FULL FAIR TOUR 2008

GOTTA BE THERE

The Lane County Fair is one of the largest county fairs in the Northwest attracting nearly 165,000 visitors over a six-day period in mid-August. It is among the most successful county fairs in the Pacific Northwest, blending a unique combination of urban and rural appeal.

For 2008, The Bi-Mart Main Stage welcomes Canned Heat, Jack Ingram, Little Big Town, and Chicago. Local bands that will be featured on stage this year include the band Riffle, who opens for perennial favorite, the Satin Love Orchestra.
While emphasis on the county’s strong agricultural heritage is a mainstay at the Fair, the event also features activities that bring families and friends together to showcase and celebrate the talents and achievements of its community. From the exhibition area showcasing the county’s finest homegrown talent to the popular carnival midway and free Family Fun Park, the Lane County Fair is a place where memories are truly made.

FAIR VISITORS ENJOY THE FAIR!

The 2007 Fair Visitor Survey revealed that the majority of respondents (83%) indicated that the Fair met or exceeded their expectations and (75%) of the respondents return each year, indicating a high loyalty rate. This return rate has increased in each of the past five years, indicating a high level of satisfaction with the quality of the Lane County Fair. The majority (75%) also rated this year’s Fair as ‘good or better’ in value for their entertainment dollar compared to other activities.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Hundreds of volunteers representing nonprofit organizations donate time to help raise funds for their special causes by operating food booths, serving as Fair information ambassadors, teaching kids proper hand washing techniques to clearing dining tables. The Fair encourages the community to get involved in one of the area’s largest celebrations.

If your organization or civic club would like to get involved, please contact the Fair Business Office at 541-682-4292 or email us at jeri@laneeventscenter.org.

FUNTASTIC CARNIVAL HIRING

Hiring will begin August 10.  Enter at North Gate off 13th Avenue.  

Consider working for the Fair if you are looking for seasonal employment. Funtastic Carnival hires workers for the midway games and carnival rides. Minimum age for the midway games is 16 and to operate a carnival ride, minimum age is 18. At the time of hiring, bring two pieces of identification. Training is provided. Report to the Funtastic Carnival booth on the Fairgrounds. Please enter at the North Gate on 13th Avenue, next to the Extension Service office and west of the Wheeler Pavilion.