County Fair Guide

The Oldest Fairs in Oregon

Oregon's oldest fair is the Oregon State Fair in Salem, running since 1861. The Lane County Fair in Eugene has run continuously since 1884 (earlier informal exhibitions date to 1859, but didn't continue), and the Washington County Fair in Hillsboro (1951) rounds out the state's oldest fairs. Here are Oregon's fairs with the longest documented histories.

  1. 1
    Oregon State FairSalem, Oregon
    Est. 1861August

    Every year, Salem hosts the Oregon State Fair, which is the state's premier annual event, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Willamette Valley capital for eleven days of world-class entertainment, agriculture, and celebration. Dating to 1861, it ranks among Oregon's oldest agricultural fairs.

  2. 2
    Lane County FairEugene, Oregon
    Est. 1884July

    The Lane County Fair, based in Eugene, is a five-day Willamette Valley celebration drawing southern valley families for livestock competition, entertainment, and community gathering each July.

  3. 3
    Washington County FairHillsboro, Oregon
    Est. 1951July

    Hillsboro is home to the Washington County Fair, which is one of Oregon's largest county fairs, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors from the Portland metro for ten days of livestock competition, entertainment, and family fun. The fair began in 1951 and has remained a community tradition ever since.

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