Oregon Country Fairgrounds
The Oregon Country Fairgrounds is a wooded site near Veneta, about 15 miles west of Eugene, that the Oregon Country Fair nonprofit has run itself since 1969. Enter from OR-126 at Maple Gate, not Suttle Road, and expect to either pay for parking or ride the free shuttle from Eugene, since the Fair property itself has no public camping. More than 85 food booths and 700 artisans fill the grounds, and children 12 and under get in free.
Before you go
- Official site
- oregoncountryfair.org
- Next festival here
- Oregon Country Fair, Jul 9 to 11, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- On site parking is extremely limited, so the free Eugene shuttle is the easier way in.
- The Fair itself has no public camping; nearby neighbors run independent campsites the Fair does not operate.
- Water bottles must be refillable and non-glass, and everyone should expect a security search at the gate.
- Only ADA defined service animals are allowed; emotional support and comfort animals are not.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Enter from OR-126 at Maple Gate only · Free shuttle runs from Eugene all weekend · Parking is $15 advance, $20 at the gate, cash only.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- you can ride the free Eugene shuttle or carpool in
- you are after handmade crafts and a big food booth scene
Think twice if
- you were counting on camping right on the Fair property
- you need reliable on site parking without a handicap placard
Getting there and parking
The Fair is a wooded, three day event in Veneta, Oregon, about 15 miles west of Eugene. Enter from OR-126 at Maple Gate; entry from Suttle Road is not allowed, and traffic on OR-126 leads into parking.
The Fair runs free bus shuttles between Eugene and the grounds throughout the three day weekend, and carpooling with ticketed friends is another option, since tickets are not sold on site.
Parking costs $15 per vehicle per day in advance, or $20 at the gate, cash only. Up front parking is available for vehicles with a state issued handicap placard, and parking can be paid when you buy your ticket or when you arrive.
Accessibility
4A, the Alter-Abled Access Advocacy crew, works to make the Fair accessible, with a booth near the Main Gate and a shaded resting and clothes changing spot in Community Village, where volunteers can help with a wheelchair, cane or crutches. Handicapped parking requires a DMV placard on the vehicle.
On site parking is extremely limited, so the free bus service to and from Eugene is the recommended way in. Only ADA defined service animals, dogs trained to perform a task for someone with a disability, are welcome; emotional support, therapy, comfort or companion animals are not allowed on site.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (oregoncountryfair.org).
Camping
The Fair property itself does not have camping for the public. Independent neighbors near the site run their own campsites and parking only lots during the Fair, but the Fair does not own, operate, manage or staff them.
Food, water and what you can bring
There are more than 85 food booths and strolling vendors at the Fair, and more than 700 artisans sell handmade or gathered crafts.
A refillable, non-glass water bottle is allowed in, along with a still camera, though you need permission before photographing minors or people who are not fully clothed. Everyone should expect a security search on entry, and a bag check is available for those who want to free up their hands.
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Quick answers
How do I get into the Oregon Country Fairgrounds?
Enter from OR-126 at Maple Gate. Entry from Suttle Road is not allowed.
Is there a shuttle to the Oregon Country Fair?
Yes. Free bus shuttles run between Eugene and the Fair throughout the three day weekend.
How much is parking at the Oregon Country Fair?
Parking is $15 per vehicle per day in advance, or $20 cash only at the gate.
Can I camp at the Oregon Country Fairgrounds?
No. The Fair property itself has no public camping, though independent neighbors nearby run their own campsites that the Fair does not operate.
Is the Oregon Country Fair wheelchair accessible?
Partly. The 4A crew helps with accessibility, including borrowing a wheelchair, cane or crutches, and handicapped parking is available with a DMV placard, but on site parking overall is extremely limited.
Can I bring a water bottle into the Oregon Country Fair?
Yes, as long as it is refillable and not glass.
Are dogs allowed at the Oregon Country Fair?
No, except for ADA defined service animals. Emotional support, therapy or comfort animals are not allowed on site.
Do kids need a ticket to the Oregon Country Fair?
No. Children 12 and under get in free.
A little history
The Oregon Country Fair started in 1969 as a benefit for an alternative school and has grown into a nonprofit that draws about 45,000 people a year, running its own water and communication systems, security team and recycling service on the Veneta grounds.