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What you need to know about the Oregon County Fair

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June 22, 2024

What you need to know about the Oregon County Fair

The 55th annual Oregon Country Fair kicks off July 12 and tickets are already selling quickly.

The fair is touted as a celebration of art, music, earth and family where attendees are encouraged to dress with flair and let their inner child romp with glee as they wander through a fairy-like village in the forest near Veneta, about 15 miles west of Eugene.

In preparation for this year’s Mainstage lineup, officials with the OCF Administration created a playlist on Spotify titled “Official OCF 2024 Playlist.” Artists and bands include Dadweed, Haley Johnsen, Reggie Watts, Everyone Orchestra, Fruition, Robin Jackson and the Caravan, Rett Madison, Jackie Venson, TBA, Ghost-Note, Steve Poltz, Greaterkind with Lo Steele, Tolliver, Glitterfox!, and The California Honeydrops.

General information

The 55th Annual Oregon Country Fair is scheduled for July 12-14, operating 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily. About 45,000 people attend the three-day event.

Tickets are sold through aftontickets.com.

Tickets can also be purchased at the Oregon Country Fair Administration building at 442 Lawrence St. in Eugene on Mondays or Tuesdays from noon to 4 p.m. until Tuesday.

General admission tickets for the fair went on sale last week for $60 each. Early bird tickets and three-day tickets for the Fair are sold out.

Children 12 and younger are admitted free with a ticketed adult. Seniors 65 and older can receive a $5 discount.

Vendors

Hundreds of artisan booths will be on-site, boasting hand-made goods like accessories, jewelry, body care, candles, ceramics and pottery, clothing and hats, rocks and crystals, woodworking, painting, instruments, leatherwork and more. Services include massages, energy work and tarot card readings.

Dozens of food booths and carts will also be available at the Fair, including the likes of drink stations for smoothies and orange juice, Cajun cuisine, hamburgers, Philly cheese steaks, pizza and calzones, falafel, empanadas, dumplings, tamales, pie, tofu, candy and more.

ODF has posted a full list of its food and vendors on its website.

Events and activities

The Oregon Country Fair has at least 17 stages this year.

A variety of musicians will take to the mainstage from rock and roll bands to solo acoustic artists. Other events range from spoken word to belly dancing to Vaudeville to gardening, arts and crafts, and more.

There are many parades throughout the day. For attendees who want to join a parade, they can visit the Dragon Lair in Chela Mela Meadow to meet Peachi the Dragon before she marches through the fairgrounds with her drummers starting at 11 a.m.

Family-friendly entertainment

Oregon Country Fair prides itself on its kid-friendly atmosphere and activities. On the Youth Stage, families can watch puppet shows, musical performances, jugglers and acrobats.

Families with children can visit Wally’s Way, a semi-supervised kid-friendly area with a playground, climbing structure, free library, and plenty of shade.

Resting areas for families will also be available at Mellow Space and Groover’s Grove featuring diaper-changing areas and shady seating to rest and let children explore various sensory activities in a safe and fairly confined area.

Transportation and Camping

Parking at the Fair costs $15 per day, per vehicle. Parking can be purchased when buying tickets through Afton Tickets or upon arrival at the fair. Carpooling is encouraged.

A free shuttle bus service from Eugene to the Oregon Country Fairgrounds will be available for visitors all weekend starting at 10 a.m. at the Lane Transit District Station at 10th Ave. and Willamette Street and at the Valley River Center northwest parking lot next to the bike bridge. The last bus leaves the fair site at 7:30 p.m.

Another shuttle service will operate Friday and Saturday between Veneta and the Fairgrounds. Visitors can find the shuttle service in Veneta at Carson Card Lock located at 25095 Jeans Road. The shuttles will depart from Carson Card Lock at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. Return trips leave the Fair at 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.

There is no camping at the fair site but there are options nearby.

Neighboring campsites include Zumwalt Campground, Carefree Campground, Darling Reunion Campground, GnomeWood Camp, EZ Camp, Sol Creek Farms, and The Other Side.

What to pack for a day at the Fair

According to the Oregon Country Fair Administration, packing the following items will make your fair experience more enjoyable:

A refillable, non-glass water bottle
Backpacks, purses, and fanny packs do not have to be clear.
Sunglasses
Sunscreen and an umbrella
Comfortable shoes
Hand Sanitizer
Face Mask
A fun costume

Visit the OCF website at oregoncountryfair.org for more information.

Haleigh Kochanski is a breaking news and public safety reporter for The Register-Guard. You may reach her at HKochanski@registerguard.com

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North Central Oregon and Central Oregon under a wind advisory until Thursday morning

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December 25, 2024

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North Central Oregon and Central Oregon under a wind advisory until Thursday morning

On Wednesday at 2:18 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a wind advisory valid from 10 p.m. until Thursday 10 a.m. for North Central Oregon and Central Oregon.

The weather service states, “South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.”

“Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result,” adds the weather service. “Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.”

Advance Local Weather Alerts is a service provided by United Robots, which uses machine learning to compile the latest data from the National Weather Service.

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Oregon lawmakers to introduce bill barring utility rate increases amid unresolved wildfire lawsuits

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December 24, 2024

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Are Safeway, Fred Meyer, Walmart open on Christmas Eve or Christmas in Oregon? See hours

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December 24, 2024

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Are Safeway, Fred Meyer, Walmart open on Christmas Eve or Christmas in Oregon? See hours

Most grocery stores in Oregon close early on Christmas Eve and are closed on Christmas Day.

Here are the hours, though individual stores’ operating hours may differ.

Is Safeway open in Oregon on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

Safeway will close at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas.

Is Fred Meyer open in Oregon on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

Fred Meyer will close at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas.

Is Roth’s Fresh Markets open in Oregon on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

Roth’s Fresh Markets will close at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas.

Is WinCo open in Oregon on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

WinCo Foods will close at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas.

Is Costco open in Oregon on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

Costco will close at 5 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas.

Is Trader Joe’s open in Oregon on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

Trader Joe’s will close at 5 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas.

Is Grocery Outlet open in Oregon on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

Most Grocery Outlets will close at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve and be closed on Christmas Day. Some Grocery Outlets will be open from 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Christmas Day, depending on the location. Check with your nearest store for hours.

Is Walmart open in Oregon on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

Walmart will close at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas.

Is Target open in Oregon on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

Target will close at 8 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas.

Are convenience stores like 7-Eleven, Circle K and AM/PM open in Oregon on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?

Most 24-hour convenience stores such as 7-Eleven, Circle K and AM/PM will be open on Christmas Day.

Is Starbucks open in Oregon on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

Starbucks will close at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be open from 7 a.m.-11 a.m. on Christmas Day.

Is Dutch Bros open in Oregon on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

Dutch Bros will close at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas.

Is Human Bean open in Oregon on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

Human Bean will close at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas.

Ginnie Sandoval is the Oregon Connect reporter for the Statesman Journal. Sandoval can be reached at GSandoval@gannett.com or on X at @GinnieSandoval.

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