Fair opens Thursday, Aug. 3; Final prep underway

Fair opens Thursday, Aug. 3; Final prep underway

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - It takes a small village to put on the Klamath County Fair, it does not just come together at the last minute - preparations have been underway since last year’s fair. The Klamath County Fair Board and Fairgrounds Management & Staff have been diligently working behind the scenes for nearly a year to get ready for the biggest four-day party in the Klamath Basin.

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Record breaking: $1.3 Million sold at auction

Record breaking: $1.3 Million sold at auction

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – After four amazing days full of concerts, events, showings, vendors, food, and more; the 100th celebration of the Klamath County Fair has come to a close. But not before breaking another record. The Rotary Junior Livestock Auction has been setting records for the last several years and 2022 was not an exception. This past Sunday, over $1.3 million was transacted for 4-H and FFA youth of the Klamath Basin.

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Daughtry rocks Klamath Falls; Demo Derby smashing good time

Daughtry rocks Klamath Falls; Demo Derby smashing good time

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath County Fair outdid themselves when they brought Daughtry: The Dearly Beloved Tour to the Klamath Basin on Saturday night. Several thousand in attendance watched in amazement as the Platinum-selling artist rocked the doors right off the Klamath County Event Center.

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McBride sells out Klamath County Fair; First exhibitors championed

McBride sells out Klamath County Fair; First exhibitors championed

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Ten thousand people passed through the gates on the opening day of the 2022 Klamath County Fair (Thursday, August 4) and an estimated twelve thousand entered again on Friday. Many attended to watch country music legend Martina McBride perform for a sold-out house at the Klamath County Event Center and/or to cheer on their favorite youth exhibitor.

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Thousands attend opening day of the Klamath County Fair

Thousands attend opening day of the Klamath County Fair

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On Thursday, thousands from the community gathered at the Klamath County Fairgrounds for opening day of the 2022 Klamath County Fair. Headlining act of the day included country icon Rodney Atkins performing live on the Event Center stage to an audience of nearly three thousand. Throughout the day thousands more roamed the grounds experiencing …

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Atkins, McBride, and Daughtry to headline 2022 Klamath County Fair

Atkins, McBride, and Daughtry to headline 2022 Klamath County Fair

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - This August, the Klamath County Fair will celebrate 100-years at the Klamath Falls South Sixth Street location. Part of that celebration will include three amazing concerts - Rodney Atkins, Martina McBride, and Daughtry will all take the stage. Tickets for all three will go on sale Friday, April 22.

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Klamath County Fair Returns for All

Klamath County Fair Returns for All

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Once again, the Klamath County Fairgrounds was full of smiling faces and joyous laughter as guests were able to fully attend the Klamath County Fair for the first time in two years. They consumed delicious fair food, played esports, conquered an escape room, rode carnival rides, and witnessed the showing of prize-winning animals & crafts. The best part, the fair is just getting started.

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Ask Klamath #66 - Derrick Rowley

Ask Klamath #66 - Derrick Rowley

Derrick “DJ” Rowley is our guest on episode #66 of Ask Klamath. Derrick is the Fair Manager of the Klamath County Fairgrounds, In this episode, we chat with DJ about the current status of the fairgrounds, the future of the fairgrounds (including the 2021 fair), fairgrounds funding & measure 18-120, and we take your questions live.

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The Fair that Wasn't [UPDATED]

The Fair that Wasn't [UPDATED]

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – “It was very stressful getting here,” said Traci Reed, Klamath County 4-H Program Coordinator. “But once we got here, everyone has been so excited that they are here.”

2020 has been anything but a typical year. This past weekend was supposed to be the biggest party of the summer at the 2020 Klamath County Fair. However, much of the grounds were silent. No screams of terror coming from the carnival. The air was not filled with the sweet smell of deep-fried doughy goodies. Vendors were not selling goods and handmade trinkets. Flags, banners, or streamers did not decorate the grounds….

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Record breaking livestock auction earns over $710,000

Record breaking livestock auction earns over $710,000

The final day of the Klamath County Fair is home to the Rotary Livestock Auction, the true purpose of the fair. For most 4-H and FFA youngsters, a year of raising livestock culminates at the fair with the sale of their animal inside auction ring.

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Lonestar leaves thousands 'Amazed' at the fair

Lonestar leaves thousands 'Amazed' at the fair

County music legends, Lonestar arrived in Klamath Falls after leaving Whitefish, Montana the night before. 14-hours in a bus did not hinder the legendary group as they rocked the Klamath County Event Center like no performer has ever done before.

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Klamath County unites to celebrate at the fair

Klamath County unites to celebrate at the fair

Day number two of the Klamath County Fair has come and gone with a tremendous turnout, exciting experiences, and fantastic family fun. Families and individuals alike cruised through the fairgrounds soaking up the joy and adventure the fair has to offer.

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Midland headlines the Klamath County Fair as 4-H & FFA begin showing animals

Midland headlines the Klamath County Fair as 4-H & FFA begin showing animals

The first day of the Klamath County Fair did not disappoint. The entertainment was strong, food was excellent, vendors were friendly and outgoing. But most importantly, 4-H and FFA Members began showing their animals - poultry, dairy, meat & pygmy goats, sheep, dairy cattle, and beef.

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Alternative Stock Show Classic seeks participants for Aug. 2 show at KC Fair

Alternative Stock Show Classic seeks participants for Aug. 2 show at KC Fair

There is a “One of a kind” livestock show happening next week. While the week will be busy with fair and many local kids participating in showing their 4-H & FFA projects, the focus of the  Alternative Stock Show Classic (ASSOC) will be on a  different type of “showman.”

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83rd Annual 4-H / Future Farmers of America Livestock Auction Set for August 4

Klamath Falls, Ore - The Klamath County Rotary is hosting the 83rd Annual 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction on Sunday, August 4, 2019, at the Klamath County Fairgrounds Event Center. The Rotary Club and Klamath County 4-H are encouraging local residents to show up at the auction and support local youth.

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Day 2 of the Klamath County Fair, All About 'Grit' [VIDEO]

Day 2 of the Klamath County Fair, All About 'Grit' [VIDEO]

The second day of the 2018 Klamath County Fair is all bout the animals. 4H and FFA Students work hard all year just for this day. They purchase the livestock, raise it, feed it, train it, groom it, all for the animal to be its best on show day. 

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Cody Johnson to Headline 2018 Klamath County Fair (LIVE)

Cody Johnson to Headline 2018 Klamath County Fair (LIVE)

Recently named on the “2018 Country Artists to watch” list, this independent touring powerhouse SOLD OUT more than half of his headline shows in 2017 from California to Georgia.” MOREOVER, with over 127 million streams in twelve months, he ended 2017 as the most streamed independent Country Act of 2017 behind former major label/now indie superstars Garth Brooks, Jewel and The Dixie Chicks.

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