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Oregon State Fair

The fair is to serve as a gathering place for Oregonians to showcase Oregon products and people; to educate and communicate to the citizens of Oregon about the needs, issues and context of the key industries of the State of Oregon, with emphasis on agriculture, forestry, technology, and manufacturing.

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February 16 - October 27 - Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland - Contemporary and world premiere productions designed to touch your mind, your heart, and your funny bone. (541) 482-4331 (222)

May 31 - June 30 - Portland Rose Festival, - Now in its 100th year, this iconic Portland celebration entices people from all over the world with such attractions as carnival rides, dragon boat races, a queen's coronation, a starlight parade, and the grand floral parade, one of the nation's top two all-floral parades. (503) 227-2681 Waterfront Park (497)

May 31 - June 10 - Tall Ships, Portland - This gathering of several merry seafaring crews features the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain. These two-masted ships are classic replicas of sailing ships from the golden age of sea exploration. (503) 227-2681 Govenor Tom McCall Waterfront Park (504)

June 1 - June 3 - A Festival of Quilts, Portland - Northwest Quilters present their 33rd Annual Show. See wonderful quilts, demos, a fashion show, vendors, and more. (503) 222-1991 University Place Hotel (506)

June 7 - 8 - 119th Annual Spring Rose Show, Portland - There will be over 2,000 blooms for the show, the largest, and longest-running rose show in the country. Entry is open to the public. (503) 227-2681 Lloyd Center Ice Chalet (507)

June 9 - Grand Floral Parade, Portland - Awe-inspiring all-floral float entries pay tribute to history, incorporating re-creations of some of the best floats of the last century. (503) 227-2681 Memorial Coliseum to Downtown (509)

June 15 - June 17 - Festival of Balloons in Tigard, Tigard - Watch the spectacular hot air balloons as they launch and dot the morning sky, from your seat at the all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Don’t miss the Landmark Ford Classic Car Cruise In on Saturday, or the weekend-long Pacific NW BBQ Association Cook-Off. Of course, it wouldn’t be the festival of balloons without the ever impressive Northwest Natural Night Glow on Friday & Saturday nights. (503) 612-8213 Cook Park (498)

July 6 - 8 - The State Games of Oregon, Beaverton - Includes 38 sports, with about 16,000 athletes. The motto of the State Games of Oregon is Sport for all Oregonians. Athletes range from 2 years old to 101 years young. (503) 520 -1319 (513)

July 20 - July 22 - West Linn Old Time Fair, West Linn - As always, the fair will feature good things to eat, musical entertainment, carnival rides, a custom car show, as well as, games and activities for the whole family. Willamette Park (501)

July 26 - July 29 - Washington County Fair & Rodeo, Hillsboro - The fair includes carnival rides, a carousel, a Livestock Association steak fry, a Washinton County 4-H / FFA Prime Livestock Youth Auction, and much more. (503) 648-1416 Washington County Fair Complex (499)

August 4 - 5 - Celebrate Hillsboro, Hillsboro - A free family festival with kids activities & great music on two stages. There will be a two-day 3-on-3 basketball tourney, farmers market, & an antique faire. (503) 681-6113 Downtown (519)

August 8 - August 11 - Tillamook County Fair, Tillamook - The four-day family fun event includes Pig-N-Fords, horseracing, grandstand entertainment, carnival, Brad's world Reptiles, Lanky the Clown, Karen Quest - Cowgirl Tricks, Washboard Willy, courtyard entertainment, a talent show, gospel singing, and much more! (503) 842-2272 Tillamook County Fairgrounds (495)

August 11 - Portland Festival Symphony at US Grant Park, Portland - The mission of the symphony is to present music for free to all those who love music. (503) 245-7878 US Grant Park (518)

August 16 - 19 - Oregon Star Party, - Bring out your inner astronomer! You will have the chance to view stars, and even planets through a telescope, while meeting new people at the same time. (503) 306-2992 Indian Trail Spring (523)

August 24 - September 3 - Oregon State Fair, Salem - The fair is to serve as a gathering place for Oregonians to showcase Oregon products and people; to educate and communicate to the citizens of Oregon about the needs, issues and context of the key industries of the State of Oregon, with emphasis on agriculture, forestry, technology, and manufacturing. (503) 947-3247 Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center (142)

