PT Barnum had NOTHING on the Oregon Country Fair. This IS by far “The Greatest Show in the Galaxy”

PT Barnum had NOTHING on the Oregon Country Fair.This IS by far “The Greatest Show in the Galaxy”

It was a beautiful sunny summer day, July 8, 2008 as we departed Brookings, Oregon. Everyone was

excited!!

Short Ride…Long Story…

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Wed morning, July 9th. You know, I sat looking at this one picture and reflected back on the energy that wasused just to get to this point.

We camped here Tue night in line for the land grab in“The Miss Piggy Lot” (trade circle) camping area. After repacking the camping gear we go get our

“wrist bands/vehicle passes” then go wait in another line.

With the “Claim Staked” we bring in the gear and set up camp. The kitchen on the right turns into a

selling space for Mondays trade circle.

Where’d everybody go…………..?

Guess I’ll sit here out of the sun waiting on the crew.

Well it’s 3pm and time for my shift

driving the F.A.R.T.S. shuttle.

The kitchen is set up and going. The cook is AWOL.

The “Lounge”

Tent City

A body exits it’s chrysalis.

Thur morn - July 10 - my tin tepee.

Breakfast is cooking - where’s Josh?

SuperKris has her breakfast and is ready to go to work.

Today we set up the booth dressing and I

wrangle the shuttle around the parking lot later.

The cart’sloaded and

awaitingorders

So glad I“classed” herup finally, shegot so manynice remarks.

Where’s Josh?

Good Ole P-10 coming together. This is her 22nd year.

My booth as well as those around me have “grandchildren”.

Looking Good!

Ladder toThe loft

View from behind the counter across to Hilltop Bakery.

Well, I have to go drive, bye for now.

Friday, July 11 opening day. It’s 9:30 and the gatesopen at 11. My crew is already inside hard at work

cleaning and setting out stock as I set foot onto the fireroad for my 1/2 mile trek to the booth site.

I’m now about to exit the main gate of Miss Piggy lot,

cross the next field and into the trees beyond.

One more open lot to cross.

Watering down the path - much needed, you’ll see later.

Come with me now as we are about to leave the land of NodAnd venture into another world.

I’m standing where in a short while buses will be unloading the daily fairies. To the right is the old main gate. Behind the fence is Main Camp/

Operations. Straight ahead is the new gate now called bus gate - lets go.

As you enter the “8” we see fairies strolling to and froas well as standing in line for breakfast sold before hours

by some food booths (extra $$). We take the left “Y” here up “East 13th” - going right will take the other way around the“8” or over the bridge to the “Left Bank” and “Chela Mela”.

She doesn’t work for DPW and that’s not the back of Capt Sparrow, it’s a stroll up E 13th opening day of OCF.

A must stopto see my

friendStacy,

Hi Stacy!

Another shot of Stacy with her booth partner.

Stacy owns Harlequin Beads in Eugene yah know!

This is where our old friend Tomi shares a booth -

Hi Tomi, don’t see her - maybe later.

RootedIn

Love

Hownice

Fairie Essentials

Get yourButtonsHere.

For a periodof time, we

could get ourthen papercamping

passes madeinto buttons

so they wouldlast the

weekend.

Landmark “Springfield Creamery” is left of center. To the left is theentrance to Energy Park. On the right is a great Tai food booth. At nightthere is always somebody playing music here and it jambs with young people who have to be seen at the scene and it’s hard to walk through.

This is the center of the “8” where Strawberry Lane to the rightand Shady Lane to the left intersect with E 13th. On the other side of the

fence is the Long Tom River inside the fence is the “Function at the Junction”It used to be the Drum Tower; drummers/dancers would go all night.

I veer left and continue along E 13th. This spot used to be a giant mud hole for years

This hand carved Yin/Yang dragon caught my eye Fri morning,

too spendy to add to my collection I’m sure.

On the traditional Sunday afternoon stroll, I remarked toSilverlady about the carving and when I went to show it to herit had been painted beautifully but it changed it completely.

This is Community Village keeping us informed.

You can actually buy locally fresh veggies every morning here.

A stop to sayhi to my longtime friendand formerbooth mate;Nome Mayin her great

new location.

Hi Nome -Love ya!

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Onward, D’Frisco on the immediate left. Always stop Sat night for a grilledchicken stick or sandwich. On the right is a coffee house that wasthe first to offer drinks all night long; still does. Awesome masks’

behind those white tarps just left of center. A rest area to the right as well.

White Bird; our medical center. Used them many times.

No not for bad trips, I’m accident prone.

Then the path opens into a large meadow on the leftAnd tucked back into the trees is the main stage.

This is the Main Stage - Rock and or Roll (and more)

Continuing on we are about to enter “Restaurant Row” which has the largest collection of food booths catering primarily to the

main stage crowd. In the distance is “Pooh Corner” my destination

At Pooh Corner I gaze down Pike Street Loop it all seems like just yesterday.Fried Rice’s rainbow ends and my booth begins. Hilltop bakery on the left

Then Randy & Cynthia and Craig to my right

Super Kris is decked out and ready to party, Silver Lady and Tigerare setting up the display and ken wants to know what time his

shift starts.

Open tothe public -

step right up

It’s noon and time for the first circus parade to pass.

Looks like a bee hive!!

Love Ya Honey!!

Oh No, It’s Slime Lime Friday.

Now comes the Dragon Parade with the Slime Limes Leading

The Dragon continues.

In fullcostumefor herannual

visit & photo

Smile for the camera, thank you!

Smile for t…., oh never mind.

Here comes the last circus parade of the dayon this fine Friday.

Wow, this time around these Oregon Country Fairies are, well….bright!!

And yes, that is dust - all hours.

Strut yer stuff dude.

Peacock!

And bringing up the rear are these giant people.

This Fairies got wings on her ears!!

Well it was 5pm and time for me to head clear acrossthe grounds to the “Hoarse Choral” to see the Sugar Beets

Well, it’s 7pm, the shows over for the public. Time to head back tothe booth and shut down for the night. As I passed through

Chela Mela Meadow I noticed some Nomes had stopped for a photo op.

You just viewed Tues July 8 thruFri 7pm, July 11, 2008

Well, if you haven’t had enough - venture further and check out OCF08-II for Sat to Mon’s images - July 12 to 14.

Be advised that it was hot and clothing was minimal - It’s becoming quite a costume party -

anything or nothing goes a long ways or not.

You just viewed Tues July 8 thruFri 7pm, July 11, 2008

Well, if you haven’t had enough - venture further and check out OCF08-II for Sat to Mon’s images - July 12 to 14.

Be advised that it was hot and clothing was minimal - It’s becoming quite a costume party -

anything or nothing goes a long ways or not.