Corvallis Fall Festival Hosted 53rd Edition
The annual community event gathered over 170 artists and vendors in Central Park for a weekend of art and philanthropy.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The 53rd annual Corvallis Fall Festival brought together more than 170 artists and vendors at Central Park to support the local arts community. This year's gathering highlighted local talent through live entertainment, family activities, and an artist marketplace.
Why it matters
The festival serves as a cornerstone for supporting local crafts and showcasing the broader Benton County community. Its nonprofit model integrates charitable giving directly into the vendor experience.
The festival featured more than 170 participants, including young artists between the ages of 8 and 18. Vendors at the event donate 5% of their total sales to chosen charitable organizations.
The players
Chippy Chick
This vendor participated in the festival and pledged five percent of their sales to Project HER.
QualiServe LLC
This company supported the Boy Scouts of America through their presence at the festival.
Project HER
This charity organization serves as one of the beneficiaries of vendor sales from the festival.
Boy Scouts of America
This national youth organization received support from corporate participants during the event.
The details
The event utilized two stages for live entertainment and provided an Art Discovery Zone for family-oriented activities. By operating as a nonprofit, the festival focuses on its mission of promoting regional arts and crafts from across Oregon.
Timeline
The Corvallis Fall Festival first began in 1973.
The 53rd annual festival occurred from September 26-27, 2026.
Market Landscape
The festival operates within the framework of the historical nonprofit model of the Corvallis Fall Festival, demonstrating the longevity of community-led arts initiatives. This year's event follows the established pattern of integrating community arts and local philanthropy that has defined the festival since 1973.
Attendees and shoppers directly supported local charities through their purchases, as a portion of every vendor transaction benefits designated non-profits. The event also offered free access to family-oriented programming and live entertainment for the local community.
The takeaway
Visitors to the festival can participate in the local economy while contributing to regional charitable causes. Supporting these artists and vendors helps maintain the long-standing tradition of community-driven arts in Corvallis.
Further reading
Learn more about local community efforts in the Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KEZI-TV 9.
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