushroom-related workshops, hikes and presentations.
