2025 Oregon Fairgrounds College - Session 1

SESSION 1 will focus on legislative, legal, contracting, insurance, and an introduction to the State Fair & Expo Center operations/governance.

AGENDA

• Monday, February 3
• • 11:00AM-12:00PM - OFA Board of Directors & Membership Meeting - Oregon State Fair & Expo Center Cascade Hall (2330 17th St NE, Salem)
  • 12:00PM-1:00PM - OFA Legislative Briefing - Oregon State Fair & Expo Center Cascade Hall (2330 17th St NE, Salem)
  • 1:00PM-5:00PM - Legislative Appointments - Oregon State Capitol (900 Court St NE, Salem)
  • 5:00PM-8:00PM - Legislative Reception & Dinner - 1230 State Event Space (1230 State St, Salem)
  • Recommended Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites Salem (Select Government Rate)
• Tuesday, February 4
• • 8:00AM-12:00PM - ORS 565, Contracting/Insurance Requirements, Financial/Auditing, Americans with Disabilities Act - Morgan Smith, County Counsel, Polk County

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.