What is the goal of Oregon Fairgrounds College?To educate new and re-educate experienced Fair Managers, Staff, and Board Members on basic fair and fairgrounds operations and best practices in Oregon.
2026 Dates/Locations/TopicsThursday, February 12-Friday, February 13 Salem/Polk County Fairgrounds, Rickreall
- ORS 565/Legal Issues
- Advocating at the Legislature
- Working with Fair Board & County Commissioners
Thursday, March 12-Friday, March 13 Benton County Event Center & Fairgrounds
- Rodeo
- Concerts
- Strolling Entertainment
- Entertainment Support/Operations
Thursday, April 9-Friday, April 10 Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center
- Animal Disease Preparedness
- Animal Welfare
- Vet Checks
- IAFE Consumer Protection Program - *Saturday, April 11 Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center (Extra Credit/Makeup Session)
Thursday, April 9-Friday, April 10 Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center
- Animal Disease Preparedness
- Animal Welfare/Vet Checks
- Consumer Protection
Thursday May 14-Friday, May 15 Tillamook County Fairgrounds
- Emergency Planning, Management, and Response
- Crowd Management & Gate Screening
- Weather Safety
- Active Shooter/Emergency Response
Thursday, June 11-Friday, June 12 Josephine County Fairgrounds & Event Center
- Marketing/Sponsorship
- Website/Social Media/AI
Thursday, September 10-Friday, September 11 Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center
- Working with Carnival Operators
- Principals of Food & Beverage/Alcohol
- Commercial Vendors
October 15-17 – Annual Convention & Graduation Westside Commons (Washington County)
General FormatDay 1
10:00-10:45 – OFA Fair Managers Only Roundtable
11:00-12:00 – OFA Membership & Board of Directors Meeting
12:00-1:00 – Networking Lunch Hosted by OFA
1:00-5:00 – Class
5:00-7:00 – No Host Networking Dinner
Day 2
9:00-12:00 – Class
Graduation/Attendance RequirementsAll sessions will be in-person only without a virtual option in order to promote networking among members. OFA members may attend any individual session, but in order to graduate, attendance requirements listed below based on a 1-year or 2-year track are required.
Valedictorian Graduate with Honors (1-year): Attend all 6 fairgrounds college sessions and the OFA annual convention in person within the same year to earn Valedictorian Graduate with Honors status.
Salutatorian Graduate (1-year): Attend at least 5 of the 6 fairgrounds college sessions and the OFA annual convention in person within the same year to earn Salutatorian Graduate status.
Graduate (2-year): Attend all 6 of the fairgrounds college sessions and the OFA annual convention in person within a two year period to earn Graduate Status.
Extra Credit/Make Up Session: OFA may designate other education opportunities during the year as eligible makeup sessions for Fairgrounds College status.
RegistrationEach Fair/Fairgrounds and One Service Member designated by the Service Member Director will receive one complimentary registration at each session. Additional Registrations = $55 per person per session
Register online at
www.oregonfairs.orgQuestions? Email: info@oregonfairs.org