Clatsop County Fair & expo
Events
Upcoming EVENTS
23-24
Sept
5-7
Oct
Columbia Flyway Wildlife Show
Wildlife Carving Competition & Art Festival
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Oregon Fairs Association Annual Convention
Deschutes County Fair & Expo
Book your community event with 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.
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
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
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
- Decorative Lights
- Indoor & Outdoor Use
- Round Tables & Chairs
- Bar Use
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
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
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
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
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
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:
- Kallie Linder
- Matt Bellingham
- Brittany Israel
- Mallory Litehiser
- Sarah Finn
contact
kyle sharpsteen, Fair manager
Office hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
92937 Walluski Loop
Astoria, OR 97103
503.325.4600
503.325.5658
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