Annual Events and Festivals
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce sponsors and/or participates in a variety of events and festivals throughout the year. Visitors will find no shortage of things to do and see when in town. For more information on any of the following events, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 541-889-8012 or visit their website at www.ontario
chamber.com.
January
Ontario Chamber Annual Banquet
Treasure Valley Ag Show
February
Center Ball
Soroptomist “Wine & Chocolate”
Basque Dinner & Dance
March
ONTCCY
April
Easter Egg Hunt
Fireman’s Ball
Pops Concert
May
Annual Bull Riding Burnout, Fruitland, Idaho
Apple Blossom, Payette, Idaho
Fruitland Spring Fair & Parade, Fruitland, Idaho
Big Loop Rodeo, Jordan Valley
Gem State Horse Show
June
America’s Global Village Festival
On the first Saturday of June, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce hosts the American’s Global Festival at the Lions Park located in Ontario.
The Festival displays authentic cultural villages—African, Basque, Dutch, German, Japanese, Mexican, Native American, Pioneer and Scottish. Each village features food, arts and crafts, cultural demonstrations and free youth activities. The opening ceremonies will include a costumed parade through the park. The main stage will highlight cultural entertainment throughout the day.
Kids Faire
Relay for Life
Nyssa Nite Rodeo, Nyssa
High Desert Motorcycle Rally
Old Time Fiddlers Festival, Weiser, Idaho
Japan Nite Obon Festival
Gem State Horse Show
July
4th of July Fireworks
4th of July Rodeo/Oregon Trail Days, Vale
Thunderegg Days Festival, Nyssa
Gem State Horse Show
August
Malheur County Fair and Rodeo
Gem State Horse Show
September
Ontario Air Faire
Big Nasty Hillclimb, New Plymouth, Idaho
Cornfield Maze
October
Cornfield Maze
Downtown October Faire
Antiques at the Depot
TVCC Rodeo
November
Veterans Day Parade
Sting - TVCC Foundation
Downtown Holiday Open House
Holiday Fair at the Fairgrounds
Festival of Trees
December
Winter Wonderland Parade
Ontario is known for its wonderful annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Parade—the largest Christmas Parade in our region. It is held on the first Saturday of December. Although the weather may be cold, the people of Ontario are warm and friendly. We invite you to join us to watch the wonderful Christmas Parade and enjoy the mix of local entries of floats, marching bands, dignitaries and, of course, the big guy himself, Santa Claus!
Holiday Fair at the Fairgrounds
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