Vendor Events in Veneta, OR

Veneta's Downtown Farmers Market is a seasonal Saturday farmers market operating from May through October in the Fern Ridge community. The market features locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, jams, sauces, artisan crafts, handmade clothing and accessories, with vendors rotating weekly to offer variety. The market is family-friendly and regularly hosts live music from local musicians. It accepts SNAP benefits with a Double Up Food Bucks matching program, and offers a kids' booth with activities and food tokens. Located at the intersection of Territorial Highway and Luther Lane, this community gathering space supports local farmers and artisans while providing residents and visitors access to regional food and handmade goods.

The Oregon Country Fair is a 57-year-old annual three-day arts and music festival held in mid-July in a wooded setting near Veneta, Oregon. The event features over 300 hand-crafted artisan booths selling one-of-a-kind creations made directly by the artists, plus 85+ food booths and 500+ performances across 17+ stages. All craft items must be hand-made and no manufactured or mass-produced goods are permitted. The fair attracts approximately 35,000 visitors and operates 11 AM to 7 PM each day. Vendors benefit from a well-established market with strong attendance and a reputation for quality, creative products. Individual craft artists apply through a jury process; food vendors follow a separate application with limited new openings. The event functions as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a strong community focus and environmental stewardship practices.