Tag: KeizerFEST

The KeizerFEST Mayor’s Pet Parade

Kicking off the parade this year was the annual Mayor’s Pet Parade. This pre-parade allows Keizerites the chance to bring their dogs for a walk, show them off to the city and maybe even win an award.

KeizerFEST: The Bloomin’ Iris Day Parade

With a new time in May, the Bloomin’ Iris Day Parade hit the streets over the weekend, May 17, and with a great turnout from Keizerites; the city, its leadership, its businesses and schools came together to represent the Keizer motto: Spirit, Pride and Volunteerism.

KeizerFEST art contest accepting entries May 3

A remnant of the Keizer Iris Festival is the selection of a formal iris for KeizerFEST, now held in August. 

An iris is selected 15 months before the festival to allow the Keizer Art Association (KAA) to hold a festival poster contest for artists. The official art is selected in May each year for the following year’s KeizerFEST.

KeizerFEST in review: Sunday

More KeizerFEST: KeizerFEST Teen Talent Showcase Winners: Outstanding Soloist ($250): Ai Nguyen Outstanding Ensemble ($250): Triple Spades Outstanding Original Song ($250): Kiera Townley Third Place ($300): Deadringer Second Place ($500): McKenna Eppley First Place ($750): Jazzmen Mendoza

KeizerFEST in review: Saturday night

Saturday night at KeizerFEST was filled with music. The talented students from McNary High School’s Audio Production and Technology program, the FlexTones and Rhythm & Business before JFK closed the night out.