See you next Fair! August 28 - September 7, 2026

Barnyard Races & Petting Farm

These four-legged friends will be kicking up dust!

In memory of Katherine McGinity (1980 – 2021).

Barnyard Races

Barnyard Races Sponsored by:

Looking for a crowd-pleasing event? You don’t want to miss our fun and interactive Barnyard Races and Petting Farm (expanded this year!), where barnyard animals race for their favorite treat! Get ready to sing along to your favorite songs, cheer for your favorite animal and laugh at crazy animal antics! 

Free with Fair admission!

Petting Farm

Barnyard Friends is a hands-on petting farm where kids and grown-ups alike can meet a variety of goats, sheep, pigs, miniature cattle, alpacas, and a miniature horse and donkey. Feed and cuddle with all the adorable friendly animals!

The Petting Farm and the Barnyard Races are located inside the Family Fun Camp area.

Sponsored in memory of

Katherine McGinity (1980 - 2021)

A devoted teacher, animal lover, and fan of the Oregon State Fair.

“You can learn so much from animals. They have this wonderful quality of being in the moment, and they help you spend time there.”

– Emmylou Harris

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