Displays & Exhibits | Oregon State Fair 2008

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, participate in GPS Treasure hunts and experience more fun learning opportunities!

FFA Livestock Exhibits - The FFA livestock exhibits are here August 22nd–25th , 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 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 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.

More info:

4-H Schedule (pdf)

Artisan's Village

Come see artisans create traditional and contemporary art of all kinds. The Artisan’s Village is located in the Courtyard near the floral gardens.

Details here...

Cartoon Networks Get Animated Tour

August 31, 2008 - Cartoon Network's Get Animated is the only place where kids can Get Active, Get Healthy and Get Involved with the world's best cartoons! Get Animated empowers kids to take action with information and programs on TV, on the web and in the community! From Rescuing Recess to Trick or Treat for UNICEF, it's a broad program that impacts kids' lives. Get Animated is all about kids getting out and making a difference.

Sunday August 31st, the Cartoon Network’s Get Animated will be at the Oregon State Fair to help educate and encourage kids to use their mind, body, and imagination to “GET ANIMATED!”

Activities will be offered throughout the entire day, and include bicycling, tennis, soccer, jungle gyms, and puzzles.

Children will receive fun prizes to take home.

Chrysler Detroit on-site Test Drives

Join us the first weekend of Fair August 22nd-25th, 2008 to see an innovative hands-on display of the latest luxury and sports sedan vehicles that Chrysler has to offer. Chrysler will be conducting on-site test drives through an obstacle course located near the Oregon State Fair’s Pavilion.

Stop by for prizes, coupons, video games, photo opportunities and some fun in the sun with Chrysler!

Farm & Garden

Be sure to stop by and view the Farm & Garden displays in the Jackman-Long Building. The Farm & Garden exhibits will showcase various displays and winning entries in: fruits, vegetables, grains, grasses, herbs, bees and honey. From seeds to agricultural arrangements, there’s something for everyone to see.

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 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!

Artists in Action demonstration schedule

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 22 – September 1. 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 22, 2008 from 6 to 10 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!

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 22, 2008. 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: Saturday, August 30 th, 2008
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.

Frito-Lay

Visit Frito-Lay near the Little Big Top from Friday August 29th-Sunday August 31st. Frito-Lay will be handing out free samples of their products, and providing the public with employment opportunity information.

You can visit them on their website at: www.fritolay.com

Greenworks Living Green Tour at the 2008 Oregon State Fair

Friday August 29th thru Monday September 1st Greenworks by Clorox will have their exhibit of their new biodegradable, natural cleaning products in our outdoor Sustainable Energy area. Greenworks will be providing information about their products, sampling, and free give a ways.

Greenworks 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. Greenworks does not have a harsh chemical scent, fumes, or residue.

Backed by the Sierra Club, the US EPA, and Better Homes & Gardens, you won’t want to miss the latest in cleaning supplies.

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 2008 Oregon State Fair in 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.

All winning entries are on display everyday at the Oregon State Fair! Also, be sure to check out the daily demonstrations and on stage programs where you will see chef’s cooking demonstrations, various how-to’s and more. Below are two schedules for events, demonstrations and special presentations. Both schedules are valid and reflecting Home Arts demonstrations on the main stage:

Demonstration Schedule, Late-Breaking Additions

Scheduled Demonstrations (below):

Friday Aug 22

12:00 Bob's Red Mill $1,200 Home Baked Bread Contest
2:30 Marion Berry Pie Contest
4:30 Children's Old Time Butter Making Contest

Saturday Aug. 23

12:00 SACO "Bake your Best" Entrée Buttermilk Crepe Contest
1:15 Fleischmann's Yeast "Bake United for a Cause" Baking Contest
2:45 Imperial Stock Ranch Fashion Show
3:45 The Home Depot Tool Savvy Contest
4:45 15th Annual Hermiston Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest
5:30 Milk Moustache Contest

Sunday Aug. 24

11:30 Bridgetown Best Coffeecake Contest
1:30 Agriculture in the Classroom
2:45 La Margarita Fresh and Hot Salsa Contest
5:00 Balance a Potato on your Head Contest

Monday Aug 25

12:00 Dairy Farmers of Oregon - Delicious, Nutritious Summer Recipe
1:30 Lowe's Duct Tape Contest
3:00 C & H Sugar Cookie contest
4:30 Best Sack Lunch made with Oregon Products

Tuesday Aug. 26

11:00 Ghirardelli Chocolate Championship
12:45 Order of the Amaranth & the American Diabetes Assoc - Sweet treats Sugar-Free Dessert Contest
2:00 Craft Warehouse of Salem - Fabulous Red Hat Adorn Contest

Wednesday Aug 27

12:00 Down Home Favorites Sponsored by Flav-R-Pack & Santian
2:30 Super Soups Sponsored by Flav R Pac & Santiam
4:00 Kids Create a Critter Contest - Craft Warehouse
5:30 13th Annual Old Fashioned Corn Shucking Contest

Thursday Aug 28

11:30 Craft Warehouse of Salem Creative Card Making Contest
2:00 Statesman Journal 4th Annual Trash to Treasure Contest
11:00-3:00 Dress a Fruit or Vegetable Contest

Friday Aug 29

12:30 Hidden Valley - The Original Ranch Salad Dressing
2:00 Pear Dessert Contest
3:00 Eagle Brand Great Baking Bonanza

Saturday Aug 30

12:00 Great American SPAM Championship
1:30 Imperial Stock Ranch
3:00 Century Farm and Ranch Recognition Ceremony

Sunday Aug 31

2:00 The Gerry Frank Chocolate Layer Cake Contest

Monday Sept. 1

12:00 Make your Tastiest Tamales - La Margarita Express, Salem
2:00 Home Arts Awards Ceremony

Imperial Stock Ranch Fashion Show

Join us on the main stage in the Jackman-Long Building on Saturday August 23rd, 2008 from 2:45pm to 3:30pm and on Saturday August 30th from 1:30pm to 2:15pm for a fantastic show of sustainable fashions. Jeanne Carver, owner of Imperial Stock Ranch, will be providing the fashions made from 100% sustainable materials.

