July 2024
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Vol #2 Issue #7
102nd Annual North Douglas County
Fair
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July
19th
&
20th
Longest Countinous ly Running Fair in Oregon Since 1922
Story by Rusty Savage
Photos Courtesy North Douglas Fair Board
It is time to get ready for the 102nd
Annual North Douglas County Fair on
July 19th and 20th. As far as traditions
go, this is one for the record books.
This is the oldest continuously running
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fair in Oregon. Beginning in 1922, the
North Douglas Fair has been a non
stop tradition, even during the Covid
pandemic era.
Fair coordinators are returning for
2024 with vendors and food trucks,
events, games, entertainment and music
to enjoy in the heart of the summer.
Located at the Drain Civic Center and
the historic Methodist Church, the Fair
is a mainstay event for North Douglas
County communities like Yoncalla,
Elkton, Rice Hill, Scottsburg, Curtin,
Cottage Grove and Drain and beyond.
The North Douglas County Fair will
be returning with a schedule filled with
belly dancing performances, fire shows
and fire juggling classes. Artists will
feature their work in the fair’s exhibit
hall while car enthusiasts will be showing
off their American muscle during the car
show. With plenty of vendors, live music
and food, the North Douglas County Fair
will have something for everyone.
Events include Lumberjack associated
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