Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center

What Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center does

The Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center is a state government entity operating under the Oregon State Fair Council and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, headquartered in Salem, Oregon. Founded in 1860, it runs an annual 11-day Oregon State Fair (scheduled August 28 through September 7, 2026) and a year-round calendar of supplementary events including the 4th of July Spectacular, Scare at the Fair, and Oregon Expo business events. The venue comprises multiple performance stages (L.B. Day Amphitheatre, Spirit of Oregon Stage, Taphouse Stage, Rooftop Bar, Green Acres Landscape Plaza), carnival attractions, livestock exhibitions, 4-H and FFA youth programs, and Creative Living competitions spanning agriculture, horticulture, crafts, culinary, STEM, textiles, and visual arts. The 2026 program is anchored by the AMERICA 250 LIVE mega-show celebrating the U.S. 250th anniversary, with featured concerts including Al Jardine of the Beach Boys with The Pet Sounds Band.

The entity employs 13 core staff and operates on a transactional revenue model across three streams: direct consumer ticket sales through the funcardapp.com platform under a 'Never a Service Fee' policy; vendor, concessionaire, food truck, and artisan fees via Eventeny; and concert and attraction revenue at the L.B. Day Amphitheatre. A broad sponsor base led by Columbia Bank, with supporting partners including Oregon State Credit Union, Wilco, State Farm, Darigold, NW Natural, Mattress Firm, Crown Royal, Michelob, Green Acres, and Oregon State University College, supplements earned revenue. Distribution is regional, primarily via the official website oregoexpo.org, email newsletter, and organic social media on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Technology stack is limited to off-the-shelf SaaS platforms (funcardapp.com, eventeny.com) with no proprietary technology disclosed. The organization serves Oregon families, commercial vendors and exhibitors, and youth agricultural organizations, while preserving regional agricultural heritage and providing affordable community entertainment.

Name

Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center

Legal name

Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center

Website

https://oregonstateexpo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1860

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center is a state government entity that operates an annual 11-day agricultural fair and year-round events in Salem, Oregon. It serves Oregon families, vendors and exhibitors, and 4-H/FFA youth organizations through ticket sales, vendor fees, concerts, and sponsorship-supported programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue & Fair Operations

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Fairgrounds & Expo Parks (THAHAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Consumer Expos & Trade Shows (MPAGAFAA), Local Community & Multi-Category Fairs (MPAGAFAO)

Keywords

• State fair operations
• Agricultural exhibitions
• Live entertainment venue
• Event hosting services
• Carnival attractions

Headquarters

HQ city

Salem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Direct consumer ticket sales for fair admission and concerts via funcardapp.com. The fair promotes 'Never a Service Fee' policy.
2. Vendor and Exhibitor Fees: Commercial vendors, concessionaires, food trucks, and artisans pay fees to participate and showcase their services at the fair through eventeny.com platform.
3. Concert and Attraction Revenue: Concert ticket sales including 2026 performers like Al Jardine of the Beach Boys + The Pet Sounds Band at L.B. Day Amphitheatre.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center operates a year-round event venue in Salem, Oregon, hosting the annual 11-day Oregon State Fair (August 28 - September 7, 2026), seasonal events including the 4th of July Spectacular and Scare at the Fair, and the Oregon Expo business event hosting service. The venue offers concerts at the L.B. Day Amphitheatre, carnival rides, livestock exhibitions, 4-H and FFA competitions, Creative Living contests, and a vendor marketplace accessible through an online vendor application portal.

