The Oregon Fair Association is excited to return to the beautiful Wingspan Event & Conference Center for our 2026 Annual Convention!
📅 Save the Date: October 15–17, 2026
This is more than just a conference — it’s where Oregon’s fair industry comes together to learn, connect, and strengthen the future of our events.
Whether you’re fair staff, a board member, volunteer leader, or committee member, Convention offers something valuable for everyone:
✨ Practical education sessions you can immediately apply at your fair and facility
✨ Discussions with peers facing the same challenges
✨ Networking with industry partners and associate members
✨ Fresh ideas for revenue generation, operations, marketing, and community engagement
✨ Inspiration and renewed energy as you head into your next fair season
Voters will likely decide fate of an Oregon county fair in November
February 26, 2026
County fairgrounds faces closure in 2026
February 10, 2026
New director Jeff Curtis starts at Deschutes County Fair and Expo CenterFebruary 9, 2026
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https://www.centraloregondaily.com/news/redmond/ne...The Oregon State Fair Grounds light up for the holidaysNovember 19, 2025
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Feel that? Magic of annual Winter Fair & Holiday Market returns to Canby
November 14, 2025
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Skilled trades fair shows teens new career paths other than college
November 14, 2025
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Applications sought for the Clatsop County Fair Board
October 20, 2025
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Crook County Fair Board discusses long-term future of Crooked River Roundup contract
October 20, 2025
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Union County Fairgrounds wastewater project breaks grounds November 14
October 17, 2025
First ever Scare at the Fair comes to Oregon State Fairground
Big crowds, big plans, big challenges for Deschutes County fairgrounds
September 6, 2025
Oregon State Fair expands, brings hundreds of booths in its 160th yearAugust 20, 2025Read more at:
https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/08/20/oregon-st...Historic Horse Stadium and Poultry Building 'look good from the outside'June 10, 2025
Read more at: https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/...
New construction at Clackamas County Event Center to open Summer 2026February 5, 2025Read more at:
https://clackamascountyfair.com/new-construction/