Located south of Seattle and east of Tacoma in the shadow of majestic Mount Rainier, the Washington State Fair Events Center comprises over 160 acres. The facilities are available for rent during the year.
The Washington State Fair hosts two annual events, the 20-day Washington State Fair every September, and the four-day Spring Fair in Puyallup every April.
Washington State Fair (formerly the Puyallup Fair) is the largest single attraction held annually in the state of Washington. The Fair continually ranks as one of the largest fairs in the world. Find another state and county fair in Washington State.
About Washington State Fair
Washington State Fair held every September has been the place for summer family fun for over a century. The Fair includes Music & Entertainment, Art & Culture, Animals, Kid’s Fun, Food & Drinks, Carnival Rides, headliner Concerts, Rodeo, and a variety of Attractions.
Some of the favorite attractions include Grange Displays, Home Arts cooking & craft demonstrations, farm critter petting area, Northwest Outdoors exhibit, Pioneer Experience & Western Town, urban gardening, and lots more.
Of course 2020 has necessitated a change in traditional fairs and events. Listed below are the virtual and other events being offered at the Puyallup Fairgrounds–new ways to celebrate and interact with loyal Fair fans.
2020 Virtual Vendor Marketplace in Puyallup
Fairgoers can visit the “virtual booth” from Fair vendors offering products, merchandise, and interactive demonstrations.
- September 4 – October 15, 2020. Marketplace access: 24/7.
- Live virtual booth hours for customer inquiries are available every weekend, Friday-Sunday from 11am to 7pm.
More info: https://www.thefair.com/
2020 Fair food drive-thru weekends in Puyallup
Can’t wait to get your next “Fair food” fix? Then head to the drive-thru Fair Food-To-Go event! Enjoy some of your favorites fair foods, without having to get out of your car! Drive onto the Washington State Fairgrounds and get some of your Fair Food Favorites! Vendors will have food available for purchase “to-go” at various stops throughout the Fairgrounds.
Washington State fair food drive-thru schedule 2020
Enter the Washington Stat Fairgrounds at the south end, from 15th Avenue SW, through Service Gate.
- In September 2020, every Friday-Sunday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD ONLY.
More info: https://www.thefair.com/fair-food-to-go/
2021 Spring Fair in Puyallup
Where: Washington State Fair Events Center (about 35 miles south of Seattle), 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98371.
When: April 15-18, 2021
What: Exhibits, delicious food, wild rides, great music, comedy, incredible deals, and so much more.
Parking: Thursday-Friday FREE. Saturday-Sunday $10.
Tickets: $12. Kids 5 and under FREE.
Discounts: Opening day FREE kid’s admission with suggested non-perishable food donation. Save on admission and ride packages with advance purchase online. More info: http://www.thefair.com/spring-fair
2021 Washington State Fair Concert Series in Puyallup
These 2020 concerts are rescheduled for next year. Tickets are on sale now and include admission to the Washington State Fair.
- Carrie Underwood Sept. 4, 2021
- Ice Cube with Ginuwine. Sept. 5, 2021
- The Beach Boys. Sept. 6, 2021
- Kidz Bop Live. Sept. 13, 2021
- STYX & REO Speedwagon. Sept. 22, 2021
- Darius Rucker. Sept. 25, 2021
More info: https://www.thefair.com/concerts/
2021 Washington State Fair information
Where: Washington State Fair Events Center (about 35 miles south of Seattle), 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98371.
When: September 3-26, 2021. (Closed Tuesdays)
Gate Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu: 10:30 am – 9:30 pm. Fri: 10:30 am – 10:30 pm. Sat: 9:30 am – 10:30 pm. Sun: 9:30 am – 9:30 pm.
Regular admission (2019 prices): General (ages 13 – 61): $14.00. Seniors (ages 62+): $12.00. Child (ages 6 – 12): $12.00. Children 5 & under: FREE. Read below for ways to get discount tickets.
Parking: Monday – Friday: $10. Saturday & Sunday: $15. ENTRANCE GATES: Gold, Blue, Red, & Green.
Discount tickets for Washington State Fair in Puyallup
Get FREE gate admission on special days or with a rodeo ticket or concert ticket. Ticket required for children 2 years of age and older.
- Rodeo tickets (2019 prices): $15 – $40 (matinee is cheapest ticket, $5 coupon at O’Reilly Auto stores, family pack $66/4 online only).
- Concert tickets (2019 prices): $25-$125 (price varies by artist).
SAVE on gate admission tickets in one of the following ways. Subject to availability. Online orders are subject to standard processing fees. Print your tickets at home or get them on your phone to minimize fees. For more info, visit: https://www.thefair.com/tickets-and-deals/
- Buy at select Safeway and Albertsons stores, while supplies last.
- Buy online and print at home or get them on your phone.
- Buy 25 tickets or more.
- Ride + admission Bundle, save 45%. Includes two gate admissions and six rides. Available exclusively online, only through Thu, August 29.
- Ride + admission + food Value Pack, save 50%. Available at Puget Sound area Fred Meyer locations, while supplies last.
- Sounder Train Express Pack and save up to 20%. Skip the traffic and parking fees – ride the Sounder train to the Washington State Fair on select days. Includes round-trip fare, gate admission, and an exclusive Sounder Train entrance gate.
- Mondays, Gate admission is FREE to all active, reserve, and retired military and National Guard and their dependents, plus disabled veterans, when each shows valid military ID at any Fair gate.
For FREE things to do at The Fair, visit: https://www.thefair.com/free/.
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