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In 2007 the fair hosted its first Lucha Libre (Hispanic wrestling) event.Outdoor concerts are held at the L.

The state fairground is the site of two historic buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Oregon State Fair Stadium and Poultry Building Ensemble.

Through the years the fair has showcased Oregon crops and livestock, arts and culture and has hosted many food booths and vendors as well as judging competitions, horse racing and popular entertainers.

Shortly thereafter the Oregon Farmer newspaper began calling for a statewide fair.

It hosts concerts, sporting events and trade shows. The pavilion and parking replaced a badly deteriorated grandstand that was built in 1929 and the horse racing track. Architectural ornaments from the grandstand's facade were to be salvaged and incorporated into the replacement building.The Salem Armory Auditorium is located on a corner of the fairgrounds site, but is not affiliated with the State Fair.

Along with the fair commissioners, Governor Tom McCall felt the fair should go on, so many groups donated time and money for the clean up and sent facilities like tents from as far away as the Portland Rose Festival so the fair could open.