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If you have questions about the Oregon State Fair,
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COVID-19 Health and Safety Questions
The Oregon State Fair recognizes that COVID-19 is unpredictable, and, if the need arises, will comply if any health and safety protocols are issued by the State of Oregon, Marion County, or the City of Salem, should they impact this year’s Fair.
If you aren’t feeling well, please stay home from the Oregon State Fair, even if your symptoms are mild. If you were in contact with someone who’s sick, the CDC recommends that you stay home while you watch for symptoms.
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.
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.
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
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.
