Imagine a magical place of people who resemble mystical creatures such as fairies or goddesses, glitter everywhere, flowers in their hair and bells on their ankles. Hula hoops of fire being spun in the air. Beautiful music of beating drums and flutes floating around your ears. Intoxicating smells of organic food of magnificent quality. surrounded by beautiful arts and crafts. Where you have the choice to be draped in hemp clothing or to walk around in your birthday suit. A place of complete freedom and filled with the essence of love.

Located on the outskirts of Eugene, OR, compared to the well known festival they call burning man. Some might refer to this place as hippie heaven on earth. Drum roll please… this place is non other than the great Oregon Country Fair. Every year, every second weekend of July this enchanting place comes alive. Somewhere people share and barter goods, where if you need something but have something someone else needs you trade and both parties being completely selfless.

On the way to this event you will see VW buses and cars drive by that are painted in all colors, reading, “Welcome home!” or, “Happy Fair!” A rush comes over you with the feeling of bliss, happiness, excitement, love and peace. Knowing that a purely happy community awaits your arrival to welcome you with open arms. You reach a point on the way, where all you see are smiles everywhere you look. I have attended fair for the last 7 years, and I will never go without going for the rest of my days. You haven’t lived to your full hippie potential if you go through life never experiencing this magical place. For the three days no one ever wants to end, and for some it doesn’t. I hope someday you witness the greatness of Oregon Country Fair. 🙂