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Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo, Madras, Oregon. 4,930 likes · 71 talking about this. We are in the memories business. Who doesn't remember going to the...
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Madras (/ ˈ m æ d r ə s / MAD-res) is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Oregon, United States. Originally called "The Basin" after the circular valley the city is in, it is unclear whether Madras was named in 1903 for the cotton fabric called "Madras" that originated in the city of Madras (now Chennai) in Tamil Nadu, India or from the name of the city itself.
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Mar 15, 2024 · The Jefferson County Fairgrounds is made up of 50-plus acres located on Fairgrounds Road in the south part of Madras. Fifteen buildings and barns, situated in a park-like setting, cover just under 100,000 square feet. The fairgrounds offers several events on a year round basis, hosting over 80,000 people each year, and using the fairgrounds for ...
In 1984, the Society prepared and published a book of photos and family histories, The History of Jefferson County Oregon 1914-1983, and in 1998, it brought out a revised edition of Jefferson County Reminiscences, a much-loved 1957 collection of “the way it was” accounts by early county residents. It regularly honors important achievements ...
The town’s location at the junction of U.S. Highways 97 and 26 make Madras a popular spot for travelers on their way to central Oregon. With strong influences from both Hispanics and Native Americans and a century-long relationship with the neighboring Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs (the tribal children come to Madras for middle and high ...
Jefferson County Fair 430 SW Fairgrounds Road, Madras. FREE !! Animals, exhibits, vendors, food and live music! ... 125 SW E Street, Madras, Oregon 97741 (541) 475 ...
