Did you ever think you could come to the Oregon State Fair and catch and release trout?  Returning to the 2012 Destination Recreation area is the Berkley Kid's Outdoor Park Aquarium.  Kids 12 and under can drop their line and watch as the fish take the bait!  This fishing fun is free to all, and brought to the Oregon State Fair by Blue Water Promotions.  Open 11 a.m to 8 p.m.

In 2001, Blue Water Promotions saw a need for the youth of today to get more kids interested in fishing. Blue Water Promotions designed and built the "Shakespere Kids' Fishing Experience Aquarium" and are very proud to say that they have "fished" over 50,000 kids a year.  Kids 12 years old and younger are able to fish the tank for a free 10 minute session.  This by far the most realistic trout tank on the market that includes 2 waterfalls and clear glass along the side of the thank so that the kids can watch the fish take the bait.  Fish are returned back to the tank after fishing and are not allowed to go home with the kids.  After the Oregon State Fair event, the fish will be stocked at one of Oregon's many local lakes. 

Blue Water Promotions extends a special thank you to their sponsors:  Shakespeare Rods and Reels and Pure Fishing Bait.

Berkley Kid's Outdoor Park Aquarium is always in need of volunteers and/or temporary staff. This is a great opportunity for school and youth programs so that the money can go back to the school, program or club. For all inquiries relating to volunteers and temporary staff please contact:

JIM & DEBBIE EDWARDS

719-657-3558 or 720-227-2135

Fast action BMX Racing is returning to the 2012 with an expanded track!  Capitol City BMX will hold ABA sanctioned races, open rides and provide special programs everyday throughout the fair. Come and join the Capitol City BMX crew and volunteers and learn about BMX racing! Rent a demo bike and helmet for a $5.00 fee or bring your own for an all day riding experience.  All proceeds from rentals support this non-profit, volunteer based organization.

Be sure to register as soon as you arrive!  Registration and waiver forms will be provided on-site at the track by Capitol City BMX.

Capitol City BMX is an American Bicycle Association (ABA) sanctioned BMX track located at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem, Oregon.  Capitol City BMX is a volunteer operated, non-profit organization, for BMXers by BMXers.  Capitol City BMX is all about the riders, families and the sport of BMX.  All of their profits go directly back to the track and ultimately back to the riders.

(Helmets are required to be worn at all times.)

capitolcitybmx.com

santiambicycle.com

ababmx.com

Bringing it on at the Oregon State Fair!!! It's going be HUGE, BIG and EXCITING.  ZUMBA!!!

Join in on the latest dance craze: Zumba! The combination of Latin dance and fitness has changed the way people view exercise, you don't have to know how to dance, " just move your body".  The music and the energy creates the excitement for an awe inspiring workout, and has changed people's opinion of just another workout.

Fitness with Jackie will be holding a Zumba Dance Party charity event on Saturday, August, 27 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Oregon State Fair.  Proceeds benefit the American Diabetes Association.  Pre-registration is now taking place at: fitnesswithjackie.com. You can also fill out the Registration Form here and send to the address listed on the form.

Jackie has been a fitness instructor and trainer for 10 years and will be offering Zumba classes throughout the days during fair. 

Please contact Jackie for more information about fair time classes.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit will be performing demonstrations in the Destination Recreation area all 11 days of the 2011 Oregon State Fair! Come and watch the dogs in action, and get all your canine questions answered by their handlers!   The Marion County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit consists of eight canine teams; five are patrol teams and three are dedicated completely to narcotics detection. The team has two german shephards, four belgian malinois and two labradors. Patrol dogs are trained to track for suspects who have fled from crime scenes. They are also trained to conduct building and area searches for criminal suspects, protect the handler and to hold violent offenders from escaping. The narcotics detection dogs are trained to detect narcotics substances. One is assigned to the Marion County Jail, although, he is routinely called out to assist Detectives with search warrants or vehicle searches to locate narcotics. The K-9 Unit routinely conducts public demonstrations at schools, churches or community events or for community groups or organizations.