April – Distinguished Service Awards (DSA)
7:00 pm April 17th, 2025, Fern Ridge Service Center
Volunteer, Women or Man of the Year, Business of the year, Lifetime Achievement
Easter Egg Hunt
March or April
The Saturday before Easter is the popular Easter Egg Hunt. Organized and sponsored by the Veneta Park Board and Fern Ridge Kiwanis, this event attracts about 200-400 children. More information can be found on the City of Veneta website.
Flowers on Broadway
June-October
The Veneta-Fern Ridge Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Veneta is pleased to present the beautiful flower baskets throughout West Broadway. These flower baskets are sponsored by local businesses and residents.
Veneta Downtown Farmers Market
May-October
The farmer’s market season runs from the first Saturday in May to the last Saturday in October. Shop local farm produce and artisan vendors. Check out the schedule for live music and children’s events. The market accepts debit and credit cards and Oregon Trail cards. Check out their Facebook page for more details.
Military
Memorial Day Ceremony May 25th,2024
Veterans Day Ceremony 9th,2024
Military Banners hanging on Broadway May and November
Oregon Country Fair
The second weekend of July
The OCF is an annual three-day festival offering entertainment, hand-made crafts, food, and information sharing. The Fair takes place in a wooded setting about a mile outside Veneta. Visit the Oregon Country Fair website for more information.
Chili Cook-off
Veneta-Fern Ridge Chamber of Commerce announces the return of the Harvest Festival and Chili Cook-off. September 13th, 2025
This is a fun, family-friendly event to celebrate the beginning of fall! as well as food trucks, artists, vendors, live music, a beer garden, Kiwanis Kruise-In Classic Car Show and the Chili Cook-off will all be a part of the downtown Veneta Harvest Festival.
Funds from a portion of the day’s activities go to local nonprofit, Mid Lane Cares, to assist with the cost of the community service programs they provide.
Harvest Festival – September 13th, 2025
Join the Fern Ridge Community at the Annual Veneta Harvest Festival! This one-day event features merchant, booths, live music, breakfast at 8 a.m. at the Fern Ridge Service Center, and a quilt show.
October 11th – Entry deadline to participate.
October 21st – Voting starts.
October 31st – Voting ends.
November 4th – Winners announced!
Veneta-Fern Ridge Chamber Holiday Bazaar
November 22nd & 23rd 2024 9:00am – 5:00pm
Pick up maps at Veneta Fern Ridge Chamber of Commerce
Maps – not available yet
Registration Map Forms – not available
Registration Vendor Forms not available
Veneta Tree Lighting
This annual tree lighting is organized by the Veneta-Fern Ridge Chamber of Commerce and takes place at Veneta Elementary school and includes music by the local school kids as well as a special visit from Santa. Celebrate the event with your family and friends and spread cheer and joy! December 5th, 2024
Veneta Light Parade
The annual 19th annual light parade is organized by the Veneta-Fern Ridge Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy the creatively decorated fire trucks, cars, floats, and approximately 40 other brightly adorned vehicles as they wind through downtown. The parade route is staging 8th St Jack Kelly Drive Westbound, R on Territorial Hwy, R on Hunter Ave, R on 3rd St, R on McCutcheon Ave, L on 2nd St, L West Broadway, ends on 8th Street & Jack Kelley Drive. December 12th, 2024
Tour of Lights
We invite our neighbors in the Veneta-Fern Ridge communities to participate in our Christmas decoration Tour of Lights. Businesses and residents are encouraged to join in on the fun and get decked out for the holidays.
