Join us for the Benton County Fair and Rodeo 2023!

Schedule of Events:

August 2, 2023:

Fair Schedule:

11:00 AM: Fair Opens
Salsa Steel Drums - Oak Grove Stage
Fire Prevention (until 4:00 PM) - Oak Grove
11:30 AM: Salsa Steel Drums - Oak Grove
12:30 PM: Twisty the Great Comedy Illusionist - Oak Grove
1:30 PM: Wildlife Wendy - Central Plaza
2:00 PM: Karen Quest Cowgirl Tricks - Oak Grove
3:30 PM: Salsa Steel Drums - Oak Grove
4:30 PM: Twisty the Great Comedy Illusionist - Oak Grove
5:30 PM: Wildlife Wendy - Central Plaza
6:00 PM: Karen Quest Cowgirl Tricks - Oak Grove
7:00 PM: Larry Bell Memorial All Girls Rodeo - Rodeo Arena
Radical Revolution - Main Stage
10:00 PM: Buildings Close
11:00 PM: Fair Closes

All Day Attractions:

Rainier Amusements (Opens at Noon) Carnival Ride Plaza
The Backyard: Children's Interactive Area (11:00 AM - 7:00 PM) Oak Grove
Puzzlemania (11:00 AM - 7:00 PM) Oak Grove
Train Displays by Willamette Cascade Model Railroad Club Funporium
First Force Robotics Funporium
Fun Photo Op hosted by Benton County Funporium
Exhibits (Floral, Land Products) Floral Courtyard
Exhibits (Fiber Arts, Fine Arts, Food, Photography, Crafts) Auditorium Building
4-H FCSAS Project Exhibits 4-H Exhibit Building
Sterling the Bubblesmith (11:00 AM - 7:00 PM) Strolling
Coventry & Kaluza (11:00 AM - 7:00 PM) Strolling
Radiance Works Stilt Walking Strolling
Whistling Mitch Strolling

4-H/Open Class Events:

7:30 AM: Dog Rally Walk thru - Dog Tent
8:00 AM: 4-H Exhibitors' Meeting - Auction Ring
8:45 AM: Dairy Goat Beef Judge Meeting
9:00 AM: Dairy Goats - Auction Ring
Poultry & Rabbit Market Auction Mtg & Turkey Weigh-In - Small Animal Ring
Beef Market - Beef Ring
Table Setting Contest - 4-H Exhibit Building
Dog Rally followed by Trick Showcase - Dog Tent
Poultry Testing OR Dept Ag
9:30 AM: Rabbit - Market - Small Animal Ring
9:45 AM: Rabbit & Cavy - Showmanship (Sr., Jr., Int.) - Small Animal Ring
10:45 AM: Pygmy Goat Judge Meeting
11:00 AM: FCSAS Project Exhibits Open (closes 10 PM) - 4-H Exhibit Building
Pygmy Goats - Fiber Goats to Follow - Auction Ring
12:00 PM: Cloverbud Day at the Fair - 4-H Fair Office
Dog Practice - Dog Tent
12:15 PM: Meat Goat Judge Meeting
12:30 PM: Meat Goats - Auction Ring
1:00 PM: 4-H Parade - Central Plaza
1:30 PM: Open Class Pee Wee Small Animal Showmanship - Small Animal Ring
2:30 PM: Rabbit & Cavy Judging Contest - Small Animal Ring
2:45 PM: Sheep Judges Meeting
3:00 PM: Sheep - Breeds - Auction Ring
6:00 PM: Sheep - Market - Auction Ring
Small Animal Bowl - Small Animal Ring
4-H Demo (until 8:00 PM) - 4-H Exhibit Building

August 3, 2023:

Fair Schedule:

