KeizerFEST

06/01/2026

🌸 A big thank you to our KeizerFEST sponsors! 🌸

The Keizer Chamber is truly grateful for your incredible support. Each year, our sponsors receive a special commemorative Iris framed print — a small token of our appreciation for helping make KeizerFEST such a success.

Pictured: Dan Clem presenting this year’s 2026 KeizerFEST print to Kalon Schmidt - State Farm Agent .

Thank you, Kalon and your entire team, for helping keep KeizerFEST affordable, fun, and exciting for our community! 💛
We couldn’t do it without great partners like you.

05/22/2026

What an incredible weekend! ❤️

Thank you to everyone who came out to KeizerFEST and made it unforgettable. Your energy, smiles, and community spirit turned Keizer Rapids Park into the place to be.

A huge shoutout to all of our incredible vendors, talented artists, and hardworking food trucks — you brought the flavor, creativity, and vibes that made this event so special. Thank you for being part of it!

And special thanks to OnBrandPhotography.net for capturing these amazing moments. Your photos perfectly preserve the magic of the weekend! 📸

Until next year…

Thank you to our KeizerFEST Presenting sponsors: SMI Property Management , SMI Real Estate , and the Keizer Chamber

05/18/2026

🥉 Shoutout to our incredible 2026 KeizerFEST Bronze Sponsors! 🥉
KeizerFEST is made possible by amazing local businesses and organizations that step up to support community traditions, family fun, and unforgettable memories year after year 💙

A huge THANK YOU to:
✨ Mavericks League / Salem-Keizer Volcanoes
✨ Odd Moe's Pizza Keizer
✨ Mommy & Maddi's
✨ Columbia Bank
✨ Capitol Auto Group
✨ Sippel Water Care
✨ Girl Friday Business Consulting LLC
✨ Kalon Schmidt Insurance Agency Inc.
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✨ Wilco
✨ B.C. Towing
✨ Heritage Grove Federal Credit Union
✨ River Vann Interiors
✨ U.S. Bank
✨ Chemeketa Community College

We appreciate your partnership and commitment to making KeizerFEST such a special event for our community! 🎉

05/17/2026

Sunday at KeizerFEST (May 17, 2026): Wrap up the weekend with a perfect mix of family fun, community spirit, and celebration at Keizer Rapids Park! Start your morning with a delicious pancake breakfast, hit the 5K, enjoy vendors and carnival rides, and cheer on local talent. 🌸🥞🎡

Key times:
• 7:00 AM — Keizer Fire Pancake Breakfast
• 9:00 AM — KeizerFEST 5K Run / 2K Walk
• 10:00 AM — Vendor Fair & Food Trucks open
• 10:30 AM — Community Church Service
• 12:00 PM — Lego Speed Challenge
• 1:00 PM — Carnival opens + Teen Talent Show

Free admission to the grounds — a wonderful way to celebrate community in the Iris Capital! Bring the whole family for one last day of food, fun, and memories. 🌸 See you there!

05/16/2026

Meet some of the volunteers behind the scenes! 🌺🙌🏻🥰

It takes a big coalition of Keizer Chamber of Commerce and business volunteers to organize the annual KeizerFEST. Here's a look at what they do, and why they do it.

05/16/2026

Saturday at KeizerFEST (May 16, 2026): Parade day is here! 🎉🌸 The excitement builds at Keizer Rapids Park and along River Road with the Bloomin’ Iris Parade, carnival rides, vendors, food trucks, and a full day of live music!

Key times:
• 9:00 AM — Pickleball Tournament (Intermediate) starts
• 10:20 AM — Children’s & Pet Parade
• 10:30 AM — Bloomin’ Iris KeizerFEST Parade (River Road)
• 11:00 AM — Carnival, Vendor Fair & Food Trucks open
• 12:30 PM — Live music with Joe Stoddard (rock, country, sing-alongs & comedy)
• 1:00 PM — Pickleball Tournament - Competitive
• 3:00 PM — Live music with Schown Slade Band (classic rock, country & blues)
• 5:00 PM — Co****le Singles Tournament
• 5:30 PM — Live music with Schwing! ’90s Rock Tribute (relive the alternative ’90s!)
• 8:00 PM — Live music with JFK (high-energy 70s/80s/90s rock covers – Van Halen, Journey, Zeppelin & more!)

Free admission to the grounds — bring the family for parades, great food, rides, and non-stop entertainment in the Iris Capital! 🌸🎡🎶 See you there!

05/15/2026

The grounds are FREE and open to all ages! Bring the whole family for a weekend of fun.
Tent Access: $10 for adults on Friday & Saturday nights (Kids FREE)

Carnival Tickets: Just $1.25 each
✅ 16 tickets for $20
✅ 40 tickets for $50
✅ 80 tickets for $100
All rides & games take 6+ tickets. Food, games, rides, live entertainment — it’s all happening at KeizerFEST!
📍 Keizer, OR

Presented by SMI Real Estate & Property Management + Keizer Chamber of Commerce
Who’s coming with you? Tag your crew! 👇

05/15/2026

Friday at KeizerFEST (May 15, 2026): The fun continues at Keizer Rapids Park with carnival rides, vendors, delicious food trucks, and an evening full of high-energy live music! 🎡🍔🎸

Key times:
• 1:00 PM — KeizerFEST Golf Tournament at McNary Golf Club
• 3:00 PM — Carnival, Vendor Fair & Food Trucks open
• 5:30 PM — Live music with The Hipwaiters (classic rock & pop hits – get ready to dance!)
• 8:00 PM — Live music with 5 Guys Named Moe (high-energy rock, Motown, and dance favorites with a full horn section!)

Free admission to the grounds – bring the whole family for food, fun, and great vibes in the Iris Capital! 🌸🎶 See you there!