Oregon Country Fair 2005
Posted by Jo-anna Horn, August 22nd , 2005.
“The Oregon Country Fair is an annual three-day festival offering the finest entertainment, hand-made crafts, delectable food and information sharing to be found anywhere. The Fair takes place in Veneta, Oregon, about 15 miles west of Eugene. We are in a wooded setting, but for three days of the year we are the fourth largest city in Oregon with our own water and communication systems, security team, recycling service and much, much more. Over the years, we have built a mutually cooperative relationship with our neighbors and enjoy a solid niche in the Veneta community.”
The first year that I went was in 2001, when I gathered up some friends, rented a Uhaul, and drove The Teeter-Active Totterhorn 125 miles from Portland to Veneta, Oregon for my first “Fair” experience. I have gone every year since. Check out photos of the Totterhorn at the 2001 Oregon Country Fair here.
Fair Commandments:
1. Thou shall make merry.
2. Thou shall not pout.
3. Thou shall play all day.
4. Silliness shall abound.
5. Feast the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. (none left behind)
6. Thou shall beat thy drum.
7. Thou shall be children again.
8. Thou shall be colorful.
9. Laugh.
10. Love eachother.
To see photos taken at the 2005 Oregon Country Fair, check out the links below…