What the Lane County Fair Is
The Lane County Fair is a multi-day summer fair at the Lane Events Center in Eugene that pairs carnival rides, stunt shows and concerts with community exhibits and a full 4-H and FFA livestock program. The most recent edition ran Wednesday, July 22 through Sunday, July 26, 2026, with the youth livestock program stretching across the preceding weeks.
For Visitors
- Hours in 2026: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
- Tickets started at $10 and were sold at AtTheFair.com.
- Numerous carnival rides and more than 20 food vendors.
- Shows: Canine Stars, a dog stunt show that has appeared on America's Got Talent; Off Axis, an extreme-sports stunt show; and pig races.
- Bull riding: the Challenge of Champions tour, a PBR touring qualifier, appeared on opening night only, the first time it stopped at the fair.
- Live music each night, including country singer Ned Ledoux, Christian hip-hop artist Lecrae and the classic rock band Blue Oyster Cult.
- Exhibits of community-submitted art, textiles, photography, and baked and canned goods.
Who Can Show Livestock
The 4-H and FFA program is open to 4-H and FFA members. Unless otherwise noted, 4-H exhibitors show first, followed by FFA exhibitors. Members who want to sell in the Youth Auction must complete a separate online auction registration. Fair registration is a different step.
Key Dates and Deadlines for Youth Exhibitors (2026)
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Jan 15 to Feb 24 | Online 4-H and FFA auction registration (mandatory for the Youth Auction) |
| March 14, 8-10 a.m. | Market cattle weigh-in and tag-in (mandatory) |
| May 7, 8 a.m. | 4-H/FFA fair entries open |
| May 15, 4-7 p.m., or May 16, 8-10 a.m. | Goat, sheep and swine weigh-in and tag-in (mandatory; choose one) |
| May 21, 5 p.m. | 4-H/FFA fair entry deadline |
A spring pre-fair meeting for youth, parents and volunteers, plus YQCA training, is also mandatory.
How the Fair Week Works
- July 7: 4-H Dog Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- July 10: Horse Fair at Mt. Pisgah.
- July 17-20: Static judging, exhibitor packet and wristband pickup, camper move-in and pen decorating.
- July 21: Large animal weigh-in, vet check and move-in; small animal move-in 4-8 p.m.
- July 22-24: Exhibitor meetings at 9 a.m. each morning, then show days for swine, poultry, rabbits, cavies, pocket pets, beef, dairy cattle, sheep, meat, pygmy and dairy goats, with showmanship and breed classes. Master showmanship, a Farm Olympics and the 4-H awards ceremony are July 24.
- July 25: Buyers lunch (ticket required), time with buyers, and the Youth Auction. Market animal pickup is limited to approved processors.
- July 26: Animal release 6:30-9:30 a.m. and Cloverbud activities (show-and-tell, costume contest, horse buddy race).
- July 27: Static exhibit and award pickup, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
The schedule is subject to change.
Rules for Spectators and Exhibitors
All vehicles must be off the grounds on show days, and barns close to the public at the end of each show day. Spectators for the 10:00 a.m. shows must buy passes through the fairgrounds in advance, and only the G gate behind the ice rink is open for those shows; it does not sell tickets. Clear bag and metal detector policies apply.
Where
Lane Events Center, 796 West 13th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon.
Questions
Do I have to register separately to sell at the auction?
Yes. Auction registration is separate from fair registration and was open January 15 to February 24.
Are the weigh-ins optional?
No. The cattle weigh-in and the goat, sheep and swine weigh-in are mandatory.
Official Links
Oregon County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows: The Essentials
Oregon county fairs are where most 4-H and FFA exhibitors show and sell market animals. Each fair has its own book, but a few patterns hold.
Timing
Northeast Oregon fairs cluster from late July into early September, per a regional byway listing. The 2026 Oregon State Fair ran August 28 to September 7 in Salem, per KPTV.
Rules to watch
Union County's 2026 fair book requires 4-H enrollment by February 1, YQCA training, 60 days of care for sheep, goats and swine, and 120 for steers. Only blue and red ribbon animals sell, with a 4 percent commission.
State Fair
At the state level, the Oregon State Fair 4-H handbook says market hogs, steers, goats, lambs, rabbits and chickens go home with the exhibitor rather than selling, and 4-H animals need a YQCA certificate at check-in, per the combined fair book.
Next steps
Get your county fair book from the Extension 4-H office and mark every deadline. Dates and weights change each year.
Read the full guide: Oregon County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows
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