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About Oregon State Fairgrounds

Welcome to the Oregon State Fairgrounds Events Center (OSFEC) in Salem, Oregon. Spanning 185 acres, OSFEC houses multiple venues including the L.B. Day Amphitheater, The Pavilion, Historic Horse Stadium, and Cascade Hall. Whether you’re catching a major concert, a livestock show, a trade expo, or a year-round event, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining options. Think of us as your friendly connection for straightforward, reliable ticket planning in the heart of Oregon’s capital.

Address: 2330 17th Street NE, Salem, OR 97301-0601. The campus sits along a robust network of transit routes and offers on-site parking across multiple lots with ADA accessible spaces. Nearby hotels and eateries make it easy to plan a hassle-free visit. Let’s dive into what to expect when you attend OSFEC events.

OSFEC hosts a diverse slate of events year-round. The L.B. Day Amphitheater is an outdoor venue with official seating for just under 9,000, perfect for large concerts and festivals. The Pavilion is a versatile indoor arena with 5,000 fixed seats and room for about 2,000 more on temporary seating, plus a large arena floor. Historic Horse Stadium hosts equine and livestock shows, while Cascade Hall offers intimate banquet and meeting spaces. For parking, plan on on-site options across the South/Orange Lot, North/Blue Lot, and Pavilion/Pink Lot, with ADA parking available. Transit access via Salem-Keizer’s Cherriots/SMART routes brings you close to back entrances for many events. OSFEC also partners with nearby hotels and restaurants to help you book stays and meals conveniently. Secure your seats through our easy, no-fuss process—we’re here to help you find the right tickets and the best local recommendations to complete your visit.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 2330 17th Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301-0601.
  • Location and campus: 185 acres in Salem, Oregon, housing multiple venues under OSFEC (L.B. Day Amphitheater, The Pavilion, Historic Horse Stadium, Cascade Hall, among others).
  • L.B. Day Amphitheater: outdoor concert venue with official seating capacity listed at 8,900; historically expanded (1991) to larger capacities, with current official materials citing just under 9k seats. Formerly Comcast Amphitheatre.
  • The Pavilion: indoor arena with 5,000 fixed seats plus about 2,000 temporary seats (approx. 30,504 sq ft arena floor).
  • Historic Horse Stadium: capacity around 2,500; used for equine and livestock events as part of OSFEC.
  • Cascade Hall: smaller meeting/banquet space with capacity around 300 seated.
  • Parking: on-site parking with named lots (South/Orange Lot, North/Blue Lot, Pavilion/Pink Lot) and ADA parking; typical event parking detailed in OSFEC guides (fees noted in practice).
  • Transit: accessible by Salem-Keizer public transit (Cherriots/SMART routes) with routes serving the fairgrounds; bus stops at or near the back entrances for many events.
  • Nearby hotels: OSFEC maintains Hotel Partners program with several Salem hotels (e.g., Holiday Inn Express, The Hotel Salem, Grand Hotel, The Holman Hotel, LaQuinta Inn & Suites, Home2 Suites, Motel options nearby).
  • Notable events: Oregon State Fair held annually on the grounds; L.B. Day Amphitheater has hosted major acts (e.g., Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, John Denver); year-round concerts, expos and events also take place at OSFEC.