Upcoming events

    • 04/24/2025
    • 11:00 AM (PDT)
    • 04/25/2025
    • 12:00 PM (PDT)
    • Jefferson County Event Complex, Madras


    SESSION 3 will focus on rodeo, concerts, strolling entertainment, and entertainment support/operations.

    AGENDA

    • Thursday, April 24
      • 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, April 25
      • 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

    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.

    • 05/29/2025
    • 11:00 AM (PDT)
    • 05/30/2025
    • 12:00 PM (PDT)
    • Umatilla County


    SESSION 4 will focus on digital & social media, marketing & promotions of your fair and events, analytics, and sponsorship.

    AGENDA

    • Thursday, May 29
      • 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, May 30
      • 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

    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.

    • 06/26/2025
    • 11:00 AM (PDT)
    • 06/27/2025
    • 12:00 PM (PDT)
    • Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex & Speedway, Roseburg


    SESSION 5 will focus on emergency planning/management/response, crowd management & gate screening, weather safety, active shooter/emergency response.

    AGENDA

    • Thursday, June 26
      • 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, June 27
      • 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

    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.

    • 09/25/2025
    • 11:00 AM (PDT)
    • 09/26/2025
    • 12:00 PM (PDT)
    • Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex & Speedway, Roseburg


    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

    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.

    • 10/16/2025
    • 10/18/2025
    • Westside Commons - Hillsboro

    More Information Coming Soon... 

Past events

03/20/2025 2025 Oregon Fairgrounds College - Session 2
03/20/2025 OFA Membership & Board of Directors Meeting
02/03/2025 2025 Oregon Fairgrounds College - Session 1
02/03/2025 Oregon Fairs Day at the State Capitol
12/01/2024 International Association of Fairs & Expos Annual Convention
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