September 28 - 29 - Columbia County Oktoberfest, Saint Helens - German music, dance, and food. There also will be a BMW car show, a quilt expo, and a logging show. (503) 397-4231 Columbia County Events Complex (526)

November 25 - December 31 - Oregon Zoo's ZooLights, Portland - See the zoo transformed into a winter wonderland, aglow with nearly a million lights. Sunday -Thursday : 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday -Saturday : 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. (503) 226-1561 Oregon Zoo (532)

2008 Events

February 15 - November 2 - Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland - Eleven Plays, three stages, and so much more. (541) 482-4331 (1782)

April 3 - April 17 - Jewish Film Festival, Portland - The Portland Jewish Film Festival explores themes of spirituality and Jewish identity throughout all parts of the world, especially how American Jews perceive themselves in a larger social context. The films, in their abundance, touch on tragedy, embrace humor and recount the emotional and tangible gains and losses of a people. (503)221-1156 Northwest Film Center (2319)

April 18 - 20 - Salem Film Festival, Salem - The 2008 SALEM FILM FESTIVAL will take its cue from last year's remarkable line-up of films and filmmakers to dazzle yet again with a three-day supply of the fresh, the fantastic and the first-rate. (503)999-8867 The Historic Elsinore Theatre (2318)

April 18 - April 20 - Davinci Film Festival, Corvallis - Feature length and short films by student & independent filmmakers. (541)757-6363 (2320)

June 7 - Grand Floral Parade, Portland - For a hundred years, the spectacle of the Grand Floral Parade has helped define the Portland Rose Festival as one of the world's great celebrations. (503) 227-2681 Memorial Coliseum to Downtown (1783)

July 2 - July 5 - St. Paul Rodeo, St. Paul - Experience the exhilaration of rodeo, the sport of the old Wild West! Join the St. Paul community for the 73rd rendition of the St. Paul Rodeo this Fourth of July week. 800-237-5920 (2321)

July 3 - 6 - Waterfront Blues Festival, Portland - Chicago blues, British blues, blues from the Gulf Coast, and more. Hear it all. Festival organizers are planning the best Waterfront Blues Festival ever. This is a festival you won't want to miss. (877) 678-5263 Tom McCall Waterfront Park (512)

July 10 - 13 - Marion County Fair, Salem - (503)585-9998 Fairgrounds (2579)

July 15 - 20 - Jackson County Fair, Central Point - (541)774-8270 (2562)

July 16 - 20 - Columbia County Fair, St. Helens - (503)397-4231 Fairgrounds (2546)

July 17 - 20 - Lincoln County Fair, Newport - (541)265-6237 Fairgrounds (2576)

July 17 - 20 - Linn County Fair, Albany - Fun for the whole family! (541)926-4314 Fairgrounds (2577)

July 17 - 20 - Curry County Fair, Gold Beach - (541)247-4541 (2550)

July 23 - 26 - Hood River County Fair, Odell - (541)354-2865 Fairgrounds (2560)

July 23 - 26 - Jefferson County Fair & Rodeo, Madras - (541)325-5050 Fairgrounds (2564)

July 24 - 27 - Washington County Fair, Hillsboro - (503)648-1416 Fairgrounds (2588)

July 29 - August 2 - Malheur County Fair, Ontario - (541)889-3431 Fairgrounds (2578)

July 29 - August 2 - Clatsop County Fair, Astoria - Great fun for for the whole family. (503)325-4600 Fairgrounds (2544)

July 30 - August 3 - Benton County Fair & Rodeo, Corvallis - Fun for all! (541)766-6521 Fairgrounds (2540)

July 30 - August 2 - Union County Fair, La Grande - (541)534-2683 Fairgrounds (2585)

July 30 - August 2 - Yamhill County Fair, McMinnville - (503)434-7524 Fairgrounds (2590)

July 30 - August 3 - Deschutes County Fair, Redmond - Join us for the annual fair. (541)548-2711 Fairgrounds (2551)

August 2 - 9 - Wallowa County Fair, Enterprise - (541)426-4097 Fairgrounds (2586)

August 4 - 10 - Wheeler County Fair, Fossil - (541)763-4560 Fairgrounds (2589)

