Displays & Exhibits
4-H and FFA
Check out the best of horticulture, floral, agriculture, landscaping and farm and garden displays and exhibits from Oregon’s cream of the crop – a.k.a. our kids.
Livestock Show - FFA and 4-H members will show their hogs, sheep or steers to this annual event. Drop by and ask questions about the animals and learn about caring for farm animals. Each student will work hard and spend hours grooming their animals for blue ribbon honors.
FFA Exhibits - Located near the Dairy Women’s Ice-cream booth, FFA exhibits include Ag Mechanics, Nursery, Landscape, and Wool Displays. Drop by their office location and ask questions of FFA Chapter Officers and Members on hand daily.
4-H Exhibits - Located in the 4-H Auditorium on the north end of the Fairgrounds, hundreds of 4-H members entries will be on display! See the 4-H Fashion Review Show, cooking demonstrations and special interactive Lego Robotics demonstrations. Come and try your hand at programming a robot and experience more fun learning opportunities!
FFA Livestock Exhibits - The FFA livestock exhibits are here August 28th - 31st , 2009. 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 Oregon FFA website 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 September 1st - 6th, 2009. These exhibits include cattle, sheep, swine and goat exhibits as well as shows. The exhibits are housed in the 4-H/FFA barn. See below for a detailed schedule of all 4-H activities.
More info:
- 4-H Website
- 4-H Schedule (pdf)
- 4-H General Information (includes information on: how to enter, dorm rules & registration, parking & camping details)
Fine Arts and Calligraphy
If you have a passion for fine arts, you don't want to miss the opportunity to view artwork from Oregon's finest artists. The fine arts gallery of exhibits is located in the Eastside Gallery of the Americraft Center (also known as the Jackman-Long Building), and don’t forget to visit our new demonstration area located outside the East doors of the gallery.
You will be able to learn, watch and ask questions while Artists in Action provide demonstrations in acrylic, oil, pencil, watercolor, stippling and more. You may even try it yourself with the free materials provided!
Fine Arts
The exhibits showcase artwork from professional, amateur, student, and youth artists. See the award winners selected by the jurors and make sure you vote for your favorite entry. The entries with the most votes from Fair patrons will win the People’s Choice award. Also, see artwork that was selected as the Best at their County Fair.
Calligraphy
Calligraphers from Oregon calligraphy guilds will also demonstrate their art form and provide samples of your name in calligraphic lettering.
Donations are always welcome. The donations are used to provide scholarships to high-school calligraphy students to attend the Oregon Calligraphy Conference and for grants for calligraphy instructors to purchase materials for their students.
Floral and Hart of the Garden
Relax and Enjoy… The Hart of the Garden Building & Garden District - August 28 – September 7. View cut flower displays while you sip and savor tastes of award winning wines from Oregon wineries in the Wine Cellar and Tasting Bar, presented from 11 am to 9 pm each day in the Hart of the Garden Building.
(Note the garden will be closed Friday August 28, 2009 from 5 to 8 pm for the Wine Celebration & Awards. Purchase your tickets now for this private charity event www.ticketswest.com).
Retreat to the lush garden and enjoy an ever-changing list of well-chosen Oregon wines, offered by taste, glass and wine flights on the Wine Patio. At the Bocce ball court, learn how to play from our team of experts, and enjoy live entertainment each evening on the Wine Patio for your enjoyment!
American Garden Award has selected Oregon State Fair's Hart of the Garden to be one of 17 destinations invited to participate in the 2009 United States competition enabling you to vote for your favorite flower. Come to the Oregon State Fair and visit the Hart of the Garden to see the completion and vote for the flower that appeals to you. Visit www.americangardenaward.org for more information on voting.
Garden District
More than 8,000 annuals and perennials, and over 150 different plants from around the world will be on display in the Hart of the Garden. Vote for your favorite new plant varieties. 4-H Horticulture and Floral Exhibits will also be on display in the garden. Visit the Hart of the Garden Information Booth and meet Doug Hart of Hart’s Nursery and his staff of gardening experts. Learn about the plants in the Heritage Vegetable Garden and learn how to grow the best plants and flowers in Oregon’s climate. See official program for dates, times and locations of special gardening demonstrations.
- Oregon Wine Celebration and Awards Ceremony: Friday, August 28, 2009. The garden will be closed to the public for this special ticketed event from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
- Cut Flower Displays – inside the Hart of the Garden Building
- Wine Patio & Garden: All Days of Fair 12 noon - 9pm
- Oregon Wine Cellar Taste Awards & Winning Oregon Wines: All Days of Fair 12 noon - 9pm, inside the Hart of the Garden Building
- Hart’s Garden Information Booth: All Days of Fair 12 noon - 9pm, Floral Garden
- Hart’s Annual Plant Give-away: Both Saturdays beginning at 11am (while supplies last)
- Bocce Ball Court Everyday! – Learn how with our team of experts!
