Oregon Country Fair Set to Open with Promises of Respite and Inclusion in ‘Turbulent Times’

Oregon Country Fair set to open with promises of respite and inclusion in ‘turbulent times’

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Creating Community at Rainbow Connection

Oregon Country Fair’s Rainbow Connection was founded as Rainbow Village in 2021 during Fair’s second virtual version, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, organizers have been working tirelessly to improve the space and provide a relaxing, community environment to LGBTQIA+ folks visiting the Fair.  River McKenzie, a queer non-binary organizer who founded Rainbow Connection, says when they entered the Fair space 20 years ago, there just wasn…

The Oregon Country Fair Celebrates 56 Years of Magic in the Woods This

For one weekend every July, a quiet stretch of forest outside Eugene transforms into something straight out of a dream. The air fills with music and laughter, the trails come alive with costumed performers, and everywhere you turn there’s a little bit of magic. This is the Oregon Country Fair, and in 2025 it’s celebrating an incredible 56 years of creativity, community, and pure whimsy. Entrance to the fair, photo by Rick Obst Flickr Happening J…

56th Oregon Country Fair begins three-day run Friday in rural Lane County with thousands expected to attend • Lincoln Chronicle

By TIFFANY ECKERT/KLCC News VENETA — Final preparations are underway for the 56th annual Oregon Country Fair starting Friday. Fair crews are hard at work, putting finishing touches on […] The post 56th Oregon Country Fair begins three-day run Friday in rural Lane County with thousands expected to attend appeared first on Lincoln Chronicle.

Discover The Magic: How to Do the Oregon Country Fair Right

Founded in 1969 in Veneta, Oregon, the Oregon Country Fair has been a place to celebrate art, music and community. Since 1969, the fair has amassed a yearly attendance of approximately 40,000 visitors and 17+ music stages. The country fair has a reputation for being the epitome of Oregon culture, but what if you’ve never been? Fear not. Follow these tips and tricks to ensure you have the best time at the fair.  The Fair is a dry event. Many peop…