Tag: Umatilla County Fair
Commissioner Elfering Bullish on EOTEC, Despite ‘A Few Bumps’
Every new venue has a few kinks that need to be worked out and the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center (EOTEC) is no...
EOTEC Makes Debut as New Site of Umatilla County Fair
If you haven't made it out to the Umatilla County Fair yet, but are planning to, be sure to allow for more time than...
Saturday’s Parade to Kick Off 2017 Umatilla County Fair
The Umatilla County Fair moves to the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center (EOTEC) for its five-day run this year, but not before the...
Fair Hands Out Honors at Appreciation Dinner
The Umatilla County Fair held its Appreciation Dinner recently and unveiled “New Faces, New Places & Old Friends” as the theme for the 2017...
Construction Starts on New Rodeo Arena
Dirt work has officially begun at the site of the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center to construct a new rodeo arena.
The arena, being...
Crowds Grow as County Fair Rolls On
The weather heated up Thursday but that didn't slow down the action during the third day of the Umatilla County Fair.
Despite temperatures in the...
Brothers Osborne Take Fair Stage Tonight
From carnival rides to livestock judging to mouth-watering food, the Umatilla County Fair has something for just about everyone – including headlining entertainment each...
Fair Week Kicks Off Saturday with Parade
Umatilla County Fair week gets under way Saturday evening with the fair parade.
The annual parade gets started at 6:30 p.m. and will begin on...
Chamber Business Luncheon Set for Today
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host its Business to Business luncheon today, July 26 at McKenzie Park.
Guest speakers include the Umatilla Co Fair...
Chamber Business Luncheon Set for Tuesday
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host its Business to Business luncheon on Tuesday, July 26 at McKenzie Park.
Guest speakers include the Umatilla Co...
Officials Celebrate Opening of EOTEC
On the outskirts of the desert town of Hermiston sits a $16 million facility that will serve as home to the Umatilla County Fair,...
Public to Get Updated on EOTEC on Wednesday
The Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center Authority Board will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Hermiston...
Fair, Rodeo Won't Be Moving in 2016
Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center Won't Be Ready by 2016
With a budget shortfall and time running out, the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event...
Farewell to the Fairgrounds?
The ribbons have been awarded, the livestock barns cleaned out, and the vendor booths locked up, but will 2015 be the last year for...
Fair Exhibitors Can Pick up Entries at Fair Office
Exhibitors who have not picked up their items entered in the Umatilla County Fair can still stop by the fair office on Orchard Avenue...
Fair Contest Participants Go to Seed
Spitting in public may be forbidden in etiquette books, but Eastern Oregon has one exception to the rule: watermelon seed spitting. The Umatilla County...
Backyard BBQ Contest Winners Announced
County-wide bragging rights and a new pellet smoker barbeque were on the line during Wednesday’s annual Backyard BBQ Contest at the Umatilla County Fair.
Hermiston...
Cool Down & Fill Up at the Umatilla County Fair
Burgers, hotdogs, elephant ears, and funnel cakes have always been a staple of summertime concessions at the fair. But stroll around the grounds of...
Ground Acts Offer Unique Entertainment
The Umatilla County Fair kicked off in style on Tuesday with big crowds taking in the sights, sounds and smells throughout the fairgrounds.
Just about...
Get to Know Your Neighbors During Night Out
Remember– for those of us old enough – when everyone knew their neighbors and everyone kept an eye out for one another?
It seems like...