On the North end of the garden you will find Davidson's Landscaping. Jim Davidson has created a water feature and landscaping for the Oregon State Fair to appreciate and enjoy year round.
On the South end of the garden you will find our large pond, maintenance by Big Boy Waterfalls & Koi Pond. It is a very beautiful area that you can not miss!
Paver paths in the Hart of the Garden have been created and supplied by Western Interlock of Rickreall Oregon. This year, Western Interlock will be creating a pervious paver path in the Northwest corner of our gardens, near Artisan's Village. You can visit Western Interlock at their commercial exhibitors booth throughout all 11 days of the Fair.
Green Works Living Green Tour at the 2009 Oregon State Fair
Green Works by Clorox will have an exhibit featuring their biodegradable, natural cleaning products outside the Sustainable Energy Center (grass area NE Columbia Hall) from Friday, August 28th through Sunday, August 30th. Green Works will have information about their products and provide sampling.
Green Works believes natural cleaning products should:
- Clean with the power you expect from Clorox
- Be made with plant-based, biodegradable cleaning ingredients
- Clean without harsh chemicals fumes or residue
- Never be tested on animals
Green Works offers a full line of plant and mineral based natural cleaning products that are at least 99% natural and work just as well as traditional cleaners.
Backed by the Sierra Club, you won’t want to miss the latest in cleaning supplies.
Visit greenworkscleaners.com for savings on Green Works new laundry detergent
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Austin Family Business Photo Contest
Join us August 28, 2009 from 10am - 4pm as the Austin Family Busines Program celebrates local family businesses with their annual Family Photo Contest. This years theme is "Family Business in Motion". Entry details can be found at www.familybusinessonline.org
Fair patrons are encouraged to stop by the Austin Family Business booth located on the main concourse near the Natural Resource area to vote for their favorite photograph for the People's Choice Award on August 28, 2009. The Grand prize photograph will be selected by a panel of celebrity judges.
While you are at the Austin Family Business booth, be sure to enter to win a free gift basket!
2008 Grand prize winner was submitted by Wildish Companies of Eugene Oregon
Family businesses are invited to contact the Austin Family Business Program at 1-800-859-7609 for reserved seating tickets for the Oregon State Fair's 30th annual Wine Celebration! The photograph winners will be announced during this celebration held Friday August 28, 2009 from 6pm - 9pm.
2008 People's Choice winner was submitted by Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm of Woodburn Oregon
Home Arts & Hobbies
We invite you to stop by and view the various Home Arts and Hobbies submitted for both competition and display at the 2009 Oregon State Fair in the Americraft Center (also known as the Jackman-Long Building). The competition and display categories in Home Arts range from baking to quilting, and from cake decorating to textiles. Categories in Hobbies range from beading to woodworking. With all of these categories, you are sure to find something to interest you.
Natural Resources
Discover Oregon’s nature, beauty, and history at our Natural Resources Stage. Children will love to meet Wally, the 12-foot-long baby whale puppet, who explains how to spot whales along the Oregon coast. Explore the world of the beaver, learn to hoot like an owl, or feel real pelts and skulls of Oregon’s mysterious animals. Engaging and educational opportunities include games, stories and daily presentations for fairgoers of all ages. Parks Program Schedule On stage in the Natural Resource Area
Best Buy Live Tour 2009
August 28, 29 and 30, 2009
Come see this exciting display featuring the future of technology and innovations inside a 53’ trailer. GMR Marketing presents BEST BUY LIVE TOUR 2009 at the Oregon State Fair. Play the latest video games in the gaming tent, or listen to satellite radio in a futuristic “egg chair”! Discover new ways to integrate technology into your daily home living environment with first-hand interaction with tomorrow’s technology!
Fair patrons are encouraged to stop by the Best Buy Live Tour 2009 located East of the Americraft Center.
Oregon Author's Table
The Oregon Author’s table is a State Fair tradition. Authors have been meeting and offering signed copies of their books for sale at the Oregon State Fair for over 30 years. Enjoy the opportunity to meet with and speak to your favorite Author. The Author’s table is located in the Americraft Center (also known as the Jackman-Long Building).
Oregon Commodities
What would we do without our Oregon products? Oregon commodities are a staple of life and a vital part of Oregon’s economy. From the Albacore Commission to the Wheat Commission, there are a total of 26 Oregon commodity commissions.
