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Join us at the Spring Garden Fair on May 1 & 2, 2027, at Clackamas County Fairgrounds in Canby, Oregon, featuring over 100 vendors and a variety of gardening activities.
Dates
1–2 May 2027
City / country
Canby, United States
Venue
Clackamas County Fairgrounds
Time
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Event overview
The Spring Garden Fair is a vibrant event held annually the weekend before Mother's Day at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds in Canby, Oregon. This year, it will take place on May 1 and 2, 2027.
With over 100 vendors, the fair attracts more than 8000 gardening enthusiasts, offering a wide range of plants, gardening supplies, and educational opportunities. Attendees can enjoy activities such as free pH soil testing and the popular 10-Minute University™.
Spring Garden Fair takes place in Canby,.
TL;DR
The fairgrounds setting in Canby suits gardeners who want to see plants and nursery stock in person before buying, compare tools and supplies across local vendors, and sit in on hands-on workshops during the fair. Attendees include gardening enthusiasts, families, and local community members interested in gardening.
Exhibitors gain access to a large audience of gardening enthusiasts, providing a platform to showcase their products and services. The event offers excellent networking opportunities and the chance to engage with potential customers directly. Meet qualified buyers and partners including Plant nurseries showcasing a variety of plants and flowers, Garden supply vendors offering tools and equipment, Local artisans selling garden-related crafts. Position your offer across plants.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Canby, United States
Clackamas County Fairgrounds in Canby typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Clackamas County Fairgrounds in Canby typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Clackamas County Fairgrounds for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Event days & opening times
General admission
One day pass
General admission
Two day pass
Intelligence
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Why it matters
On 2027-05-01 to 2027-05-02, Spring Garden Fair in Canby covering Plants and flowers for home gardens, Gardening tools and equipment, Garden art and decor, Educational resources for gard gives trade buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Portland International Airport
Primary gateway for the Spring Garden Fair: rental cars, rideshare and taxi pickups on arrival; no direct rail service to Canby, so expect a road transfer via I-205 and OR-99E
Approx. 40-50 km by road
to venue
Approx. 40-50 minutes to Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Canby, depending on traffic
by car
Eugene Airport (Mahlon Sweet Field)
Smaller Oregon option with limited carriers; only worth considering if a fare or routing into PDX is unavailable
Approx. 160-180 km by road
to venue
Approx. 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes north on I-5
by car
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Long-distance alternative for international arrivals with better connections; realistically requires an overnight stay or a very early start
Approx. 300-330 km by road
to venue
Approx. 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours south on I-5, traffic dependent
by car
Salem Municipal Airport (McNary Field)
Limited commercial service; treat as a regional backup rather than a primary arrival point for the fair
Approx. 55-65 km by road
to venue
Approx. 45-55 minutes north on I-5
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Motel 6 Canby, OR
USD 115–145 / night
Closest captured property to the fairgrounds; approximate nightly band for planning, confirm the live rate for fair dates.
Best Western Wilsonville Inn & Suites
USD 175–220 / night
Wilsonville cluster with free parking makes a car-based fair visit easy; approximate band, re-check for fair weekend.
Hilton Garden Inn Wilsonville Portland
USD 175–236 / night
Breakfast is charged separately; about 10-12 minutes by car to the fairgrounds. Approximate band only.
Quality Inn & Suites Wilsonville
USD 175–236 / night
Mid-priced Wilsonville option near I-5 with free parking; approximate nightly band, confirm for fair dates.
The Allison Inn & Spa
USD 265–300 / night
Highest-rated captured property, in the Willamette Valley wine country; add roughly 25-30 minutes drive each way. Approximate band.
Rose City Inn and Suites
USD 175–220 / night
Portland-side base with more dining choice; allow 35-45 minutes by car to Canby. Approximate band, confirm for fair weekend.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Bus
CAT is the local Canby bus operator; Moovit publishes a how-to-get-there page for Clackamas County Fairgrounds by bus. Routes run limited hours, so check the last return trip before you travel.
Bus
Rome2rio lists bus and line 79 options between Canby and Clackamas, useful if you are coming from the Portland metro and changing services.
Rideshare
Short-hop rideshare works in Canby but driver supply is thin at peak fair-opening hours; request the ride early.
Taxi / rideshare
Free hotel parking makes driving a cheaper alternative if you have a car; otherwise budget for a return taxi.
Taxi
Roughly 40-50 minutes by road depending on traffic; a shared shuttle or rental car is usually better value for multi-day stays.
Taxi
Long regional transfer of roughly 2 hours; only sensible if you are already routed through Eugene.
