Oregon State Fair the newest building on the fairgrounds. The 5,000-seat indoor pavilion is used year-round for a variety of events. The pavilion and parking replaced a badly deteriorated grandstand that was built in 1929, and the horse racing track. Architectural ornaments from the grandstand's facade were to be salvaged and incorporated into the replacement building. The Salem Armory Auditorium is located on a corner of the fairgrounds site, but is not affiliated with the State Fair. This concert venue is owned by the Oregon Military Department. Oregon State Fair The Oregon State Fair is the official state fair of the U.S. state
History of Oregon State Beavers football stepped out onto the field as 15-point favorites. 28,000 people turned out to see what most hoped would be Oregon State's first win in two years. On the third play from scrimmage, Fresno State's Sergio Toscan threw an 81-yard touchdown pass for a 7-0 Bulldog lead. He followed it up with a five-yard touchdown pass later in the first quarter, 14-0. In the second quarter, Fresno State tacked on another touchdown on a blocked punt, 21-0. On the Bulldogs' opening drive of the second half, Sergio Toscan threw a third touchdown pass, opening up a 28-0 lead. Oregon State responded.