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    • 02/03/2025
    • 09/26/2025
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    What is the goal of Oregon Fair College?

    Educate New and Experienced Fair Managers, Staff, and Board Members on basic fair and fairgrounds operations and best practices in Oregon.

    2025 Dates/Locations/Topics

    Monday, February 3-Tuesday, February 4
    Salem

    • ·       State Fairgrounds Operations/Tour
    • ·       ORS 565
    • ·       Advocating at the Legislature
    • ·       Insurance Requirements
    • ·       Contracting
    • ·       Budgeting/Auditing/Financial Requirements
    • ·       Americans with Disability Act

    Thursday, March 20-Friday, March 21
    Clackamas County Fair & Event Center, Canby

    • ·       Working with Carnival Operators
    • ·       Principals of Food & Beverage/Alcohol
    • ·       Commercial Vendors
    • ·       Working with Fair Board & County Commissioners/Staff

    Thursday, April 24-Friday, April 25
    Jefferson County Event Complex, Madras

    • ·       Rodeo
    • ·       Concerts
    • ·       Strolling Entertainment
    • ·       Entertainment Support/Operations

    Thursday May 29-Friday, May 30
    Location TBD (Area 4 – Gilliam, Morrow, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa Counties)

    • ·       Digital & Social Media
    • ·       Marketing & Promotions of Your Fair and Events
    • ·       Analytics
    • ·       Sponsorship

    Thursday, June 26-Friday, June 27
    Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex & Speedway, Roseburg

    • ·       Emergency Planning, Management, and Response
    • ·       Crowd Management & Gate Screening
    • ·       Weather Safety
    • ·       Active Shooter/Emergency Response

    Thursday, September 25-Friday, September 26
    Baker County Fairgrounds Conference & Event Center, Baker City

    • ·       Animal Disease Preparedness
    • ·       Animal Welfare
    • ·       Vet Checks
    • ·       Consumer Protection

    October TBD – Graduation
    Westside Commons Wingspan Event & Conference Center, Hillsboro


Past events

10/17/2024 2024 OFA Annual Convention
09/26/2024 OFA Membership & Board of Directors Meeting
08/27/2024 OFA Membership & Board of Directors at the Oregon State Fair
05/23/2024 OFA Membership & Board of Directors Meeting
02/29/2024 OFA Membership & Board of Directors Meeting
02/05/2024 Oregon Fairs Association Legislative Dinner
01/06/2024 Oregon Night at WFA Convention
01/04/2024 Western Fairs Association Annual Convention
11/27/2023 Oregon Night at IAFE Convention in Salt Lake City
11/26/2023 International Association of Fairs & Expos Annual Convention
11/15/2023 3rd Annual Oregon Fairs Association Fall County Partnerships Summit @ Association of Oregon Counties Annual Conference
10/26/2023 OFA Membership & Board of Directors Meeting
10/07/2023 Consumer Protection Program Certification
10/05/2023 OFA Annual Convention
09/28/2023 OFA Membership & Board of Directors Meeting
08/31/2023 State Fair Visit - OFA Membership & Board of Directors Meeting
08/04/2023 Featured Fair Visit - OFA Membership & Board of Directors Meeting
06/22/2023 OFA Membership & Board of Directors Meeting
05/16/2023 OFA Membership & Board of Directors Meeting
05/15/2023 Spring Leadership & Convention Planning Retreat
04/27/2023 OFA Membership & Board of Directors Meeting
03/21/2023 OFA Membership & Board of Directors Meeting
02/05/2023 OFA Annual Convention
01/24/2023 OFA Membership & Board of Directors Meeting
11/16/2022 2nd Annual OFA Fall County Partnerships Summit
10/18/2022 OFA Membership & Board of Directors Meeting
02/06/2022 OFA Annual Convention
11/18/2021 OFA Membership & Board of Directors Meeting
11/17/2021 OFA Fair Managers Fall Leadership Conference
10/07/2021 OFA Fair Managers Roundtable
09/02/2021 OFA Membership & Board of Directors Meeting
08/05/2021 OFA Membership & Board of Directors Meeting
06/17/2021 OFA Membership & Board of Directors Meeting
05/20/2021 OFA Membership & Board of Directors Meeting
04/15/2021 OFA Membership & Board of Directors Meeting
03/18/2021 OFA Membership & Board of Directors Meeting
02/18/2021 OFA Membership & Board of Directors Meeting
01/28/2021 OFA Membership & Board of Directors Meeting
01/15/2021 OFA Annual Convention
12/10/2020 OFA Membership Meeting & Board of Directors
11/05/2020 OFA Membership Meeting & Board of Directors

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