The Oregon State Fair draws several hundred thousand visitors each year and this drone view in 2019 shows the colorful mix of rides and booths. Salem’s economy will lose millions from the cancellation of the 2020 fair. (Oregon State Fair Council photo)
The Oregon State Fair is back.
With most of Oregon’s pandemic restrictions slated to end this month, state fair organizers announced that the annual event will return in person this summer after being held online last year.
“We are overjoyed to welcome back our patrons and vendors to celebrate fun at the 156th Oregon State Fair,” Kim Grewe-Powell, Oregon State Fair CEO, said in a statement. “We have missed our strong Fair community of agriculturists, performers, exhibitioners, and visitors from around the region.”
The state fair will be held on Friday, Aug. 27 through Monday, Sept. 6. According to a press release, no masks, physical distancing or proof of vaccination will be required
Tickets go on sale at noon on Thursday, July 1, at oregonstatefair.org.
-Jake Thomas
