A slew of recent and longtime-favorite attractions are lined up for this week’s Lane County Fair, which kicked off Wednesday and runs by way of Sunday in Eugene at the Lane Events Center.
Organizers stated they hope to learn from further attendees from the World Athletics Championships.
“It’s a fun festival vibe around town right now, and we’re happy to be a part of it and hope the attendees come over to celebrate with us,” stated Rachel Bivens, assistant honest supervisor.
For first-time Lane County fairgoers and honest veterans, listed below are 10 important issues and new attractions to take a look at:
Timberworks Lumberjack Show
One new present this yr is a gaggle of lumberjacks who can be climbing, sawing and chopping some very massive logs as they compete to see who’s the quickest to perform such feats.
The present can be held 3 times every day at 1:15 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
All-Alaskan Racing Pigs
The pig racing observe is among the most well-known attractions of the Lane County Fair. It contains a workforce of pigs educated to run and soar over obstacles, with all of the corny pig-themed names to be anticipated for the animals.
The pig races are held every day at 12:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Concerts
Taking to the honest’s fundamental stage, rapper T.I. performs Thursday night time at 7:30 p.m. On Friday at 7:30 p.m., KC and the Sunshine Band will convey their distinctive fusion of R&B, funk and Latin percussion groove. Country pop singer-songwriter Russell Dickerson takes the stage on Saturday night time at 7:30 p.m. Capping issues off is Latin music at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday from Mexican artist Luis Angel, “El Flaco,” who started his solo profession in 2020 after being part of native bands since 2003.
Food cubicles
Whether it’s elephant ears, fried ravioli or blackberry grilled cheese, the honest has a little bit of selection for adventurous eaters to strive, along with the standard fare of pizza, burgers and teriyaki rooster.
Carnival
This yr the honest offered wristbands for limitless rides online-only for the primary time, and gross sales for these closed Tuesday at midnight.
Single tickets for rides will be bought on-site, and guests should purchase packages priced at $60 for 120 tickets and $115 for 250 tickets. Each trip prices between 10 and 13 tickets. Height necessities for the rides are on-line at atthefair.com/carnival.
“Balloonacy”
A gifted balloon sculptor who could make over 100 completely different animals with balloons can be performing all through the honest at the household enjoyable and group levels. The “Balloonacy” exhibits can be at the household enjoyable stage every day at 12:45 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., and at 2 p.m. on the group stage.
Esports competitions
New this yr is an esports space within the industrial vendor corridor, which could have massive screens the place folks can watch or compete in quite a lot of online game tournaments all through the honest.
Animal reveals
A should for any fair-going expertise, the animal and 4-H reveals will be discovered at the south aspect of the honest indoors, together with livestock judging. To discover the horse exhibits, simply go to the constructing on the west aspect of the honest, behind the principle live performance stage.
Professor Smart
A educated juggler and comic, Professor Smart “brings science to life with storytelling and cool demonstrations,” in keeping with the honest’s description. Smart’s exhibits can be held every day at 11:45 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
Kids Tractor Pull
Kids can trip a miniature, ground-shaking pedal tractor at the honest every day at 3:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. by way of Saturday, and Sunday at 2:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.
Lane County Fair
When: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. by way of Saturday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday
Where: Lane Events Center, fundamental entrance at thirteenth Avenue and Jefferson Street. To discover a map of various areas, go to atthefair.com/fair-map.
Getting there: Parking is $5 per automobile, money solely. Visitors can even use Eugene’s bike share system, PeaceHealth Rides, www.PeaceHealthRides.com; Lane Transit District buses (Downtown LTD Eugene station straight serves the fairgrounds by way of routs 33, 36, 41 and 43); or taxi and rideshare (drop-off location at Orange D gate entry at fundamental entrance).
Tickets: $9; $7 for 65 and older, first responders and navy personnel; $6 for ages 6 to 12 and free for five and youthful. There are additionally offers and group packages for tickets at www.atthefair.com/tickets-and-deals.
More data: www.atthefair.com