August 5 - 9 - Umatilla County Fair, Hermiston - (541)567-6121 Fairgrounds (2584)

August 5 - 9 - Douglas County Fair, Roseburg - Something for everyone! (541)957-7010 Douglas Fairgrounds (2553)

August 6 - 9 - Baker County Fair, Baker City - Fun for the whole family. (541)523-7881 Fairgrounds (2538)

August 6 - 9 - Tillamook County Fair, Tillamook - (503)842-2272 Fairgrounds (2583)

August 6 - 10 - Crook County Fair, Prineville - Come to the Fair. (541)447-6575 Fairgrounds (2548)

August 7 - 10 - Klamath County Fair, Klamath Falls - (541)883-3796 Fairgrounds (2570)

August 7 - 10 - Polk County Fair, Rickreall - Mark your calendars now. (503)623-3048 Fairgounds (2581)

August 8 - 10 - Oregon International Airshow, Hillsboro - This year's airshow features the US Navy Blue Angels, including military jets and 15+ civilian acts. (503) 629-0706 Hillsboro Airport (224)

August 12 - 17 - Lane County Fair, Eugene - Fun for all. (541)682-4292 Fairgrounds (2574)

August 12 - 17 - Clackamas County Fair, Canby - (503)266-1136 Fairgrounds (2542)

August 12 - 16 - Josephine County Fair, Grants Pass - (541)476-3215 Fairgrounds (2566)

August 13 - 17 - Morrow County Fair, Heppner - (541)676-9474 Fairgrounds (2580)

August 14 - 17 - Wasco County Fair, Tygh Valley - (541)296-4818 Fairgrounds (2587)

August 19 - 23 - Sherman County Fair, Moro - Fun for everyone! (541)565-3510 Fairgrounds (2582)

August 19 - 23 - Grant County Fair, John Day - (541)575-1900 Fairgrounds (2556)

August 22 - September 1 - 2008 Oregon State Fair, Salem - Mark your calendars now for the 2008 Oregon State Fair 503-947-3247 (1529)

August 28 - September 1 - Lake County Fair & Round-Up, Lakeview - (541)947-2925 Fairgrounds (2572)

August 28 - 31 - Gilliam County Fair, Condon - (541)384-4139 Fairgrounds (2555)

September 3 - 8 - Harney County Fair, Burns - (541)573-6447 Fairgrounds (2558)

2009 Events

July 21 - 26 - Jackson County Fair, Central Point - (541)774-8270 (2563)

July 15 - 19 - Columbia County Fair, St. Helens - (503)397-4231 Fairgrounds (2547)

July 22 - 25 - Hood River County Fair, Odell - (541)354-2865 Fairgrounds (2561)

July 22 - 25 - Jefferson County Fair & Rodeo, Madras - (541)325-5050 Fairgrounds (2565)

July 29 - August 2 - Benton County Fair & Rodeo, Corvallis - Join us at the Fair. (541)766-6521 Fairgrounds (2541)

July 29 - August 1 - Deschutes County Fair, Redmond - Come to the Fair! (541)548-2711 (2552)

August 4 - 8 - Clatsop County Fair, Astoria - (503)325-4600 Fairgrounds (2545)

August 5 - 8 - Baker County Fair, Baker City - Plan to attend the fair. (541)523-7881 Fairgrounds (2539)

August 5 – 9 - Crook County Fair, Prineville - (541)447-6575 Fairgrounds (2549)

August 6 - 9 - Klamath County Fair, Klamath Falls - (541)883-3796 Fairgrounds (2571)

August 11 - 15 - Douglas County Fair, Roseburg - (541)957-7010 Fairgrounds (2554)

August 18 - 22 - Josephine County Fair, Grants Pass - (541)476-3215 Fairgrounds (2568)

August 18 - 23 - Lane County Fair, Eugene - (541)682-4292 Fairgrounds (2575)

August 18 - 23 - Clackamas County Fair, Canby - Plan on attending this great fair. (503)266-1136 Fairgrounds (2543)

August 18 - 22 - Grant County Fair, John Day - (541)575-1900 Fairgrounds (2557)

August 27 - 31 - Lake County Fair & Round-Up, Lakeview - (541)947-2925 Fairgrounds (2573)

September 1 - 6 - Harney County Fair, Burns - (541)573-6447 (2559)