Umatilla County Fair

Kick-Off Parade

August 2nd, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Click HERE for Parade Route


2025 Theme: "Cowbells & Carousels"

Parade brought to you by:

Banner Bank

Parade Registration will be open June 13th.

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The Umatilla County Fair Kick-Off Parade

August 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM


The Umatilla County Fair Kick-Off Parade is good old-fashioned family fun! It's also a great opportunity for entrants to show off their creative side. If you're interested in taking part, read the important information below. If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call.


Anyone wishing to sell or offer items along the parade route during the Umatilla County Fair Kick-Off Parade must obtain a permit through the fair office.


Send all inquiries to fair@umatillacounty.gov.


Parade Information

 

  • The Umatilla County Fair Kick-Off Parade is free to enter! 
  • Must be entered by July 15, 2025. Late entries will NOT be accepted.
  • Ribbons are awarded for first place in each judged division:
  • Overall Best Entry "Sweepstakes Award"
  • Theme Award "A Blue Ribbon Future"
  • Best Float
  • Best Equestrian
  • Best Motorized
  • Best Royalty
  • Best Dance
  • Best Bands & Music
  • Best Non-Float
  • First-place ribbons are awarded in all divisions and will be available 2 weeks after the fair at the fair office. Please call before pick-up.
  • Space is limited.  The first 110 entries will be accepted. 
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One of the best experience in Eastern Oregon. We've been going for over 20 years from the rides to the Farm City Rodeo!

- Cesar Torres, Google Review

Our fair has been the summer destination of choice in Umatilla County since 1912!

Take Advantage of Online Discounts in May 2025!

August 6-9, 2025

Early Bird Ticket Sale 20% OFF

2024 Parade Winners - 119 Entrees - Theme: "A Blue Ribbon Future!"

Sweepstakes Award (Best Overall Entry) - AgriNorthwest & River Point Farms
Theme Award - Umatilla County 4-H

 

Best Float - AgriNorthwest & River Point Farms • Best Equestrian - Pendleton Round Up Board of Directors
Best Motorized - Hermiston Classic Car Club • Best Royalty - Happy Canyon Princesses
Best Dance - Gems Cheer Royals • Best Bands & Music - Hermiston High School Marching Band

Best Non-Float - Rock Placing Company