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If you have questions about the Oregon State Fair,
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Ticket Questions
Now through August 25, visit a participating Wilco store to buy your Adult Fair Admission for $8 and Child Fair Admission for $6 with no service charges, while supplies last! That'll save you $4 per ticket compared to Fair-time prices!
Plus, get one free Fair parking pass per family with any purchase at all participating Wilco Farm Stores.
Official tickets to Oregon State Fair concerts, general admission, and carnival rides are ONLY available via oregonstatefair.org and through our ticket provider, Etix. Please beware of all unauthorized online ticketing websites attempting to sell bogus tickets that cannot be honored by the Oregon State Fair.
The only authorized retail store location to purchase is at Wilco Farm Stores, now through August 25. Click here to learn more.
Please click here for instructions on how to get your ticket confirmation e-mail re-sent from Etix.
Competition Questions
We have many competitions open in the Creative Living department, including...
Agriculture and Horticulture: Farm & Garden, Floral, and Honey
Crafts and Hobbies: Handcrafts, Paper Arts, Poetry, and Collectibles & Treasures
Culinary & Entertaining: Baked Foods, Preserved Foods, Decorated Cakes, and Decorated Tables and Trees
Textiles: Fiber Arts, Needlework & Clothing, and Quilting
Visual Arts: Calligraphy, Fine Art, and Photography
STEM: Building Blocks
We surveyed many of the County Fairs recently regarding their interest and ability to participate this year. Unfortunately, the vast majority that we spoke with said that, due to staffing constraints still, they would not be able to support the program by producing their County talent show this summer. That said, we sincerely hope Oregon County Fairs can support their youth and work towards a return to the Oregon Fairs Talent Search Finals in the future.
Unfortunately, the Homebrew Beer competition will not occur in 2022. The Oregon State Fair appreciates your understanding and hopes to bring this beloved competition back in the future.
Unfortunately, the Amateur Wine competition will not occur in 2022. The Oregon State Fair appreciates your understanding and hopes to bring this beloved competition back in the future.
Concert Questions
Limited free concert seating in L.B. Amphitheater will be available to fairgoers on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. For guaranteed admission, we recommend you purchase a reserved ticket.
Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center policies are subject to change.
Lines for free seats form on either side of the L.B. Day Amphitheater, closest to the back (see below). Lines typically start to form and grow between 5:00pm and 5:30pm. Doors open at 6.
Limited free concert seating in L.B. Amphitheater will be available to fairgoers on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. For guaranteed admission, we recommend you purchase a reserved ticket.
Nelly will be Standing Room Only for tickets in the Black Section.
Here's the seating chart for all L.B. Day Amphitheater shows during the Columbia Bank Concert Series.
Please note: For the Nelly show, the Black section in the front will be Standing Room Only (no chairs).
Official tickets to Oregon State Fair concerts, general admission, and carnival rides are ONLY available via oregonstatefair.org and through our ticket provider, Etix. Please beware of all unauthorized online ticketing websites attempting to sell bogus tickets that cannot be honored by the Oregon State Fair.
The only authorized retail store location to purchase is at Wilco Farm Stores, now through August 25. Click here to learn more.
Please click here for instructions on how to get your ticket confirmation e-mail re-sent from Etix.
Pavilion Questions
Pavilion events are free with Fair admission, but they're first-come, first-served, only while space lasts. Seats fill up fast, so if you've gotta have guaranteed admission for this event, buy a $5 Fast Pass for the day of this show. That'll get you guaranteed admission to this event and even early access to the Pavilion, too! (Note: Fast Passes do not include Fair Admission. Fair Admission can be purchased separately.)
ADA seating is available on the main seating Pavilion concourse in these sections: 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 24, 25.
Pavilion events are free with Fair admission, but they're first-come, first-served, only while space lasts. Seats fill up fast, so if you've gotta have guaranteed admission for this event, buy a $5 Fast Pass for the day of this show. That'll get you guaranteed admission to this event and even early access to the Pavilion, too! (Note: Fast Passes do not include Fair Admission. Fair Admission can be purchased separately.)
