It was named for the deschutes river which flows through the county. New director in charge for centennial deschutes county. Jan 03, 2018 the deschutes public library hopes interested citizens will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to learn about volunteer opportunities available in deschutes county and the invaluable services that organizations provide in our community. The clark county fair is the largest singlelocation annual community event held in the portlandvancouver area. During world war ii, an air force base was established in redmond changing the shape of the town forever.
Dates photos info hotels dates starts jul 31, 2019. Join the festivities of the linn county fair and become part of its rich history. In order to do our part for the containment of the covid19 virus, the deschutes historical museum is closed to the public until further notice, pending direction from governor kate brown and the state of oregon. Government delegations constitution congress ballot measures elections parks fair symbols oregon trail beaches lakes. Deschutes county fair, free on friday before 3 hack bend. The concert line up for the 2019 deschutes county fair will include collective soul, july 31, old dominion, aug. Im inspired by the incredible beauty, history, and lifestyle of the northwest where i live. If you have any items that you would like to contribute, please bring or send them to the deschutes county fair and expo at 3800 sw airport way, redmond, oregon 97756. Rodeos, fairs, concerts, and trade shows are just some of the events that are held at the deschutes county fair and expo. Featured program a pictorial history of the deschutes national forest presented by les joslin. Deschutes county history located in the heart of the state, deschutes county is the outdoor recreation capital of oregon.
Get your library card and begin borrowing materials, downloading ebooks, audio books, and music, using research databases, and much more. Deschutes county fair is takes place in the city of redmond in oregon and usually last about five days. Deschutes brewery award winning craft beer and hand crafted ales in oregon with breweries, restaurants and brew pubs in bend and portland oregon. Community college, deschutes county fairgrounds, redmond airport, pine. Independence day most deschutes county offices will be closed on july 3 and july 4 07032020 12. The name bend was derived from farewell bend, the designation used by early pioneers to refer to the location along the deschutes river where the town eventually was. Its the perfect time of the year to cozy up with a good book. Job opportunities career and volunteer opportunities. Concessionaires and vendors from the previous year are given the first opportunity to renew their contracts. Bend, oregon 100 years of history deschutes county historical society on. Welcome to deschutes countys online application process. Deschutes county fair oregon fairs association past president brenda mayberry, board member douglas county fair and oregon fairs association past president. All deschutes public library locations will close to the public at 7.
As we have for the last several years, mid oregon credit union is sponsoring friday at the deschutes county fair on august 3rd, with the bulletin. In addition to the usual livestock and agricultural and. Jul 16, 2009 the annual deschutes county fair is coming up at the end of this month from july 29 through august 1, and while we can expect the usualcarnival rides, fair food, craft exhibits, livestock exhibits, etc. We still have space open for youth day, commercial vendors and nonprofit vendors.
Adults and children, both returners and newcomers spent an enjoyable weekend experiencing the many offerings of the fair, including great food, entertainment, activities, and attractions. The deschutes public library is pleased to host know volunteers volunteer expo at the downtown bend library on sunday, january 21, 2018 from 12. Over 50,000 people come to central city, iowa every summer to take part in. Deschutes history museum events deschutes historical. The crook county fairgrounds is located at the south end of prineville in central oregon. When all is said unveiled as 2020 a novel idea community read. Some are easy reads, some are tough, some are beautiful poetry, but all of them will help you ponder. Apply now to join an outstanding team of employees serving the citizens of deschutes county through hard work, dedication, respect and professionalism. Jun 27, 2018 the 2019 deschutes county fair will be our 100th year, and along with the big celebration, we are planning a walk down memory lane. Visit our interactive fairgrounds map for 360degree views of the. The long awaited centennial edition of the deschutes county fair and rodeo is just about here.
Deschutes county was named after the deschutes river and was created from the western portion of crook county on december, 1916. Bend is a city in and the county seat of deschutes county, oregon, united states. The expo is situated on the outskirts of redmond a holds a panoramic view of the snowcapped cascade range. Deschutes county fair, redmond, or, 73184 go country. Deschutes historical museum deschutes historical museum. Please follow us on facebook for updates and history we can bring to you online. From maxville to vanport may 7, 2020 7 pm the tower theatre the deschutes county historical society is proud to partner with the tower theatre and the oregon cultural trust to bring the portland jazz composers ensemble to bend for a onenightonly performance of their original production, from maxville to vanport. The 100th deschutes county fair runs july 31 through august fourth. All in person programs have been postponed through may, including history pub at mcmenamins old st. The fair is also located just off of hwy 97 and adjacent to the redmond municipal airport. Today is the first day of the deschutes county fair, which runs through sunday the 1st. The deschutes county historical society is a 501 c 3 nonprofit.
