Animal Exhibits | Oregon State Fair 2008

Where & When to See the Animals in 2008

Seeing farm animals is one of the major attractions at the Oregon State Fair. Promoting Livestock and Agriculture were the primary reasons that fairs were started. Please keep in mind, however, the real reason the animals are here is to be judged. After judging, animals go home, the barns are cleaned and new animals arrive to be judged. This process is called a change-over.

Different barns change over on different days and most of the barns change over more than once during the duration of the fair. On change over days there will be increased traffic around the barns with people moving animals in and out of their pens. Also, on change over days the barns may appear almost empty due to exhibitors moving out to make room for new exhibitors that will be arriving the next day. Please check the schedule carefully to make sure you get to see the animals that you most want to see.

This is a must have schedule of where and when the Livestock will be on the Fairgrounds throughout the 11 days of the Oregon State Fair. The types of animals that we have on the grounds change throughout the 11 days of the Fair, so be sure to check the dates and times carefully.

Where and When to See the Animals - Brochure

FFA Livestock Exhibits

The FFA livestock exhibits are here August 22nd–25th , 2008. This includes cattle, sheep, swine, and goat exhibits and shows. These exhibits are housed in the 4-H/FFA barn. Please visit the Oregon FFA website at www.oregonffa.com for a detailed schedule of all of the FFA activities. You can also download the brochure above to see the FFA livestock show schedule.

4-H Livestock Exhibits

The 4-H livestock exhibits are here August 26th-31st, 2008. These exhibits include cattle, sheep, swine and goat exhibits as well as shows. The exhibits are housed in the 4-H/FFA barn. Please visit the 4-H website listed below for a detailed schedule of all 4-H activities. You can also download the above brochure to see the 4-H livestock show schedule.

Beef Cattle Show

There are several different breeds of Beef Cattle here throughout the 11 days of the Oregon State Fair. Our Beef rotations run four days each. The Beef Cattle are housed in the Beef Barn just inside the Blue Admission Gate. Please check the where and when to see the animals brochure for a detailed breed schedule.

Dairy Cattle Show

There are several different breeds of Dairy Cattle here throughout the 11 days of the Oregon State Fair. Our Dairy Cattle rotations run four days each. The Dairy Cattle are housed in the main Livestock Pavilion. Please check the where and when to see the animals brochure for a detailed breed schedule. Don’t forget to check out our live milking demonstrations each day in the Oregon State Fair Milking Parlor. Also, new this year don’t miss the Mom and baby calf exhibit located by the milking parlor.

Sheep Show

The Sheep are here the first 5 days of the Oregon State Fair from August 22nd-26th, 2008. They are housed in the Livestock Pavilion and there are different sheep breeds shows, in the sheep ring each day they are here.

Swine Show

The Swine exhibits are here the last 6 days of the Oregon State Fair from August 27th-September 1 st, 2008. They are housed in the Livestock Pavilion and they show in the Livestock Pavilion show ring August 28th-30 th, 2008. Don’t forget to visit Mama Pig and her Piglets who are here on display the entire run of the fair at the north end of the Livestock Pavilion.

Goat Show

The Goat exhibits are also here the last 6 days of the Oregon State Fair August 27th-September 1 st, 2008. They are housed in the Livestock Pavilion and show in the Livestock Pavilion show ring August 31 st and September 1 st, 2008. Included in the goat show and displays are Dairy Goats, Boer Goats, Pygmy Goats and Pygora Goats.

Llama Show

The Llama exhibits are here the last 4 days of the Oregon State Fair August 29th-September 1 st, 2008. They are housed in the Livestock Pavilion and they show in the 4-H/FFA outside the show rings and in the big show green through those 4 days.

Small Animal Exhibits (Poultry, Rabbits, Cavies)

The Small Animal Exhibits are housed in the Historic Poultry Building and are split into 2 rotations. The Poultry, Pigeons and Doves are exhibited the first 5 days of the Oregon State Fair from August 22nd-August 26 th, 2008. The Rabbits and Cavies are exhibited the last 6 days of Fair from August 27th-September 1 st, 2008.

Wednesday, August 27 th, 2008 is a move in day for the rabbits so most of the rabbit exhibits may not be in until later in the afternoon and evening.

Don’t forget to check out the live chick hatching display that is here in the Poultry Building everyday of fair!

