To get to know Oregon you have to start in Salem. It’s the best way to truly experience what Oregon has to offer. In and around Salem, Oregon, the state capital, are all the really Oregon things groups come here for. Salem is super accessible, unhurried, easy to navigate and has the Salem Convention Center and Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center at its heart!
Located in the Mid-Willamette Valley, the Salem region is a blend of natural beauty, pristine waterfalls, ilush forests, rolling hills of vineyards and farmland, and spectacular gardens. Woven throughout this grandeur are a vibrant history and culture that live on today through museums, events and performing arts.
Salem is a pleasant mix of urban living with small-town charm. Enchanting rural communities border Salem and help the destination’s diversity shine through German, Mexican and Native American influences. The agricultural offerings ensure the freshest farm-to-table cuisine, and Salem’s award-winning wineries are destinations unto themselves.
Top reasons to hold your event in Salem:
- Health and safety protocols in place
- Location (Interstate 5 and center of the Willamette Valley)
- Quality service and hospitality
- Free and easily accessible parking
The Salem Convention Center is conveniently located in the heart of Salem’s Historic Downtown. It offers more than 30,000 square feet of versatile meeting space—the perfect venue for social events, multiple-day conventions, workshops, meetings and expo events. The adjoining Grand Hotel is the headquarters hotel for the Salem Convention Center, featuring 193 beautiful guest rooms and premier suites.
The Salem Convention Center is LEED-EB Silver certified. The interior was built with local recycled materials (all from within a 500-mile radius of Salem) and features expansive windows offering an abundance of natural light.
The Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center (OSFEC) is unique among event locations, with five assorted and adaptable indoor venues and one outdoor amphitheater with a seating capacity of 8,900. All of the OSFEC venues are within the 185-acre complex set in the center of Salem and close to the majority of Salem’s accommodations.
Home to Oregon’s largest event, the Oregon State Fair, this venue has hosted every type of meeting and event including conventions, monster truck shows and major concerts. Multiple groups can be on-site simultaneously without issues due to the size of the property.
So, if you’re looking for a great destination for your next meeting, why not choose Salem: The Most Oregon Part of Oregon. TravelSalem.com.
