| From the end of August to the beginning of | | | | produce. It also includes the Microbrew Beer Garden |
| September visitors can find the State Fair in Salem, | | | | featuring, yes, local microbrewed beers. If you think |
| Oregon. The state resting on the farthest corner of | | | | the living arts refers only to eating, think again. |
| the western continental United States is the center | | | | There's also plenty of artesian crafts, and workshops |
| of the party when fairtime rolls around. Fair | | | | for fairgoers. Come and learn how to make music in |
| organizers focus on Wine tasting, Living Arts | | | | a Hand Drum Workshop or decorate yourself in a |
| Workshops, and Concerts Under the Stars. Who | | | | Hair Wrap Workshop featuring macramé for |
| wouldn't want to visit this fair? | | | | your hair. Other workshops include the Didgeridoo, |
| Oregon is a big part of the American wine making | | | | Hula Hooping, Poi spinning, Face Painting and Balloon |
| industry and as such wine exhibits and tasting have | | | | Animal, and a Stilt Walking Workshop. |
| their place at the fairgrounds. At the start of the fair | | | | Enjoy free concerts out under the open sky with the |
| competing wineries will pour out tastes of their best | | | | concert series offered by the state fair. Each night |
| wines for judges and fairgoers. Excellent hors | | | | of the fair come see a different series of musical |
| d'ouevres will also be offered up by master chefs to | | | | talents taking the stage. Genres range from rock to |
| complement the subtle flavors. Tickets cost more for | | | | nostalgia. |
| this Celebration Oregon! Event are more than | | | | Of the fair wouldn't be the fair without some |
| average fair admission because of the costs of the | | | | agricultural displays and competitions. Come and see |
| wine. | | | | the small animals on display in the Poultry Building, |
| Living Arts refers to the skilled trades and activities | | | | including a chick hatching area. The Great American |
| that many of us don't even think of when we think | | | | Petting Zoo is often set up in Familyville and the kid's |
| of art. The arts includes samples of Oregon's best | | | | can admire the Mama Pigs and their Piglets in the |
| small scale organic and local foods, breads, and | | | | Forster Livestock Pavilion. |