The 2009 Oregon State Fair will host a select group of commissions representing a variety of Oregon products. Be sure to stop by the Commodity Exhibits located in the Americraft Center (also known as the Jackman-Long Building).
Oregon Counties
Be sure to stop by the county booth exhibits and discover what Oregon counties have to offer. Oregon is a vast state and each county provides its’ own sense of uniqueness while adding to the character and economy that makes up Oregon. The 2009 Oregon State Fair will feature several counties on display in the Americraft Center (also known as the Jackman-Long Building). Come see Oregon county pride first-hand.
Displays and Exhibits
Inside the Americraft Center (also known as Jackman-Long Building), representatives from a number of Oregon Counties will be on hand to answer questions and provide information. Counties represented include:
- Curry County
- Deschutes County
- Harney County
- Hood River County
- Jefferson County
- Tillamook County
- Umatilla County
- Wallowa County
- Wasco County
A friendly competition among counties exists with judging taking place just prior to fair. Move in day is Wednesday, August 26, 2000 from 9 AM to 7 PM. Contact Neva Hutchinson for more information at: 503-947-3220 or neva.hutchinson@state.or.us.
Outdoor Kitchen World Display and Cooking Demonstrations on the Patio
Join us each day in the beautiful “Hart of the Garden” on the patio for a fabulous outdoor kitchen display by Outdoor Kitchen World and on the SE side of the Americraft Center for some hot tubbing, BBQing fun with displays and samples from the Outdoor Kitchen World crew.
Outdoor Kitchen World is the major sponsor of the LB Day Comcast Ampitheatre Party Suite and the Green Room. 12 lucky listeners will win VIP seats in the Party Suite for our big named concerts through the presenting radio stations.
Pendleton Woolen Mills
This year the Oregon State Fair welcomes Pendleton Woolen Mills to the Americraft Center. Pendleton will have a wonderful display to not only promote their products but to promote all of Umatilla County and everything they have to offer. Celebrate with us Pendleton's 100th Birthday! Their display will include 100 blankets; a Pendleton blanket representing each year they have been in business.
Included in the Umatilla exhibit will be representative from Milton Freewater, Hermiston, Pilot Rock and the Pendleton Chamber of Commerce as well as Umatilla Economic Development, The Confederated Tribes of Umatilla, The Pendleton Round up, and the Wheat Growers League.
Don’t miss this extraordinary exhibit throughout Fair. Pendleton will have several different items for sale to Fair patrons.
Photography
Be sure to stop by the photography exhibits located in Cascade Hall, which is directly north of the L.B. Day Comcast Amphitheatre. Check out amazing photographs from Oregon’s wonderful scenery and view works by artists from around the world!
The Oregon State Fair’s 2009 photography competitions include: the International Exhibition of Photography, the Oregon Salon of Photography, and the Student and Youth categories. Additionally, a "Best of County Fair Photography Exhibit" will feature samples of award-winning prints from County Fair competition.
Photography Presentations Schedule
Photography Exhibits (all day, every day)
Vote for your favorite photograph and it could win the People’s Choice award!
- Oregon Parks & Recreation Department’s Photo Contest
- International Photography entry information
- Oregon Salon of Photography entry information
Antique Car Show
Head down memory lane with Oregon State Parks and Oregon Horseless Carriage Clubs as we highlight the historic spendor of early automobiles! See and experience life 1918 style as you check out historic cars and meet their owners. The Oregon icon Vista House, social center of the Historic Columbia River Highway in the Columbia River Gorge, will be featured along with authentic period clothing. See you at the Pacific Concourse on Friday, August 28th!
Come see the display between 12 and 6 pm on the main concourse. The horseless carriages will be shown in a parade down the main concourse beginning at 1 pm.
Cowgirl Savvy Merchandise Display
Western Fashion for the Modern Cowgirl
Make sure to visit Cowgirl Savvy on August 31 - September 4th in the lobby of the Pavilion. Cowgirl Savvy will have their finest Western Wear and bling on display for sale during the NPRA Rodeo Events.
Visit Cowgirl Savvy's website at: www.cowgirlsavvyco.com
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Le Shoe Boutique Merchandise Display
Le Shoe Boutique
Tuesday September 1, 2009 from 10am to 4pm Le Shoe Boutique of Salem Oregon will be on site in the Picnic Grove near the Spirit of Oregon stage. Le Shoe Boutique will be providing all of the shoes, hand bags, and jewlery for the Red Hatter's Fashion Show at 11am.
