The first ever fair of its kind showcasing school bus conversions.

"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.

For adult beverages we partner with a local non-profit trail association to give them an opportunity to raise funds for their all volunteer based trail building / maintenance crew. The majority of beer, wine and cider sales will go towards the continued effort of providing fun and flowy trails for mountain bikers, hikers, moto and equestrian riders. We will also have our local distillers, Deep Woods Distillery to offer special cocktails and bottle sales.

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 vendor booths will not only consist of artists but also companies that make products related to the bus, van, truck or nomadic life. AM Solar is one of those vendors so if you've got solar questions come prepared to get some answers.

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. You can get a sneak peak of what the town has to offer by visiting the Chamber of Commerce's website.

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!

June 23rd - 25th, 2023

Friday, June 23rd - Seminars and Private Skoolie Tours
Saturday, June 24th - Main Event (11AM - 9PM)
Sunday, June 25th - Main Event (11AM - 5PM)

Learn more about any of the activities below by clicking on the icons.

Skoolie Show ~ Adult Beverages ~ Art Vendors

Food Vendors ~ Live Music ~ Camping

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
48229 OR-58
Oakridge, OR 97463

541-782-2611

Cascade Motel
47487 OR-58
Oakridge, OR 97463

541-782-2489

Bluewolf Motel
47465 OR-58
Oakridge, OR 97463

541-782-5884

Best Western
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.

Vendors

Vendor information and booth pricing for 2023 can be found here.

Art Vendors

Do you handcraft unique products? We'll be accepting applications for craft makers and artists that create products with lots of love and thought put into them. Check back soon for a link to the application.

Food Vendors

Nothing accompanies a fair like good food. We'll be accepting applications for food vendors that offer tasty plates to be gobbled by the masses. Food vendor spots are limited so check back soon for a link to the application. In our first year we had one food vendor report they alone made $1,300 after expenses for the one day event. Whoa!

Product Vendors

Do you offer a product or service that applies to the bus, van, truck, RV or full timing lifestyle? Our attendees are not only interested in touring school bus conversions but also the components that go into them. Any products that apply to the tiny and minimalist lifestyle will speak to our attendees the most so if you have a product that should be showcased at The Bus Fair then we want to hear from you. Be sure to look at the sponsorship options below to get more bang for your buck otherwise check back soon for a link to the application and we'll take a look at whatcha got!