Polk County Events Center & Fairgrounds
The Polk County Fairgrounds and Event Center in Dallas, Oregon has a short-term camping area with electricity and water at the campsite, plus showers and septic services. Camping costs $40, events take priority over public bookings, and tent camping is reserved for events and bicyclists.
Before you go
- Official site
- polkcountyor.gov
- Next festival here
- MeWe Metaphysical Fair, Salem, Mar 20 to 21, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- Tent camping is reserved for events and bicyclists, and depends on the weather.
- Camping is closed for a short period before and during the Polk County Annual Fair in August.
- RVs must be self-contained, with a limit of 14 days in any 30 days.
- Reservations are strongly recommended because room is limited during events.
Festivals here
Venue basics: RV and tent camping for $40 · Power and water at the campsite · Showers and septic services.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want short-term camping with power and water close to an event.
Think twice if
- You want to tent camp without an event or a bike trip: tent camping is reserved for events and bicyclists.
Getting there and parking
Events take priority over public camping, and camping is closed for a short period before and during the Polk County Annual Fair in August. Tent camping is reserved for events and bicyclists, weather depending. RVs must be self-contained, with a limit of 14 days in any 30 days. Reservations are strongly recommended because room is limited during events.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Polk County Fairgrounds. The venue's own pages are the place to check: polkcountyor.gov.
Camping
The fairgrounds has a short-term camping area with electricity and water at the campsite, plus showers and septic services at the dump site. RVs with or without hook up (one septic service use) and tent camping cost $40.
Events take priority over public camping, and camping is closed for a short period before and during the Polk County Annual Fair in August. Tent camping is reserved for events and bicyclists, weather depending. RVs must be self-contained, with a limit of 14 days in any 30 days. Reservations are strongly recommended because room is limited during events.
Recently at Polk County Fairgrounds
MeWe Metaphysical Fair, Salem
MeWe Metaphysical Fair, Salem
A little history
The fairgrounds have grown over decades. In 1971 a 40 by 120 foot Horse Barn with 48 tie stalls was built, the kitchen and dining area was doubled, and underground electrical service was installed to the Main Building.