First come the tablecloths, fine china, flatware and stemware – and then come the rulers. At the Oregon State Fair table setting competition, precision is everything. On Aug. 24, two days before the ...
The Oregon State Fair brings hundreds of thousands people to Salem each year. They come for the rides, the shows, the food … and the competitions. One of the most unusual involves a skill many of us ...
From pie eating contests to pig races, county fairs are known for competition. But one contest that's had a surge in popularity in recent years is one you might not expect: competitive table setting.
When filmmaker Scott Gawlik and a few friends walked into the OC Fair in 2018, the plan for the day was simple. “We just went to drink some beers and hang out,” he says. “You have a big beer in your ...