Lane County Fair 2025

Jul 15, 2025

Lane County Fair 2025

🎡 Lane County Fair 2025: Five Days of Food, Fun & Family Festivities

Cotton candy in hand, music in the air, and the sound of kids laughing as carnival rides whirl in the background—that’s summer at the Lane County Fair. From Wednesday, July 23 through Sunday, July 27, 2025, the Lane Events Center in Eugene transforms into a high-energy wonderland filled with local talent, farm traditions, and nostalgic fun.

Whether you’re coming for the rides, the concerts, the animals, or the deep-fried everything, this fair has something for every age, interest, and appetite.

🗓️ Event Details

📅 Dates: Wednesday–Sunday, July 23–27, 2025
📍 Location: Lane Events Center, 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, OR
🕒 Hours:
• Wed–Sat: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
• Sun: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
🎟️ Admission:
• Adults: $10
• Seniors (65+): $8
• Youth (6–12): $7
• Kids under 5: Free
🎟️ Unlimited Ride Wristbands: Available daily for purchase
More info: www.atthefair.com

🎢 Attractions & Activities

🎠 Carnival Midway

Thrill-seekers and first-time riders alike will love the dozens of rides, including:

  • Spinning teacups and bumper cars for younger kids

  • Ferris wheel views over the fairgrounds

  • Adrenaline-pumping rides like the Zipper and Kamikaze

  • Midway games with oversized plushies just waiting to be won

🐄 Livestock & Agriculture Exhibits

The heart of any great county fair is its roots in farming. Explore:

  • 4‑H and FFA youth competitions

  • Prize-winning rabbits, pigs, goats, cows, and chickens

  • Horse exhibitions and sheep shearing demos

  • Local produce displays and flower arrangements

It’s educational, entertaining, and a great opportunity for kids to connect with animals up close.

🍟 Food Court Favorites

Bring your appetite—this is a cheat-week menu in full effect:

  • Corn dogs, giant turkey legs, funnel cakes

  • Deep-fried Oreos and foot-long curly fries

  • Fresh-squeezed lemonade, cotton candy, and caramel apples

  • Local food trucks offering vegan, BBQ, Thai, and more

And don’t miss the Farmers Market & Food Pavilion for local honey, jams, cheeses, and baked goods.

🎤 Free Concerts & Entertainment

Live music takes over the evenings on the Main Stage (included with admission!):

  • Country, rock, pop, and tribute bands

  • Local dance troupes, martial arts demos, and youth talent shows

  • Roaming performers, stilt walkers, jugglers, and magic shows

Past years have featured acts like Parmalee, Foghat, and local Oregon favorites.

🧒 Family Zone & Kids’ Programming

Parents, rejoice—there’s plenty for little ones to enjoy:

  • Inflatable play areas and bounce castles

  • Puppet shows and live storytelling

  • Craft stations and bubble gardens

  • Kids’ pedal tractor pull competitions

This year’s theme is “Farmyard Friends,” so expect farm-themed activities throughout the week.

🌿 Eco & Community Highlights

  • Recycling and compost bins throughout the fairgrounds

  • Sustainability Pavilion with hands-on exhibits and workshops

  • Local nonprofit booths sharing educational resources

  • Community Art Wall—grab a brush and leave your mark

🚗 Parking & Getting There

  • Parking is available on-site and in nearby overflow lots

  • Bike racks and LTD bus service make it easy to go green

  • ADA accessibility available throughout the fairgrounds

📸 Capture the Moment

Whether you’re snapping selfies in front of the Ferris wheel or catching the perfect slow-mo video of a funnel cake toss, share your memories with #LaneCountyFair2025 for a chance to be featured online.

💫 Final Thoughts

The Lane County Fair isn’t just about rides and fried treats—it’s about tradition. It’s about seeing your kids pet their first goat, watching the sunset from the top of the Ferris wheel, and dancing barefoot at a summer concert with a corndog in hand.

So mark your calendars, grab your sun hats, and come enjoy five days of laughter, lights, and local flavor. We’ll see you at the fair.