Smell the Steam. Hear the Power. Live the Past.
There’s a certain sound that means summer has arrived in Brooks, Oregon. The hiss of steam. The low chug of an engine warming up. Voices calling out over a hundred years of iron and history. That's not just noise. That's
The Great Oregon Steam-Up
coming back to life at Powerland Hertitage Park
Two Weekends:
July 25 - 26
and
August 1 - 2
from 7 am to 6 pm
Events scheduled throughout the day!
We are pleased to announce that The Great Oregon Steam-Up has won “Best Annual Event” at the Best of the Willamette Valley Awards for 2026 for the FIFTH YEAR IN A ROW! A huge shoutout to our wonderful visitors and community! Don’t miss the 2026 Great Oregon Steam-Up on July 25 & 26 and August 1 & 2 at Powerland Heritage Park! Learn more here or buy your tickets here.
Thanks to you, we also won the “Best Place to Volunteer” at the Best of the Willamette Valley Awards for a SECOND YEAR IN A ROW for 2026. It takes hundreds of volunteers to put on The Great Oregon Steam-Up every year and they appreciate the recognition you have bestowed upon them with this award.
We also want to thank our awesome 2025 sponsors: Pioneer Trust Bank, Photo Electric, Route 99, BrucePac, Kuenzel & Company, Brooks True Value Hardware, Highway Specialties, Complete Wireless, Pape Machinery, Holt Ag Solutions, BRIM, and Theme Park Magazine!
We also wish to welcome a new sponsor for 2026: Peterson CAT
Come see why
The Great Oregon Steam-Up
is one of themost unique events in Oregon!
This is Oregon’s working past in motion.
It’s hands-on. It’s full of heart.
And it’s the kind of experiencethat stays with you.
NOTE: There are NO camping spots available
for first weekend, July 24 through 28.
More details about The Great Oregon Steam-Up Located HERE
celebrating:
56 years of
the
great oregon steam-Up
The 56 Annual Event held on:
July 25 & 26
and
August 1 & 2
2026
FEATURING: 100th anniversary of Caterpillar Equipment
$17 Adults
$12 Youth (Age 13 to 17)
Free for kids 12 and under!
$5 parking fee per vehicle. All Parking Fees Collected will be used to finish constructing the new restrooms and showers at Powerland Heritage Park! Stop by and see the progress.
See All of the Upcoming Events for 2026 in the Full Event List Here
Powerland Heritage Park 2025 Highlights Video
Debuted at the APMA Annual Meeting!
Powerland Heritage Park 2025 Highlights: Trains, Steam, & Holiday Sparkles
Celebrate another unforgettable year at Powerland Heritage Park. This 2025 highlight reel brings together the sights and sounds of our biggest events, from STEAM’d Up for Kids and The 55th Annual Great Oregon Steam-Up to 2024's Holiday Sparkles at Powerland and other special museum events that kept the park buzzing with activity all year long!
See the Video HERE
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS AT POWERLAND HERITAGE PARK
See all of the Powerland Heritage Park Upcoming Events
in the Full Event List Here
LIST of UPCOMING EVENTS of NOTE for 2026
(Subject to Change)
Powerland Heritage Park is open April through September.
While in season, campus hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
However, we are open by appointment and for private events outside of our regular season.
Please see individual museum pages as their hours may differ.
Please call 503-393-2424 or send a message to us for questions.
We’re happy to help you find a time to make the most of your visit.