Klamath County Fair celebrates 100 years this week

Daughtry, Martina McBride, and Rodney Atkins headline the 2022 Klamath County Fair, August 4-97, 2022.

IF YOU GO

WHAT
2022 Klamath County Fair

WHEN
August 4-7, 2022

WHERE
Klamath County Fairgrounds

ADMISSION
• $6.00 Adults
• $3.00 Seniors (62+)
• $3.00 Military
• Under 12 FREE

TICKETS
KlamathCountyFair.com

Tickets for all events and fair admission can all be pre-purchased at klamathcountyfair.com.

The only official online ticketing resource for the 2022 Klamath County Fair.

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - This year the Klamath County Fair celebrates 100 years at the south sixth street location. The staff and the crew have gone all in on the festivities for 2022. Featuring three magnificent concerts, a newly expanded food court, new & returning vendors, two free outdoor stages, Wold Amusements carnival, animals, auction, demo derby, and so much more.

Four action-packed days - August 4-7, 2022

Thursday, August 4 the fair kicks off at noon with the exhibits, carnival, and food. The jaw-dropping group Outlaw Mariachi will perform their unique blend of rock and mariachi music only on Thursday.

By 7:30 PM, country icon Rodney Atkins will take the stage and perform his top hits inside the Event Center.

Friday, August 5 the party continues with free performances by American Mile, a rock music group drawing influence from Aerosmith, the Black Crows, Chris Stapleton, and Tom Petty.

Headlining Friday’s entertainment is country music legend Martina McBride. McBride brings her iconic chart-topping hits to Klamath Falls for one performance only at 8:00 PM.

Saturday, August 6 is a busy day at the fair as the Destruction Derby will roar to life in the outdoor arena at 1:00 PM (gates open at 11:30 AM). Saturday’s free performances include the Ag Olympics, local talent - Moonz, and the can’t-miss vocals of Troy Lundervold. Lundervold performs covers of Merle Haggard, and Chris LeDoux, and sings his own original music.

Rocking the Event Center stage at 8:30 PM is Daughtry. Daughtry brings the Dearly Beloved Tour to Klamath Falls and is sure to bring the house down.

Sunday, August 7 is a free admission day with the annual Rotary Junior Livestock Auction set for noon inside the Event Center.

All weekend long 4-H and FFA youth will be showing their livestock, competing for ribbons and the title of Grand Champion. No matter your pick – beef, swine, sheep, goat, small animal – market or showmanship – there is a show for everyone.

For those looking to relax at the fair, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning from 10:00 AM to noon the Klamath Basin Senior Center will be hosting Bingo.

The outdoor stages will feature ten amazing performers all weekend long. This includes - Racyne Parker, Dana Wirth, Tony Lundervold, American Mile, Moonz, Outlaw Mariachi, Circus Luminescence, Eric Buss, Kiddle Karoo Productions, and the Puppets & Players Theatre.

Roaming the grounds this year is Sparkle, a unique living statue; and the unique comedy of Steve’s Balloons. The Tumbleweed Pony Company returns with free pony rides for children and eSports is back in Linman Hall. Also, inside Linman Hall, Brad’s World of Reptiles returns with its hands-on exhibit, Monster Mac will have an expanded escape room for you to conquer.

Parking onsite at the fairgrounds is free, but arrive early and stay late, as the adjacent lots can fill quickly.

Admission to the fair is $6.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors (62+) & military. Kids under 12 are free. Sunday is free for everyone. Tickets to the concerts vary from $19 to $35. Tickets for all events and fair admission can all be pre-purchased at klamathcountyfair.com. The only official online ticketing resource for the 2022 Klamath County Fair.

Be sure to take the free train ride around the fair, courtesy of Klamath Falls News.

With so much to see and do at the 2022 Klamath County Fair, there is no better place to be, August 4-7, 2022.

Brian Gailey

Brian is the publisher of Klamath Falls News, Basin Beat, Klamath Sports Network, and Cascade Firewatch. Brian also is a husband, father of three, photographer, and owner of Gailey Company, LLC.

http://www.BrianGailey.com
Previous
Previous

Thousands attend opening day of the Klamath County Fair

Next
Next

Photo Story: Thousands gather downtown for Third Thursday