The 27th annual Santiam SummerFest returns to Third Avenue in historic downtown Stayton this year.
Title sponsor NW Preferred Federal Credit Union will partner with the Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce to support this long-standing, community event set for Saturday, July 30. The Chamber produces the event as an extension of its commitment to enhance community livability and to promote a thriving business climate throughout the region.
“After the hiatus of events due to COVID restrictions, businesses and residents are excited for the opportunity to connect and celebrate with one another,” said Carmélle Bielenberg, Chamber President/CEO. “Downtown Stayton continues to grow and has become the home to many new businesses. This event is a fun way to showcase downtown Stayton, alongside cool vendors, community partners and regional businesses.”
SummerFest began as a street fair and continues to draw nearly 100 vendors annually, with a selection of arts and crafts, produce, community resources, products and services.
Santiam Hospital & Clinics will host this year’s Family Fun Zone, with a bounce house, laser tag, and other kid-friendly activities. New this year will be a “Big Boys (and Girls) Toys” exhibit, showcasing machinery from area agriculture, construction, forestry, outdoor recreation and emergency services. The Fun Zone is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as are the vendors and exhibits.
“We are hoping this exhibit peaks kids’ interest in local industry while helping to connect employers with potential job seekers in fun, laid-back atmosphere,” Bielenberg said. “We are always looking for unique ways to engage the public while showing off the amazing businesses that are located here in our region.
“We are working on some fun water activities in the afternoon to keep attendees cool and bringing in age-appropriate offerings to engage the teen festival-goers, as well,” she added.
The main stage, next to the beer garden and food vendors in and surrounding the city parking lot on the corner of Florence and Third, will have entertainment 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. along with food and brews.
Mathieu Raney from Silverton, the classic rock band EDGE and the popular Rock & Roll Cowboys will perform.
The 24th annual Stro’s SummerFest Car Show will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sunrise Park in Sublimity. All makes, models and years of special-interest vehicles are welcome. The show raises funds for the Brent Strohmeyer Memorial Scholarship Foundation. For information, call 503-930-8976.
The Chamber offers a special thanks to sponsors and supporters: City of Stayton, City of Sublimity, Stayton Law, Brenda Bonebrake Real Estate Team, Pacific Power, Republic Services, SCTC and Young Mobile Entertainment.
For vendor applications, event details or sponsorship opportunities, contact [email protected], call 503-769-3464, or visit the Chamber office at 175 E High St., Stayton. The office is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays.