If you bought a Pavilion Fast Pass, you are guaranteed entry into the Pavilion event on the day you bought your pass for!
Friday August 26:
Hell on Hooves Summer Showdown Rodeo + Ned LeDoux Concert (Doors: 6pm, Rodeo: 7pm, Concert: 9pm)
Note: An August 26 Fast Pass gets you onto the Dirt Floor after the conclusion of the Rodeo at approximately 8:45pm – enter through the Ramp off of the Lobby
Saturday August 27:
Hell on Hooves Summer Showdown Rodeo + Maddie and Tae Concert (Doors: 6pm, Rodeo: 7pm, Concert: 9pm)
Note: An August 27 Fast Pass gets you onto the Dirt Floor after the conclusion of the Rodeo at approximately 8:45pm – enter through the Ramp off of the Lobby
Sunday August 28:
Jaripeo Espectacular (Doors: 1pm, Rodeo: 2pm)
Saturday September 3:
Motor Mania (Doors: 1pm, Show: 2pm)
Sunday September 4:
Motor Mania (Doors: 1pm, Show: 2pm)
Monday September 5:
VIP Small Car Demolition Derby (Doors: 1pm, Show: 2pm)
Please note: your Pavilion Fast Pass does not include Fair Admission, so if you have not already purchased Fair Admission to enter the Oregon State Fair, we recommend buying yours before prices rise on Friday August 26.
General Questions
If you bought a regular Parking Pass, it can be redeemed for one car on any day of the Oregon State Fair at the Blue, Orange, or Pink lots. ADA Parking is available in Blue, Orange, Pink, and Yellow lots, as well as the Armory Lot. Please see our Map for Parking Lot locations.
Please note: If you choose to enter through the new Green Gate, the Green Gate does not sell tickets,
so please bring your Fair Admission with you.
If you bought a Parky Like a Rockstar pass, get ready for Rockstar Treatment! Your pass admits one car to the Rockstar Parking Lot on the day your pass is dated for. To enter, you'll need to drive into the Oregon State Fair through Woodrow St NE. Drive East on Woodrow and then show your Parky Pass to the parking attendant positioned at 16th and Woodrow to continue. Then, you'll turn left onto 17th St NE and then turn left again when you see the Parky Like a Rockstar parking lot on your left, across from the Green Gate on your right. Then, you can walk right into our new Green Gate to start your Fair day in Homegrown Oregon! See the map below for location.
Please note: the Green Gate does not sell tickets, so please bring your Fair Admission with you.
Cherriots offers a number of opportunities to take public transportation to the Fair:
Bus: Route 13 drops at the back entrance on Silverton Road - Yellow Entrance ADA accessible
Regional Route 10 (Woodburn, Brooks, Gervais) and Route 20 (Silverton, Mt. Angel, Woodburn) drop at the back entrance on Silverton Road - Yellow Entrance ADA accessible
(Please note: Bus Route 23 at Sunnyview and 17th will not be available during the Fair)
Carpool: www.GetThere.com
Park and Ride: FREE - click here for locations
To learn more about transportation options visit https://www.cherriots.org/.
Wheelchair and Electric Scooters rentals are available near the Pink Gate, and the Yellow Gate/Yellow Lot.
- Manual wheelchairs are $5 per hour, not to exceed $25 per day.
- Electric Scooters are $15 per hour, not to exceed $70 per day.
- No reservations can be taken.
Pets On the Grounds
A. Although OSFEC does not encourage patrons to bring their pets to the OSF, OSFEC does understand the desire and, in some cases, the necessity. For the safety of OSFEC Fair guests, patrons, employees and contractors, OSFEC does ask Fair patrons to abide by the following:
1. Pets must be fastened to a leash and under control at all times. A leash must not be longer than six (6) feet. Do not tie or connect your pet in any way to OSFEC property, including but not limited to trees, equipment, buildings, fencing, etc.
2. Do not leave your pet unattended.
3. Make sure you have containers with you so you can provide your pet with water.
4. You are responsible for immediately cleaning up animal waste made by your pet. Do not allow your pet to deposit animal waste in areas where there are food booths, flower beds, sidewalks, and paved surfaces. Bring products to adequately clean up after your pet’s waste, i.e. poop bags, scoopers, etc.
