Whether you are a long time resident or considering relocating to Salem Oregon, the Bite of Salem is our annual event to let some restaurants share their food. This year one of my favorites, French Press was there.
The event is held towards the end of July every year and the South Salem Rotary Club works insanely hard to pull off this event every year so my kudos to them for a fun family day. The event has rides and games by Butler Amusement, food, and music. I typically haven’t been able to listen to too much music because my kids don’t want to sit and listen, but with the splash fountain close to the stage, I got to hear a good chunk of the Battle of the Bands this year. My daughter was even dancing to several of our local bands on the Ferris wheel.
As usual I had a good time with my family, but I did decide on a few rules for next year. Rule #1: Don’t go on a ride with the kids until you have seen what it does. I took my kids on the Zipper, not appreciating the g-forces that would be brought upon us. Rule #2: Charge my battery for my video camera the night before. I had all these great ideas for video shots…dead camera. Rule #3: Don’t leave my iphone on the hood of my car. It was there when we got back, so thank you honest Salemites for not taking my iPhone.
If you are considering moving to Salem Oregon, this annual festival is just one of many local events that our community has to offer.
Hi Melina,
OMG!! You left your iPhone on your car and IT WAS STILL THERE?!?! I think that speaks VOLUMES on the people of Salem. (Or maybe you have a dark car and the iPhone kind of got camouflaged in?!)
Anyway, that tells me that Salem Oregon must still be a wonderful place to live in and raise a family. I’ve been to the Bite quite a few times (have some friends from there) and I believe I’ve played music there at least once with one of the many groups I’ve been with over the past 20 years.
Looking forward to your next video post! Your one on hear is really cool!! I’m going to use it as an example of using video in your blogging, in my presentations on social media – blogging & video section.
Thanks for a very well-crafted blog post. Take care! 🙂
Ed Bisquera
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Yes Ed, I left my iPhone on the hood of my car…My car is sand colored.
You know that was my first video attempt and I edited it on my new iMac. That’s for the support. I’m learning a lot about video blogging and hope to keep adding more.