2026 Summer Events near Boardman, OR
From waterfront fireworks and summer concerts to music festivals, fairs, and family-friendly community events, the Umatilla and Boardman area is packed with things to do all season long.
Spend your weekends exploring local markets, live music, parades, food vendors, water games, and some of the Pacific Northwest’s biggest outdoor festivals.
Umatilla Landing Days | June 26–27, 2026
One of Umatilla’s biggest weekends of the year returns to Marina Park with two days of live music, community events, food, and summer fun. Friday night kicks off with Noche de Música, followed by a full Saturday lineup featuring the annual parade at 10:00 AM, a car show, fireworks, and live entertainment including a Fleetwood Mac tribute band.
Boardman’s 4th of July Celebration -July 4, 2026
Celebrate the Fourth along the Columbia River with an afternoon parade, marina activities, live music, food vendors, and a fireworks show after dark. The community-wide celebration is one of Boardman’s favorite summer traditions and brings a full day of family-friendly fun to the waterfront.
Pendleton Whisky Music Fest - July 11, 2026
One of the Northwest’s biggest country music weekends returns to Pendleton with live performances, Pendleton Whisky, camping, brews, wine, and food trucks. The 2026 lineup features Zach Top, Carly Pearce, Shaboozey, Chancey Williams, and Diamond Rio for a full day of music and festival energy.
Umatilla County Fair - August 10–14, 2026
Held at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center in nearby Hermiston, the Umatilla County Fair brings carnival rides, fair food, livestock shows, entertainment, and live concerts to the region each August. The 2026 lineup includes the Eli Young Band performing on August 14.
