Overview
Veneta is a town in Oregon.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 4 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Veneta
Fern Ridge Reservoir
A lake northeast of town
Oregon Country Fair
A well-known annual hippie gathering near Veneta that started as an impromptu Grateful Dead concert in 1969. Food, music, handicrafts, dancing, etc. Toplessness is permitted and colorful outfits and body paint are encour…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jun–Oct. Summer highs reach about 67°F; winter lows dip to about 39°F. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Coos Bay)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- EUG Eugene Airport, Eugene — 9 mi away. Directions
- SLE Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field, Salem — 62 mi away. Directions
- PDX Portland International Airport, Portland — 113 mi away (major hub). Directions
From Eugene or Florence via hwy 126 (W 11th Ave in Eugene)
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Fern Ridge Reservoir
- Lunch Countryside Pizza
- Afternoon Oregon Country Fair
- Dinner Figaro's Pizza
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
By car
From Eugene or Florence via hwy 126 (W 11th Ave in Eugene)
By bus
There are LTD buses from downtown Eugene (route 93 as of 2014). During the Country Fair, there are shuttles from LTD Downtown Station at 10th and Willamette in Eugene every 15 minutes starting at 10 AM.
See
Do
Visit a local vineyard.
Do Oregon Country Fair
A well-known annual hippie gathering near Veneta that started as an impromptu Grateful Dead concert in 1969. Food, music, handicrafts, dancing, etc. Toplessness is permitted and colorful outfits and body paint are encouraged. In dry, hot weather, there can be a lot of dusty dirt in the air, so veteran fair-goers typically wear bandanas or other cloths over their mouth and nose while walking the premises. (Second weekend in July)
Eat
Eat Our Daily Bread
A restaurant located inside an old church.
Sleep
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