The Oregon Country Fair (OCF) is seeking applications for entertainment acts, interactive exhibits, games, and art projects that promote the stewardship and sustainability efforts of the OCF community. OCF creates events and experiences that nourish the spirit, explore living artfully and authentically on Earth and transform culture in magical, joyous and healthy ways. For more than 50 years, OCF has thrived through the dedication, generosity, and support of what are now thousands of crafts people, entertainers, and staff volunteers. We are a nonprofit organization with a focus on creating celebratory experiences and invite you to join our collaborative effort. In exchange, we offer small expense stipends and the chance to camp on-site during the three-day event in July 2023.

Although the fair is only held three days of the year, we are always caretakers of the land on which the event is held, and we are always searching for new ways to leave a smaller footprint on the planet. The StewardShip is a developing venue that promotes OCF’s stewardship of the site and general sustainability efforts like reducing our waste stream and carbon footprint.

We are looking for entertaining acts, interactive exhibits, games, and art projects that celebrate OCF’s efforts to live authentically on the Earth while practicing reverence for the land. ***To be accepted, your proposal must highlight a specific effort Oregon Country Fair is making to be a sustainability leader.*** While your proposal doesn't necessarily have to meet all of the following criteria, we are looking for activities and exhibits that are informative, entertaining, artistic, creative, fun, beautiful, and interactive.

For 2023, we are especially interested in:

• 45-minute interactive entertainment acts such as puppet shows, juggling acts, music, etc. that highlight different aspects of the fair’s stewardship efforts such as:

        ~ OCF initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint
        ~ OCF's efforts to restore rivers, streams, and wetlands.
        ~ The cultural history of the land where the fair is held.
        ~ OCF’s efforts to manage native vegetation and/or protect wildlife.
        ~ OCF’s efforts to sell sustainably and purchase with intention.
        ~ The dramatic reduction of waste produced at OCF.

• An interactive exhibit or game that highlights OCF’s efforts to be a sustainability leader.

• Art projects aimed at both kids and adults that incorporate the use of recycled materials.

Priority will be given to applicants associated with OCF crews/committees and/or to artists, designers, and interpreters with a collaborative approach. All entertainment acts, exhibits, games, and art projects will be featured at the StewardShip booth in the Xavanadu area of the fair.

Please fill out the following application, preferably though the OCF online form. The OCF StewardShip Crew will review all applications and may follow up to get more information. The crew will make final decisions in April 2023.

Questions? ocf.educationapplications@gmail.com

••• Important Notice Regarding Fair 2023 •••
As of October 3rd, 2022 the Oregon Country Fair (OCF) will no longer require COVID-19 documentation in the form of a vaccination card. OCF will be following recommendations set forth by Lane County Public Health (LCPH) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) in regards to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Requirements may be subject to change depending on LCPH and OHA recommendations.

We strongly encourage our community to continue taking safety precautions, like wearing a mask, getting vaccinated, and staying home if any sickness or symptoms arise.