Welcome to the Western Oregon Exposition
Where community, tradition, and good times come together — all year long.
Where Memories Blossom and Traditions Flourish!
Our Mission
At the Western Oregon Exposition, we honor American heritage by bringing the community together for old-fashioned fun, learning, and wholesome entertainment. We strive to create a safe, welcoming space for families to connect and make lasting memories.
Our History
The fair was hosted in venues such as the Armory, schools, lumberyards, garages, city parks, and local businesses. It received vital support from the community until Mr. Stanley E. Daugherty generously donated a permanent tract of land.
The Dorena, London, Hebron, and North Douglas Granges came together to establish a venue for farmers, gardeners, homemakers, and 4-H youth to exhibit and compete, showcasing their prized livestock, produce, and skills.
More Than a Fairground
More than a fairground — a place where our community comes together all year long.
For generations, the Western Oregon Exposition grounds have been a gathering place for Cottage Grove and the surrounding communities. Throughout the year, our grounds host community events, celebrations, meetings, shows, activities, private gatherings, rentals, and more.
Whether you’re attending an event, looking for a place to host your own, volunteering, or joining us for our annual Heritage Fair every third weekend in August, there’s always something happening at the W.O.E.
Rooted in history. Built for community. Here all year long.
I especially like that last line as a recurring WOE message because it shifts the perception from “the place where the fair happens” to “a community gathering place that also hosts the Heritage Fair.”
Directions for the Visit
Coming from I-5 North
Take Cottage Grove exit 174. Going straight in the right-hand lane, turn right onto Oswald just before State Farm Insurance. At the stop sign, turn right onto 19th. Follow it around as it turns into Ostrander Lane. Turn right onto N. Douglas Ave at the train tracks, but be careful, as there isn’t a stop sign! Follow N. Douglas down past the water treatment plant and to the fairgrounds!
Coming from I-5 South
Take Cottage Grove exit 174. Stay to the right, and at the stop sign, turn right onto Cottage Grove Connector. Get into the left-hand turn lane at the stop light. After turning, merge to the right-hand lane and turn right onto Oswald just before State Farm Insurance. At the stop sign, turn right onto 19th, and follow it around as it turns into Ostrander Lane. Turn right onto N. Douglas Ave at the train tracks, but be careful, as there isn’t a stop sign! Follow N. Douglas down past the water treatment plant and to the fairgrounds!
Coming from Hwy 99 Headed North
If you are headed North on Hwy 99, we recommend following it to the Goodwill area and turning right onto Chamberlain Ave by the Shell Gas station. Go straight to the railroad tracks, and at the stop sign, cross over the railroad tracks and turn left onto N. Douglas Ave. Follow N. Douglas down past the water treatment plant and to the fairgrounds!
Coming from Hwy 99 Headed South
If you are headed South on Hwy 99, we recommend bypassing the fairground exit under the train trestle, following Hwy 99 to the Goodwill area, and turning left onto Chamberlain by the Shell Gas station. Go straight to the railroad tracks and at the stop sign, cross over the railroad tracks and turn left onto N. Douglas Ave. Follow N. Douglas down past the water treatment plant and to the fairgrounds!