Oregon Country Fair Management Transitions This Summer

Imagine overseeing a cultural event that employs hundreds of staff, raises millions of dollars and draws as many as 60-thousand people in a single weekend. That’s the Oregon Country Fair—and Charlie Ruff has been its General Manager since 2008. This summer, he’s passing the torch to longtime fair volunteer, Tom Gannon. KLCC’s Tiffany Eckert speaks to both men about the leadership transition and what the historic Oregon Country Fair means to them.

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Editor's note: During this interview,Charlie Ruff and Tom Gannon spoke about Norma Sax--OCF's office manager. She is retiring after more than two decades with the Oregon Country Fair.