Visit their booth after the Fashion show for specials on shoes, hand bags, and jewlery with brands to choose from such as Frye, Uggs, Betsy Johnson, Jessica Simpson, and Brighton. Le Shoe Boutique is one of the very few Brighton dealers in Salem!
Located at 355 Court St NE, Salem OR 97301
503-364-6002
www.leshoeboutique.com
USA Pears Oregon Adventure
Come see Radio Disney under the Big Tower as USA Pears presents Oregon Adventure featuring Oregon Blueberries, Oregon Potatoes, Dairy Farmers of Oregon and Oregon Beef Council. Join the adventure on August 28th from 12:00 - 4:00 pm with exciting exhibits, games and tons of giveaways.
Comcast "Get Animated Tour"
Now in its fifth year, this 40-city tour is designed to motivate, energize, and educate kids ages 6-14 about healthy living choices by using the power of Cartoon Network's shows, characters, and brands. This tour will be at the Fairgrounds in the Sports and Rec Area for Kids Day, August 31st, from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
The tour will run all summer-long and feature interactive areas designed around select Cartoon Network series as well as activity areas for kids, including: the Crayola "Everything Imaginable" tent featuring three different Crayola activity stations; an FDA (Food and Drug Administration) area where kids will toss over-sized "nutrition label" dice and compare the two face-up labels for a prize, while learning to understand the nutrition facts label on packaging more effectively; and a Subway section where kids will have the opportunity to compete on stationary bikes with a video game to beat a countdown clock.
Nintendo DSI Mobile Tour
Nintendo DSI
Fun for all! Nintendo DSI will be at the Oregon State Fair from Friday August 28, 2009 thru Monday August 31, 2009. Nintendo DSI will offer interactive games, fun activities, and Nintendo game play for all to enjoy at no cost! Located near the Big Sling.
For more information on Nintendo DSI visit www.nintendodsi.com
Salem Keizer Transit - Cherriots
Cherriots will be at the main gate on Friday, August 28, 2009 from 2:30 pm - 8:30 pm and on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. They will be passing out new route maps, schedules, and prizes.
New routes, faster times, better service coming September 8, 2009. Visit Cherriots at www.cherriots.org
Western Interlock Paving Seminars
Western Interlock will be conducting daily seminars on "how to" install paver stones. Representatives will be on site to answer any questions regarding hardscaping.
| DATE | SEMINAR TIME |
| Friday, August 28 | 2:00 pm |
| Saturday, August 29 | 2:00 pm & 5:00 pm |
| Monday, August 31 | 2:00 pm |
| Tuesday, September 1 | 2:00 pm |
| Wednesday, September 2 | 2:00 pm |
| Thursday, September 3 | 2:00 pm |
| Friday, September 4 | 2:00 pm |
| Saturday, September 5 | 2:00 pm & 5:00 pm |
Veteran’s Displays and Exhibits
Traditional Veteran displays will be north of the 4-H Auditorium the first weekend, August 28-29, and will be moved into the Americraft Center (also known as the Jackman-Long Building) for the duration of the Fair. In addition the Oregon State Fair will provide special activities during opening weekend including a military vehicle display down the main concourse, a parade through the grounds beginning at 12:15 pm on Saturday August 29th and a USO Style Show beginning at 1:30 pm on the Center Stage, also on the 29th.
Department of Veterans Affairs website (The FREE ADMISSION coupon is available on the Department of Veterans Affairs web site.) Coupon for one Military Veteran admission.
Tribute to Veterans
Including a Recreated Bob Hope 60s USO Show - Performers scheduled to appear are Oregon's own The Brown Sisters, The Two Sisters Trio, Pastor Richard Probasco, Dennis Marcellino of The Tokens and Sly & The Family Stone, and The Dennis Mitchell Band with The Kingsmen (of *Louie, Louie* fame). At the end of the performances, there will be recognition of all Veterans in the audience. This is an emotional experience not to be missed. The show starts at 1:30 p.m. at the Center Stage. This event is sponsored by Spirit Mountain Casino and the Oregon State Fair, and hosted by Remembering America's Heroes, a non-profit organization based in Milwaukie, Oregon.
Parade
The 2nd annual Veterans Appreciation Parade features the Grand Ronde Tribe Honor Guard, the Oregon Patriot Guard Motorcycle Riders, the Oregon Motorcycle Veterans Association, and the Oregon Historical Military Society with their vehicles. Veterans are invited to walk in the parade, which is approximately 1/2 mile in length. The parade starts at 12:15 p.m. Please report to the Gate C (Previously Yellow Gate) at least 15 minutes before the parade starts.