All yarn and lambskin are dyed and processed by local artisans and produced on the ranch from sheep born and raised the Historic Imperial Stock Ranch.

Le Shoe Boutique from Salem will be providing the shoes for the show, which will be available for sale at the Fairgrounds during both days of the Fashion Shows.

Modeling talent is provided by Barbizon of Portland.

Don’t miss this wonderful show, and the sustainable story behind these wonderful textiles.

Keith Brown Indoor Kitchen Display

Located in the Jackman-Long Building you will find a fabulous indoor kitchen donated to the Oregon State Fair by Keith Brown Lumber, who is celebrating their 80th anniversary. Join us in the kitchen daily, as we will have local area Chef’s prepare a daily cuisine for demonstration.

2 lucky audience members will be chosen to sit at the kitchen counter for a closer look at the demonstration….and yes the lucky members chosen will get to taste test!

Relax and enjoy a wonderful sample of Evergreen Vineyard’s Spruce Goose Semi-Sparkling Oregon Pinot Noir Grape Juice. This juice is 100% natural Pinot Noir with no additives. It is naturally sweet for a delicious alternative to wine. You can find samples of the juice at both the indoor kitchen display in the Jackman-Long Building, and the outdoor kitchen display in the Hart of the Garden.

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

Oregon 150

Oregon 150 kick-off has been scheduled for Friday, August 22nd in the afternoon (2 pm) with the Governor at the Fair to unveil the new Pendleton 150 Blanket, announce the celebration in 2008 at next year's Fair, and more.

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 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 2008 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 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 2008 Oregon State Fair will feature several counties on display in the Jackman-Long Building. Come see Oregon county pride first-hand.

Displays and Exhibits

Inside the Jackman-Long Building, representatives from a number of Oregon Counties will be on hand to answer questions and provide information. Counties represented include:

Benton County
Curry County
Grant County
Hood River County
Tillamook County
Umatilla County
Yamhill County
Wallowa County

A friendly competition among counties exists with judging taking place just prior to fair. Move in day is Wednesday, August 20, 2008 from 9am. to 7pm. Contact Neva Hutchinson for more information at: 503-581-9948 or nhutch@wvi.com.

Outdoor Patio Kitchen Display and Cooking Demonstrations

Outdoor Kitchen World Display and Cooking Demonstrations on the Patio

Daily 8-22-08 thru 9-1-08 - Join us in the beautiful “Hart of the Garden” on the patio for a fabulous outdoor kitchen display donated to the Oregon State Fair by Outdoor Kitchen World. Local Oregon chefs will be on site to prepare and demonstrate a fun menu of various cuisines from elegant to easy. Saturday August 23rd, 2008 1430 KYKN will be on site for a live radio broadcast during their morning home show from 9am-11am.

Join in on the fun….prizes, entertainment, and food! You may even be the lucky audience member to win VIP access, where you will get to sit up front at the kitchen counter to watch the demonstrations…..and yes the lucky VIP’s will get to taste test!

Relax and enjoy a wonderful sample of Evergreen Vineyard’s Spruce Goose Semi-Sparkling Oregon Pinot Noir Grape Juice. This juice is 100% natural Pinot Noir with no additives. It is naturally sweet for a delicious alternative to wine. You can find samples of the juice at both the indoor kitchen display in the Jackman-Long Building, and the outdoor kitchen display in the Hart of the Garden.

Pendleton Woolen Mills

This year the Oregon State Fair welcomes Pendleton Woolen Mills to the Jackman-Long Building. 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.

Included in the Pendleton exhibit will be representative from Milton Freewater, Hermiston, 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.

Pendleton will be displaying and selling their 150 th Oregon commemorative blankets, which will be unveiled by Oregon’s Governor on opening day of Fair.

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 Amphitheatre. Check out amazing photographs from Oregon’s wonderful scenery and view works by artists from around the world!

The Oregon State Fair’s 2008 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

Toyota Mobile Hybrid Experience

Friday August 22 through Sunday August 24, 2008 the Oregon State Fair welcomes the Toyota Mobile Hybrid Experience to the Sustainable Energy area. Walk up and enter into an experience to remember, with this awesome display of the hybrid technology. Toyota will be hosting test drives of their hybrids, as well as other hands-on activities.

Sales personnel and a product specialist will be on hand to demonstrate and answer any questions you may have.

Veteran’s Displays and Exhibits

Traditional Veteran displays will be in the Jackman-Long Building throughout 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 noon on Saturday August 23rd and a USO Style Show beginning at 1pm on the Comcast Center Stage, also on the 23rd.

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 1:00 p.m. at the Comcast 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 12:30 p.m. Please report to the yellow gate at least 15 minutes before the parade starts.

Willamette Agility Group (WAG) - Dog Agility Demonstrations

Join us at the 2008 Oregon State Fair from August 29th - 31st at the West Pavillion Lawn area for some exciting doggie fun!

Scheduled times are: 10:30am, noon, 1:30pm, and 3:00pm.

Withnell Dodge

Withnell will have some of their own cars on display along with the new trucks and there will be sales staff on-site to answer any of your questions so don’t miss this great display.