The first ever fair of its kind showcasing school bus conversions.
Educational seminars for making a home on wheels, Skoolies to tour, live music, food, art, adult beverages and camping for ANYONE whether in a bus or not. All are welcome to join for a weekend of activities!
"I kept getting messages from people asking if I knew of any skoolie specific festivals that were more than just a gathering. After a couple years I decided it was time to create one. Thus The Bus Fair was born." ~Brock Butterfield, Founder - Bus Life Adventure
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.
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 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.
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!
2026 The Bus Fair
Friday, June 19th through Sunday, June 21st
Linger Longer Event - Monday June 22nd through Wednesday, June 24th
Learn more about the event and tickets here.
Event Schedule
Friday, June 19th
Full day of educational seminars teaching you how to buy, drive, maintain, convert and live full time in a Skoolie. Special ticket required.
9am - 6pm - White event tent.
6pm - Late - Unofficial kickoff party in the Uptown Historic District of Oakridge. Food, drink and entertainment at 3 Legged Crane, Corner Bar and more.
Saturday, June 20th
Open to the public. $25, kids 12 and under free, discounts available for seniors, college, veterans and Oakridge/Westfir locals.
11am - Gates open. Parking and free shuttle at 76240 Industrial Park Way, Oakridge, OR 97463
11am - 6pm - Tour up to 30 converted school buses a.k.a. Skoolies, food and art vendors.
12:30pm - 9pm - Live music at the amphitheater and beer garden open.
6:15pm - Skoolie Awards and Raffle at amphitheater
9:30pm - Last shuttle to parking lot.
Sunday, June 21st
Sunday Funday - Full day of activities at event, outside event at businesses or in the woods. No public access and only open to campers or seminar attendees. See full schedule here.
Mon/Tues/Wed June 22-25
Linger Longer - Stay a few days extra and connect more with other attendees while exploring Oakridge and the surrounding Willamette National Forest with hot springs, hiking, biking, swimming and more. Special ticket required.
Raffle/Battery Giveaway From Mobile Dwellings
Big news! Our 2026 raffle will feature 8 batteries, 24V or 48V provided by Mobile Dwellings and Signature Solar that participants can win. These batteries are EG4 Server Rack Batteries and there will be 4 winners who can pick a 24V or 48V set or two batteries.
To find out more about the EG4 Server Rack Batteries and for the Mobile Dwellings discount code for any order at Signature Solar click here.
Lodging Options
If you miss out on grabbing a camping spot for the event, no need to hit that panic button. Oakridge has plenty of lodging options right in town. Town is roughly a 2 mile radius so you're close enough to walk or bike to the event if you want.
Arbon Inn Motel & RV Park
(across the street from Bus Fair)
48229 OR-58
Oakridge, OR 97463
541-782-2611
Bluewolf Motel
47465 OR-58
Oakridge, OR 97463
541-782-5884
Cascade Motel
47487 OR-58
Oakridge, OR 97463
541-782-2489
Oakridge Inn & Suites
47433 OR-58
Oakridge, OR 97463
541-782-2212
Westfir Lodge
47365 1st Street
Westfir, OR 97492
541-246-9007
You can also find lodging options on AirBnB.