Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo

Join us for a full day at the Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo, Oregon's oldest fair, held at the Yamhill County Fair & Event Center in McMinnville. Now in its 172nd year, this four-day event brings rodeo, carnival rides, livestock exhibits, live music, and fair food together for a timeless summer tradition for families across Yamhill county.

This is a lively, high-energy event. Planning ahead makes it far more comfortable, especially for guests who prefer a slower pace or need to manage time on their feet.

Event highlights

• Professional rodeo performances in the Cascade Rodeo Arena.

• Rainier Amusements carnival, with all-day ride bracelets available online in advance.

• 4-H and FFA youth exhibits and shows, open to the public during all fair hours.

• Junior Livestock Auction, showcasing months of work by local young people.

• Open Class Division displays — baking, canning, crafts, and home arts.

• Live music and grandstand entertainment.

• Saturday night demolition derby, the fair's closing tradition.

Accessibility and comfort

• Fairgrounds are largely flat, with gravel and paved pathways between buildings.

• Indoor exhibit halls offer shade and seating away from the midway noise.

• A free shuttle runs from both parking lots to the grounds, 10 a.m. to closing daily.

• Mornings and early afternoons are the calmest window. Crowds build sharply after 5 p.m.

Hours and planning

Wednesday – Thursday: 10 AM – 11 PM
Friday – Saturday: 10 AM – 12 AM

Gates open at 10 a.m. every day. Rodeo, concert, and derby performances run on their own schedule within those hours — check the fair's website for the current lineup and start times.

Tickets and admission

• Adult: $15.00

• Youth (4–12): $8.00

• Children 3 and under: Free

• Seniors: $10.00

• Veteran & Active Duty Military: $10.00

• Parking: $5, cash only, taken at the parking gate. No parking passes sold in advance.

  *Grabbing something from the car? Make sure to get your hand stamp for re-admission!

Tickets are available in advance through aftontickets.com or at the gate on arrival. Carnival ride bracelets purchased online come with a redemption voucher to bring to the Rainier Amusements booth.

View Entertainment Lineup Here

View Rodeo Information Here

View Demo Derby Here

Carnival Information Here

Hours and schedules vary! Check the Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo web page for confirmation.