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Oregon Ag Fest displays agricultural diversity
BY KEIZERTIMES STAFF
For 35 years, Oregon Ag Fest has taken over the state fairgrounds in April to help
kids learn where their food, fiber, and flora come from. To experience life on the farm
in an interactive way, head to the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem on Saturday,
April 23, from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 24, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Admission is $9 for 13 and over. Children 12 and under are admitted for free and
there is free parking.
All activities center around locally grown products, which introduces families to
the diverse world of Oregon agriculture.
Attendees can expect to see numerous farm animals, watch a llama show, race a
mini pedal tractor, take a horse-drawn wagon ride, listen to live music, and more.
“Our goal is to help kids gain a better understanding of the importance of agricul-
ture to Oregon’s rural landscape, and to emphasize that most food starts on a farm
somewhere and in Oregon we’re lucky enough to grow over 200 varieties of crops,”
said Leah Rue, Ag Fest chair.
On Saturday, April 23 from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., there will be an old-fashioned
ranch-style breakfast available. Cost is $8 for adults; children under three years eat
free. Proceeds from the breakfast provide scholarships for 4-H camp and leader
training.
For more information go to www.oragfest.com.
ShowBiz Salem returns
ShowBiz Salem is returning after its
last event seven years ago. ShowBiz is
described as the mid-Willamette Valley’s
premier trade show and job fair. The
event is scheduled for June 4 at the
Oregon State Fairgrounds.
More than 200 businesses are
expected. Organizer Ben Punley, of
Advanced Business Solutions, is provid-
ing free exhibitor booth space to regional
non-profit organizations.
“ShowBiz is where business meets
(the) community,” said Punley.
The event, open to the public, allows
businesses to promote themselves, their
goods and services to the community,
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and to other businesses. It is one of the
largest networking opportunities in the
area.
The event will feature a job fair, as
well.
The deadline to register a business or
a non-profit organization for exhibitor
space is Friday, May 13. Cost for business
exhibitor spaces range from $295 to $695.
To register visit showbizsalem.com.
Show hours are noon to 7 p.m. on
Saturday, June 4. Admission and parking
for the public is free but organizers sug-
gest a $3 donation to benefit local non-
profit organizations.
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