11:00 AM: Fair Opens
Rodeo Queen Pageant - Oak Grove Stage
Fire Prevention (until 4:00 PM) - Oak Grove
11:30 AM: Salsa Steel Drums - Oak Grove
12:30 PM: Twisty the Great Comedy Illusionist - Oak Grove
1:30 PM: Wildlife Wendy - Central Plaza
2:15 PM: Karen Quest Cowgirl Tricks - Oak Grove
3:30 PM: Salsa Steel Drums - Oak Grove
4:30 PM: Twisty the Great Comedy Illusionist - Oak Grove
5:30 PM: Fair Foundation BBQ - Hull Oakes Picnic Shelter
5:30 PM: Wildlife Wendy - Central Plaza
6:00 PM: Karen Quest Cowgirl Tricks - Oak Grove
7:00 PM: NPRA Sanctioned Radio - Rodeo Arena
Remedy - Main Stage
8:30 PM: Chayce Beckham - Main Stage
9:30 PM: Rodeo - Slack Performance (Follows NPRA Rodeo) - Rodeo Arena
10:00 PM: Buildings Close
11:00 PM: Fair Closes

All Day Attractions:

Rainier Amusements (Opens at Noon) - Carnival Ride Plaza
The Backyard: Children's Interactive Area (11:00 AM - 7:00 PM) - Oak Grove
Puzzlemania (11:00 AM - 7:00 PM) - Oak Grove
Train Displays by Willamette Cascade Model Railroad Club - Funporium
First Force Robotics - Funporium
Fun Photo Op hosted by Benton County - Funporium
Exhibits (Floral, Land Products) - Floral Courtyard
Exhibits (Fiber Arts, Fine Arts, Food, Photography, Crafts) - Auditorium Building
4-H FCSAS Project Exhibits - 4-H Exhibit Building
Sterling the Bubblesmith (11:00 AM - 7:00 PM) - Strolling
Coventry & Kaluza (11:00 AM - 7:00 PM) - Strolling
Radiance Works Stilt Walking - trolling
Whistling Mitch - Strolling

4-H/Open Class Events:

8:00 AM: 4-H Exhibitors' Meeting - Auction Ring
8:30 AM: Dog - Registration - Dog Tent
9:00 AM: Dog - Obedience - Dog Tent
Beef - Showmanship (Sr., Jr., Int.) - Beef Ring
Poultry - Egg Judging - Small Animal Ring
9:30 AM: Polutry - Market (Poultry & Pigeon Showmanship to follow) - Small Animal Ring
9:45 AM: Swine Judge Meeting
10:00 AM: Swine - Breed & Market - Auction Ring
Marketing Contest (until 4:30 PM) - Near 4-H Fair Office
11:00 AM: FCSAS Project Exhibits Open (until 10 PM) - 4-H Exhibit Building
1:00 PM: 4-H Parade - Central Plaza
Auction Animal Declaration Deadline - 4-H Office
1:30 PM: Rabbit & Cavy - Breeds - Small Animal Ring
6:00 PM: 4-H Demo (until 8:00 PM) - 4-H Exhibit Building
Sheep - Showmanship (Sr., Jr., Int) - Auction Ring

August 4, 2023:

Fair Schedule:

9:00 AM: Willamette Valley Fiddle Contest (until 5:30 PM) - Oak Grove Stage
11:00 AM: Fair Opens
Fire Prevention (until 4:00 PM) - Oak Grove
12:00PM Wildlife Wendy - Central Plaza
2:00PM Wildlife Wendy - Central Plaza
4:00PM Wildlife WendyvCentral Plaza
7:00 PM: NPRA Sanctioned Rodeo - Rodeo Arena
Kurt Van Meter - Main Stage
8:30 PM: Lanco Music - Main Stage
10:00 PM: Buildings Close
Midnight Fair Closes

All Day Attractions:

Rainier Amusements (Opens at Noon) - Carnival Ride Plaza
The Backyard: Children's Interactive Area (11:00 AM - 7:00 PM) - Oak Grove
Puzzlemania (11:00 AM - 7:00 PM) - Oak Grove
Train Displays by Willamette Cascade Model Railroad Club - Funporium
First Force Robotics - Funporium
Fun Photo Op hosted by Benton County - Funporium
Exhibits (Floral, Land Products) - Floral Courtyard
Exhibits (Fiber Arts, Fine Arts, Food, Photography, Crafts) - Auditorium Building
4-H FCSAS Project Exhibits - 4-H Exhibit Building
Sterling the Bubblesmith (11:00 AM - 7:00 PM) - Strolling
Coventry & Kaluza (11:00 AM - 7:00 PM) - Strolling
Radiance Works Stilt Walking - Strolling
Over the Top Stilt Character - Strolling
Whistling Mitch - Strolling
Twisty the Great Comedy Illusionist - Strolling

