54th Annual
Celebrating International Harvester and SUBSIDIARIES equipment
Including: Farmall, McCormick-Deering, & Cub Cadet
July 27 - 28 & August 3 - 4, 2024
7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Powerland Heritage Park
Video of Previous The Great Oregon Steam-Up Event in 2023 below:
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Immerse yourself in a bygone era at The Great Oregon Steam-Up, a riveting spectacle where colossal steam-powered machines come alive, telling the untold tales of Oregon's rich industrial past - an exciting journey into history that's too fascinating to miss!
BEST ANNUAL EVENT
The Great Oregon Steam-Up has been voted “Best Annual Event” by families for two years straight in the Best of the Willamette Valley Awards.
This family-friendly four-day festival has been voted “Best Annual Event” in the Willamette Valley for two-years straight (2022 and 2023)! Come join us to see why.
Fun for Everyone!
Located at the 62-acre Powerland Heritage Park, The Great Oregon Steam-Up takes place at Powerland Heritage Park’s 62-acre campus right off of I-5, Exit 263. The award-winning festival and official “Oregon Heritage Tradition” offers something for everyone!
Things to Do
➡️ Miniature train and 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, and automobiles.
➡️ Blacksmith, logging and flour milling demonstrations.
➡️ A logging-skills competition.
➡️ A steam-powered 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 newest model railroad museum (phase 1 opening)
➡️ Swap meet and flea market.
➡️ Music.
➡️ Food vendors.
Come see why Steam-Up is one of the most unique events in Oregon!
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 two years straight in the Best of the Willamette Valley Awards.
➡️ There are 14 museums on the property, 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, Caterpillars, old engines running, Steam Traction Engines, food, demonstrations, and a parade of powerful machines!
Steam-Up Promo Video
Easy Access From I-5
The 54th annual Great Oregon Steam-Up at Powerland Heritage Park is located just north of Salem, Oregon. Take exit 263 off I-5. Head west 0.2 miles to 3995 Brooklake Road NE.
July 27-28 & August 3-4, 2024
$17 Adults
$12 Youth (Age 13 to 17)
Free for kids 12 and under!
$5 parking fee per vehicle, 100% goes to new restrooms on property
The second weekend of this year’s show will again feature Armed Service Member Appreciation for members of the Military and National Guard. Current and prior service members will be admitted for free on August 3rd & 4th if they show their Military I.D. card. The family members will be required to pay admission. The second weekend will also again feature a display by members of the Military Vehicle Collectors Club of Oregon.
[2024 Guide will be available in July] Plan Your Day with the Steam-Up Guide
Scheduled activities:
Train and trolley rides, BIG parade, steam sawmilling, traditional tractor pulling, machinery demos, threshing, flour milling, fire apparatus demos, museum tours, kids pedal tractor pulling and a Youth Passport program.
Other Attractions:
Blacksmithing, Brooks Depot Museum, a Country Store, models, early electricity exhibit, miniature farm display, Operation Lifesaver, swap meet and flea market sales, country music, and great food!
Church services held Sunday mornings at 8:00 a.m. in the Music Hall.
