Clatsop County Fair & Expo

Clatsop County Fair & expo

About Us

Upcoming EVENTS

23-24

Nov

Dec

Clatsop County Fair & Expo Office Closed due to the Thanksgiving Holiday

Winter Bazaar & Craft Fair

Exhibit Hall

Free Admission 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

CLICK HERE for Vendor Information

Have your event at the Clatsop County Fair & Expo!

First

Tues

Fair Board Work Session & Meeting

Exhibit Hall

5:00 p.m. Work Session

5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting

Thank you for attending the

2023 Clatsop County Fair !

August 1-5, 2023

Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors!

Concert Sponsors:

OMSI Science Festival Sponsor:

Thank you

Volunteers!

Click on the image to view the

2023 Fair Tab, published by The Astorian.

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:

15,000-square-foot exhibit hall
40,000-square-foot indoor arena that seats 1,800 spectators
Hard-surface parking for 1,000 cars
Ample close-in parking for exhibitors
Horse barns for 100
Spacious outdoor entertainment carnival areas
And other facilities

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.

Decorative Light Bulbs at a Wedding Party

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 systems. 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?

Weddings
Banquets
Funeral Services
Parties
Baby Showers
& more!

Questions?

Call us at (503) 325-4600

Additional Fees:

ALCOHOL 15% of sales
CATERING 10% of sales

View Available Facilities

Exhibit Hall

$1,000 per day.

Kitchen Use - Additional $400

Exhibit Hall Amenities

Decorative Lights
Cement Floors
Multiple Exits
Tables (round & rectangle) & Chairs
Stage (removable) and podium

SUBMIT A FACILITY RENTAL REQUEST FORM

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

Indoor & Outdoor Use
Round Tables & Chairs
Bar Use

SUBMIT A FACILITY RENTAL REQUEST FORM

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.

Aux heat - Additional $150.

Barn Amenities

Cement Floors
Chairs

SUBMIT A FACILITY RENTAL REQUEST FORM

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

Partial cement floor
Dirt arena
Bleachers included

SUBMIT A FACILITY RENTAL REQUEST FORM

Floor covering dirt arena

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

Fenced in area
Sand/dirt arena

SUBMIT A FACILITY RENTAL REQUEST FORM

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

Enclosed Stalls
Sand/dirt floors

SUBMIT A FACILITY RENTAL REQUEST FORM

Submitting a Rental Request Form does not guarantee rental of the facility.

Staff will review requests.

Rv's/Camping

$35 per night + 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

Power
Water

SUBMIT A CAMPING REGISTRATION FORM

Fair Board

The Fair Board is responsible for the exclusive management of the Clatsop County Fairgrounds and organizing the annual county fair. Its five members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners to three-year terms. The Clatsop County Fair Board, a citizen committee appointed by the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners, is charged by Oregon law with the management of the fairgrounds and county fair. Board meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of every month unless otherwise noted.

Fair Board: