Linn County Fair 2023
July 13-14-15
Linn County Fair & Expo Center, Albany, Oregon
CLINT BLACK
8:30 p.m., July 13
Trevor Tagle, 7 p.m.
SMASH MOUTH
8:30 p.m., July 14
The Junebugs, 7 p.m.
GRANGER SMITH
8:30 p.m., July 15
Cascade Rye, 7 p.m.
HEADLINE ACTS
4-H & FFA Fair — All week long!
Carnival Fun! — Daily
Family Land — Daily
Calapooia Arena events:
• Hell on Hooves — 6 p.m., July 13
• Mutton Bustin’ —
• 6 p.m., July 14
• 4-H & FFA
livestock auction
12-noon, July 15
Family
LOUIE FOX
Audiences across the USA love Louie Foxx’s One-Man Side Show and you will too! Howie Mandel called Louie’s performance on NBC’s America’s Got Talent “Fantastic” and the International Brotherhood of Magicians said Louie is “Incredible“.
You may have seen Louie from one of his many ap-pearances on New Day NW, Tru TV’s Guinness World Records Unleashed, Otra Movida TV in Spain, the Na-tionally syndicated television show How ’bout That or on NBC’s America’s Got Talent.
JERAMIAH JOHNSON
Action-packed live entertainment at it's best! Experi-ence Jeremiah's innovative juggling mastery through a variety of stunning styles and combination tricks along-side sidesplitting dialogue and hilarious audience inter-actions.
PLAY WITH GRAVITY
Play With Gravity is a progressive Mototrials team based out of Casper, Wyoming. The company was formed in 2003 by Shad Petersen and Jon Fankhauser as a way to promote the sport of Motorials.
MATT BAKER SHOW
“Hilarious and amazing”, Seattle Times Matt Baker’s show is a unique combination of a hilarious stand-up comedy and amazing stunts. His diverse skill set has landed him
5 Guinness World Records and appearances on The Late Late Show with James Cordon, Tosh.0, America’s Got Talent, and Last Comic Standing.
PEPPY'S WATER PALOOZA
At Peppy's Water Palooza we encourage imaginative and educational play through water. We provide a safe and engaging space for kids and parents alike to take a break, cool down, and prepare for hours more of fair fun!
BRAD'S REPTILE WORLD
Come see snakes, bearded dragons, tortoises, alligators and so much more!
PUZZLEMANIA
Okay, brainiacs! Puzzlemania is an all-day, hands – on attraction for the entire family including brain teasers to classic games - there is something for everyone.
SLIM & CURLY
Get ready to ride with “Slim and Curly”, the biggest little cowboys on the Old West Trail! You’re sure to get a kick from the Fables of The West gang and their trusty steeds! The best improv comedy you’ll find on horseback! High – energy, interactive strolling act, the “little cowboys on the little horses” are sure to engage and entertain you as you hit the fairgrounds!
FREE
MAIN STAGE
CLINT BLACK — SMASH MOUTH — GRANGER SMITH
A LBANY — Clint Black, Smash Mouth and Granger Smith will headline the Main Stage entertainment at the Linn County Fair July 13-15, 2023 at the Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road.
“This is an ex-tremely talented and popular lineup,” said Fair Board member and Linn County Com-missioner Roger Nyquist. “We hit all of the de-mographics with this trio, they are all great perform-ers. I can’t wait for the fair to get here.”
Main Stage acts start at 8:30 p.m. with opening acts at 7 p.m. each night.
Black — who has sold more than 20 million rec-ords — will get things rolling in his traditional country style on Thursday, July 13.
He will bring more than three decades of hits to the Main Stage, including his first smash hit, “Killin’ Time.” He has recorded a dozen studio albums, his latest “Out of Sane” will debut June 19.
Black’s musical career includes 22 number one singles, nearly two-dozen gold and platinum awards in the United States and Canada, a Gram-my award, numerous CMA, ACM and American Music Awards. And if that isn’t enough, he has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
A Houston, Texas native, Black’s music remains true to his Texas roots.
“I try to make records that don’t fit into a trend,” Black said of Out of Sane. “I never want-ed to start a trend, and I’m not going to chase a trend, either. To me, a great band will always sound great, today and in ten years. If you listen to this record, it’s not about fitting into today’s country, or yesterday’s country, or tomorrow’s country, it just is.”
San Jose rock band Smash Mouth takes the stage Friday, July 14 and brings nearly 30 years of making music to Linn County.
