From a community breakfast at Sahalee Park to fireworks at 10 p.m. over Madras High School, Jefferson County marks Independence Day with a full slate of family-friendly events on this historic 250th anniversary of the nation.

Crooked River Ranch is marking the Fourth of July with a community Barn Dance at Mac Park, featuring the Central Oregon Barbecue Company for food and Black Goat Winery for drinks — all before the fireworks begin at 10 p.m. in Madras.

Jefferson County's biggest annual event is just three weeks away. The 2026 Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo runs July 21–25 at the Jefferson County Event Complex on Fairgrounds Road in Madras.

Madras is celebrating Independence Day with a full day of community events at Sahalee Park, capped by a $20,000 Sparklers fireworks show at 10 p.m. — all under the theme "Red, White and Blue 250 Years With You."

From Sahalee Park in Madras to Mac Park at Crooked River Ranch, Jefferson County has a full lineup of Fourth of July events as the nation marks its 250th anniversary.

The Fourth of July holiday weekend is one of the busiest times of year on the Lower Deschutes River near Maupin. With drought conditions, fire restrictions, and expanded watercraft permit requirements now in effect, here's what you need to know before heading to the river.

Jefferson County's biggest annual event is just around the corner. The Jefferson County Fair & Rodeo runs July 21–25 at the Event Complex in Madras — five days of livestock shows, carnival rides, live entertainment, and the county rodeo. Here's your preview.

From a community breakfast in Madras to a barn dance at Crooked River Ranch, Jefferson County is going all out for America's 250th birthday. Here's everything happening on and around Independence Day.

The 2026 Jefferson County Fair & Rodeo, set for July 22–25, will not include the carnival rides and games that have been a staple of the event for decades, after the fair's longtime carnival vendor said it could not staff the event.

The annual Madras Rock and Gem Show wraps up today, Sunday June 28, at noon at the Jefferson County Event Complex. If you haven't been yet, this morning is your last chance to explore hundreds of specimens, minerals, fossils, and handcrafted jewelry.

The Gambler 500 returned to Madras this weekend, filling the Jefferson County grasslands with hundreds of homemade, off-road vehicles and volunteers hauling trash off public lands — combining community service with a whole lot of fun.