It's time to "Buckle Up" for Day One of the 2025 Josephine County Fair in Grants Pass.
The Fairgrounds gates will be open today from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with free admission, free parking and a shuttle at Rogue Community College. Parking at the Fairgrounds is offered by the Caveman Kiwanis for $10.
The featured entertainment at the Fair today is the Challenge of Champions Bull Riding Competition in the Covered Arena at 7 p.m.. "Live" on the Pavilion Stage, it's Jim Lesher & Pure Country at 6:30 p.m. followed by Gretchen Owens at 8 p.m.. Mike Brons performs in the Beer Garden at 5 p.m..
Daily entertainment includes Exhibit Halls, a Selfie Fair, Rockin' Rentals, Bingo and the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show plus strolling entertainers on the Midway. The Carnival opens at 2 p.m.. In the barns, you'll find sheep, goats and swine as well as other animals.
Of course, there will be numerous vendors and plenty of great Fair food options.
For more information, please visit "josephinecountyfairgrounds.com."
