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What's Happening in Jefferson County: Weekend Events and Community Notices, June 5–7

From graduation ceremonies and a free festival at Cove Palisades to food pantry hours and a community parade in Warm Springs — here's your guide to the weekend ahead in Jefferson County.

Festival of the Land Returns to Cove Palisades Saturday — Free Event at Lake Billy Chinook

The fourth annual Festival of the Land takes place Saturday, June 6, at The Cove Palisades State Park along Lake Billy Chinook. The free event celebrates Oregon State Parks Day with hands-on activities, local vendors, demonstrations, and live music from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Downtown Madras First Thursday Goes Early 2000s Tomorrow Night — Free and Family-Friendly

The Madras Downtown Association brings back its popular First Thursday series on June 5 with an early 2000s theme. Break out the butterfly clips and denim-on-denim for live music, food, shopping, and a costume contest on Fifth and Sixth streets from 5 to 8 p.m.

Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days Returns June 26-28 With "Honoring the Horses" Parade Theme

The annual Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days celebration returns to Warm Springs on June 26-28, 2026, featuring a traditional parade, powwow, stick game tournament, and more. This year's parade theme — "Honoring the Horses" — calls on the community to bring their animals and celebrate a central piece of Warm Springs culture and identity.

This Week in Jefferson County: Car Show, WAK-9 Benefit Dinner, Taproom Talks and More

A benefit dinner for WAK-9 Service Dogs, Taproom Talks at Over the Edge, the Ninth Annual Car Show at Indian Head Casino, and the EDCO Made in Jefferson County showcase are all coming up in the next two weeks. Here's your guide to what's happening.

Jefferson County June Events: Car Show, WAK-9 Dinner, EDCO Tour, and Rock & Gem Show

June is shaping up to be a busy month in Jefferson County with a lineup that includes the 9th Annual Indian Head Casino Car Show, the WAK-9 Service Dog Benefit Dinner, the Made in Jefferson County EDCO Tour, and the popular Madras Rock and Gem Show.

Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days Return to Warm Springs, June 26–28

The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs will host their annual Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days celebration June 26–28, commemorating the 1855 treaty with powwows, a parade, stick games, a rodeo, and community gathering. The event is open to the public.

Your June Events Guide for Jefferson County

From graduation ceremonies and a community dine-out to a car show, a Pi-Ume-Sha powwow, a dog show, and a rock festival — June is packed in Jefferson County. Here's your full guide.

Legends Reloaded Brings Two Days of Classic Rock Tributes to Madras, June 19–20

The Jefferson County Event Complex hosts its first-ever Harefest event this month — a two-day tribute band festival featuring Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin, Eagles, Heart, Tom Petty, and more. Tickets are still available before prices increase June 18.

What's Coming Up: Jefferson County Events for June 2026

From a service dog benefit dinner to the 9th Annual Car Show at Indian Head Casino, June is bringing a full slate of community events to Jefferson County. Here is the full rundown.

Oregon State Parks Day Is June 6 — Free Parking and Special Events at Central Oregon Parks

Oregon State Parks will waive day-use parking fees for in-state residents on June 6 as part of the annual State Parks Day celebration. Three Central Oregon parks are hosting special events. Lake Billy Chinook and other Jefferson County-area parks are part of the system.

Navy F-18 Growler Team to Headline 26th Annual Airshow of the Cascades in Madras This August

The U.S. Navy's elite F-18 Growler Demonstration Team has confirmed it will perform at the 26th Annual Bright Wood Airshow of the Cascades on August 28–29, 2026, at Madras Municipal Airport — shaping up to be the biggest show in the event's history.