Opening day success, KC Fair is underway

Opening day success, KC Fair is underway

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – The quality of the Klamath County Fair has changed drastically over recent years. Once feeling like an afterthought, to now becoming the premium summer highlight in the Klamath Basin - four full days celebrating the best of the Basin with entertainment, events, food, and community.  

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Construction begins on Fairgrounds RV park remodel, expansion

Construction begins on Fairgrounds RV park remodel, expansion

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – On Thursday, June 15, members of the Klamath County Fair Board, Fair Manager Derrick “DJ” Rowley, and Klamath County Commissioners, Dave Henslee and Derrick DeGroot ceremoniously broke ground on an RV park project at the Klamath County Fairgrounds (KCF).

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Oregon Tech students participate in hands-on care of horses as part of pre-vet course

Oregon Tech students participate in hands-on care of horses as part of pre-vet course

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - As part of Oregon Tech's pre-veterinary medicine coursework, Instructor Tricia Elliott took students to Klamath County Fairgrounds on June 1 to learn more about large animal care, specifically horses.

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A Party for the Community

A Party for the Community

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – On Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, an estimated 10,000 people attended the Greater Klamath CityFest at the Klamath County Fairgrounds. Fifty churches and ministries throughout the region came together to celebrate unity, hope, and good news.

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Christmas tree recycling at fairgrounds, January 7

Christmas tree recycling at fairgrounds, January 7

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath Basin residents are invited to bring undecorated Christmas trees to the Klamath County Fairgrounds parking lot on Saturday, January 7, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, to be disposed of and chipped by in exchange for any cash or check donation to Friends of the Children, 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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History of county fairgrounds subject of program

History of county fairgrounds subject of program

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – The history of the Klamath County Fairgrounds will be explored in a presentation to be offered at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 14, in the Blue Building at the fairgrounds.

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From there to here

From there to here

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - That phrase says it all. Every year many Klamath Basin residents come together to share in a time-honored tradition of showcasing their talents in many areas. With over 1500 categories of entry opportunities, the Klamath County Fair is a place to show off your creative talents.

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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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Christmas Tree Chipping at the Fairgrounds

Christmas Tree Chipping at the Fairgrounds

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath Basin residents are invited to bring undecorated Christmas trees to the Klamath County Fairgrounds parking lot on Saturday, January 8, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, to be chipped by Absolute Tree Care Service in exchange for any donation to Friends of the Children - Klamath Basin.

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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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Everclear and Sawyer Brown to headline the 2021 Klamath County Fair

Everclear and Sawyer Brown to headline the 2021 Klamath County Fair

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - It has been nearly two full years since a headlining act rocked the main stage at the Klamath County Fair. The pandemic-stricken year of 2020 forced a scaled-back production of the Fair to only its core elements, the Youth Livestock Show and Sale. This year, with restrictions loosening up, Klamath County Fair officials are going all-in to bring the party back to Klamath County better than ever before. Starting with two new headlining acts to the Klamath Basin, ‘90s alternative rockers Everclear and the country music legends of Sawyer Brown.

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KHP Hosts drive-thru vaccination event, BTS offers free rides

KHP Hosts drive-thru vaccination event, BTS offers free rides

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath Health Partnership (KHP) is hosting a free drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine event on June 2nd at the Klamath County Fairgrounds. The event is by appointment only beginning at 9:00 AM and will offer the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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950 People vaccinated at drive-thru clinic at fairgrounds

950 People vaccinated at drive-thru clinic at fairgrounds

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On Wednesday, approximately 950 people were vaccinated with the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at the Klamath Health Partnership’s drive-thru clinic. Most participants were in and out in twenty-five minutes.

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Klamath Health Partnership to hosts drive-thru COVID vaccine event

Klamath Health Partnership to hosts drive-thru COVID vaccine event

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath Health Partnership (KHP) is hosting a free, drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine event on March 31 at the Klamath County Fairgrounds. The event is by appointment only beginning at 9:00 AM and will offer the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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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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