Carleigh Oeth -- July 5, 2016 Daily Emerald Each year during the second weekend of July, nearly 45,000 people flood to the fairgrounds in Veneta, Oregon – a small town west of Eugene – to attend the ever-enchanted Oregon Country Fair. The three-day fair, taking place this year during July 8-10, is an artistic smorgasbord of recreation. From local artistry and tasty treats to interactive events like yoga and meditation, the Oregon Country Fair has much to offer. Expect to see captivatingly wacky outfits, copious amounts of body paint, people atop high stilts, upbeat dancing and overall constant activity. Originally called the Renaissance Fair when it was founded in 1969, the Oregon Country Fair has been a developing non-profit organization that provides philanthropic support to a variety of communal needs. The 446 acres of land, shaded by luscious canopies of leaves, are home to 18 unique stages that cater to a wide range of people. Whether it’s an upbeat musical performance like this year’s Afrolicious, a vaudeville circus act or a lighthearted puppet show, there is a stage for everyone... Continue reading here.
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Next week! The Oregon Country Fair is freakn’ NEXT WEEK! My little Scorcholitos are about to pop with excitement. I have new tiedyed wrestling tights. Soooo ready for Fair! In these final days as we get ready for the big rush at the gate here are a few nuggets to help make the Fair magic happen. Zumwalt TicketsSo most everybody knows there’s a new system for camping tickets. Some of you were the early birds that hit the system and didn’t have your transactions work properly. There’s been lots of questions on how the tickets will work when we get to camp. The biggest thing you need to do to make things go smoothly is PRINT YOUR TICKETS. If you haven’t, do it...now. I’ll wait. Great! Now that you have printed tickets, put them in something you know for sure you’re taking to Fair. Put them in with your weed, or your kinky underwear. El Scorcho puts his in the glovebox of his bitchn’ lowrider. If you have a smartphone, save a copy of your ticket there too. Don’t stash them too deep because when you get to the park, you will need to pass them all to the driver of your vehicle. Having printed tickets in the hands of the driver will speed up the entry process. We all want that, right? Having printed tickets in the hands of the driver will speed up the entry process. For those who don’t have tickets now, there is still hope. You’ve been calling Mindy at the City of Veneta and she’s not making any promises. The reality is that that county only lets her sell only so many tickets. Now, some tickets will be sold on site; we know that for sure. Normally there is a full 200 tickets available at the campground. This year it’s less, but not bad. El Scorcho doesn’t know the exact number. He would tell you if he did. For non-ticket holders, my advice is to you is to first, not freak out, and then make it to Zumwalt as early as you can on Thursday. If you can make the gate opening, your odds are good at getting a golden ticket. We’re all sending our Fairy mojo your way. We’ll see you at the fire. Staging for ZumwaltIf you haven’t read the post about no designated staging for Zumwalt Campground you really need to get that done. Required reading for all Zummers. Camp Check-inFirst, read the guide on Zumwalt Campground check in if you haven’t. Next, make sure you PRINTED YOUR TICKETS and put them where you know they will get packed for Fair and save an electronic version on your phone (if you have one). With all that done, I want you to relax...deep cleansing breaths...in...out… Feeling better? That relaxed groovy feeling is what you are going to need at check in. The ti system is completely different than we’ve had before. It has technology involved. AND there is no designated staging. The biggest thing keeping this year’s check-in from being a hot angry mob is the collective attitude of the people involved. Mindy and Lane County have been working hard to get this right. But let’s be candid; it is very likely there will be difficulties along the way. The volunteers checking in will be working their asses off in the hot sun trying to get it right on the big day. So when the line stops for a bit, or someone cuts you off, or whatever, you need to dig down and grab those freaky hippie roots, take a deep cleansing breath, and remember two words: BE KIND. You will get there, and by Thursday evening, will be beverage in hand at the lake shore with the rest of the family. I love you guys. See you when we get home. Safe journey! |
Author: El Scorcho (not his real name)Been camping for Fair at Zumwalt since 1994 and still haven't seen it all. Why else have a blog for something that lasts three days, once a year? I am not an employee of the City of Veneta and have no affiliation with the Oregon Country Fair. Well, I go to Fair and I do volunteer stuff at camp, but that in no way makes this website and blog official. Consume with caution! Archives
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