The Great Oregon Steam-Up

The Great Oregon Steam-Up has been voted “Best Annual Event” four years straight!


Things to Do

➡️ Miniature train and full-size trolley rides.

➡️ Family fun activities including a youth passport hunt with pins to collect, panning for gold, firefighting challenge course, fire bucket activities, pedal tractor pulling, and a LEGO display. 

➡️ Fantastic Parade of Power featuring vintage tractors, trucks, steam traction engines, fire engines, construction equipment, logging equipment, and automobiles.

➡️ Blacksmith, and flour milling demonstrations.

➡️ A logging-skills demonstration.

➡️ A sawmill in operation.

➡️ Demonstrations of old farming methods, including threshing.

➡️ A plethora of machines, tractors, vehicles and steam traction engines over 100-years old!

➡️ 14 different museums to tour, including the model railroad museum

➡️ Swap meet and flea market. Souvenirs!

➡️ Music.

➡️ Food vendors.


Why You Should Attend

➡️ The Great Oregon Steam-Up is a unique and educational event the whole family will enjoy.

➡️ You’ll see incredible steam traction engines up close and learn about their history.

➡️ Families have voted “The Great Oregon Steam-Up” as the BEST ANNUAL EVENT three years straight in the Best of the Willamette Valley Awards.

➡️ There are 14 museums on the grounds, and ALL are open during the event.

➡️ For the fun! 1/8th scale train rides, historic full-size trolley rides, model railroad, LEGO display, fire trucks, tractors, antique cars, Caterpillar equipment, old engines running, Steam Traction Engines, food, demonstrations, railroad equipment, and a parade of powerful machines!

Adult: $17
Youth (13–17): $12
Age 12 and under: FREE

Starts: July 26, 2025

Occurs:
7/26/2025 - 7am - 6pm
7/27/2025 - 7am - 6pm
8/02/2025 - 7am - 6pm
8/03/2025 - 7am - 6pm
Time: 7am - 6pm

Admission: Adult $17, Youth $12, Age 12 and under is free

Location: Powerland Heritage Park
3995 Brooklake Rd NE, Salem, OR 97303


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Produced By: Powerland Heritage Park

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