Listen to a chat with Ruby, from the info booth, at the 50th Anniversary of Oregon Country Fair, 2019. She shares with us about her favorite memory of Fair, back in the 80's, and we chat about the stewardship of the land and creatures who live there. A little slice of life on Strawberry Lane!

Whit Print in Eugene is a thriving non profit printmaking studio where members have access 24/7 to the equipment and supplies. The creative community members talk to us about what they are working on, what they love about the studio, and we listen in to a class with an artist new to the wonders of printmaking. Heather Halpern, the Executive Director, takes us on a tour of the facilities, including their rare large presses and rooms next door they will be expanding into. It's a glimpse inside an inspiring art scene! Check out their website: https://www.whitprint.com/.

Listen to the enchanting sounds of the Agogo Bells at the Dragon Maker Booth on Strawberry Lane at Oregon Country Fair. These custom Brazilian Samba instruments are great fun! It's easy to sound fancy even if you aren't a musician. Find out about the long family history of this booth and the handmade bells. Enjoy the parade going by as well!

Ritz Arts member Ken Hardenbrook talks with us about the beautiful artwork being installed outside the Ritz in the patio area. Learn about the time capsules they are putting into the wall which will capture bits of Fair magic for the future. Check out the great photos that go with this episode on our website at FairFamilyRadio.com.

What is the reefer truck? Find out about how the food booths at Oregon Country Fair keep their food cold and about the crews behind this critical service. Hear about the history of chillville and how Larry feels about the volunteers and the community of trust. "The volunteers are doing it with love." And he recounts stories about his favorite memories at Fair and the magical glow of evening. Also he relates about the land and our impact on it from a multi-year perspective. "We are guests on this land."

Listen to the DeSolution reggae band performing at Monkey Palace at the Oregon Country Fair! We interview band members Ratie, who is from Zimbabwe, and hear about the inspiration for some of her original songs. Christopher, also from Zimbabwe, talks about how they got started and what it's all about. Feel the vibration!

Hear about the leatherwork artistry of Astral Chrysalis Design. Inspiration often comes from the customers as they try on items in different ways than expected. Hats, skirts, belts, jewelry, all of the items are hand made and one of a kind. With the piecework, embedded gems stones and filligree lacework, the styles are unique and layered.

What is the Magical WISH Wagon? Join us on a virtual tour of this beautiful, creative and fantastical wagon that Penelope Pendragon has created at Oregon Country Fair. Her purpose is peace and compassion, and helping you fulfill your innermost desires and wishes. Listen to her spoken word poetry as she connects delighted fair-goers with the Faeries and teaches us how to make our wishes come true!

Peachi the Dragon at the Oregon Country Fair makes a wave of smiles as she snakes through the crowd, several times throughout the day. The dragon parade has been an important part of the fair for over 30 years! Hear the band Samba Ja as the excited fairgoers get inside the dragon and begin to take the magic around the fair site.

Clem tells us about his photography and redwood furniture booth at the Oregon Country Fair, about the giant cookie-loving bear that sits on his bench, and the changes he's seen over the many years at the Fair.