Animal Exhibits
Where & When to See the Animals in 2009
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.
FFA Livestock Exhibits
The FFA livestock exhibits are here August 28–31 , 2009. Exhibits and shows include cattle, sheep, swine, and goat. These exhibits are housed in the 4-H/FFA barn at the far north end of the Fairgrounds. 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 at the Fair September 1 - 6, 2009 and includes cattle, sheep, swine and goat exhibits as well as shows. The exhibits are housed in the 4-H/FFA barn on the northend of the fairgrounds. Please visit the 4-H website for a detailed schedule of all 4-H activities and to download the show schedule brochure.
Beef Cattle Show
Dairy Cattle Show
Swine Show
The Swine exhibits are here the last 6 days of the Oregon State Fair from September 2-7, 2009. They are housed in the Livestock Pavilion and they show in the Livestock Pavilion show ring September 5 & 6, 2009. 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 September 2-7, 2009. They are housed in the Livestock Pavilion and show in the Livestock Pavilion show ring September 6-7, 2009. Included in the goat show and displays are Dairy Goats, Boer Goats, Pygmy Goats and Pygora Goats.
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 28th-September 1, 2009. The Rabbits and Cavies are exhibited the last 6 days of Fair from September 2nd-September 7th 2009.
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!
Milking Parlor Demonstrations
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’
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 2009 schedules will be available mid-July, please check back with us then.
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
