Oregon State Fair expands, brings hundreds of booths in its 160th year


This Friday, Aug. 22, the Oregon State Fair returns to the fairgrounds in Salem for 11 days of carnival rides, fair food and crafty contests. This marks the fair’s 160th year.

Pre-sale tickets for general admission, concert tickets, fast passes and parking are still available on their website. The fair ends Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1.

Presale fair admission

Adult (ages 13-64) $10

Child (ages 6-12) $8

Kids 5 and under are free

Senior (ages…