From returning regional favorites to new sounds, the 2026 KeizerFEST will bring must-see music to town May 14-16.

The lineup at the big festival tent opens at the KeizerFEST Kick Off Party on Thursday, May 14. Diners will be treated to the high-energy pickin’ of Syco Billy’s String Band from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

On Friday, May 15, the music menu continues with The Hipwaiters from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  warming up the crowd for festival returnees 5 Guys Named Moe to play from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

On Saturday, May 16, Keizerites have time to catch the parade before the music starts up again with a series of four shows.

Joe Stoddard plays from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., followed by Schown Slade Band from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The night scene kicks in with the Schwing ’90s rock band from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and JFK fires up the rock sounds from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The festival, organized by the Keizer Chamber of Commerce, also includes a full slate of entertainment for the family – including a carnival with rides, vendors, a fun run and walk, cornhole and pickleball tournaments, a pancake breakfast and more.

The big Bloomin’ Iris KeizerFEST Parade is set to take over River Road starting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16.

See the KeizerFEST calendar for the full schedule.