Longtime fair manager Lynelle Christiani stepped down from her post Tuesday. (The Enterprise/AUSTIN JOHNSON). ONTARIO – Malheur County Fairgrounds Manager Lynelle Christiani stepped down from her post effective Tuesday, Aug. 31.  Christiani served as the fairgrounds manager for six years but said in her resignation letter she felt the resignation was[Read More…]

Three 4-H members show their cows at the Malheur County Fair on Friday, July 30, 2021. (ANGELINA KATSANIS/The Enterprise) ONTARIO – A simple black-and-white sign with a green frame advertises a Malheur County Fair exclusive: scones, the way Linda Erlebach’s mom used to make. The booth, located at the far[Read More…]

Brothers Cody, left, and Willy Braun of Reckless Kelly in full rock-and-roll stride at the Malheur County Fair and Rodeo Concert Series on Friday night, July 30. (AUSTIN JOHNSON/The Enterprise) ONTARIO – Music runs deep in the veins of the Braun family, and it has been coursing through them for[Read More…]

Bradly Humphrey, left, and Jolene Hale race through the inflatable bouncy obstacle course at the Malheur County Fair on Friday, July 30. (AUSTIN JOHNSON/The Enterprise) Saturday, July 31 – Health Day/Pink Night Fairgrounds open: 8 a.m.-Midnight. 9 a.m. – Pretty Baby Contest 10 a.m. – Junior Livestock Auction (Beef Arena)[Read More…]

Ross Eiguren of the Jordan Valley Sagebrush Cowboys pulls his reluctant cow “Festus” into the arena at the Market Beef event at the Malheur County Fair on Wednesday, July 28. (AUSTIN JOHNSON/The Enterprise) Friday, July 30 – Celebrate Our Heritage Fairgrounds open: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. – Veggie[Read More…]

Isaac (left) and Wyatt Chamberlain, 8 and 7, enjoy an ice cream from the Malheur County Fair on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. (ANGELINA KATSANIS/The Enterprise) Thursday, July 29 – Celebrate Our Community Fairgrounds open: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. 2-3 p.m.            Hands-on Soil Experience (Next to Caboose) Brought to you by NRCS[Read More…]

Clara Covington with her horse Cap in the 4-H Open Horse Showmanship event at the Malheur County Fair on Tuesday, July 27. Covington took second place in her age group earning the title Reserve Champion Showman. (AUSTIN JOHNSON/The Enterprise) Wednesday, July 28 – Play Day Fairgrounds open: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.[Read More…]

4-H member Hayden Pearson, 9, brings his horse Pooh Bear out of the trailer at the Malheur County Fairgrounds on Monday July 26, 2021 as participants prepare for the Malheur County Fair. (ANGELINA KATSANIS/The Enterprise) Tuesday, July 27 – Family Day Fairgrounds open: 2 p.m.-10 p.m. 2-10 p.m.   Kids Safety Education[Read More…]

Fairgoers grab food at the Malheur County Fair in 2019. This year’s fair has been canceled but an online auction this Wednesday through the end of July will help local youth sell their stock. (The Enterprise/File) ONTARIO – The Covid virus forced the cancellation of the Malheur County Fair for[Read More…]

Fair goers grab food at the Malheur County Fair in 2019. This year’s fair has been canceled but an online auction slated for mid-July will help local youth sell their stock. (The Enterprise/File) ONTARIO – The Malheur County Fair is canceled because of state restrictions related to COVID-19 but members[Read More…]