Oregon State Fair Brings 'Flash Fair' to Pioneer Square July 12

For three short hours, Pioneer Square is going to the animals. And the buskers. And the fair food. There will even be a pie eating contest.

On Thursday, July 12, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Portland’s Living Room will come alive with a sneak-peek of the 153rd annual Oregon State Fair.

The “Flash Fair” is open to the public and will offer the state fair experience in a miniature package. Elements from various aspects of the Oregon State Fair will be on site: animals, the midway carnival, fair food, culinary and beverage, quilters, and fair entertainment with a lineup of acts including a mini marching band.

“It’s not too often people get to experience the fun of a state fair right in the middle of a city,” said Dan Cox, Oregon State Fair spokesperson. “Pioneer Square is the quintessential summer spot to enjoy a break from the day in downtown Portland and so on July 12, everyone from downtown workers to kids off for summer break can enjoy a taste of the Oregon State Fair.”

Advance sales for the Oregon State Fair admission tickets are available for a discount at oregonstatefair.org.

Also on sale now on the Fair’s website, VIP tickets for the Columbia Bank Concert Series.

About the Oregon State Fair

The Oregon State Fair, established in 1861, first began in Oregon City, Oregon during the time of the U.S. Civil War.

Since 1862, the Fair has called the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem home, hosting thousands of visitors from near and far with premier concerts, art, culture, rides, agricultural exhibits and livestock.

For more information, visit oregonstatefair.org.