Vignettes: Short Videos with Fair Family
Nancy the Quilt Lady at OCF
Meet Nancy Murphy, who has been making quilts for 50 years. Learn about how quilt making has changed since the mid-70's. Beautiful colors and patterns! Get a close up view of some of her quilts and find out why she does it, and which are her favorites. Some have...
Giant Puppets with Toni at OCF
Toni talks with us about her background and how she got started making the giant puppets, and the special significance of the designs. Hear about Bread and Puppets, where it all began, and her journey. Beautiful and colorful puppets for parades at Oregon Country Fair!
Paris Birdwell Glass Art
Paris Birdwell tells us about her beautiful glass art and what she loves about it. See her gorgeous art at the Oregon Country Fair.
Corona the Hat Maker
Corona the hat maker tells us a funny story about how she got started making hats, and serenades us with a homemade song- at Oregon Country Fair.
A Wedding at OCF
The happy couple tells us about how they made the decision to tie the know at Oregon Country Fair! A wedding is wonderful...
Still Living Room at OCF
Get a glimpse into the Still Living Room at Oregon Country Fair and see how elders are honored in this space!
Organic Orange Juice Booth at OCF
Hear Jessie Pattison talk about what makes the fresh organic orange juice at his booth so special, and what Oregon Country Fair magic is all about!
Andrea & Papa- African Drummers and Dancers at OCF
Andrea & Papa tell us about the West African Cultural Arts Institute and the classes and performances they do! Papa, who is 13, talks about how he loves to play music. See them performing at the Oregon Country Fair. Fun for everyone, at any level of...
A Unicorn on Security!
Meg and her unicorn on security detail at Oregon Country Fair!
Podcasts: Audio Interviews with Creatives & Community Members
Talismana Designs: Eve Bennett-Jones at OCF
Eve at Talismana Designs talks to us about her design inspiration including symbolism and motifs of the natural world. Bees, bones, beetles, porcupine quills are just some of the materials she works with. She has lived the festival lifestyle for many years and now...
Arch Park- Firestarting at OCF
How do you make fire from traditional natural tools? Learn all the details as Jeff talks to us in Archaeology Park at Oregon Country Fair and starts a fire with a bow drill. He explains about the tools, types of tinder, methods of firestarting and answers questions...
Kat McMillan Open Heart Kirtan
Get to know Kavita "Kat" McMillan and her Open Heart Kirtan at the Spoken Word stage at Oregon Country Fair. She practices Bakhti Yoga and leads call and response "kirtans"- spiritual songs for upliftment. Beautiful and peaceful music!Kat McMillan: Open Heart Kirtan...
Shady Lane Wanderings and Humble George at OCF
Wander along Shady Lane at Oregon Country Fair, and drop in on live music inside the giant wicker dragon, and listen in to the band Humble George as they play some good old rag time and "sarcastic jazz", and heckle your host, Karen Rainsong.Shady Lane Wanderings and...
Organic Matters at Energy Park
Explore the Organic Matters booth in Energy Park at the Oregon Country Fair. We'll learn about what transitional organic means, how farmers can make a difference, and the socio-economics of organic farming.Organic Matters at Energy Park Transcription by Jessica...
Energy Park Solar
Learn about the Oregon Energy Industries Association and the Solar Showers at the Oregon Country Fair! Amy Berg-Pickett talks to us about supporting solar energy statewide in a dynamic environment. Also hear from the Solar Showers crew- how to get clean on a dusty...
Andy Lifschuts – Honoring Grandma Barbara
Honoring Barbara Lifschuts, a treasured member of the Fair Family, who passed away. Her grandson Andy shares memories and her fiber arts works in the booth, as well as selling his own jewelry. Andy remembers her fondly and her contributions to the fair for over 30...
Cindy and the Fantasy Horns Booth at OCF
Cindy explains all about the finer aspects of fantasy horns and talks about some of the hilarious characters that have bought them over the years. We won't spoil it for you, but it makes for some funny stories. Cindy at Fantasy Horns Transcription by Jade Rainsong...
Lost Valley Educational Center at Energy Park
What is Lost Valley Educational Center? We'll talk to Collin at his Oregon Country Fair booth and find out the many definitions of permaculture and how it relates to the land, people, and activities at this educational center in Dexter, Oregon. Lost Valley Educational...
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