Fair Board Reconvenes Wednesday at the Dew Drop Inn
Tygh Valley, OR · October 5, 2026
Mornings are dipping into the upper forties, but summer heat still has a grip on the afternoon across the hills. Keep a light jacket by the door before heading out toward the pastures or into the canyon today.
The Lead
When the Grasshopper Fire prompted Level 2 evacuations across the valley in mid-August, the sudden cancellation of the 110-year-old county fair dealt a sharp emotional and financial blow to local 4-H families and fair organizers. Two months later, the dust has settled, and the Wasco County Fair Board meets this Wednesday evening at the Dew Drop Inn to begin charting a path forward.
Wednesday’s agenda focuses on financial assessments from the curtailed summer season, winterization and facility needs at Hunt Park, and opening volunteer recruitment for next summer's rodeo and exhibits. For south county residents whose annual rhythm centers on the show rings, the session is a welcome return to normal business. The public meeting begins at 6:00 PM at 81849 Fairgrounds Road, with written comments accepted in advance through the county fair office.
Local Pulse
- Maupin Launches New Backyard Flock Permits Community City Hall opens applications today under Ordinance 337, establishing clear coop and flock standards for local noncommercial poultry keepers.
Today's Outlook
- High 85°F · Low 47°F — Partly cloudy
- Grab a fleece for the chilly morning chores before afternoon heat settles in.
What's On Around Town
Today
Yoga: Tea & Breathe Honeybuns Coffeehouse, Maupin, 5:00–6:00 PM Unwind after work with gentle stretching, guided breathwork, and warm tea.
Maker Monday: Forest Garlands The Dalles Wasco County Library (722 Court St), The Dalles, 5:30–7:00 PM · Free Craft decorative autumn garlands using mixed materials; all supplies provided free.
Tomorrow
- Morning Buzz Networking Anderson Tribute Center, The Dalles, 7:30–8:30 AM
- Crazy Craft Club: Grimm Silhouettes The Dalles Wasco County Library (722 Court St), The Dalles, 4:00–5:00 PM · Free
Wednesday
- Morning Yoga Honeybuns Coffeehouse, Maupin, 9:00–10:00 AM
- Community Read Book Discussion The Dalles Wasco County Library (722 Court St), The Dalles, 6:00 PM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- White River Falls Hydroelectric Plant Tucked at the foot of a 90-foot basalt shelf just east of town, this 1910 concrete powerhouse supplied electricity across Wasco and Sherman counties until 1960. Hikers along the canyon trail can still peer past rusted window frames at the original iron turbines.
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