Oregon State Fair Discounted Tickets on Sale Saturday

Save now on carnival rides at Portland Perks and participating Walgreens stores.

A family day at the Oregon State Fair is a better value than ever in 2014. Photo: Kevin Hays Salem-News.com

(SALEM, Ore. ) - A family day at the Oregon State Fair is a better value than ever in 2014.

Adult admission is reduced to $8, down from $11 last year, and includes limited first come admission to daily headlining concerts in the L.B. Day Amphitheater, as well as the state's best in entertainment, animals, arts and exhibits.

Those who plan their trip in advance can save even more on admission at participating Safeway stores and on carnival rides at Portland Perks and participating Walgreens stores.

Participating Safeway stores will sell $5 tickets for adults, children and seniors Aug. 1 - 21, representing a $3 savings for adults and a $1 savings for children and seniors.

The Comcast Blast Pass provides unlimited carnival rides plus three free games for just $35 through Aug. 21 at oregonstatefair.org, at participating Walgreens stores and through Portland Perks: www.getmyperks.com/deal/portland. At the fair, the carnival pass will cost $50 and will include a free corndog, soft drink or popcorn.

New This Year:

Admission ticket includes limited free concert seating for big-name acts comprising rock, country and comedy in the L.B. Day Amphitheater. Limited VIP Experience concert tickets - available now at oregonstatefair.org - include premium reserved seating, fair admission, preferred access to concessions and a chance to win backstage access if purchased prior to the day of the show.

Daily deals and discounts - posted at http://oregonstatefair.org/special-days-promotions/ - continue through the duration of the fair.

2014 Oregon State Fair Highlights Include:

FRIDAY August 22: Food Bank Friday - Bring two or more cans of food for $5 admission. Donations support the Marion-Polk Food Share and Oregon Food Bank.

SATURDAY August 23: Les Schwab Kids Day - Free admission for kids 11 and younger; coupons available at participating Les Schwab stores.

SUNDAY August 24: Sleep Country Family Day - Four admission tickets of any combination for $16 - up to a 50 percent savings; coupons available at participating Sleep Country stores. WEDNESDAY August 27: Hump Day BOGO - Receive another admission ticket for free admission to be used Thursday through Labor Day.

THURSDAY August 28: Celebrate Freedom Day - Veterans receive free fair admission, which includes special veterans programming and free seating for the Charlie Daniels Band, playing at 7 p.m. in the L.B. Day Amphitheater.

SUNDAY August 31: Sleep Country Family Day - Four admission tickets of any combination for $16 - up to a 50 percent savings; coupons available at participating Sleep Country stores.

Source: Oregon State Fair