Clatsop County Fair & expo
Events
Upcoming EVENTS
19
March
North Coast Chapter oet Trailering Clinic - 1:30-3:30 p.m.
April
1-2
April
15
FIRST
Tues
Fair Board Work Session & MEeting
Jack Edwards Annex Building
5:00 p.m. Work Session
5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
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 the 15,000-square-foot exhibit hall, a 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 and 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
Annex
$300.00 per day.
Annex Amenities
- Decorative Lights
- Indoor & Outdoor Use
- Round Tables & Chairs
- Bar Use
Exhibit Hall
$1,000.00 per day.
Kitchen Use - Additional $400.00
Exhibit Hall Amenities
- Decorative Lights
- Cement Floors
- Full Kitchen Use with Walk-in Fridge
- Multiple Exits
- Round Tables & Chairs
Dairy Barn
$300.00 per day.
Aux heat - Additional $150.00.
Barn Amenities
- Cement Floors
- Chairs
Indoor Arena
$2,000.00 minimum.
Based on event type/ticketing.
Arena Amenities
- Partial cement floor
- Dirt arena
- Bleachers included
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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