Deschutes county fair and rodeo august 2018 deschutes coun. Season and day passes available at all central oregon bimart stores. County fair oregon state fair state 4h youth development information deschutes county extension share print. Apr 10, 2019 deschutes county fair concerts announced.
The 88th jefferson county fair is july 2427, and crook. It certainly seems like this last monthsummeryear has gone by fast, here it is august 1st already and the deschutes county fair is starting today. If you are looking for a new opportunity to serve your community, you dont want to miss know. All members and the general public are welcome to attend. The deschutes county 4h exhibitors handbook will be revised for the 2020 fair soon 2019 deschutes county 4h exhibitors handbook this document contains 4h rules that pertain to the deschutes county 4h fair as well as other events and contests throughout the year. Deschutes historical museum located in the historic reid school building. The estimated population of the city as of 2018 is 97,590. The county was created in 1916 out of part of crook county and was named for the deschutes river, which itself was named by frenchcanadian trappers of the early 19th century.
Set in the heart of central oregon, deschutes expo is set on over 320 acres attracting national audiences to enjoy and showcase. Annual premium lists andor publications may include county fair history, names of fair officers, general fair rules and regulations, event schedules, exhibit lists, and photographs. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our websites are being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our websites and application for you in order to enhance your experience. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. You can also search our photograph collection online under the photos tab of our website. We have great facilities for events including indoor and outdoor arena, pavilion tent with stage, event halls, a race course, camping and wifi infrastructure. Today is the first day of the deschutes county fair, which runs through saturday. The friends of the multnomah county fair thank all our guests and supporters for being a part of the 114th annual multnomah county fair.
Each day the hours for the fair are 10am until 11pm, and the admission costs are. From the childrens book, kitsys mischief and horses. The library is taking this proactive step to ensure we are doing our part to support our first responders and local medical community while protecting our regions medically vulnerable populations. Deschutes county residents are invited to apply to serve on the deschutes county fair board. If you have something to sell, the clark county fair is the place to be. Deschutes county was created from the western portion of crook county on dec. With snowcapped peaks dominating the skyline to the west and the wideopen high desert extending to the east, the beauty and uniqueness of deschutes county captures the awe of locals and visitors alike. Thank you for your interest in employment with deschutes county. Enjoy five days of carnival rides, a parade, livestock exhibits and competitions, great food vendors, a rodeo, and big name concerts. Concerts are free with fair admission and a concert pass. City of bend, oregon entry for bend in the oregon blue book bend, oregon. The linn county fair is a sixday extravaganza of entertainment, competition and exhibits.
If you have questions, please call the clark county fair front desk at 564. Over 105,000 attendees experienced the over 100 things to see and do free with their fair ticket. The wasco county fair may be over 100 years old, but theres always something new to enjoy. And redmonds fair is going into the anniversary with a new director. Deschutes county fair fine arts awards judge 2012, 20, 2018. Welcome to deschutes county s online application process.
Today, roberts field in redmond provides air service to deschutes county. Independence day most deschutes county offices will be closed on july 3 and july 4. Concerts are free with ticket, but admission to the fair is not included and must be paid separately to enter. The expo center offers 200,000 square feet of flexible indoor event space, four livestock. We have attended a couple of times, and honestly we are always a little underwhelmed this could because we. From today through sunday the 5th you can take it all in. It is the political and economic hub of central oregon. The fall quarterly meeting for the crook county historical society will be held at the crook county history center on sunday. The county encompasses 3,055 square miles and is located in the center of the state. Deschutes county fairgrounds, 3800 sw airport way, redmond, or 97756 the deschutes county expo center is located 3.
Return entry forms to the deschutes county fair, 3800 sw airport way, redmond, or 97756. Exhibitors of livestock, land and farm products, floral, and baked goods and confections will find all exhibit details and regulations pertaining to the fair in the premium book. Deschutes county fair oregon fairs association past president brenda mayberry, board member. Deschutes county, oregon wikipedia republished wiki 2. And, history from day one to today in that fair guide, says rogers. The fair features a full rodeo each day, a massive midway with.
Year after year, the program provides deschutes county residents with a common forum. Aug 01, 2012 it certainly seems like this last monthsummeryear has gone by fast, here it is august 1st already and the deschutes county fair is starting today. Redmond is also home to the deschutes county fair and expo center, hosting the deschutes county fair every august. Dec 16, 2015 deschutes county fair and expo center watch free. Early fur traders called the river riviere des chutes, which means river of the falls.
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