RainFest 2026
February 27 | Salem Golf Club
RainFest 2026 was a success!
Golfers braved another round of rain, sleet, wind and mud at historic Salem Golf Club on Friday, February 27th. These champions for SLF also reached out to their networks and invited others to support the mission and work of the Salem Leadership Foundation.
Our fundraising goal for RainFest 2026 was to support building connections in neighborhoods and strengthening the capacity of nonprofits as we worked to make Salem/Keizer the healthiest community in Oregon—truly a city of Shalom.
Why Rainfest
“This February marked my ninth year participating in RainFest. Over the years I golfed through snow, hail, torrential downpours, high winds, and the uncomfortable mix of being soaking wet and freezing cold. Yet each year I looked forward to it, because it was more than a day on the course… it was a chance to come together with others who care about Salem and want to see our city thrive.
As a Salem native (Go Saxons!), supporting SLF mattered to me because their work had a real, local impact. Their staff served local schools through after-school programs and teacher appreciation, strengthened nonprofits by building their capacity, helped churches find practical ways to care for their neighborhoods, and connected leaders across sectors for honest conversations that led to real solutions for local challenges. All of this contributed to the vision of Salem becoming the healthiest community in Oregon.
For me, participating in RainFest is a way to give back, to stand alongside others who care deeply about our city, and to support an organization that turns generosity into action. Every swing, every sponsorship, and every donation helps fund initiatives that directly benefit our city and the people who live here, in the city of Shalom.”
-Quinn Burke
2026 images thanks to Russell Photography