Oregon Country Fair

[jjpop]

I went probably 15 years ago or so, with my wife. Realized that it really was not my kind of thing, but people there seemed to be having a good time. To each his/her own.

One observation, and maybe this has changed, but I thought the hippies made the "mainstream" people feel marginalized. Kind of like, "This gathering is for us, not for you." But I suppose every group does that to outsiders (i.e. a punk would probably not be welcomed at the Oregon Jamboree).

[bler144]

Originally Posted by jjpop

One observation, and maybe this has changed, but I thought the hippies made the "mainstream" people feel marginalized. Kind of like, "This gathering is for us, not for you." But I suppose every group does that to outsiders (i.e. a punk would probably not be welcomed at the Oregon Jamboree).

More and more 'mainstream people' are just paying guests like anyone else. So I doubt the crew would actively try to marginalize the crowd that brings in the money.

But certainly, you should look at the calendar of events before buying a ticket. If it's really not your thing, you'll probably know. Most of the events and music (and even some of the food, like the tofu cheesecake) lean crunchy. There are a few local rock bands, but on the whole it leans more 'Sugar Beets' than Dan Jones or Floater.

That said, I suppose it's possible other guests with something to prove challenging your 'street cred' as it were. I haven't been since about 2010, but at that point no one was calling me out for not joining their drum circle.

[Hawk J]

They don't have a Oregon County Fair. The Fair is by specific counties, like Douglas County Fair, etc.

Douglas County Fairgrounds

There is an Oregon Country Fair ... Oregon Country Fair 2014

[Steve Pickering]

Originally Posted by Poncho_NM

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[Steve Pickering]

The weekend following July 4th will see the start of this year debauchery. It is a fun thing if you are into hippie fairs. The parking is ridicules, but there is a bus will drop you off right at the gate to start your 2 mile walk in.

[Larry Caldwell]

The Country Fair will probably not be held this year. Here is a video to remember the good times and remind us of what we have lost.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK3V670sxBA

[soarswitheagles]

What many don't realize is that the Country Fair is a pretty big money maker for the alternative community and many of the vendors. It's also a time for that tribe to gather and re-connect in the evenings. I know people who travel thousands of miles to hang out with their friends. I hope they get to have it this year. I know its important to some vendors.