Lane County Fair merchandise raises eyebrows and concerns
Jul 25, 2025 Updated 16 hrs ago 34
Alligator Alcatraz T-shirts
EUGENE, Ore. – The Lane County Fair is drawing crowds with its thrilling rides, lively music, and delicious food. However, some fair merchandise is causing controversy among attendees.
Social media is buzzing with disapproval and anger over T-shirts being sold that depict Alligator Alcatraz. This makeshift immigration detention facility was established by the Trump administration in the Florida Everglades and has been criticized by human rights groups as cruel and inhumane.
“Honestly it’s kind of sad,” said Jasper Burchard, a concerned fairgoer. “It’s really sad to see something so messed up just being paraded around like it’s something fun. It’s sad to see something in general but to see someone wearing merch of it.”
Fair officials acknowledged that they are aware of the shirts being sold but did not provide any further comment.
As the Lane County Fair continues, the controversy over these T-shirts remains a topic of discussion among attendees and the wider community.
FYI I have inquired if the Tillamook County Fair will have a booth selling these T-shirts and have not recieved a response. Is anyone aware if they are, please reply here and to me.
