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22-549: The Oregon Army National Guard is a federally mandated and equipped military organization under the civilian direction of the Oregon Military Department , with the Governor of Oregon as its Commander-in-Chief. It responds to state and national emergencies, military conflicts and natural disasters, and conducts search and rescue operations. While the history of the militia dates back to the establishment of

44-559: A 200-year-old grove of Oregon White Oaks across the street from the main fairgrounds was designated by the Oregon Heritage Tree Committee as an Oregon Heritage Tree site. The grove was used as a camping and gathering place by the area's original inhabitants, the Kalapuya , who collected acorns and camas there. The site later became a camping place for fairgoers who originally arrived in wagons and created

66-483: A badly deteriorated grandstand that was built in 1929, and the horse racing track. Architectural ornaments from the grandstand's facade were to be salvaged and incorporated into the replacement building. In 2024, it was the home of the Arena Football League 's Oregon Blackbears for only three games. The Salem Armory Auditorium is located on a corner of the fairgrounds site, but is not affiliated with

88-674: A complex and variable schedule). The National Guard is the only statewide civil defense organization of significant size and provides emergency assistance. In the event of a federal call-up of the National Guard sufficient that it cannot fulfill its state role, domestic deployment of the reserve can be ordered. Since 1989 the Oregon National Guard Reserve (ORNGR) is known officially as the Oregon Civil Defense Force (ORCDF). The ORCDF

110-712: A tent city during the fair; the practice of camping in the grove continued into modern times. Following a period of financial trouble, the Oregon Legislative Assembly directed the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department to take over management of the fair in 2006. As of 2008, the fair's slogan was: "It's like a magical enchanted land. Except real." Through the years the fair has showcased Oregon crops and livestock, arts, and culture, and has hosted many food booths and vendors as well as judging competitions, horse racing and popular entertainers. In 2007

132-672: A year. Some provided security in Afghanistan during the drawdown of troops. Others with an engineer battalion worked on soldier housing in Kuwait and U.S. military facilities in Kuwait, Jordan, Iraq and Afghanistan. Oregon Military Department The adjutant general serves as the administrative director of the Military Department and is the military command officer of the national guard. The Military Council, composed of

154-709: Is an all-volunteer militia force under the Oregon Military Department that provides reserve personnel to both the Oregon Army National Guard and the Oregon Air National Guard. It is under state jurisdiction and its members are employed only within the State of Oregon. It is not subject to any federal orders. Its mission is to provide units organized, equipped and trained in the protection of life or property and

176-699: Is recognized as the official anniversary year of the fair. In 1860, the association merged with other county groups and became the Oregon State Agricultural Society, who held the first official fair in 1861 in the Gladstone / Oregon City area. It was felt a larger area was needed and following a proposal by the Marion County Agriculture Society, the second official state fair was held in Salem in 1862 on

198-632: Is the site of two historic buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places : the Oregon State Fair Stadium and Poultry Building Ensemble . The 1919 horse stadium and the 1921 poultry building were added to the register in 2002. The poultry building is known for the "chicken head" relief sculptures that decorate the exterior. The horse stadium is the oldest state building in Oregon in continuous use. In 2007,

220-594: The Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition was taking place in Portland that year, and during the World War II years of 1943 and 1944; instead the fairgrounds were leased to military units as a place to bivouac . Also, although the 1942 fair was held, it was scaled back to only include 4-H displays, livestock exhibits, and displays from 27 Oregon counties , so it was not considered an official State Fair. The fair

242-504: The Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem is rented out as a concert venue, and for shows, conventions, graduations, dances and conferences. Oregon National Guard Unified Oregon Militia/Oregon National Guard Era 1887-1920 Oregon Community Militia Era 1847-1886 Oregon State Fair The Oregon State Fair is the official state fair of the U.S. state of Oregon . It takes place every August–September at

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264-565: The 185-acre (0.75 km ) Oregon State Fairgrounds located in north Salem , the state capital, as it has almost every year since 1862. In 2006, responsibility for running the fair was delegated to the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department , and the division is now known as the Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center (OSFEC), which holds events on the fairgrounds year-round. As Oregon agriculture expanded in

286-576: The Department's budget. The difference can be accounted for by the fact that troop salaries and wages are paid to them directly by the federal government. Federal funds support 100% of troop training, Defense Department programs, base security and fire protection, and youth programs; 75% of the logistical support for training sites; and most facility, maintenance and supply expenditures of the Air National Guard (averaging 75 to 85% based on

308-475: The Oregon Air National Guard. The structure of units is listed below. The Adjutant General and Command Staff, Salem, Oregon State Agency Directory: Military Department Approximately 97 percent (US$ 382 million) of the funds for the Oregon National Guard are provided by the federal government. This does not reflect the considerably smaller figure of $ 35.9 million or 9% which is included within

330-715: The Oregon State Defense Force. A spokesman for the OMD stated that the suspension was temporary and the ORSDF would return to active service. In December 2019, the ORSDF was reactivated under its current name: the Oregon Civil Defense Force. The Military Department is based in Salem , with armories , camps, air bases and other facilities around the state. The Salem Armory Auditorium next to

352-525: The adjutant general and six to ten officers of the National Guard, operates as an advisory staff to the governor, in much the same way as the Joint Chiefs of Staff advise the President . The Army and Air wings of the National Guard have proportional representation on the council according to their current total strength. The Oregon Military Department is split into the Oregon Army National Guard and

374-662: The early 19th century many communities formed agricultural associations for the purpose of sharing information on farming practices and resources. These groups began to organize county fairs such as the Yamhill County Fair (1850). Shortly thereafter the Oregon Farmer newspaper began calling for a statewide fair. A group of farmers known as the Oregon Fruitgrowers Association organized the first unofficial state fair in 1858. That year

396-440: The fair hosted its first Lucha Libre (Hispanic wrestling) event. Outdoor concerts are held at the L. B. Day Amphitheatre , which was named in 1987 for L. B. Day , an Oregon State Senator and supporter of the fair. The Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion , completed in 2004, is the newest building on the fairgrounds. The 5,000-seat indoor pavilion is used year-round for a variety of events. The pavilion and parking replaced

418-423: The first Oregon militia in 1843, the present Guard was not established until after 1903. The modern Guard includes citizen soldiers, and its motto is "When we are needed, we are there." The Oregon Army National Guard consists of 41 armories in 33 communities. The current units and structure of the guard is; Oregon Army National Guard soldiers have been deployed to Afghanistan , ranging from 9 months to more than

440-497: The grounds of the Marion County Fair , where it has remained ever since. Homesteader John Savage donated 8 acres (32,000 m ) of his land, which was three miles (5 km) outside of Salem at the time, while pioneer John Minto contributed $ 1,200 to build a wooden fence around the grounds. The fairgrounds were annexed into Salem in 1921. The fair has been held every year on the same site, except in 1905, because

462-550: The preservation of peace, order and public safety under competent orders of State authorities. As of just before the 10th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks , 9,268 Oregon National Guard members had been deployed to Afghanistan (1,691), Iraq (7,048), and the Iraq Southern No Fly Zone (529) since 2002; 20 have been killed in action. In April 2015, the Oregon Military Department suspended

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484-554: Was also canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic . In 1967, an arson occurred just before the opening of the fair, burning several large structures. Along with the fair commissioners, Governor Tom McCall felt the fair should go on, so many groups donated time and money for the cleanup and sent facilities like tents from as far away as the Portland Rose Festival so the fair could open. The state fairground

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