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Wasco County Fair Grounds

81849 Fairgrounds Rd Tygh Valley, OR 97063

Friday, May 9, 2025 - Sunday, May 11, 2025

Date Type Mi Name Contact Contact Roster
Fri - 05/09 OC Friday Obstacle Course #1 Kari Kublick kari@gorge.net
(541) 993-7661
Sat - 05/10 IH Saturday In Hand Kari Kublick kari@gorge.net
(541) 993-7661
Sat - 05/10 OC Saturday Obstacle Course #2 Kari Kublick kari@gorge.net
(541) 993-7661
Sun - 05/11 OC Sunday Obstacle Course #3 Kari Kublick kari@gorge.net
(541) 993-7661

About The Venue

The Wasco County Fairgrounds and W.E. Hunt Park are located in Tygh Valley, Oregon. The fairgrounds are home to the annual Wasco County Fair, which has been held here since 1937 when it was merged with the Southern Wasco County Fair. When not in use for the fair, the park and fairgrounds host a variety of events from the Bluegrass Jamboree in the fall to church camps in the spring.

Fair, Fairgrounds and Hunt Park (wasco.or.us)

Event Details

Friday

Obstacle Course (OC) – a mounted event in an arena/field. A saddle (treeless included) and headstall with reins are required. All riding disciplines are welcome.

Saturday

In Hand (IH) – a dismounted event in an arena/field, halter and lead rope preferred. All equines welcome – any size, breed, and age.

Obstacle Course (OC) – a mounted event in an arena/field. A saddle (treeless included) and headstall with reins are required. All riding disciplines are welcome.

Sunday

Obstacle Course (OC) – a mounted event in an arena/field. A saddle (treeless included) and headstall with reins are required. All riding disciplines are welcome.

The Terrain

Arena Dirt and grass. Barefoot friendly...

Meals

Potluck on Saturday evening after Awards

Breakfast and Lunch will be available on Saturday and Sunday.

Friday you are on your own.

Awards

Beautiful ribbons - 1st-6th place Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced! 1st-3rd place Junior (age 13-17), 1st-3rd place Youngin' (age 7-12), and 1st place Newcomer.

Weekend Hi-Point awards

Lifetime Awards (Equine & Rider) - Sign up 2 weeks in advance to get your qualifying awards!

Equine Awards - Your equine will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden carrot charms as they progress through the levels. Equine points accumulate no matter who rides the equine. 

Rider Awards - You will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden star charms as you progress through the levels. Rider Points accumulate no matter which equine is ridden. 

Additional Fees

Payment for ALL Amenities reserved at the time of online registration are due ON SITE and are NOT collected at the time of online registration.

Registering online will give you the best (early bird) pricing! There is a $10 increase per entry for onsite registration.

Wasco County Fair Grounds
81849 Fairgrounds Rd
Tygh Valley, OR 97063


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AGENDA

FRIDAY - Obstacle Course #1
9:00am Gates Open
10:00am Check In available
11:30am Rider Meeting
12:00pm Judges Meeting
12:30pm First riders out on obstacle course #1
Judge Shout outs once all riders are in
Awards After Judge Shout Outs
Dinner Dinner on your own
SATURDAY - In Hand and Obstacle Course #2
7:00-9:00am Breakfast will be available for sale
8-8:45am New arrival check in
8:30am Rider Meeting
9:00am Judge Meeting
9:30am First handlers out on the In Hand course
11:00am-2:00pm Lunch will be available for sale
1:30pm approx First riders out on obstacle course #2
Judge Shout Outs once all riders are in
Awards After Judge Shout Outs
Dinner Potluck Dinner following awards
SUNDAY - Obstacle Course #3
7:00-9:00am Breakfast will be available for sale
8-8:45am New arrival Check In
8:30am Judge Meeting
9:00am Rider Meeting
9:30am First riders out on obstacle course #3
11:00am Lunch will be available for sale
Judge Shout Outs once all riders are in
Awards after Judge Shout Outs

AVAILABLE AMENITY RESERVATIONS

STALLS
Thurs Night Stall 10x11 covered $20.00
Friday Night Stall - 10X11 covered $20.00
Sat Night Stall 10x11 covered $20.00
Sun Night Stall 10x11 covered $20.00
CAMPING - with hook up
Thurs Hook-up (20/30/50 amp)/water $30.00
Fri Hook-up (20/30/50 amp)/water $30.00
Sat Hook-up (20/30/50 amp)/water $30.00
Sun Hook-up (20/30/50 amp)/water $30.00
CAMPING - Dry Camping
Thursday Night Dry Camping $15.00
Friday Night Dry Camping $15.00
Saturday Night Dry Camping $15.00
Sunday Night Dry Camping $15.00
DAY FEE - if not camping
Drive in per day, per horse $5.00
Bring Your Own Pen (BYOP)
Bring your own pen $0.00
Stall Stripping
per stall $20.00