Wonderful snuggle fest @ Iron Water Ranch in Albany, OR. -Lambentine Event- !!…read more We had an amazing time at this local Ranch as first time visitors! We signed up for their two day event online which consisted of hourly time slots to snuggle and bottle feed sweet baby lambs. We checked in during our designated time, received custom stickers, and given basic written instructions on how to hold and feed lambs. We then entered their big barn, where we were already assigned to Shepherd Brendan, who told us to pick an enclosed hay spot. He then retrieved a sweet lamb, dressed in a cute little shirt, who was ready to drink some warm milk, and be held by yours truly! The first baby girl, Widow, was the sweetest. She loved to be held and I bottle fed and snuggled with her forever. I asked Brendan if we could meet another lamb, and he then retrieved Jean, who was only a couple weeks old, if that! She was just as sweet, but a little bit more timid. They also had professionals onsite, spinning wool into yarn, products for sale, and staff on hand to answer any and all questions. We enjoyed our time here and plan on coming back for future events!! March MAAAdness is coming up!

**Three Strands Farm is an Absolute Dream**…read more If you're looking for a wedding venue that truly has it all, look no further than **Three Strands Farm**. From the moment our kids toured the grounds, they knew this was *the* place. And honestly? It exceeded every single expectation we had on the actual day. Let's start with the setting -- it is **breathtaking**. Tucked among towering trees, the natural forest backdrop gave our kids wedding a magical, storybook feel that no amount of décor could manufacture. The space itself is incredibly generous, never once feeling crowded even with a large guest list. Everyone had room to move, mingle, and truly enjoy themselves. The **elegant tents** gave us peace of mind we didn't even know we needed -- beautiful on a perfect day, and an absolute lifesaver if the weather has other plans - which we expected but it barely sprinkled. We loved that we didn't have to sacrifice style for practicality. And then there are **Yvonne**. Where do we even begin? As both the owner and coordinator, she pours her whole heart into every single wedding at Three Strand Farm, and it shows in every detail. She anticipated every hiccup before it happened, kept our timeline flowing seamlessly, and made sure we were never stressed for a single moment. She isn't just a coordinator -- she's a calm, capable, genuinely caring presence who makes you feel like your wedding is the only one that has ever mattered. We cannot say enough good things about her. Yvonne and Dallas have done an amazing job with only taking over the venue for a short time. The **dance floor** was the perfect size -- big enough to fit the whole crowd during the best songs of the night -- and the **bar setup** was smooth, well-stocked, and handled with total professionalism. Not one person waited too long for a drink. The **parking** situation was easy and stress-free, which our guests genuinely appreciated. The grounds are extremely easy to navigate even for wheelchairs, walkers, and people with mobility issues. The **on-site accommodations**. The **bridal party house** was an absolute sanctuary -- plenty of space to get ready, sip mimosas, take photos, and soak in the morning without any chaos. It is worth **adding on to the wedding package!** Do not pass on the opportunity to **rent** it, we promise you won't regret it!! The **groom's room** gave the guys their own dedicated space to relax and hang out, which kept everyone calm and in their lane. And for guests who wanted to extend the celebration, the **on-site camping option** was such a unique and memorable touch -- it was so nice to be able to relax after the reception on-site -- another option we would highly encourage to **add-on**. The on-site **bathrooms** were clean, spacious, and well-maintained all night long. Ask any bride -- this matters more than people realize! Three Strands Farm isn't just a place to get married. It's a full **experience** -- for you, for your wedding party, and for every single guest. Yvonne has something truly special here, and you can feel the love and intentionality in every corner of this property. If you're on the fence, get off it. **Book Three Strands Farm.** You will not regret a single second. We can only hope this experience is available for our next wedding we have!

Three Strands is a gorgeous wooded venue space that feels magical in its setting with tall pine…read moretrees and beautiful landscaping. It's truly a special place to have your wedding!

From the planning stages to the day itself, my partner and I loved working with the Corvallis…read moreCommunity Center to host our wedding celebration! We rented the Chandler Ballroom + Kitchen for an afternoon/evening. The Ballroom was spacious, easily seating our ~115 guests, and well-lit, with large, north-facing windows providing ample indirect light. We were pleased that the room came with tables & chairs and with the professional-grade kitchen appliances. The large ovens & refrigerator were perfect for storing and reheating our food. Sarah, the staff member with whom we worked, made the entire process very easy! She was flexible, knowledgeable, and responded quickly to our many questions. She gave us a diagram of the Ballroom's floorplan that she made, which was incredibly helpful, and gave us a tip about looking at Special Occasions in Corvallis for event rental services (tablecloths, tableware, etc). To top it all off, the venue rental was reasonably priced - it was much more affordable than other options in Corvallis & Portland. Thank you very much to the CCC and Sarah for helping make our wedding plans a reality! If we ever need to plan a large gathering in Corvallis in the future, the CCC will be our first choice :)

The Benton County Fairgrounds is a busy venue even when it is not Fair time…read more They have both indoor and outdoor spaces available and work very hard to ensure that whatever event you are planning gets all of the support needed to make it a success. For the third year in a row their excellent customer service helped raise much needed funds for a local non-profit at tne 3rd Annual Benton County Sheriff's Office Chili Cook-Off. The fair manager Lonny W. even came by on his day off. Thanks!

