Back in 1972, Oregon author Ken Kesey's family dairy was in trouble. So he had the Grateful Dead come up from the Bay Area and do a benefit that saved the dairy. Out of that activity grew the Oregon Country Fair, which happens the 2nd weekend of July each year. It's an extravaganza of merry pranksters, hippies, and the coolest vendors of art, massage, meditation, lost or dying skills (flint knapping, wool spinning, etc.), green ideas, and excellent food. The OCF is a mardi gras of majik and fun mayhem uniquely freakish. This information booth is at one of the OCF entrances. Inside one finds lots of interesting art and specially created booths. Urban legend has it that the partying that happens when the OCF closes each evening is when the real fun occurs. (Click on the thumbnail for more detail) Near Veneta, Oregon; July 2008.