This year I had the pleasure of attending the Oregon State Fair for the first time. I went to the Fair three times. The main purpose behind two of those visits was to enjoy the concerts. The list of acts this year was impressive. If I could have managed it, I would have attended more of them, but in the end selected to see Foreigner and Montgomery Gentry.
Having recently relocated to Oregon from California, I am used to fairs costing $5 to $35 to get in.Years previously I visited the California State Fair and that was never a cheap day.
The Oregon State Fair is different. Opening night was only $1.50 to get in and $5 to park. The amazing part is the concerts are free with admission. You can pay for VIP Seats, but I found no need to do that. The regular seats are good as you can see for yourself in the photos.
One thing to note about half the VIP seats (starting at $35) is they had benches with no backs. The free seats had backs. For some this doesn't matter as they spend most of a concert standing, but for me having something to lean against is always nice.
Seating for these concerts opened at 6 pm, and the shows started at 7 p.m. and lasted until about 8:30 p.m. I arrived for Foreigner early thinking it would be hard to get seats, and that maybe I wouldn't, but that proved not to be an issue.
The Oregon State Fair had many other things to enjoy, which I did as well, but I find it amazing one could go see some truly famous bands for less than $7 (and remember that was to get into the Fair and for parking as the concerts were free).
Here are a few more pictures for fun.
Having recently relocated to Oregon from California, I am used to fairs costing $5 to $35 to get in.Years previously I visited the California State Fair and that was never a cheap day.
The Oregon State Fair is different. Opening night was only $1.50 to get in and $5 to park. The amazing part is the concerts are free with admission. You can pay for VIP Seats, but I found no need to do that. The regular seats are good as you can see for yourself in the photos.
Seating for these concerts opened at 6 pm, and the shows started at 7 p.m. and lasted until about 8:30 p.m. I arrived for Foreigner early thinking it would be hard to get seats, and that maybe I wouldn't, but that proved not to be an issue.
The night Montgomery Gentry played the entry cost to the Fair was only $1.50. Again I paid $5 for parking. This time I didn't wait in line for seats, I walked around the Fair a bit first (including getting my free Oregon State Lottery Ticket and an ice tea) before settling in for the show.
As I like a variety of music, I enjoyed both shows. The crowds were energized, but not too big. Both shows even had a pre-show band play, of which I have a photo, but I can't seem to recall the exact name of that band.
Here are a few more pictures for fun.
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