The group is well known for “Walkin’ on the Sun,” 1997; “All Star,” 1999; “Then the Morn-ing Comes,” 1999; and a cover of the Monkees’ smash hit, “I’m a Believer,” 2001.
In their early days Smash Mouth was associated with the punk music scene, but after nearly 30 years, their style has evolved into pop or alterna-tive rock.
Like Clint Black, Granger Smith is a born and bred Texan and although his career has been relatively short, he is on his 10th studio album.
Smith will close out the fair with a Saturday, July 15 concert.
His fans are part of what is called the “Yee Yee Nation” and he enjoys a social media following of more than 12 million fans. His videos have topped one billion views.
His first album, “Backroad Song” ran to number 1 on the charts — one of the Top 10 most played country singles in 2016 — followed by “If the Boot Fits,” a top five hit.
His album, “When the Good Guys Win” spawned the hit “Happens Like That” that was certified RIAA Gold.
His new book, “If Your’ City, If You’re Coun-try,” hit number one on the Amazon best-selling list.
Smith has an alter ego called “Earl Dribbles Jr., who anchors the You Tube series, “The
New this year ... it's the Courtyard Stage!
Located within the food & beverage pavilion, centered in the courtyard is a NEW stage featuring local artists from across the region. Schedules will be posted every morning highlighting the music...comedy....magic and so much more. Enjoy the entertainment, relax under the shade, sip a beverage and eat a plate of delicious food. Its all here in one place...so come on out there's something for everyone!
Interested in performing at the Linn County Fair? We are proud to showcase local talent and want you to be a part of all the best Linn County has to offer.
Head to our Facebook page to learn more.
Linn County Fair
July 13-14-15, 2023
General admission: Adults: $9 on-line; $10 at gate; seniors; $7/$8; children 12 and under, free. Parking, $5/day.
On-line tickets: www.linncountyfair.com. (Starting May 1.)
Concerts: Free with paid general admis-sion: starting at $25 for reserved seating.
Opening Acts
7 p.m.
July 13: Trevor Tagle
July 14: The Junebugs
July 15: Cascade Rye
Smiths”. His family also operates an outdoor cloth-ing company called, “Yee Yee Apparel.”
Smith has also entered the acting world, debuting in the Pureflix film, “Moonrise” which is available for streaming.
Important Information
SHUTTLE SERVICE: Free parking lot shuttles to and from the Main Gate and parking lots will be avail-able from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
ATM: Our ATM is conveniently located inside the Willamette Building lobby
LOST CHILD SERVICES
Fair Information Tent - Located just inside the main entrance to the fair.
Main Office - Located inside the Willamette building lobby.
PETS: Only service animals are allowed on the fair-grounds.
LOST & FOUND: Lost items will be brought to the Fair Office located inside the Willamette Building lobby.
WHEELCHAIRS: A limited number of wheelchairs are available for use during your visit to the fair. Wheelchairs are assigned on a first come first served basis.
PERSONAL ITEMS: To provide a safe environment for our Fair attendees and to expedite entry into the Fair, the Linn County Fair has implemented a clear bag policy that limits the type and size of bag allowed to enter into the Fair. Exceptions to this policy will be made for all medically necessary items and diaper bags with proper inspection. Weapons and Alcohol are prohibited from entering the fair.
No Skateboards / Bikes / Scooters or Rollerblades of any kind are allowed onto the grounds unless used for ADA purposes.
