Upcoming EVENTS
First Tues
Fair Board Work Session & Meeting
First Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted.
5:00pm Work Session
6:00pm Regular Meeting
Exhibit Hall
Sept
14
Astoria High School Class of 1974
50th Class Reunion
Exhibit Hall
Sept
21-22
Columbia Flyway Wildlife Show
Free admission and parking
Click Here for event schedule and information.
Nov
9
Rough Stock Rodeo
Save the date! Event information available soon!
Indoor Arena
We couldn’t have done the
2024 Clatsop County Fair without you!
Thank you to our amazing visitors, exhibitors, sponsors,
vendors, talented performers, and volunteers!
See you next year!
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About Us
The Clatsop County Fair & Expo is located on 109 verdant acres overlooking the Wallooski River, just three miles from Astoria.
The facilities include:
Fair History
The first Clatsop County Fair was held with the annual Astoria Regatta in 1905 at the Hedrick Theater at 12th and Duane streets in downtown Astoria. In 1911, the county granges brought the fair to Gearhart Park. By 1920, the fair had returned to downtown Astoria. The fair was held at the Port of Astoria from 1921 until 1941, when the fairground opened at 20th Street and Marine Drive at the east end of Astoria. This site was used through the 1994 season.
In 1994, Clatsop County turned over the old John Jacob Astor Experiment Station (more recently used as the Clatsop Community College farm) to the Fair Board for the new home. County voters approved a $1.995 million bond measure and, with revenue from the sale of the old site, for improvements. However, the county used accrued timber revenues to pay off bonds, and taxpayers never had to pay the bond measure.
Since opening in August 1995 at our present location, the fairground has been in constant use. Events have included concerts by Willie Nelson and Tracy Lawrence, monster trucks, mud bogs, car shows, swap meets, circus, go-kart races, wedding receptions, bazaars, banquets, meeting, indoor rodeos and many large RV rallies.
Facility Rentals
Our Clatsop County Fairgrounds offers many facility options to rent.
What's included?
Rentals include - Day before set-up, use of facility tables and chairs and sound system (if applicable). Any additional needs may include fees, contact staff for further information.
How do I rent a facility?
Fill out an application online.
What events are allowed?
Questions?
Call us at (503) 325-4600
Additional Fees:
Exhibit Hall
$1,000 per day.
Kitchen Use - Additional $400
Exhibit Hall Amenities
Submitting a Rental Request Form does not guarantee rental of the facility.
A Facility Rental Agreement will be provided if the date and space is available.
Annex
$300 per day.
Annex Amenities
Submitting a Rental Request Form does not guarantee rental of the facility.
A Facility Rental Agreement will be provided if the date and space is available.
Dairy Barn
$300 per day.
Barn Amenities
Submitting a Rental Request Form does not guarantee rental of the facility.
A Facility Rental Agreement will be provided if the date and space is available.
Indoor Arena
$2,000 minimum.
Based on event type/ticketing.
Arena Amenities
Floor covering the arena dirt
Submitting a Rental Request Form does not guarantee rental of the facility.
A Facility Rental Agreement will be provided if the date and space is available.
Outdoor Arena
$250 per day.
Outdoor Amenities
Submitting a Rental Request Form does not guarantee rental of the facility.
A Facility Rental Agreement will be provided if the date and space is available.
Horse Stalls
$15 each.
Outdoor Amenities
Submitting a Rental Request Form does not guarantee rental.
Staff will review requests.
Rv's/Camping
$38.68 per night
(includes the 10.5% transient room tax)
Transient Room Tax is collected by Clatsop County for any rentals of rooms or space for lodging for a period of less than 30 consecutive days.
Maximum stay 14 days.
No Septic provided.
Outdoor Amenities
VERY IMPORTANT. Camping is restricted in this lot on the following dates due to special events:
Fair Board
The Clatsop County Fair Board, five member citizen committee appointed to three-year terms by the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners, is charged by Oregon law with the management of the Clatsop County Fair & Expo and annual county fair. Board meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of every month unless otherwise noted.
contact
kyle sharpsteen, FairGROUNDS manager
Office hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
92937 Walluski Loop
Astoria, OR 97103
503.325.4600
503.325.5658
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