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About 15,000 attendees are expected at each of the fair's three days. Be prepared for hot, sunny weather — and lots of entertainment.
“Happy Fair!” “Happy Fair!”
As setup for the Oregon Country Fair is underway on the grounds outside of Veneta, welcomes from parking attendants, vendors and staff sprinkle the air while banners are hung and people prepare for another year of a mainstay Lane County cultural event.
The Oregon Country Fair happens this weekend. Here’s what you need to know to have a successful — dare we say peachy? — fairgoing experience.
When is it?
The fair starts Friday, July 11, and runs through Sunday, July 13. Each day, the fair is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Can I still get a ticket?
Yes! Tickets are available online. Pricing starts at $60 to enter for a single day during the festival and $150 for a three-day pass. Tickets for admission are not sold at the gate, so buy them online ahead of time.
Parking passes are also available online for $15 a day. (Bundle options combine admission and parking). If you pay for parking at the physical fair gates, it will cost you $20, cash only.
How do I get there?
The fair takes place on private grounds in Veneta, 12 miles west of Eugene on Highway 126. If you pay for parking, you can drive to the site.
But the fair recommends people take the free shuttle bus, in partnership with Lane Transit District. The buses start at 10 a.m. each day of the fair, and leave from the LTD Downtown Station at 10th and Willamette, as well as from the Valley River Center northwest parking lot. The last return bus leaves the fair at 7:30 p.m.
The Country Fair advises bus riders to be patient and plan in advance, citing an LTD bus operator shortage that may make shuttle wait times longer than in previous years.
What should I bring?
There are five ATMs at the fair, but it may be a good idea to bring cash in case lines get a tad long.
The weather forecast for this weekend in Veneta is sunny and warm. Sunday will have a high of 94 degrees — the hottest temperatures expected during the fair. Refillable nonglass water bottles, sunscreen, sunglasses and handheld fans would not be the worst idea.
Comfortable shoes for traipsing through the grounds also are recommended. Costumes are not required, but are strongly, strongly suggested.
What should I leave at home?
The fair’s FAQ has a long list of things not to bring, including weapons, drugs, alcohol, pets, fireworks, video cameras, portable audio systems, and people who don’t have tickets.
Who’s performing?
Who isn’t? This year’s entertainment lineup includes dance, workshops, circus acts and musical performances by a range of performers, including the return of comedian and musician Reggie Watts, who led the house band on The Late Late Show with James Corden from 2015 to 2023, as well as an appearance by the hip-hop group The Pharcyde, formed in South Central Los Angeles in 1989.
How many people will be there?
Attendance is capped at 15,000, though the population is closer to 35,000 when counting vendors, staff and crews. If there’s something you would really like to see, make sure to carve out time to get there early.
What do I do with all my fun stories from the fair?
Send them our way! Email anything you’d like to share to annie@lookoutlocal.com, and we may include it in a wrap-up article next week. 🍑 Happy Fair!
