🍔 Burger Week — June 1–7, 2026

🍔 Salem's Annual Burger Celebration

Salem Burger Week

June 1–7, 2026 · Local Burgers · One City Eating Well

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This June, What's Happening Salem kicks off summer with a week-long celebration of the best burgers in Salem. From the blocks around Commercial Street to spots across the 503, local restaurants compete. You eat. You vote. Salem wins.

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Here's how Burger Week works.

Three simple steps. A whole lot of flavor.

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Step 1

Find Your Burger

Browse the list of participating Salem restaurants below and find their Burger Week special.

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Step 2

Go Eat

Visit the restaurant during Burger Week (June 1–7) and order their special. Each restaurant sets their own price.

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Step 3

Vote for Your Favorite

After eating, cast your vote. The winning burger gets crowned Salem's Best Burger 2026.

Who's in for June.

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BURGER WEEK SPECIAL

Retro Burger Company

$10

Moonstruck

Double smash with provolone, bacon, red wine braised shallots, arugula & truffle aioli.

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BURGER WEEK SPECIAL

Roger That BBQ

$10

Jalapeño Popper Smash Burger

Double smashed beef with white American, cream cheese spread & crispy bacon on toasted brioche.

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BURGER WEEK SPECIAL

Smitty's Smash Burger Oregon

$10

The Salem Burger

Smash burger with American cheese, grilled onions, crispy bacon & our special Salem sauce.

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BURGER WEEK SPECIAL

Bo & Vine Burger

$10

The Mad Hawaiian

Seasoned smash with swiss, teriyaki glaze, grilled pineapple, sriracha mayo & jalapeño coleslaw.

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BURGER WEEK SPECIAL

Damascus Kitchen Salem

$10

Shawarma Burger

Beef, chicken, or lamb shawarma patty with fresh veggies, pickles, garlic sauce & melted cheese.

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BURGER WEEK SPECIAL

For Tomorrow We Die Brewing Co.

$10

FTWD Burger

Fire River Farms beef with cheddar, pickled cabbage, spinach, tomato, red onion & house dijon.

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BURGER WEEK SPECIAL

Lively Station

$10

Midnight at Bangkok

Painted hills beef patties wit hSpicy Peanut Sauce, Bacon Jam, American Cheese & Pickles on a Martin’s Potato Bun

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BURGER WEEK SPECIAL

Lively at the Mill

$10

The “Aji Smash” Burger

Painted hills beef, roasted hatch chilli, queso Oaxaca, Candied Jalapenos, Spicy Calabrian Alioli

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BURGER WEEK SPECIAL

Adam's Rib Smoke House

$10

Spicy Pig

Angus beef with pepper jack, smoked pulled pork, pickled jalapeños, fried onion straws & chipotle ranch.

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BURGER WEEK SPECIAL

Angels Share Barrel House

$10

Chicken Bacon Burger

Grilled chicken with cheddar, applewood bacon, spinach, tomato, pickled onions & house dijon.

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BURGER WEEK SPECIAL

Black Sheep Cafe

$10

The Atomic Wrangler

Charbroiled beef with muenster, thick-cut bacon, fresh jalapeño, peanut butter, sriracha & fried onions.

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BURGER WEEK SPECIAL

Athletic Edge Adventure Park

$10

Bango Burger

7 oz all-beef patty with hot honey chipotle aioli, applewood bacon, swiss, fresh mango & mango chutney.

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BURGER WEEK SPECIAL

Cadillac Grille

$10

El Dorado

Half pound beef patty with BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, bacon, onion rings, lettuce, tomatoes & house made secret sauce.

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BURGER WEEK SPECIAL

ACME Cafe

$10

K-BBQB (Korean Bar-B-Q Burger) with ACME Fries

Korean-infused 1/3 lb burger with egg, red & green cabbage, carrots, cilantro, green onion & gochujang mayo.

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BURGER WEEK SPECIAL

Wolfhounds Bar & Grill

$10

Jalapeño Popper Smash

Two smash patties with habanero ghost pepper jack, pomegranate bacon jam, cream cheese spread, serrano aioli & pickled jalapeños on a toasted pretzel bun.

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BURGER WEEK SPECIAL

Venti's Cafe & Beer Vault

$10

Venti's What's Happening Salem Smash Burger

Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle & ketchup. Choice of house-made lentil mushroom patty or grass-fed beef. Vegan cheese +$1. Served with fries or tots.

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BURGER WEEK SPECIAL

Heroes Tap House

$10

The Banh Mi Burger

1/3 lb seasoned beef patty with Huli smoked chicken, pickled veggies, fresh cilantro & chipotle dressing.

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BURGER WEEK SPECIAL

Magnolia on the Green

$10

The Magnolia Burger

Beef patty with smoked Gouda, bacon onion jam, arugula & cranberry mustard aioli. Served with fries.

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BURGER WEEK SPECIAL

Killer Burger

$10

The Cure

1/3 lb patty with American cheese, egg, bacon, tomato, pickle, raw onion, lettuce & Smash sauce.

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BURGER WEEK SPECIAL

Slangers

$10

Bring Out the Bacon and Let's Jam!

Rosemary bacon jam & sharp cheddar burger.

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BURGER WEEK SPECIAL

Eat at Joe's

$10

Roasted Garlic, Provolone & Roasted Red Pepper Aioli Burger

Thick, juicy grass-fed beef on locally made Ovenbird Bakery buns. Hours: Wed–Sun 4–8pm, Sat 12–8pm.

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✦ SALEM BURGER WEEK 2026 ✦ VOTE & WIN ✦ JUNE 1–7 ✦

COMMUNITY VOTE —

Vote for Salem's Best Burger

Votes open June 1st. Try the burgers, pick your favorite, and make it official.

🏆 Winner announced June 8th.

Voting link coming soon — check back June 1st.

Cast your vote.

★ FREE FOOD GIVEAWAY ★

Win a $50 Salem Restaurant Gift Card

1. Eat at any participating restaurant, June 1–7, 2026.

2. Post your burger photo on Instagram.

3. Tag @whatshappeningsalem and use #SalemBurgerWeek.

One winner drawn at the end of everyt day from June 1-June 7. Public post required. Hey, free food money!

How to enter.

No purchase necessary to vote • Must follow @whatshappeningsalem to qualify for giveaway • Salem, OR residents

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Here's how Burger Week works.

Find Your Burger

Go Eat

Vote for Your Favorite

Who's in for June.

Retro Burger Company

Roger That BBQ

Smitty's Smash Burger Oregon

Bo & Vine Burger

Damascus Kitchen Salem

For Tomorrow We Die Brewing Co.

Lively Station

Lively at the Mill

Adam's Rib Smoke House

Angels Share Barrel House

Black Sheep Cafe

Athletic Edge Adventure Park

Cadillac Grille

ACME Cafe

Wolfhounds Bar & Grill

Venti's Cafe & Beer Vault

Heroes Tap House

Magnolia on the Green

Killer Burger

Vote for Salem's Best Burger

Win a $50 Salem Restaurant Gift Card

10,000 Salem neighbors read this. You should too.

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