Linn County Fair 2023
July 13-14-15
Linn County Fair & Expo Center, Albany, Oregon
4-H & FFA Schedules
4-H & FFA Auction Info
Schedule of Events – 2023 Linn County Fair
Monday, July 10
8:00 am - 8:00 pm: Livestock and Small Animal Move-in & Vet Checks (Cascade Barn & Santiam Bldg)
8:00 am – 9:00 am: Beef Weigh-in (Cascade Barn)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Sheep, Swine, & Goat Weigh-In (Cascade Barn)
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Static Exhibits Interviews and Judg-ing (Willamette Bldg)
5:00pm - 8:00 pm: Sheep, Swine, & Goat Weigh-In (Cascade Barn)
8:30 pm – 9:15 pm: Beef Weigh-in (Cascade Barn)
Tuesday, July 11
7:30 am: Livestock/Small Animal Exhibitors Meeting (Swine Ring)
9:00 am: Poultry; Market, Showmanship, Breeds (Santiam Bldg)
2:00 pm: Meat Goat; Market, Breeds (Sheep/Goat Ring)
3:00 pm-5:00 pm: Horticulture drop-off
5:00 pm: Swine; Breeds (Swine Ring)
5:00 pm: Beef; Market (Beef Ring)
Wednesday, July 12
7:30 am: Livestock/Small Animal Exhibitors Meeting (Swine Ring)
9:00 am: Rabbit/Cavy; Market, Showmanship, Breeds (Santiam Bldg)
9:00 am: Swine; Market (Swine Ring)
9:00 am: Dairy/Pygmy/Fiber Goat Showmanship (Sheep/Goat Ring)
1:00 pm: Sheep; Market (Sheep/Goat Ring)
4:00 pm: Meat Goat; Showmanship (Sheep/Goat Ring)
4:00 pm: Beef Showmanship (Beef Ring)
Thursday, July 13
7:30 am: Livestock/Small Animal Exhibitors Meeting (Swine Ring)
9:00 am: Swine; Showmanship (Swine Ring)
9:00 am: Dairy/Pygmy/Fiber Goat Breeds (Sheep/Goat Ring)
9:00 am: Honey Bunny Quiz (Santiam Bldg)
10:00 am: Poultry Testing (Santiam Bldg)
1:00 pm: Rabbit Agility (Santiam Bldg)
2:00 pm: Sheep; Showmanship, Breeds (Sheep/Goat Ring)
3:00 pm: Small Animal Costume Contest (Santiam Bldg)
4:00 pm: Flower Arranging Contest (Willamette Bldg)
4:00 pm: Dairy Cattle; Showmanship, Breeds (Swine
Ring)
4:00 pm: Beef; Breeds (Beef Ring)
5:00 pm: Cloverbud Show and Tell (Santiam Bldg)
7:00 pm: Static Awards Ceremony (Willamette Bldg)
7:30 pm: Barnyard Olympics (Beef Ring)
Friday, July 14
7:30 am: Livestock/Small Animal Exhibitors Meeting (Swine Ring )
8:00 am: Chug-A-Lug Contest (Swine Ring)
9:00 am: Open Class Beef Show (Beef Ring)
9:00 am: Open Class Sheep Show (Sheep/Goat Ring)
9:00 am: Livestock Judging (Swine Ring)
10:00 am: Small Animal Master Showmanship (Santiam Bldg)
10:00 am: Cupcake Wars (Willamette Bldg)
3:00 pm: FFA Large Animal Master Showmanship (Swine Ring)
5:00 pm: 4-H Large Animal Master Showmanship (Beef&Sheep/Goat Rings)
6:30 pm: FFA Awards Ceremony (Swine Ring)
Saturday, July 15
8:30 am: 4-H Award Ceremony (Calapooia)
12:00 pm: Market Livestock Auction (Calapooia)
9:00 pm: 4-H and FFA Member Dance (Beef Ring)
Sunday, July 16
9:00 am: Animals/Static Exhibits released
12-noon
Saturday, July 15
Calapooia Arena
Thank You
Linn County Fair July 13-15, 2023
To Our Sponsors
2023 Linn County Fair Sponsors
1847 Bar & Grill
Boulder Falls Inn
AA Towing
Advanced Mechanical
Alpine Pressure Washing
American Rooter & Sewer
Arauco
ATI
Best Western/Quality Inn
Boshart Realty
Boshart Trucking
Carino’s
City of Albany
Clayton Homes
Coastal Farm & Ranch
Coburg Hills Energy
Columbia Distributing
Country Financial
Deford Heating & Cooling
Douglas Johnson DMD
ENTEK International
Garland Nursery
George Van Dyke Trucking
HOPE Radio
John Dourin Country Financial
JTI Supply
K2 Creative
KGAL/KSHO
KRKT/KLOO
Kiefer Nissan
Knife River
KWS Seeds
Lakeshore Lanes
Leah Olson Realty
Les Schwab Tire Center
Linn Benton Tractor
Linn-Co Federal Credit Union
Loafer’s
Marx Hot Rods
Murray Farms
No Dinx
N’Reeners
Nutrien Ag
Olsson Industrial Electric
OMS-Howerton, Hopkin, Kenney & Clark
Pacific Contractors Supply
People’s Bank
Phoenix Inn & Suites
Pizza Hut
Poe’s Backhoe Service
RAM Trucking
Rite-Way Electric
Samaritan Health Services
Santiam Tree Services
South Commercial Auto Sales
South Paw’s Pizza
The Branding Stitch ‘n Print
Umpqua Dairy
Weyerhaeuser
Wilco Farm Stores
Xtreme Grafx
See You at the Fair!
www.linncountyfair.com