County Fair Guide

Wheeler County Fair

Fossil, Oregon

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2026 Dates

August 5–8, 2026

Duration

4 days

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Size

small

A Closer Look

Every year, Fossil hosts the Wheeler County Fair, which is one of Oregon's most remote county fairs, celebrating the fossil-rich high desert ranching heritage of north-central Oregon over four days each August.

Fair Highlights

Expect livestock judging, 4-H exhibits, rodeo action, and the intimate community atmosphere of one of Oregon's least-populated counties.

Planning Your Visit

Fossil is literally built on dinosaur-era fossils — you can dig for leaf fossils in the hillside behind the high school. A truly unique Oregon fair destination.

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