Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center

The Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center is a public/private entity owned by the people of Oregon. The Fair began in 1861 in Oregon City. In 1862, the Fair moved to the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem, the State Capitol. The Center hosts thousands of visitors from all over the world each year, with premier concerts, art, culture, rides, agricultural exhibits, and livestock exhibits. Throughout the year, the Fair and Exposition Center works with multiple agencies to help facilitate emergency and disaster response needs.