Annual Events
There is plenty to do around Imbler, especially for outdoor recreation.
However every year we celebrate special events. The listed events are local to Imbler and also include some of the happenings from our surrounding area. Don't miss out!
Spring
Chamber Awards Banquet
Once each year, Chamber of Commerce members and friends gather for an evening of fun, food, and celebration.
Guests are treated to a gourmet feast and engaging entertainment. Several prestigious awards are presented to individuals who exemplify a positive influence on Union County, and to recognize their efforts to promote our community and resources. Other awards include Business of the Year and Educator of the Year.
For more information please contact the Chamber office at 541-963-8588.
June
Hog Wild Days
The first weekend in June, for two days, food, craft, and game vendors mean plenty of shopping and fun for everyone. BBQ feed and Firemen Breakfast with a parade.
Eastern Oregon Livestock Show
Kids from 4-H and FFA clubs show and sell their livestock. Cowboys, riders, and ropers compete in PRCA Rodeo, with bull and bronc riding, parimutuel racing, barrel racing, and other traditional rodeo contests. Held in Union, Oregon.
July
Imbler Fourth of July Parade
Every Fourth of July Imbler holds an annual parade down its main street. People of all ages participate in the parade to show off America’s colors of red, white and blue! Imbler FFA students present a float every year.
Crazy Days
Crazy Days is a La Grande Main Street event that takes place the second weekend in July in downtown La Grande. Activities include a fireman’s breakfast, sidewalk sales, children’s activities, exhibits, food, shower tower, and fun for the whole family.
In conjunction with Crazy Days, the Union County Timber Cruisers Car Club hosts the Grande Ronde-A-View Car Show on Saturday. Come early, stay late, and enjoy the day.
For more information contact La Grande Main Street at 541-963-1223.
August
Union County Fair
Union County's old-fashioned rural fair, held on the first weekend in August. Featuring pigs, cows, chickens, goats, rabbits, and horses. We encourage 4-H competition with sewing, crafting, jams & jellies and much more. Bring your friends and family from toddlers to seniors. Festivities include parade, live entertainment, carnival, animal judging, exhibit barns, quilts, home goods, art, and local produce.
October
Imbler Haunted House
During the month of October enjoy Imbler's Annual Haunted House. Every Friday and Saturday in October from 7pm-10pm. It's a scary good time!
Fall
Farmer Merchant Banquet
The Union County Chamber of Commerce holds the Annual Farmers Merchant Banquet each fall in the Blue Mountain Conference Center. The banquet recognizes and honors past, present, and future generations of our agriculture members.
Contact the Union County Chamber office at 963-8588 for dates and details.