02-05-26 Douglas County Fair Receives Top Industry Awards For 2025 (Photo) - 02/05/26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 6, 2025
DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR RECEIVES TOP INDUSTRY AWARDS FOR 2025
(Douglas County, Ore) Douglas County Fair has been recognized with 6 Achievement Awards for 2025 by the Western Fairs Association (WFA).
“The Douglas County Fair’s success is a testament to the hard work of staff, volunteers, and community partners. Receiving six WFA Achievement Awards is a tremendous honor and a point of pride for Douglas County,” explained Douglas County Commissioner and Board Chair Tom Kress.
In all, Douglas County Fair took home a total of 6 WFA Awards including 2 first-place honors, 2 second place and 2 third place. The WFA sponsors annual awards programs to recognize excellence in the areas of competitive exhibits, communications and agriculture, and to share successful ideas and programs with other Fairs throughout the organization. More than 150 fairs throughout the Western U.S. and Canada are eligible to participate in this prestigious awards program.
“We are honored to be recognized (once again) by the Western Fairs Association for our excellence and innovation. It takes a great team and a great community, and we share these honors with them,” said Ciera Keith IMFG, Director of the Douglas County Fair.
The Fair received honors in the following categories:
- Food & Beverage Photo, 1st Place
- Radio Ad, 1st Place
- Television Ad, 2nd Place
- Dougy’s 60th Birthday Celebration, 2nd Place
- Fair Logo, 3rd Place
- Fair Advertising Poster, 3rd Place
"The Douglas County Fair achieved outstanding success in our annual Achievement Awards Program. We are delighted to have the Douglas County Fair as a valued member of the Western Fairs Association and are incredibly proud of their exceptional accomplishments," said Sarah Cummings, President & CEO of Western Fairs Association.
The 2026 Douglas County Fair is August 5th – 8th with this year’s theme “Fair Fun & Freedom”. For more information on the Fair visit www.douglasfairgrounds.com. The Douglas County Fairgrounds are a division of Douglas County Government.
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Media Contact: Ciera Keith, Fairgrounds Complex Director | Douglas County Fairgrounds | Office: (541) 440 – 4394 |
Email: Ciera.Keith@douglascountyor.gov
