Skybound Blue entertains for the Oregon Fairs Association
Annual Convention for
Oregon State Fairs Association
4H and FFA.
Pigs and cows.
Corn dogs and cotton candy.
Pro rodeo and the demo derby.
Whatever you think of when you hear the words, “county fair”, you’re right! And each year the Oregon Fairs Association holds their annual convention where fair managers, fair boards, and the folks who provide services to fairs get together to talk shop, trade ideas, and get inspired for the upcoming year.
For performers like me, it’s not only a chance to drum up business, but also a great time hanging out with others in the entertainment biz to catch up and chat. This year there were a lot of magicians, and it was a treat spending some time with Jeff Martin, Godfrey the Magician, Hart Keene, and Louie Foxx. And, the fairs are full of really great people -many volunteers – who make county fairs possible. Here are a few photos from this year’s Oregon Fairs Association convention held at the Salem Conference Center.
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- The Junebugs rock the stage
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- Mark and Dre, music and mahem
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- Deni, Alex, and Louie: fashion today and yesterday
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- Dr. Solar’s Cabinet of Oddities
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- Cascade Sound & Light did a super job making the shows look and sound great
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- Walking through the tradeshow is a colorful adventure
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- LOL Entertainment (presented here for the hearing impaired)
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- Jules with Atlas Robotics and visitors
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- Godfrey the Magician
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- What’s a fair without a giant monitor lizard? Better! Just kidding 🙂
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- The Salem Convention Center was a great location for the tradeshow
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- Everyone looks up to Heather Pearl
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- Hypnotist Jerry Harris carefully places post-hypnotic suggestions on visitors to his booth
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- Oregon Fairs Association tradeshow
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- If it slithers or has more than four legs, kids love them!
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- Service Member President Bart Noll
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- Jeanne Coady’s tribute to Patsy Cline
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- Coincidence… or magic? Hart Keene amazes
If you’re looking for fair or festival entertainment, check out magician Jeff Evans. A full-time pro performing throughout the Pacific Northwest since 1998, Jeff’s clean comedy and interactive magic is a hit for ages 4 – 94. Call Jeff direct at (360) 412-5064 or send e-mail to jeff[at]amazementproductions.com.