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Join us August 5-8, 2026, at the Tillamook County Fair. Stop by the Tillamook PUD booth at the Fair for... Cool Giveaway Items Electrical Safety Demonstrations Popcorn Fun!
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If you are driving to Tillamook from: Highway 101 from the south Entering Downtown Tillamook, get into the right lane. Turn right onto 3rd Street and stay in the right lane until you reach a “V” in the road and veer to the right. Remain on 3rd Street about 1.5 miles until you reach the Tillamook County Fairgrounds on your right. Highway 101 from the north Entering Downtown Tillamook, get into the left hand lane. Turn left at the
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second set of lights onto 3rd Street. Get in the right hand lane until you reach a “V” in the road and veer to the right. Remain on 3rd Street about 1.5 miles until you reach the Tillamook County Fairgrounds on your right. Portland Upon entering the Tillamook valley, stay on Hwy 6 for approximately 2 miles. Follow the signage and turn left on Wilson River Loop. Turn left onto 3rd Street and then make a quick right at the Fairgrounds marquee. Turn right onto 3rd Street for the Fair’s General Parking lot.
Parking General Parking $5/day per car (or $20 for a four day season pass) Cash only, cards not accepted Two entrances off of Brookfield Dr Premium Parking $30/day per car ALL occupants of
vehicle must have an admission ticket Cash and cards accepted Parking space is limited One entrance off of Third Street, by the Carnival area Handicapped parking is available in both our General Parking lot or in our Premium Parking lot.
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One Ticket. Four Days. Countless Memories. The Tillamook County Fair is August 5-8 One Ticket. Four Days. Countless Memories. The Tillamook County Fair is coming August 5-8. In a time when entertainment costs continue to climb, the Tillamook County Fair is demonstrating that quality family fun can still be affordable. From August 5–8, the Tillamook County Fair returns with four full days of entertainment, agriculture, food, music and family fun, all packed into the price of a single admission ticket. “Your fair admission is more than just a ticket through the gate, it’s your ticket to an entire day’s worth of entertainment,” said Camy VonSeggern, Tillamook County Fair Director. “Many of our events would require an additional ticket elsewhere but are included with admission at the Tillamook County Fair.” Visitors can enjoy: • Three nights of free Grandstand concerts, including country star Niko Moon, Oregon’s 234th Army National Guard Band, and multiplatinum rock band Collective Soul. • The world-famous Pig-N-Ford Races, celebrating more than a century of one of Oregon’s most unique traditions. Happening nightly in the Grandstand
Arena. • Saturday night’s Demolition Derby, included with fair admission. • Daily pari-mutuel horse racing. • Live entertainment on the Courtyard Stage throughout the day, including Tammy Barton Hypnotist, live music, fun contests, dance performances, and more! • Fair Acres featuring family-friendly attractions, Brad’s World Reptiles, a mechanical bull, Farmer for a Day, and activities for kids. • Hundreds of 4-H, FFA, and Open Class exhibits highlighting the talent, agriculture, photography, flowers, crafts, baking and creativity of the Tillamook community. • Visit the livestock barns and get up close with the fair’s animal exhibits, where visitors can see a variety of animals cared for and shown by local youth and community exhibitors. And that’s before taking your first bite of a Pronto Pup or elephant ear. For visitors traveling from Portland, Salem, Eugene or anywhere along the Oregon Coast, the Tillamook County Fair offers more than just a fair, it offers a full day or even a weekend, of affordable family entertainment. Cheer on the Pig-NFord races, enjoy free
concerts, watch live horse racing from the grandstands, explore the livestock barns, and make memories on the carnival midway. The Tillamook County Fair offers something for every age and interest. The Tillamook County Fair has long been recognized as one of the nation’s premier county fairs because it stays true to what makes fairs special: celebrating community, agriculture, and family traditions while delivering exceptional value for every guest. Many of the fair’s signature attractions, including concerts, Pig-NFord races, the Demolition Derby, exhibits, and live entertainment, are all included with the price of admission. Admission starts at just $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 6–12, with four-day season passes available for guests who don’t want to miss a minute of the fun. The 2026 Tillamook County Fair runs August 5–8 at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds. Spend the day enjoying the fair, cheer on the PigN-Ford races, then cap off the evening with a free concert. Discover why one ticket delivers one of Oregon’s best summer values. Tickets available at TillamookFair.com or at the entrance gates.
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Dr. Fun & Dr. Good
Balloon artists Dr. Fun and Dr. Good have been entertaining Tillamook County Fair guests for more than 25 years. Fairgoers can find them daily from noon to 4 p.m. near the east end of the TLC Stadium in the Courtyard, where they create colorful balloon animals, hats, and other fun creations for all ages to enjoy.
Tammy Barton Hypnotist
Get ready to laugh...get ready to be amazed...and maybe...get ready to be hypnotized! Because Tammy Barton is back at the Tillamook County Fair for one year only! A professional hypnotist, Tammy has been entertaining audiences nationwide for more than 30 years. Known for her interactive, family-friendly shows, Tammy invites volunteers on stage for a fun-filled journey of imagination, laughter, and audience participation. Catch Tammy on the Courtyard Stage daily!
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Washboard Willy’s Jamboree
Washboard Willy is bringing his high-energy, kidapproved show back to the Tillamook County Fair. Catch him daily on the Courtyard Stage, and keep your eyes and ears open because he’ll be strolling the Fairgrounds all four days of Fair spreading smiles, rhythms, and silly surprises along the way. Clap along, dance along, and don’t be surprised if his show finds you.