Rental car
Most practical option for a garden fair visit because bulky plant purchases and flats are hard to carry on transit.
Car / parking
Fairground parking is generally on-site and surface-level; arrive early for a shorter walk with heavy purchases and check the venue parking page before travelling.
Weather
Canby sits in the northern Willamette Valley of Oregon, where early May is mild, changeable and often showery: cool mornings near 7 C, afternoon highs around 15-19 C, and a realistic chance of rain on any given day. Outdoor fairground surfaces can be soft or muddy after rain, so water-resistant footwear matters more than an umbrella for browsing outdoor plant rows. Captured Open-Meteo air-quality data for the Canby area showed a US AQI around 57 and PM2.5 around 7.4 micrograms per cubic metre in the forecast window - a moderate reading, so sensitive visitors should check local advisories before travelling. Air-quality figures come from a public API, and the temperature band is a climatological planning estimate, not an official forecast for the fair dates.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Mobile coverage in Canby and along the I-5 corridor is generally good on the major US networks, but indoor coverage inside a metal-framed exhibit hall can drop. Do not assume free public Wi-Fi at the fairgrounds: download the organiser schedule and a offline map before arriving, charge a power bank for a full day outdoors, and use a US eSIM or roaming plan if you are visiting from outside the country. Card readers at vendor stalls depend on signal, which is another reason to carry some cash.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Local setting
Canby is a small Clackamas County town south of Portland, and the Spring Garden Fair is a community-scale garden market at the county fairgrounds rather than a convention-centre trade show. Dress is casual and practical: most visitors are gardeners in waterproof jackets and boots, carrying totes, wagons and boxes.
Arrivals and fairground etiquette
Most people arrive by car and park on the fairgrounds. Arrive near opening for the best plant selection and easier parking, keep aisles clear when you stop to photograph or compare labels, and ask before handling or dividing plants on a vendor table.
Currency and payments
Prices are in US dollars (USD). Larger nurseries increasingly take cards, but small growers and craft stalls may prefer cash, and signal in a crowded hall can slow card machines - carry some small bills for plant and food purchases.
Tipping and service norms
Tipping is customary in US food service at roughly 15-20 percent for table service and a dollar or two per drink at a counter; it is not expected at vendor plant stalls. Sales tax in Oregon is zero, so the price on the plant label is what you pay.
Buying plants for travel
If you are carrying plants home across a state line, check agricultural rules first: some states restrict live plants, soil and certain species. Within Oregon, keep purchases shaded and watered in the car rather than locked in a hot boot for hours.
Accessibility and crowds
The fairgrounds are largely flat with paved and gravel surfaces, and accessible parking is typically available near the main buildings. The busiest window is the first two to three hours after opening, so visitors who prefer quieter browsing should come later in the day.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: PDX
Portland International Airport (PDX) is the gateway used by most captured itineraries for this trip, and it is the only sensible arrival point for a same-day run to Canby. Captured Google Flights samples show nonstop service into PDX from Miami and Los Angeles and one-stop routings from Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta and New York, with sample fares in the roughly USD 177-319 range for off-season windows rather than the fair dates. Treat those as directional only and re-check close to booking, especially for a May weekend when Pacific Northwest fares firm up. Carriers appearing with direct service to the region in the captures include Alaska, Southwest, Allegiant, Delta, Frontier and American. Book four to eight weeks ahead where possible, and compare PDX against EUG or SEA only if you are prepared for a long road transfer.
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Portland International Airport (PDX): Approx. 40-50 minutes to Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Canby, depending on traffic; Eugene Airport (Mahlon Sweet Field) (EUG): Approx. 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes north on I-5; Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): Approx. 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours south on I-5, traffic dependent; Salem Municipal Airport (McNary Field) (SLE): Approx. 45-55 minutes north on I-5. Allow road or rail time to Clackamas County Fairgrounds; o
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Clackamas County Fairgrounds: Canby: Motel 6 Canby, OR; Wilsonville: Best Western Wilsonville Inn & Suites; Wilsonville: Hilton Garden Inn Wilsonville Portland.
Ride-hail: Uber and Lyft both operate in the Portland metro and reach Canby, but driver supply in this rural Clackamas County town is thinner than in central Portland, especially in the early morning and late afternoon. Book your outbound ride before you set off, use the fairgrounds main entrance as the pickup and drop-off pin, and expect higher prices around the opening rush. If you are staying in Wilsonville or Portland, compare a rideshare round trip against the cost of driving and parking before you commit.
