JULY 29. Continued to set up on Monday morning. I think I like the weather out on the coast better. Only in the 80's here, but too hot. Spent the night in their new RV Park. Okay, but somewhat generic and in twenty years the newly planted trees will provide shade. Kind of hot, being out there in the open. Don't know if we have any other options on this one. Will do some things around town.....what town? Where's it at? Thank gosh I have my GPS..... it helps a lot.
JULY 30. First day of fair. I had been told by the fair, that it was a 'short walk' from the RV Park to our space. Bull crap. Must have been about a mile...one heck of a long walk. Had difficulties finding our space... a bit different when you come in through another gate and are walking. Very very slow day. It looks like we got totally screwed on the location of our booth. We are in the last #($#$ing row, away from the main traffic flow. %*$(#&($# ed. Weather was somewhat okay.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Deschutes County Fair - Daily Log
Monday, July 28, 2008
Deschutes County Fair
JULY 28. REDMOND, OR. We left a fog-covered Winchester Bay this morning around 7:00, taking Highway 101 up to Reedsport. Since it was foggy, we decided to leave the coast behind instead of heading up to Florence. We took Highway 38 from Reedsport over to Highway 5 on a seemingly endless journey, zig zagging through the forests, etc. A rather scenic drive, one which I have never taken before. Always crossed over at other locations.
We reached Highway 5 and proceded North up to Eugene. We took Highway 126 east. After a short distance, I ran into construction with many trucks, etc. Somehow I had veered off of the Highway and was traveling down another road, where I had to turn around and re-trace my tracks over to Main St. where I turned right and continued. No signs on that Highway and I wasn't really too sure if I was going the right way. So, I popped up my GPS and set it for Redmond and saw that this was indeed Highway 126 and I was 100 miles from Redmond.
The drive was quite scenic, with snow-covered mountains to our right. We drove through the touristy town of Sisters, which had some people strolling around.
As we approached Redmond, my GPS began directing me off the Highway and zig-zagged our way through back roads to Highway 97 and then continued to the Fairgrounds exit 6 miles away. Not too sure if I could have found this place without my GPS.
After driving around the perimeter of the fairgrounds, I was having difficulties finding the 'office.' I walked over to the Administration Office and they pointed me over the office for vendor check ins. There I picked up my passes and my space number and was given directions.
We drove through the North Gate and attempted to find our space. We checked several areas and then I was finally able to locate one of the people who could help me. She showed me my space #222. So, I pulled the motor home and we unloaded all our things, intent on finishing tomorrow morning. The location really does not look good at all. We are not located on one of the many main aisles. We are just across from the pig area. Oh gosh.....I hope this doesn't turn out to be a doozy.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Deschutes County Fair (July 30 - August 3)
Redmond, OR. Be sure to visit us at the Deschutes County Fair in Redmond, OR between the dates July 30-August 3. We are DandL CREATIONS and we shall be selling our shoulder/sling bags, wrap-around skirts & pants, shell necklaces, amethyst and a whole lot more. You can visit our website at http://www.dandlcreations.com/ and purchase a custom-sized, hand-made shell necklace. Many, many colorful designs to choose from. Also, we sell hand-made cowrie shell chokers and wrap-around skirts. Secure on-line ordering is available.
Entertainment schedule:
Little Big Town - Wednesday July 30th @ 7:00pm Concert is free with ticket (admission to Fair not included).
Alice Cooper - Thursday July 31st @ 7:00pmConcert is free with ticket (admission to Fair not included).
Kellie Pickler - Friday August 1st @ 7:00pmConcert is free with ticket (admission to Fair not included).
For more information on the fair, please check the website
Check the 10-day weather forecast for Redmond, OR
