Oregon State Fair Oregon State Fair The Oregon State Fair is the official state fair of the U.S. state of Oregon. It takes place every August–September at the Oregon State Fairgrounds located in north Salem, the state capital, as it has almost every year since 1862. In 2006, responsibility for running the fair was delegated to the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department, and the division is now known as the Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center (OSFEC), which holds events on the fairgrounds year-round. As Oregon agriculture expanded in the early 19th century many communities formed agricultural associations for the purpose of
Forest Capital Museum State Park to 5 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Forest Capital Museum State Park Forest Capital State Museum is a Florida State Park located south of Perry on US 19/US 98. The museum contains displays that recount the history of the forest industry as well as the wildlife of the forest. Adjacent to the museum is the Cracker Homestead built in 1864 that depicts life on a Florida homestead with a house, barn, well, arbor, and garden. Activities include picnicing and viewing the exhibits. The park has three covered picnic pavilions. The park is open every Thursday through Monday