Human Interest

Photos from the 2024 Lane County Fair

KLCC

Published July 26, 2024 at 11:28 AM PDT

A large crowd walks in front of a colorful sign reading "Starship 2000." Behind it, a large carnival ride's arms are in the air, suspending riders upside down.

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The Lane County Fair hosts several carnival rides for thrill-seekers of all levels.

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Two large white bunnies with dark brown patches on their ears, noses, and feet stick their paws into a bowl of rabbit food.

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Rabbits are on display at the 4-H and FFA showcase.

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Inside a barn, pens housing several types of animals are arranged in rows as showmen and women tend to their livestock. Crowds stroll through the aisles and stop to observe the animals.

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Inside the 4-H and FFA barn at the Lane County Fair.

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A man in brightly-colored clothing sits atop a high unicycle and raises his arms in cheer. Crowds formed around the stuntman watch and clap.

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Matt Wilder, who performs as "The Wilder Show," entertained onlookers with an array of tricks. Wilder is one of several "roaming acts" at the fair.

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Mini replicas of trains, buildings, cars, and landscape are displayed on a table. Behind them, fair-goers and miniature train-enjoyers take in the display.

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Miniature trains take the stage at the model train exhibit.

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A woman wearing a "host" badge leans on the edge of a table next to a display of yellow, orange, and red flowers arranged in a pair of boots.

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Jennifer Ellis is a host of the gardening displays and answers questions about the categories, people’s choice voting, and types of flowers. She’s a member of the Eugene Garden Club and the Lane County Dahlia Society.

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Flower arrangements are lined up on a table. In focus is an arrangement of dark green leaves and vibrant yellow and pink flowers.

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The work of green thumbs are on display at the garden show.

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Children stand in a line next to their goats in a large pen. They pose the livestock in order to show off the quality of the animal's stature. Behind them, a crowd watches.

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Young showmen and women position their goats to be examined by a panel of judges.

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Several of bunnies lay together and gather around a plastic water bottle filled with ice. Inside the cage, rabbits are brown, black, and spotted in a variety of coat variations.

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A 'fluffle' of bunnies cool off after a day of showmanship.

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A black sheep is shaven in exception two it's legs. A male figure tends to the sheep's coat as it stands atop a raised platform meant for grooming.

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A sheep is groomed in preparation for a show.

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A row of brown and black cows stand and lay down on a pile of bedding within the barn. They wear halters attached the a fence in front of them.

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Cattle relax in the 4-H and FFA barn.

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Trains and rides and bunnies, oh my! Event-goers at the Lane County Fair can enjoy a variety of entertainment including livestock and garden shows, carnival rides and games, and even miniature train showcases.

The 2024 edition of the Lane County Fair is taking place at the Lane Events Center in Eugene through Sunday, July 28. Gates open at 11 a.m. daily.

More information can be found at the Lane County Fair website.