By T. D. Thornton
The Oregon Racing Commission approved 18 fairs-circuit dates at four tracks for Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses in 2026 during its Thursday meeting.
The Eastern Oregon Livestock Show meet in Union traditionally kicks off the state's summer fairs circuit. It will race June 12-14 in '26.
Grants Pass Downs, in the southern tier of the state, will race June 20, 21, 27, 28 and July 3-5.
Crooked River Roundup in Prineville, which races at night, will race July 15-18.
Tillamook County Fair in coastal Tillamook will race Aug. 5-8.
In 2025, Grants Pass also conducted a separate autumn meeting outside of the fairs circuit. Those possible dates for '26 were not discussed at the Nov. 20 commission meeting.
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