Events

Thursday, Oct. 15

OFA Annual Conference

11:00 AM

Oregon Fair Association Board Meeting

1:00 PM

Welcome by President Camy VonSeggern

1:30 PM

Consumer Protection at Fairs and Expositions: Optimizing Livestock Events

2:30 PM

Legislative & Fairgrounds Update

4:00 PM

Beyond the Traditional Rodeo Growing Your Fair Through a Strong Foundation Marketing That Moves the Needle Lane County Fair Case Study

5:00 PM

Connect & Celebrate: Tradeshow Reception

6:00 PM

Meet, Mingle & Eat at Foodlandia Food Court

Friday, Oct. 16

OFA Annual Conference

8:00 AM

Coffee Chat Silent Auction opens

8:45 AM

Welcome!

9:00 AM

Keynote: Now What? Smoothly Sailing our Fairs through Uncharted Waters

10:15 AM

Establishing Successful Board and CEO Relationships From Idea to Blue Ribbon: Project Management Basics When the Forecast Changes: Event Weather Readiness

11:30 AM

From Conflict to Cooperation Pour Decisions: Oregon Alcohol Jeopardy Service member speed dating

12:30 PM

Lunch - networking by topic (meal included)

1:15 PM

Discover, Connect & Collaborate at the Tradeshow Oregon Fair Foundation meeting

2:30 PM

OFA Area meetings Service Member meeting

3:30 PM

Finding Grant Opportunities: Understanding the Grant Landscape and Building a Funding Strategy Spotlight on Talent: Pitch and Perform Volunteers: It’s not about the role; it’s about the vibe What Affects Our Fairgoers’ Decisions

4:45 PM

From Application to Award Keeping Oregon Livestock Exhibitions Safe and Compliant Looking Back to Move Your Fair Forward

5:45 PM

Refresh & Recharge Hotel break

6:30 PM

Presidents Annual Banquet (meal included) & Music BINGO Presented by Fran Romeo Agency

Saturday, Oct. 17

OFA Annual Conference

8:30 AM

Annual Business Meeting

9:15 AM

Competitive Exhibits – the Unsung Stars of Your Fair Strengthening 4-H and Fair Board Partnerships Through an MOU Unlocking Fairgrounds Value: A Moderated Ideas Exchange

10:30 AM

Building Better Board Relationships Building Resilience across Oregon through Fairgrounds and Emergency Management Partnerships Future-Proofing the County Fair: Strategic Thinking for Long-Term Sustainability

11:45 AM

Junior Fair Boards – The Reasons Your Fair Needs Them! Modern Fair Management: Leveraging AI for Operations, Finance, and Marketing Turning Change Into Community Support

1:00 PM

Annual Awards Luncheon (meal included)