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We know you might have questions about the Oregon State Fair this year.
Please scroll to find answers to the most common questions we receive.
Covid Health and Safety Questions
The Oregon State Fair follows COVID-19 health and safety measures as mandated by the Oregon Health Authority and the Governor’s office, and at this time in Oregon, masks are required both indoors and outdoors.
So, at the Oregon State Fair, masks will be required to be worn by all guests ages 5 and up, exhibitors, employees, and volunteers while on the Oregon State Fairgrounds, in both indoor and outdoor locations. Fairgoers should bring their own masks. The Oregon State Fair will provide a mask to fairgoers who need one, while supplies last. Fairgoers will not be required to wear a mask while actively eating or drinking.
Horse Show competitors qualify as persons playing or practicing competitive sports, and they will have a few mask exemptions:
- Show Horse Stalls – masks have to be worn at all times by all people
- Historic Horse Arena – masks have to be worn at all times unless when competing. All masks need to be in place prior to immediately entering the competition arena and back in place immediately following leaving the arena. If competitors are not in the process of competition, masks need to be on at all times.
The Oregon State Fair encourages all fairgoers who have not yet received a vaccination to do so in advance of the fair. In partnership with Salem Health, the Oregon State Fair will offer a Vaccine Clinic in Cascade Hall from 12:00pm-8:00pm Weekdays and 10:00am-6:00pm Weekends. Fairgoers who receive a vaccination at the Fair will receive a free ticket to return to the Oregon State Fair again in 2021, or in 2022.
The Oregon State Fair is 100% committed to the health and safety of all our guests, so thank you in advance for helping us put on a fun and safe event for our entire community. We look forward to seeing you all August 27-September 6 at the Oregon State Fair!
Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center policies are subject to change.
No. Fairgoers will not be required to have their temperatures taken upon entry.
Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center policies are subject to change.
No. While the Oregon State Fair strongly encourages Covid-19 vaccination as the best and fastest way for our state to return to normal, proof of vaccination is not required to attend the Fair at this time.
You can click here for Salem-area vaccination opportunities, or click here to find a vaccine clinic in Oregon near you.
Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center policies are subject to change.
Yes!
The Oregon State Fair is proud to partner with Salem Health to offer fairgoers ages 12 and up the chance to get their COVID-19 vaccine while attending the Oregon State Fair, Friday August 27-Monday September 6.
If you get a COVID-19 vaccination at the Fair, you'll get a ticket to return to the Oregon State Fair, to use again in 2021 or save for 2022! All three vaccines - Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson - will be available, and medical interpreters will be on site to assist. Find helpful personnel from Salem Health ready to answer your questions in Cascade Hall from 12:00pm-8:00pm on Weekdays, and from 10:00am-6:00pm Weekends.
Cascade Hall is almost in the exact middle of our Fairgrounds Map - you'll find the vaccine clinic next to the Brickhouse Lounge.
Want to get your COVID-19 vaccination before the Oregon State Fair?
The Oregon State Fair encourages all fairgoers who have not yet received a vaccination to do so in advance of the fair. You can click here for Salem-area vaccination opportunities, or click here to find a vaccine clinic in Oregon near you.
- Please stay home from the Oregon State Fair if you have symptoms of COVID-19.
Entertainment and Programming Questions
Our entire team is elated with the return of this proud annual event—one of America’s classic state fairs—running from August 27th through September 6th. Scores of traditional features and attractions of the Fair will be presented in the best way we know how. Still, our programming efforts were unavoidably impacted by the pandemic as planning for certain familiar aspects of the Fair required longer lead times than CDC and Oregon Health Authority safety guidelines allowed. If one of your favorite parts of the Fair is missing this year, please rest assured that the 2022 Oregon State Fair will see the return of numerous crowd favorites.
Impacted performances in the Pavilion will not occur in 2021:
Belt Buckle Battle
Jaripeo
Monster Trucks
Demolition Derby
Our entire team is elated with the return of this proud annual event—one of America’s classic state fairs—running from August 27th through September 6th. Scores of traditional features and attractions of the Fair will be presented in the best way we know how. Still, our programming efforts were unavoidably impacted by the pandemic as planning for certain familiar aspects of the Fair required longer lead times than CDC and Oregon Health Authority safety guidelines allowed. If one of your favorite parts of the Fair is missing this year, please rest assured that the 2022 Oregon State Fair will see the return of numerous crowd favorites.
Impacted competitions that will not occur in 2021 include:
Amateur Wine Competition
Homebrew Beer Competition
Gerry Frank Chocolate Cake Competition
Baked Goods Competitions
Preserved Foods Competitions
Our entire team is elated with the return of this proud annual event—one of America’s classic state fairs—running from August 27th through September 6th. Scores of traditional features and attractions of the Fair will be presented in the best way we know how. Still, our programming efforts were unavoidably impacted by the pandemic as planning for certain familiar aspects of the Fair required longer lead times than CDC and Oregon Health Authority safety guidelines allowed. If one of your favorite parts of the Fair is missing this year, please rest assured that the 2022 Oregon State Fair will see the return of numerous crowd favorites.
In a change from years past, the Livestock and Small Animal Exhibits will be scheduled as follows:
- 4-H and FFA: Friday August 27th - Monday August 30th
- Open Class Livestock: Wednesday September 1 - Monday September 6th
- Open Class Horse Show: Tuesday August 31st - Monday September 6th
- Small Animals: Friday August 27th - Monday September 6th
Other Impacted Livestock Exhibits for 2021 include...
- Livestock – Longhorn Cattle will not be exhibiting
- Horse Show – Drill Teams will not be competing, but one team will do maneuvers on Monday September 6th
- Horse Show – Draft Horses will not be competing, but will be on display and doing nightly performances beginning Tuesday August 31st
Note: Due to 2021 scheduling changes on Tuesday August 31st, Livestock within the Livestock Pavilion, Beef Barn and 4-H/FFA Barn Beef will be transitioning in preparation for competitions beginning Wednesday September 1st. Horse Show and Small Animals exhibits will continue to have their respective shows on Tuesday August 31st. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Concert Questions
Yes, and thank you for supporting our 2021 presale last year!
If you lost track of your tickets since then, here are three ways you can find your purchase details:
1. Click here and supply the email address you used to purchase, along with the last four digits of the card you used.
2. Search your email inbox from Etix.com ([email protected]).
3. Call 1-800-514-3849 to speak with Etix Customer Service.
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.
Seether, Collective Soul, Jon Pardi, and Flo Rida shows will be Standing Room Only for tickets in the Black Section.
Carnival Questions
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.
