Umatilla County Fair — Attraction in Hermiston

My family always looks forward to the UCF every year for the carnival, rodeo and concerts. I would have given a 5 star rating except for one major memorable incident! We brought our 9 month old granddaughter for her first fair experience. The one thing we wanted was for her to ride the Carousel and get a picture of her riding her first ride. I purchased wristbands for all my kids. My daughter waited in line with my granddaughter for quite some time only to be told by the Carousel operator that my granddaughter couldn't ride because she didn't have a wristband or ticket. Seriously? My daughter had a wristband and she was just going to stand by the Carousel Horse to hold my granddaughter on the ride. We have done this many times before in the past. Didn't know UCF had gotten so strict when it comes to infants. Very disappointed that we couldn't capture that memory of my...

It was fun. Although some of the rides were broke down. The Hangglider ride was cool. Food was limited. BBQ and fried everything or Chinese. Need more attractions in the empty spots throughout the grounds. A Lot of the rides are outdated and worn down. The mirror house needs retired. another thing. Kind of strange, very few of the ride operators spoke or understood English. Not a problem really. But it made it seem kinda dull for kid excitement. If they interact with people they might have a bit of fun. That was the first day. Staff is all across the board. Lol. Some are friendly. Most are acting like...

I love this fair! We go every year and are never disappointed with the quality of the entertainment, food, exhibits, and shows that are presented. It's a fun time for the whole family, and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a well-run and well-organized fair. Buy a burger from the Lions Club, stroll around the air conditioned exhibition hall, and go have a look at all of the farm animals. You'll be glad...