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2026 Events

2026 Independence Downtown Association Hosted Events:
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February
Walk of Hearts 

​Express your sentiment with a personal message on a bright red heart. Each heart will be proudly displayed on lamp posts throughout downtown Independence. Your HEART order is our major fundraising event. Hearts help fund the Flower Baskets, Lighted Wreaths, Hop Festival and many other events.  IDA is a non-profit , all volunteer organization. 

 

One side: $35 | Both sides: $65

NEW - An option to Keep your heart if you order both sides. See order form for details.

Deadline to submit HEART orders is January 9, 2026

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March 17:
St. Patty’s Day Crawl

Get ready for a night of fun and festivities as we celebrate St. Paddy’s Day in downtown Independence! Whether you walk, crawl, skip, or hop, explore our lively local spots and enjoy drinks, food, and plenty of Irish cheer.

 

Put on your best green, grab your friends, and join us for a shamrockin’ good time at some of downtown’s most spirited establishments!

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June 16 (we hope):
Last Day of School Celebration

School’s out, Summer’s in, and it’s time to party!

 

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon with interactive booths, delicious treats, and activities to kick off summer in style. Let’s celebrate the end of the school year and the start of an exciting summer adventure!

 

This event is FREE and runs from 3PM – 5PM.

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September 26: Hop & Heritage Festival

Independence is famous for being the historic hop capital of the world. The Hop & Heritage Festival continues to celebrate our community's hop history!

 

Stay tuned for a new and improved Festival in 2026. 

The Hop & Heritage Festival showcases Independence's unique heritage and vibrant community. The festival is a family friendly event.

 

You can look forward to live music, a cornhole tournament, craft beer, wine, hop history, and more!

October 31:
MI Town Halloween
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Bring the whole family to downtown Independence for a spook-tacular Halloween celebration! Local businesses and organizations will be handing out candy and goodies for all the little (and not so little) ghosts and goblins.

 

This free, family-friendly event is a great way to enjoy the festive spirit of the season while exploring our charming downtown. Come in costume and join the fun!

INDEPENDENCE from 3:00 - 5:00 pm
MONMOUTH from 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Community Calendars

There are lots of things happening in our community and checking the websites below is the best way to keep informed.

We highly recommend subscribing to 2C1C (2 Cities 1 Community), a newsletter with local events and information on local Businesses.
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City of Independence

The City of Independence serves its ~10,000 resident's, is located along the Willamette River, and borders the City of Monmouth. From summer music and movies in the park, to St. Patrick's Day crawls, the city hosts many events in the community. Don't miss out on the fun - check out the City's events calendar.

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Monmouth Business Association

The Monmouth Business Association is a group of passionate business representatives, leaders, and representatives in the beautiful town of Monmouth, Oregon. Together they promote local businesses, organizations, and community activities in an effort to create a unified community.

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Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce

The Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center serves businesses and organizations of the community while promoting the area to tourists and travelers. The Chamber hosts many events in both communities. Explore their calendar to learn more!

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Travel Salem

Travel Salem markets and promotes the Salem area & Mid-Willamette Valley as a premier, year-round destination for conventions, events, and leisure travelers. They showcase events from all over the Mid-Willamette Valley.

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