Colin Murphey
Jane Phillips feeds ‘Gary,’ a calf, at a previous Clatsop County Fair.
A summer’s day at the fair
Special guests, shows planned in Astoria
BY PETER KORCHNAK and LISSA BREWER
Sounds of laughter, rising smells
of funnel cake and swirls of cot-
ton candy. Children visiting farm
animals and rushing to grab tickets
to their favorite rides. Few activi-
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ties bring back summer memories
like a day at the fair, and in Clat-
sop County, those summer days and
nights are about to return.
The Clatsop County Fair has
remained a local tradition stretch-
ing as far back as 1905, when the
fair was first held at the Hendrick
Theater, then paired with the Asto-
ria Regatta. With a strong lineup
of concerts and vendors each year,
the fair remains a favorite, held for
more than 25 years at the Clatsop
County Fair and Expo Center.
This year, fair attendees can
look forward to a series of excit-
ing guests. “Trace Adkins is our big
draw. That’s our No. 1 ticket item
for the fair this year. We’re all in on
that,” interim fair manager Jason
Brim said.
Brim is excited for the oppor-
tunity for visitors to sing along to
country favorites at the show, which
is scheduled to take place at 7 p.m.
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Clatsop County Fair
Clatsop County Fair &
Expo Center, 92937 Wal-
luski Loop, Astoria
Tuesday through Saturday
www.clatsopcofair.com