The Bus Fair is a gathering of skoolies and converted buses. The June 2024 event is held in Oakridge, Oregon.
“ With 20-30 school bus conversions ranging in all sizes, art and food vendors, beer garden and live music, The Bus Fair is a unique event unlike anything you've probably seen.
Skoolies on display will not only range in size but also stages of their build as well. Curious of what a school bus looks like completely gutted or at the point of getting ready for spray foam insulation? We'll have buses in the different phases of the build so that you can see first hand the work that goes into each build. Bring a notepad and ask questions. Gain knowledge from other skoolie owners who have done it or are doing it.
Our art vendors are a combination of artists from around the state as well as skoolie owners of the fair who have a unique product to sell. Each artist is reviewed and approved based on if their art, craft or product is handmade and from the heart. No mass produced overseas products here.
For adult beverages we partner with a local non-profit trail association to give them an opportunity to raise funds for their all volunteer based trail building / maintenance crew. The majority of beer, wine and cider sales will go towards the continued effort of providing fun and flowy trails for mountain bikers, hikers, moto and equestrian riders. We will also have our local distillers, Deep Woods Distillery to offer special cocktails and bottle sales.
The music lineup is also something special. We have some very talented musicians lying low in Oakridge and we've selected a handful to be on stage. Music genres ranging from folk, Americana and bluegrass.
The vendor booths will not only consist of artists but also companies that make products related to the bus, van, truck or nomadic life.
The Greenwaters Park venue is surrounded by old growth douglas fir and cedars with the Middle Fork of the Willamette River flowing at the parks edge. The small but popular town of Oakridge, OR holds the title of mountain biking capital of the Northwest but don't let the world class mountain biking trails trick you. The town is a hidden gem with numerous forms of recreation ready to be had. You can get a sneak peak of what the town has to offer by visiting the Chamber of Commerce's website.
If you're planning to check out The Bus Fair we highly advise to make a weekend out of it. You'll find plenty of AirBnB's, historic lodges, family owned motels and both USFS campsites and free camping. Stay for a few days after the event and explore all that Oakridge has to offer![1] ”