Parks & Recreation Statement - Circus Vasquez Rental of Oregon State Exposition Center

As a publicly owned facility operated by the Oregon State Parks & Recreation Department, the Oregon State Exposition Center may be rented by any legal entity.

Provided it conducts itself in a lawful manner and complies with all state and federal animal treatment regulations, Circus Vasquez is welcome to use the Oregon State Exposition Center while it is in Oregon May 9-13, 2008.

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Oregon Parks and Recreation, State Fair and Expo Division release Site Refurbishment and Redevelopment Plan for the 186 acre state fairgrounds.

Three plan alternatives have been presented in part to the general public and a final public meeting was held on May 31, 2007 in the Floral Building on the fairgrounds. Consultants and staff provided indepth background and explanations of the alternatives.

Download these documents for more information:

• Main Plan document (PDF large file - 6MB)
• Memorandum 1 (PDF large file - 4MB)
• Memorandum 2 (PDF large file - 2MB)

You may comment on the alternatives by emailing Kathy Schutt at Kathy.Schutt@state.or.us.

The Oregon State Fair is a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.

Thank You - From Expo and Fair Manager Dave Koellermeier.

Congratulations to all who participated and enjoyed the 2007 Oregon State Fair. Your participation, support and suggestions made "round two" of the Oregon State Fair Re-invention a resounding success!

We committed a year ago to continue to showcase the tried and true exhibits and activities from 4-H, FFA and animal exhibits to fair food, carnival rides and world class entertainment. We feel we met this expectation.

We also committed a year ago to add venues and variety to the Fair. We had over 45 experiments. Without a doubt, these additions are being enjoyed by participants and patrons alike. The return of Artisans Village, expanded Oregon Food and Beverage competitions and dining experiences, and an entire new venue in Sports Health and Recreation. We see ALL these items returning next year with additional attractions.

At the 2007 Fair we launched an ambitious program/campaign to bring to the 2008 Fair and beyond a venue for featuring science and technology competitions and demonstrations. We are learning but think we are on the right rack in bringing new and fun venues to the State's annual celebration...

See entire letter here

Horse Summit Meeting held to discuss the status of site horse facilities and address changes to State Fair and Exposition horse show programming.

You can now submit comments about the Horse Summit.

The Horse Summit meeting was held on Friday, Nov 9th, 2007 and meeting notes will be posted soon. Thanks again for your interest! You can now submit your comments to fair staff and see related news and communications. 

More details and comment forms here.

See the latest press releases for the Oregon State Fair here.

Releases tend to be mostly leading upto and just past Fairtime.

Also, be sure to check out the special Statesman Journal site with Photos, Video, Audio, Slideshows, and other memories of the 2007 Oregon State Fair.