PHOTO GALLERY: Kids, animals and “hometown feel” draw lines at Marion County Fair for opening day
The annual Marion County Fair kicked off Thursday at noon, drawing long lines of people hoping to experience farm animals, carnival attractions and live music.
With temperatures in the mid-80s, the spectacle at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. N.E., will run through Sunday. Though it’s in the same spot as the statewide fair, the local event is known for its a hometown feel, with Salem food vendors, performers, artists and some 550 young…
