Nourish Your Spirit with McMenamin’s April History Pub!

14 Apr 2025

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Get a little country at the Edgefield Blackberry Hall tonight (April 14) at 7 p.m., at a special History Pub event, where archivist Terry Baxter will delve into the rich history of the Oregon Country Fair. Brought to you by McMenamins and the Troutdale Historical Society, Yes! Yes! Yes! 56 Years of the Oregon Country Fair will enrich your mind with stories of headliners like the Grateful Dead to the festival today that draws 45,000 attendees annually.

Food, frivolity in the forest: the Oregon Country Fair!

Baxter will explore the fair's legacy, its role in celebrating art, music, community, and philanthropy, and how it continues to inspire today. The event is open to all ages and costs just $5. Doors open at 6 pm. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the fair’s lasting impact!

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