Lincoln County Fair cancels rides due to immigration issues, labor shortage

Labor shortage leads to rides canceled at county fair

Lincoln County Fair officials have announced the cancellation of the popular carnival rides at this year's county fair.

Lincoln County Fair cancels rides due to immigration issues, labor shortage

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Lincoln County Fair kicks off this week in Newport, but this year there will be no rides. The Lincoln County Fair Board announced Friday that its carnival operator, Cali…

Newport Fair Left High and Dry as Carnival Rides Vanish Over Visa Crunch

The Lincoln County Fair in Newport opens Thursday with a big, squeaky-wheel-sized hole in the lineup. The usual carnival rides and midway games will not be rolling into town after the fair’s ride operator pulled out, saying it simply could not staff the attractions safely. Families hoping for roller-coasters and kiddie wheels will have to adjust plans, but admission is still free and the fair’s rodeo, 4-H events and food vendors are set to go on…