5. Dispose of animal waste in “garbage containers” that are stationed around the grounds. DO NOT dispose of the animal waste in recycling containers or in livestock bedding or livestock bedding piles.
6. For the safety of everyone at the OSFEC, if your pet shows signs of aggression towards people or other animals, OSFEC may ask you to remove the animal and return to the OSFEC without your pet. If your pet bites or injures another person or animal, you may be held liable for any damage or injury. Once notified of the injury, OSFEC will assign the public safety and/or State Police to investigate.
7. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS UNATTENDED IN A VEHICLE. If this occurs, OSFEC representatives, State Police and/or Animal Control will be contacted and actions may be taken by the State Police to remove the pet from the vehicle and animal abuse charges considered.
8. For the safety of the public, exhibitors, animals and your pets, we prohibit you from taking your pet into any facility or area where animals and livestock are housed or on display. Service pets are allowed in the buildings where animals and livestock are housed but please consider the safety of your animal and that of other animals and people before doing so.
9. Pets are not allowed in the L.B. Day Amphitheater or the OSFEC Pavilion seating areas during concerts or other activities that may result in crowded conditions. Service pets are allowed in the L.B. Day Amphitheater and OSFEC Pavilion seating areas but OSFEC requests 72 hours’ notification of the activity for which the Fair guest wishes to attend with their service pet.
This is to allow OSFEC to find reasonable accommodations that allow for easy ingress and egress, and to avoid areas that may result in the service pet being a tripping hazard for other fair guests. OSFEC’s goal is to accommodate for the needs of the Fair patron and their service pet while seeking an accommodation that provides for the safety of all guests attending the event or activity.
You can bring food with you into the Oregon State Fair - but of course we recommend saving your appetite for any of the many delicious treats you'll find for sale!
You can bring an empty, reusable water bottle to refill at our water fountains.
You're in luck! We have all food vendors and a map of food locations available here.
The Souvenir booth sells sunscreen, hats, and Oregon State Fair merchandise.
The Souvenir booth is located next to the Information Booth, West of Natural Resources and South of Family Fun Camp.
Carnival Questions
The Carnival is opens at 11am daily, and closes when the Fair closes each night:
Friday & Saturday Carnival Hours: 11am - 11pm
Sunday - Thursday Carnival Hours: 11am - 10pm
If you bought a Presale Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristband, get ready to max out on thrills! Your ticket gives you Unlimited Carnival Rides, including 3 games and 1 medium drink in the carnival area, for one person, on any one day of the Fair. Redeem it inside the Fair at any Rainier Amusements Carnival Ticket Booth.
If you bought a Presale 125 Ticket Carnival Pack, you can use your tickets on any carnival ride or carnival game you choose. Games range from 1-12 tickets each and rides range from 10-12 tickets each. Your ticket card doesn't expire and can be used on any day of the Fair. Redeem it inside the Fair at any Rainier Amusements Carnival Ticket Booth.
Carnival products are no longer for sale online and can only be purchased inside the Fair at a Rainier Amusements ticket booth.
We cannot be responsible for weather and therefore we do not offer refunds. Some rides may be closed if there are unsafe weather conditions.
We encourage you to wear closed toe shoes (some rides require it) and avoid wearing any loose clothing. It's also a good idea to pull long hair up into a ponytail.
Children under 2 are not permitted on any rides. Others must be personally responsible to be in good health and free of any conditions that may be aggravated by the rides. Some rides require a minimum height to ride - see them here.
Yes, every rider is required to have a ticket on each ride.
Check all rides to make sure you are tall enough. We post signs that have the height requirement and any specific guidelines at each attraction. For your safety, we strictly enforce these requirements. To view a list of height requirements for some of our attractions please see www.rainieramusements.com.
No, we do not have lockers and we encourage you to leave your belongings with a family or a friend as some rides do not allow you to take any items on. However, some rides you can leave your belonging on the deck of the ride but our ride operators are not responsible to watch your items as they are to watch the ride at all times.
All rides take between 10-12 tickets. All games take between 1-12 tickets.