4-H/Open Class Events:

8:00 AM: Exhibitor's Meeting - Auction Ring
8:30 AM: Dog Registration - Dog Tent
9:00 AM: Dog Showmanship (Costume contest and Crate Dec. to follow) - Dog Tent
Swine Showmanship (Sr., Jr., Int.) - Auction Ring
10:00 AM: Poultry & Pigeon - Breed - Small Animal Ring
11:00 AM: FCSAS Exhibits (until 10:00 PM) - 4-H Exhibit Building
1:00 PM: 4-H Parade - Central Plaza
2:00 PM: Small Animal Costume Contest (or 15min after poultry show) - Small Animal Ring
3:00 PM: Large Animal - Obstacle Course & Costume Contest - Auction Ring
Poultry Judging Contest - Small Animal Ring
4:15 PM: Adult Large Animal Showmanship - Beef & Auction Rings
4:30 PM: Small Animal Multi-Species Master Showmanship Workshop - Small Animal Ring
5:30 PM: Adult Small Animal Showmanship - Small Animal Ring
6:00 PM: Open Class Pee Wee Sheep Showmanship - Auction Ring
4-H Demo (until 8:00 PM) - 4-H Exhibit Building
8:00 PM: Exhibitor Award Application Deadline - 4-H Fair Office

August 5, 2023:

Fair Schedule:

1:00 AM: Fair Opens
Fire Prevention (until 4:00 PM) - Oak Grove
11:30 AM: Salsa Steel Drums - Oak Grove
12:15 PM: Wildlife Wendy - Central Plaza
12:30 PM: Twisty the Great Comedy Illusionist - Oak Grove
1:30 PM: Wildlife Wendy - Central Plaza
2:00 PM: Karen Quest Cowgirl Tricks - Oak Grove
3:00 PM: 4-H Awards Program - Oak Grove
7:00 PM: Back in Black - ACDC Tribute - Main Stage
8:30 PM: Mr. Speed - Kiss Tribute - Main Stage
10:00 PM: Buildings Close
Midnight Fair Closes

All Day Attractions:

Rainier Amusements (Opens at Noon) - Carnival Ride Plaza
The Backyard: Children's Interactive Area (11:00 AM - 7:00 PM) - Oak Grove
Puzzlemania (11:00 AM - 7:00 PM) - Oak Grove
Train Displays by Willamette Cascade Model Railroad Club - Funporium
First Force Robotics - Funporium
Exhibits (Floral, Land Products) - Floral Courtyard
Exhibits (Fiber Arts, Fine Arts, Food, Photography, Crafts) - Auditorium Building
4-H FCSAS Project Exhibits - 4-H Exhibit Building
Sterling the Bubblesmith (11:00 AM - 7:00 PM) - Strolling
Coventry & Kaluza (11:00 AM - 7:00 PM) - Strolling
Radiance Works Stilt Walking - Strolling
Over the Top Stilt Character Strolling
Whistling Mitch - Strolling

4-H/Open Class Events:

8:00 AM: Exhibitor's Meeting - Auction Ring
9:00 AM: Meat Animal Judging Contest - All Rings
10:00 AM: Small Animal Master Showmanship (Jr., Int., Sr.) - Small Animal Ring
11:00 AM: FCSAS Exhibits (closes 8:00 PM) - 4-H Exhibit Building
12:00 PM: Chug-A-Lug Contest - Main Stage Lawn
1:00 PM: Large Animal Master Showmanship (Jr., Int., Sr.) - All Rings
3:00 PM: 4-H Awards Program - Oak Grove Stage
4:00 PM: Buyer Appreciation Dinner - Hull-Oakes Picnic Shelter
6:00 PM: Lee Allen Memorial Youth Market Auction (Sponsored by Corvallis Lions Club) - Auction Ring

Dates: August 2 - 5, 2023

Location:

Benton County Fairgrounds,
110 SouthWest 53rd Street,
Corvallis, OR 97333.

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