Okay Venue In Need of Updating. I'm mainly here to review the county fair, but I have been to…read moreseveral events here, and the only thing the fairgrounds need is updates to the buildings, they are very very old and in some cases, in need of repair. About the County Fair: Not everyone is going to like a particular county fair, and some are more eventful than others, I would rate this above average for a count fair, and I've been to around 10 different ones in Oregon, even to the tiny Morrow County Fair, which I loved btw. First, Any mention of tigers, registrants, etc, are nothing to do with the county fair itself. A caged tiger is NOT animal abuse anymore than a caged butterfly, that's absurd. You do realize most tigers in existence are only captive bred, and it is because of this, we can still see this marvelous species, particular White Tigers which no longer even exist in the wild. These tigers used in a zoo or show or exibhit are not wild, they are captive bred, and have been, in most cases for well over a hundred years. Unfortunately this is not what some ill-informed ppl would have you believe. If they were being wild caught for anything other than rehabilitation, maybe, but they're not wild. It is not anymore child abuse than keeping a cat, dog, reptile, or hampster. Some animal rights activist are against that as well btw they just don't b usually say it, and rating a fair 1 star when the tiger want at the actual fair, r is duplicitous and deceptive when the fair is based around livestock and other animal exhibits which havn't been wild either, it's ridiculous, you don't have to like it, but it is not prison, slavery, genocide, or abuse. Two, I've been to this fair 5 times and it is one of the better county fairs in Oregon, it is a relatively fun fair, and I didn't have to pay for concerts, at least not the ones before vthe "main attraction", no idea what ppl are talking about. Stop making everying about politics, and being silly. it's a fair, it is not more expensive than other county fairs, minus really tiny ones, like Morrow County, I would know, I've been there. Third, the food is fairly priced, and I have enjoyed it, there are good selections for a smaller fair, and for fair food, things are not exorbitant in cost. 4, I don't know what people expect, maybe they haven't been to many small county fairs? I have been to many in Oregon, and the Marion County fair from where I'm from, is not much better, and Marion is a MUCH larger county. Douglas county on the other hand is smaller and has a fabulous county fair; probably the best county fair in Oregon. Benton County is a decent fair and I enjoy it every time I go. ~Amy

Fun place to visit when in Oregon! We stayed at the local hotel that was literally 4 minutes in…read morewalking distance. This is a place that you can definitely go to while being on a budget! We enjoyed the animals on display in the buildings/barn. The concerts were soooo good! We were so surprised with the bands that performed for FREE!! There wasn't that many food vendors but when we did buy food, it tasted great!

We went to the Linn County Fair on Saturday around 1:00...The line was long, there were multiple…read morecash registers but only 2 were open. The line did move pretty fast though. We loved looking around at all the animals that were there for the 4H and the animal auction. That part of the fair was really organized and had plenty of room to walk around. The rest of the fair was chaotic and crowded. There was barely any room to walk, the line to buy tickets for the rides was going from the booth almost to the building with the animals, it was crazy long. On top of that the tickets were pretty expensive and the ride lines were really long too. We ended up getting corn dogs, and even that was annoying. Because there are so many people and the space is no where big enough. There is no where to stand, the lines are just in the way and even when you get your food there is no where to sit and eat. I would probably not come back to this event because it didn't have enough to actually look at or do, and it was way to crowded and definitely hard to walk around.

I came here one rainy, dreary fall day for an impromptu trading card "show". Although there was few…read morevendors, I saw an amazing, re-invigorated building which many will remember as the downtown J.C. Penney. The Owners have simply done an amazing job here. Completely remodeled and brought back to life - this is what downtown Lebanon needs! The restrooms are great. All top notch craftsmanship. Also, be sure to stop up front at Mugs Coffee House. Easily the best service and product I have enjoyed in quite some time. I plan to return for future events!

This review is actually for the golf course and not the restaurant. The food is good though…read more This is a 9 hole course. For a somewhat rural course, pretty nice Tee boxes a little rough, overall flat though. Greens are fairly flat and roll pretty pure. A couple par 5s, couple par 3s A few trees, all trimmed properly. Pro shop and restaurant staff friendly. Senior rate is $14. Very affordable

Very affordable nice people good food what more could you ask for? The prime rib was excellent. I…read morebelieve it's on Fridays may wanna call before going.

GETTING HERE: The…read moreaddress is correct on Yelp. I am sorry I don't have more to contribute to the location, etc. REVIEW: I came here for a wedding and it was so beautiful! First and foremost, I love Oregon. Period, full stop. The trees, the green, the ambiance of the state was all rolled up perfectly at this venue. Please trust me that my pictures do not do it justice. Just gorgeousness everywhere you look. As a wedding guest, I appreciated the convenience of everything being on property. The hall for the eating, dancing, celebrating was just behind where the wedding was. Awesome. I didn't get to see very much more of the property, but from what I heard from family is that this was such a great choice for them to have their wedding celebration. I highly recommend Yellow Gold Farm and give them 100 stars. Thank you!

If I could rate Yellow Gold Farm and Heather (owner) higher than 5 stars, I would. Heather is the…read moreepitome of kindness and helpfulness. First, she has a gorgeous facility: giant walnut trees, immaculate lawn and flowers, perfect bridal cottage for preparations, classy décor, I could go on. Secondly she gave some wonderful suggestions (do your receiving line as guests are lined up for buffet, have plates made for you so you eat, get caterer to pack a to-go box for you, sign documents as part of the ceremony, and many, many more). She also really works FOR you; she wants this to be exactly what you have envisioned for your wedding day, and her crew will do whatever it takes to make you happy. Her communication is great, her energy endlessly positive. I can't say enough good things about her. I had literally dozens of guests tell me that this was the best, most beautiful wedding venue they had ever attended, and many of these guests were older people. I can't recommend enough!