BASIN BEAT NEWS
Harvest party, total success
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The first annual Pumpkin Festival was held last weekend at the Klamath County Fairgrounds. The event provided eleven bounce houses, thirteen free activities for the kids, and a few hundred pumpkins available for purchase at a low cost.
A Wild Adventure
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Testing the limits of what the human body is capable of seems to be a regular part of each display by the Flynn Creek Circus. Men and women of extraordinary talent swung effortlessly through the air, climbed to heights that ordinary people would cower at, and contorted themselves in ways that would typically be thought impossible.
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.
Fair opens Thursday, Aug. 3; Final prep underway
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - It takes a small village to put on the Klamath County Fair, it does not just come together at the last minute - preparations have been underway since last year’s fair. The Klamath County Fair Board and Fairgrounds Management & Staff have been diligently working behind the scenes for nearly a year to get ready for the biggest four-day party in the Klamath Basin.
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.
Clay Walker to headline 2023 Klamath Co. Fair
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Following a record-setting 2022 campaign, the Klamath County Fair Board has once again stacked its 2023 live music lineup with acts that are sure to fill the John Hancock Event Center with locals and visitors alike. Featured entertainers for the 2023 Klamath County Fair include country music icon Clay Walker, southern rockers 38 Special, and new country artist Warren Zeiders.
Emergency Preparedness Fair planned for August 26
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Jolene Newman, a graduate student intern with Klamath County Developmental Disabilities Services, in partnership with local community resources, is holding an Emergency Preparedness Fair on Friday, August 26th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Klamath County Fairgrounds in Linman Hall.
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.
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.
Thousands attend opening day of the Klamath County Fair
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On Thursday, thousands from the community gathered at the Klamath County Fairgrounds for opening day of the 2022 Klamath County Fair. Headlining act of the day included country icon Rodney Atkins performing live on the Event Center stage to an audience of nearly three thousand. Throughout the day thousands…
Klamath County Fair celebrates 100 years this week
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.
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.