ABBAcadabra: The Ultimate ABBA Tribute Concert comes to Redmond on Friday, August 21, with proceeds going directly to support Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs wildfire recovery efforts. It's a night of dancing queens for a cause that hits close to home.

The Airshow of the Cascades touches down at Madras Municipal Airport in just three weeks, bringing two days of aerobatics, military aircraft, a classic car show, live music, and family activities on August 28-29, 2026.

The Airshow of the Cascades is returning to Madras on August 28–29 with one of its most exciting lineups yet, headlined by the U.S. Navy's F-18 Growler Demonstration Team and the Patriot Jet Team. The two-day event also features a car show, live music, and vendors.

The Museum at Warm Springs launched its annual membership drive August 1, running through the end of the month. This year the museum is also part of a 28-organization reciprocal membership network, offering members free admission to attractions across Oregon and beyond.

The 26th Annual Bright Wood Airshow of the Cascades is shaping up to be the biggest in Madras history, with the U.S. Navy’s elite EA-18G Growler Demonstration Team and the six-jet Patriot Jet Team both confirmed for August 28-29 at Madras Municipal Airport.

Despite a challenging fire season, Jefferson County has a packed lineup of community events this week and next, including National Night Out at Sahalee Park on August 8, First Thursday's Hot Summer Nights in downtown Madras on August 6, and a Hawaiian-themed luau in Metolius on August 9.

One of Central Oregon's most popular summer events lands at the Madras Municipal Airport later this month. The Airshow of the Cascades returns August 28-29, bringing military aircraft, aerobatic performers, a car show, live music, and local vendors to Jefferson County for a two-day family celebration.

The Jefferson County Fair wrapped up last week under smoky skies and amid active wildfire concerns nearby, but organizers and attendees say the community spirit was undeniable. New attractions, 4-H and FFA livestock auctions, and even a Sheriff's Office trading card giveaway made this year's fair one to remember.

The Jefferson County Fair & Rodeo wrapped up its four-day run at the Event Complex in Madras this weekend, drawing enthusiastic crowds despite nearby wildfires and a last-minute swap that replaced the carnival with a popular Bend-based entertainment company.

Today marks the final day of the 2026 Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo, which ran July 22-25 despite wildfire smoke, a last-minute carnival change, and deputies pulled to fight nearby fires. The community showed up anyway.

The 2026 Jefferson County Fair & Rodeo wraps up tonight in Madras with its final rodeo performance and evening events. Despite a week of wildfire smoke hanging over Central Oregon, thousands of community members turned out to celebrate agriculture, youth programs, and western heritage.