2025 Oregon Fairgrounds College - Session 6

SESSION 6 will focus on animal disease preparedness, animal welfare, vet checks, and consumer protection.

AGENDA

• Thursday, September 25
• • 10:30AM-11:00AM - OFA Fair Managers Only Roundtable Discussion
  • 11:00AM-12:00PM - OFA Board of Directors & Membership Meeting 
  • 12:00PM-1:00PM - Hosted Lunch
  • 1:00PM-5:00PM - Classroom Session
  • 5:00PM-8:00PM - No-Host Networking Dinner
  • Recommended Hotel: TBD
• Friday, September 26
• • 8:00AM-12:00PM - Classroom Session

What is the goal of Oregon Fair College?
Educate New and Re-Educate Experienced Fair Managers, Staff, and Board Members on basic fair and fairgrounds operations and best practices in Oregon.

2025 Dates

• Monday, February 3-Tuesday, February 4 - Oregon State Fair & Expo Center, Salem
• Thursday, March 20-Friday, March 21 - Clackamas County Fair & Event Center, Canby
• Thursday, April 24-Friday, April 25 - Jefferson County Event Complex, Madras
• Thursday, May 29-Friday, May 30 - Umatilla County
• Thursday, June 26-Friday, June 27 - Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex & Speedway, Roseburg
• Thursday, September 25-Friday, September 26 - Baker County Fairgrounds Conference & Event Center, Baker City
• Thursday, October 16-Saturday, October 18 - Graduation during OFA Annual Convention at Westside Commons Wingspan Event & Conference Center, Hillsboro

Graduation/Attendance Requirements

All sessions will be in-person only without a virtual option in order to promote networking among members. OFA members may attend individual sessions, but in order to graduate, attendance requirements listed below based on a 1-year or 2-year track are required.

• Valedictorian Graduate with Honors (1-year): Attend all 6 fairgrounds college sessions and the OFA annual convention in person within the same year to earn Valedictorian Graduate with Honors status.
• Salutatorian Graduate (1-year): Attend at least 5 of the 6 fairgrounds college sessions and the OFA annual convention in person within the same year to earn Salutatorian Graduate status.
• Graduate (2-year): Attend all 6 of the fairgrounds college sessions and the OFA annual convention in person within a two year period to earn Graduate Status.

Registration Fee

FAIRS/FAIRGROUNDS Managers/Staff/Board Members: Each session will allow one individual from each fair/fairgrounds to attend for free. Additional attendees at the same session will be $50 per person. Please register separately for each session.

SERVICE MEMBERS: One Service Member is also allowed to attend each session for free - Please check with Service Member Directors Pat Wood or Courtney Latham prior to registering. Please register separately for each session.