Fair has come a long way to enjoy sustained successIn previewing this year’s edition of the Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo with the Board of Commissioners last week, Manager Gary Wertz said: “Oregon’s oldest fair is ready for you. It’s no surprise to see county fair operations pull success out of adversity. The mid-1990s were fraught with budget deficits and various controversies for the county fairgrounds operations. The flurry of political activity was so bad in the summer of 1994, fair board members and staff had to campaign against swirling rumors it would be canceled that year. Support to collaboratively find solutions led to the 2005 hiring of part-time fair Manager Al Westhoff.