Public transit: Local bus service in Canby is provided by Canby Area Transit (CAT) and the South Clackamas Transportation District, with connections toward the Portland metro via Clackamas. Moovit publishes a how-to-get-there page for Clackamas County Fairgrounds by bus, and CAT route 99X has been promoted for travel to the Clackamas County Fair held at the same site. Schedules are limited compared with Portland, so check the first and last trips of the day and build in walking time from the nearest stop. Bus riders should bring a folding cart, because purchases such as compost bags and pots are heavy. Fares are low - budget a few dollars each way and confirm current pricing with the operator.
Parking: Parking for the Spring Garden Fair is on the Clackamas County Fairgrounds site at 694 NE 4th Ave, Canby, with surface lots and grass areas opened as demand requires. Arrive early for a short walk with plants and compost, follow marshal directions rather than parking on verges, and use the designated loading area if you are collecting bulky purchases. Accessible spaces are typically located near the main buildings. Parking fees and any event-day layout changes are set by the venue - check the Clackamas County Event Center parking and transportation page before you travel rather than assuming a rate.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: May (early May; confirm the exact fair dates with the organiser)
Seasonality: Early May is still shoulder season in the Willamette Valley: rain is common, often as passing showers rather than all-day downpours, and mornings can be damp and cool before brighter afternoons. The fairgrounds mix indoor exhibit space with outdoor plant rows, where surfaces can turn soft underfoot after rain. A dry, warm May week is possible but should not be assumed, so plan for wet grass, muddy paths and a jacket you can tie around your waist by midday.
Packing: Pack a waterproof shell or compact umbrella, water-resistant shoes with grip for gravel and wet grass, and a warm mid-layer for the cool first hours. Bring a folding wagon or sturdy boxes and a tarp for the car boot so wet plants and loose soil do not ruin the interior, plus garden gloves, a marker for plant labels and a refillable water bottle. Add sunscreen and a hat for bright spells, and keep a dry bag for receipts, plant labels and your phone.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Spring Garden Fair usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Check the USDA zone and sun or shade conditions of each planting spot at home so you buy plants that will actually thrive in Canby — Northern Willamette Valley is broadly zone 8b.
Decide how you will arrive: drive with a vehicle that fits flats of plants, or take Canby Area Transit and plan to carry purchases — Bus riders should bring a sturdy tote or folding cart.
Review the Clackamas County Event Center parking and transportation page for on-site parking layout and event-day instructions — Fairground parking is typically on-site; confirm any fee.
Book accommodation in Canby or the Wilsonville hotel cluster if you are travelling from outside Clackamas County — Wilsonville is roughly 7-8 km from the fairgrounds; Canby lodging is within about 1 km.
Reserve a rental car or check rideshare availability if you are flying into Portland International Airport; Prepare a cool-weather kit: waterproof jacket, water-resistant shoes and a warm layer for the cool morning hours — Early May in the Willamette Valley can be wet and cool.
Pack practical gear: a folding wagon or sturdy boxes, garden gloves, a marker pen for labelling, and a tarp for the car boot; Withdraw some cash and check card acceptance assumptions with vendors on the day — Small vendors may prefer cash for low-value purchases.
Plan the route order through the exhibit hall and outdoor sales area so heavy items such as compost and pots are bought last — Buying bulky goods late avoids hauling them around all morning.
Note any pre-order or will-collect arrangements offered by nurseries so plants are reserved before the fair opens — Only where a vendor publishes that option.
Set an early alarm and aim to arrive near opening to get the best cultivar selection and easier parking — Popular specialty plants move fastest in the first hours.
Confirm the Spring Garden Fair dates, opening hours and admission price directly on the organiser site before locking in travel; Prepare planting holes or containers at home so purchased plants can go into the ground the same weekend — Bare-root and start plants degrade quickly if left in a hot car.
Write a plant shopping list by category (vegetable starts, perennials, natives, annuals) with target varieties and a per-category budget — Vendors sell out of popular cultivars early in the day.
Registration and hall orientation at Clackamas County Fairgrounds
Supplier meetings and product demos
Final negotiations and follow-up
Spring Garden Fair registration concourse
Clackamas County Fairgrounds
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Clackamas County Fairgrounds
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget

Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
visitor_ticket
visitor · General admission
USD 7 / per person
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | General admission | USD 7 / per person | organiser_published |
Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether Spring Garden Fair fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Spring Garden Fair, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Plants and flowers for home gardens and Gardening tools and equipment solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Spring Garden Fair in Canby.
Min. budget
$762.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Plants and flowers for home gardens and Gardening tools and equipment products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$3,429.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Canby show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
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Clackamas County Master Gardener Association
Spring Garden Fair
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