RV Rentals at Oregon State Fair
Families have been “finding their fun” at the Oregon State Fair for over 150 years. Generations of families have been partaking in the fair, by visiting and experiencing rides, exhibits, games and more, or by participating in agriculture or creative living competitions, hoping to bring home a first-place ribbon! With a wide variety of live music, activities, food, animal and other exhibits and more, the Oregon State Fair is the perfect way to celebrate the end of summer with family time!
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
The wide variety of attractions, exhibits and activities are what keep Oregon fairgoers coming back year after year! From live music to pig races, a unique petting zoo, competitions, animal exhibits and of course, classic fair food, drink, rides and games, there is something for everyone in the family.
Pairings!: A celebration of Oregon, Pairings! Offers great food and drink, good company and lively outdoor entertainment.
Dog Center: Dog Center features dog attractions and K-9 sports.
FFA: A traditional point of pride at the Oregon State Fair, check out the FFA exhibits and chat with the young Oregonians to learn more about their exhibits and achievements.
Great American Petting Zoo and Ag Venture: A different kind of petting zoo, the farm animals run freely with fairgoers. Visit the petting zoo and experience llamas, deer, wallabies, exotic and domestic goats, sheep, baby animals and more. The Ag Venture features exhibits that allow kids to learn how to milk a cow or goat, learn to saddle a pony and much more.
4-H: 4-H participants from around the entire state of Oregon visit the Oregon State Fair to compete in a wide variety of competitions, including communications, horticulture, natural science and more.
Family Fun Stage: Bring the whole family to the Family Fun Stage and experience a wide variety of entertainment, including drum and dance performances, juggling, a hypnotist and much more.
There are even more attractions to enjoy!
Competitions: A part of the Oregon State Fair for decades, the competitions are an integral part of the fair! There’s something for everyone to be interested in. The wide variety of competitions include:
· Culinary and Beverage
· Creative Living (including agriculture and horticulture, crafts and more)
· Animals
· Talent Search
· Best of the Best
· Classic Contests
Animals: From dog shows to horse shows and animal exhibits, the agriculture animals have long been an important part of the Oregon State Fair.
ON-SITE AMENITIES
There are plenty of amenities available at the Oregon State Fair to ensure you have a great time! On-site amenities include: FairLift (provides a 15-minute pleasure ride across the fairgrounds), wheelchairs and motorized scooter rental, and lost and found.
LOCATION
The Oregon State Fair is located at:
Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center
2330 17th Street NE
Salem, Oregon 97301-0601
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Concerts: The Oregon State Fair offers 9 unique, awesome concerts. There’s something for every music lover. Concerts include: TBA
RVING AT THE EVENT
Make your Oregon State Fair experience even better by returning to a private bathroom, comfortable bed and all the comfort offered by an RV! Camping is available at the Oregon State Fair in limited supply. Dry camping is available in the south parking lot, however, spots are limited. Reservations must be made online.
Even if you don’t own an RV, it’s easy to experience the comfort and fun experience of camping in the beautiful Oregon area! You can rent an RV from RVshare in your hometown and travel in comfort to the Oregon State Fair from home, or fly into the area, pick up an RV there and travel from nearby. The options are endless, and all let you experience the beauty of Oregon with ease and the ultimate in comfort!
WHERE TO STAY
RV Parks/Campgrounds
Don’t want to camp onsite at the fairgrounds? There are plenty of RV parks and campgrounds nearby, including:
Hotels
Decided to stay in a hotel instead of camping? There are a wide variety of hotels nearby to choose from, including:
HOW TO GET THERE
To get to the Oregon State Fair, follow the directions below:
From the North:
Travel south on I-5 to Exit 258 (Portland Road NE). Turn right onto Portland Road and follow to Lana Avenue NE. Turn left at the light onto Lana Avenue NE. At the end of Lana Avenue NE (it’s one long block), there is a stoplight. Proceed through the light, crossing Silverton Road NE, to the North Parking Lot (Blue Lot).
Another option is to take Exit 256 (Market Street NE). Turn right (west) at the light onto Market Street and follow to 17th Street NE. Turn right at the light onto 17th Street NE, and follow to the Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center. Parking in the South Lot (Orange Lot) is at the intersection of 17th Street and Sunnyview Road NE (to the right of the light), or turn right onto Sunnyview Road NE to access the Pavilion Lot (Pink Lot) and ADA parking.
To access the North Lot (Blue Lot), turn left on Sunnyview Street NE to Fairgrounds Road NE then right on Silverton Road NE. Turn right at the light onto Silverton Road and follow to the light at Lana Avenue NE. Turn right at the light into the North Lot (Blue Lot).
From the South:
Travel north on I-5 to Exit 256 (Market Street). Turn left (west) at the light onto Market Street and follow to 17th Street NE. Turn right at the light onto 17th Street NE. Parking in the South Lot (Orange Lot) is at the intersection of 17th Street and Sunnyview Road NE, or turn right on Sunnyview to access the Pavilion Lot (Pink Lot) and ADA parking.
To access the North Lot (Blue Lot), turn left on Sunnyview Street NE to Fairgrounds Road NE then right on Silverton Road NE. Turn right at the light onto Silverton Road and follow to the light at Lana Avenue NE. Turn right at the light into the North Lot (Blue Lot).
From the East:
Travel west on Highway 22 and take I-5 North to Exit 256 (Market Street NE). Turn right (west) at the light onto Market Street NE and follow to 17th Street NE. Turn right at the light onto 17th Street NE. Parking in the South Lot (Orange Lot) is at the intersection of 17th Street and Sunnyview Road NE, or turn right on Sunnyview Road NE to access the Pavilion Lot (Pink Lot) and ADA parking.
To access the North Lot (Blue Lot), turn left on Sunnyview Street NE to Fairgrounds Road NE then right on Silverton Road NE. Turn right at the light onto Silverton Road and follow to the light at Lana Avenue NE. Turn right at the light into the North Lot (Blue Lot).
PARKING
Parking on the fairgrounds is available.
TICKETS & PRICING
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Make sure your visit to the Oregon State Fair is the most comfortable and stress-free it’s ever been! With anRV rental from RVshare, it’s a breeze. Enjoy traveling in comfort, having access to a kitchen or private bathroom whenever you’d like and much more. Whether you visit the Oregon State Fair in anRV rental from us or use other accommodations, we’d love to see pictures of your trip. Send us photos at [email protected], and tag us on social media to share details and tips about your visit. Your adventures could be featured on our blog or social media!
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