Mama Sow, Mama Cow, and Mama Ewe (Sheep) along with their little ones!

Livestock Pavilion - This year at the 2008 Oregon State Fair you will see more baby animals, including the fair’s famous Mama Sow and her piglets! We’ve added Mama Cow and her calves, and of course Mama Ewe and her lambs.

The mama and babies are here for all 11 days of Fair! Come see them in the Forster Livestock Pavilion.

Milking Parlor Demonstrations

Be sure to visit the Oregon State Fair Milking Parlor sponsored by the Oregon Dairy Council and meet the Oregon Dairy Princesses! Watch and learn the process of milking cows each morning in the Milking Parlor. You can also tune in 24-7 on our live webcam!

The Oregon State Fair would like to extend a special thank you to ANSI (Applied Networking Solutions Inc.) for providing the web cam in the Milking Parlor.

Mutton Bustin’

Children have fun holding onto a sheep and trying to last 6 seconds! Mutton Bustin' is similar to what adults do – when bull riding. Contestants ages 6 years and younger and less than 60 lbs. attempt to last six seconds on a sheep in a control and safe environment.

Qualifying rounds lead up to the championship performances. Sheep are released from a chute, just like with bull riding, and take the rider to the other side of the arena. It can be tough to hold on to the sheep!

Located near the livestock show ring, this is a great crowd pleasing show! Come and cheer them on! Prizes and ribbons awarded to placing riders.

Show times posted at the event entrance and will be determined by the number of contestants entered in each round. Cost to compete is $5 per ride.

Sponsored by: Home Depot, Dairy Farmers of Oregon, Double H Western Wear, and Priefert, and Coastal Farm & Ranch.

Judging Schedules

These are must have schedules of where and when the animals will be shown and judged throughout the 11 days of the Oregon State Fair. The types of animals that we have on the grounds change throughout the 11 days of the Oregon State Fair, so be sure to check the dates and times carefully. The 2008 schedules will be available mid-summer, please check back with us then.

Where and When to See the Animals - Brochure

Stadium Marketplace

Located in the Historic Horseshow Stadium, you will find exhibitor's selling everything Western. Hats, saddles, tac, and gear are some of what you will find at this Western driven marketplace.

Horses

The Oregon State Fair Horse Show is one of the biggest horse shows this side of the Mississippi. (Talk about horse power!). Housed in the historic Stadium, the Horse Show features competitions of more than 15 different horse breeds, including the very popular draft horses.

Here’s an overview of the horse events:

Saturday, August 16 –19
4-H State Champion Horse Show

Wednesday, August 20 – 21
FFA State Horse Show

Friday, August 22
Arabian, Half Arabian and Paso Fino Riding Competition

Saturday, August 23
Arabian, Half Arabian & Tennessee Walking Horse Riding Competition; Draft Horse Driving competition

Sunday, August 24
Tennessee Walking Horse Riding competition in morning and Hispanic Rodeo/Concert/Entertainment in late afternoon; Draft Horse Driving Competition throughout the day

Monday, August 25
Miniature Horses, Miniature Donkeys, Carriage Driving, Gypsy Horses, Draft Horse Driving Competition

Tuesday, August 26
Miniature Horses, Miniature Donkeys, Carriage Driving, Gypsy Horses, Draft Horse Driving Competition

Wednesday, August 27
Mustang Riding Competition, Draft Horse Driving Competition, Team Penning Competition beginning around 3pm

Thursday, August 28
American Saddlebred Driving/Riding Competition, Pinto Halter Competition, Draft Horse Driving Competition, NPRA Rodeo beginning at 6:00 pm

Friday, August 29
Pinto Halter/Riding Competition, American Saddlebred Driving/Riding Competition, Draft Horse Driving Competition, NPRA Rodeo beginning at 6:00pm

Saturday, August 30
Pinto Riding Competition, American Saddlebred Riding/Driving Competition, Mule Riding Competition, Peruvian Paso Riding Competition, Draft Horse Driving Competition

Sunday, August 31
Pinto Riding Competition, American Saddlebred, Riding/Driving Competition, Mule Riding Competition, Peruvian Paso Riding Competition, Draft Horse Driving Competition, Mounted Drill Team Competition

Monday, September 1
Mounted Drill Team Competition Finals & Draft Horse Pulling and Log Skidding Competition