Oregon Country Fair

Growing up in northern New York, we considered Memorial Day to be the start of summer. We toughed out those last couple weeks of school. However, out here in Oregon, summer frequently doesn't arrive until the 4th of July.

This is just in time for The Oregon Country Fair, which takes place the second week-end of July each year. I'm surprised I would even blog about the Oregon Country Fair since I can't say that my life overlaps much with it anymore. My fabulous packer, shipper, and production assistant, Derrik IS missing work for the fair. And that is a super big deal. But, other than, missing Derrik, I wouldn't normally think about it much.

However, a few days ago, I learned that my 19 year old niece was on her way to Eugene for the Fair. My sister had no idea what it was. I didn't even know how to begin to describe it.

I googled images to include in this blog posting but most of them were all about the body painting.

It's crazy that, with all the fabulous events that go on at the Fair, the images that capture everyone's attention are the ones about bodies.


Jim's fellow golfers would probably be pretty surprised to learn that Jim owns a booth at the Oregon Country Fair. There is an unusual set-up there in which you own your booth for life. He hasn't exhibited there for years but it is one of the places where he got his start as an artisan. Back then he made adjustable wooden lamps. From wood to pewter to golf, Jim has worn a lot of different caps!