Product overview

The Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center is an event venue complex operating multiple seasonal events and providing event hosting services. The core offerings include the annual Oregon State Fair (August 28 - September 7, 2026), 4th of July Spectacular, Scare at the Fair, and Oregon Expo business events. The venue features multiple entertainment venues including the L.B. Day Amphitheatre, Spirit of Oregon Stage, Taphouse Stage, Rooftop Bar, and Green Acres Landscape Plaza. Attractions include carnival rides, Fair Lift, Sunny's Fun Camp, Medusa Ride, and AMERICA 250 LIVE mega-show. Competition programs span 4-H, FFA, livestock exhibitions, and Creative Living categories. Additional services include historic building rentals, company picnics, vendor/exhibitor opportunities, and concession services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• America 250 Live: A high-tech, high-octane mega-show celebrating America's 250th anniversary at the Oregon State Fair
• L.B. Day Amphitheatre
• Spirit of Oregon Stage
• Oregon Expo
• Scare at the Fair

Products and services

• Oregon State Fair Annual 11-day state fair featuring livestock exhibitions, Creative Living competitions, carnival rides, concerts, food and vendor marketplace, and community celebration, marketed as 'All for Fun & Fun for All' with a 'Never a Service Fee' ticket policy.
• 4th of July Spectacular

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Columbia BankflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of the 2026 Concert Series, logo prominently displayed on concert promotional materials
• Oregon State Credit Union (OSCU)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor displayed in sponsor grid on website
• RichscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor displayed in sponsor grid on website
• EvolutioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor displayed in sponsor grid on website
• WilcocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor displayed in sponsor grid on website
• Mattress FirmcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor displayed in sponsor grid on website
• Westcoast MetalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for 4th of July Spectacular event
• NW NaturalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor displayed in sponsor grid on website
• State FarmcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor displayed in sponsor grid on website
• Crown RoyalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor displayed in sponsor grid on website
• Green AcrescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor displayed in sponsor grid on website, also associated with Green Acres Landscape Plaza venue
• Oregon State University CollegecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor displayed in sponsor grid on website
• DarigoldcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor displayed in sponsor grid on website
• MichelobcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor displayed in sponsor grid on website
• Hotel PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner hotels listed for visitors attending events, accessible through Business Center section

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Eventeny: Vendor and exhibitor management platform used by Oregon State Fair — comparable as an enabling technology provider for fairs and expos across the country, though not a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Washington State Fair: Direct state fair peer operating in Puyallup, Washington with comparable livestock exhibitions, concerts, carnival rides, and 4-H/FFA programs serving the Pacific Northwest family entertainment market.
• Eastern States Exposition (The Big E): Multi-state fair operator in West Springfield, Massachusetts hosting livestock competitions, concerts, and agricultural exhibitions with similar vendor marketplace and concert programming model.
• National Western Stock Show: Denver-based livestock exhibition with rodeo events, horse shows, and family entertainment — comparable as a heritage livestock/agricultural exhibition with multi-day event programming.
• North American Midway Entertainment: Largest carnival midway operator in North America supplying rides and games to state and county fairs including Oregon — directly comparable as a carnival operator embedded in the state fair ecosystem.
• California State Fair: West Coast state fair peer operating at Cal Expo in Sacramento with similar agricultural heritage programming, concerts, livestock competitions, and vendor marketplace model.
• Iowa State Fair: Iconic Midwestern state fair with strong agricultural programming, livestock shows, and concert series — directly comparable in event-driven operation and community integration with 4-H/FFA.
• Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo: Major agricultural exhibition and entertainment event with livestock competitions, concerts, carnival, and rodeo programming — comparable as a large-scale livestock-focused fair with concert programming.
• State Fair of Texas: Largest state fair in the US by attendance, operating in Dallas with comparable livestock exhibitions, concerts, carnival rides, creative competitions, and a flagship auto show — provides a benchmark for fair operational scale and revenue model.

Regional players

• Pacific National Exhibition (PNE): Vancouver-based annual fair and exhibition with Playland amusement park operation, comparable in mixing agricultural heritage programming with modern carnival rides and concerts, but operating in the Canadian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@StateFairOregon
• Facebookfacebook.com/oregonstatefair
• Instagraminstagram.com/oregonstatefair
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oregonstateexpo

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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