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Fair Acres sponsored by Werner Gourmet Meats is an interactive agriculture based exhibit for kids of all ages. We’ve added some additional fun to the Fair Acres footprint. Make sure to stop in a visit with the Old Iron Club, wander through Brad’s World of Reptiles, have fun in the new Kids Game Zone, ride the Mechanical Bull, or listen to Story Time with a Dairy Princess.
Brad’s World of Reptiles
Live Music on the Courtyard Stage
Take a break in our Courtyard and enjoy the live music from musicians of all styles. Mercury Coast, Amanda ‘Mana’ Stanaway, Cascade Rye, Ronni Kay, DTW, NE Day Now, Hope Montgomery, Birdsong Family, Kately Convery, Hope Montgomery, and Jeremy Cornwell will all grace the Courtyard Stage during the Fair. Find performance information in our Courtyard Stage schedule, available at the Fair’s Information Booth.
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Courtyard Stage STAGE Entertainment 2026 COURTYARD SCHEDULE Check the Fair’s website �llamookfair.com for the most up to date informa�on
Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing 1 p.m. Post time each day 2026 “DARLENE BRADEN” RACE MEET Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing will be providing fun, excitement and a chance to wager during the Tillamook County Fair again this year. There will be four days of Horse Racing with eight races on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday and nine races on Saturday. Post time will be 1 p.m. each
day. Horsemen will be vying for over $225,000 in purse money thanks to the support from the Oregon Racing Commission, Oregon Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders Association, Oregon Horseman’s Benevolent Protective Association and Oregon Quarter Horse Racing Association, as well as local businesses and families sponsoring 16 feature races. An excellent field of horses to wager
on is expected for this year’s Race Meet and Jockey’s will again be competing for bonus money from the Oregon Racing Commission for participating in the Race Meet. We would like to give a special thank you to Chinook Winds Casino and Resort for sponsoring the halter, lead ropes, and blankets for this year’s Race Meet winners. & TCCA for the delicious Medium Cheddar 2# loafs.
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Courtyard Stage Entertainment sponsored by TLC, a Division of Fibre Federal Credit Union
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Pig-N-Ford Races Starting at 5:30 p.m. each day
A century-long Fair tradition, the world-famous Pig-N-Ford Races have delighted crowds at the Tillamook County Fair for more than 100 years. This one-of-a-kind event packs the Grandstand Arena as racers compete in two daily races Wednesday through Saturday at 5:30 pm. Winners advance to the World Championship Finals
on Saturday, where they’ll battle for Pig-N-Ford glory. Be sure to catch this exciting and uniquely Tillamook experience! We would like to thank all of the Pig-N-Ford Sponsors: Davison Auto Parts, Greg & Teresa Hubert with Red Robin, Tillamook PUD, S-C Paving, Tillamook Country Smoker, Tillamook Motor Company, Les Schwab Tires of Tillamook, HomeSource, Rosenberg Builders Supply, and Boyd’s Implement Service, LLC.
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Demolition Derby Saturday, Aug. 8th @ 7:30 pm Main Grandstands
Get ready for a night of high-octane action as the Demolition Derby returns to the Tillamook County Fair on Saturday, August 8, hosted by Committed Motorsports. From the roar of the engines to the crunch of metal and the cheers from the crowd, this is one of the most electric nights of the fair. No
extra ticket needed, it’s FREE with your fair admission. Don’t forget earplugs for the little ones! Demolition Derby rule packets are available at www.tillamookfair. com or at the following locations: Committed Motorsports in Tillamook Tillamook Fair Office
All-You-Can-Ride Carnival Wristbands
Enjoy thrills, laughter, and family fun as Rainier Amusements returns with a wide variety of carnival rides and games for all ages. The Tillamook County Fair is offering discounted “All You Can Ride” vouchers for $39 if purchased online by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, August 4. Each coupon is valid for any one day of the Fair. The discounted
price is only good through Tuesday, August 4 . Fairgoers will bring their voucher to the Rainier Carnival ticket booth at the Fair and exchange it for a wristband. The wristband is good all day, for one day of Fair from noon until 10 p.m. Buy online: tillamookfair.com until
August 4. “All You Can Ride” wristbands are available to purchase during the Fair at the regular price of $45. Rainier Amusements does not allow children under the age of two, or pregnant women to ride any of the carnival rides. Adults wanting to ride along with their children MUST have tickets or a wristband.
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The 2026 Tillamook County Fair will be held August 5-8, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily.
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Free with your Fair admission - your Fair admission is your concert ticket! Held in the Grandstand Arena, your seating option is your choice...get close to the stage in the dirt arena or enjoy the show from the grandstand bleachers. Both offer a great concert experience, just different ways to enjoy it. Niko Moon opens the 2026 Tillamook County Fair’s concert series on Wednesday night, August 5th. Don’t miss your chance to experience a night of music that celebrates connection, positivity, and living in the moment. For more information about the artist, please visit: https:// nikomoon.com/ Oregon’s 234th Army Band is rocking the Tillamook County Fair, Thursday, August 6th. The Oregon National Guard’s 234th Army Band, known as “Oregon’s Own”, has been serving communities across the state for over a century, bringing high-quality live music to audiences of all ages. For more information about the artist, please visit: https:// www.234armyband.com/home Collective Soul live at the Tillamook County Fair, Friday, August 7th. Multi-platinum rockers Collective Soul are bringing their anthemic hits and high-energy show to the Tillamook County Fair. With 11 studio albums— including 1995’s self-titled Collective Soul album, which went triple Platinum--and 8 #1 hits under their belt, frontman and chief songwriter Ed Roland is unwaveringly driven in his desire to double down on doing more of what he does best – making music, sweet music, both in the studio and onstage. For more information about the artist, visit: https:// collectivesoul.com/
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