Washington State Fair events at Puyallup Fairgrounds

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 known as 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.

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Mount Rainier was taken from Edgewood, Washington

Mount Rainier from Edgewood, WA – iStock by Getty Images photo by JeffGoulden

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.

2021 Washington State Fair information

With Governor Inslee’s recent announcement to fully re-open Washington State by June 30, The Fair is thrilled to welcome visitor’s back to the state’s largest single event, Sept. 3-26, 2021.
Safety will remain a top priority for guests, staff, and vendors. The Fair will ensure those who visit and those who work there feel secure in knowing the grounds will be kept clean through regular cleaning of high-touch areas, and by providing hand-washing and sanitizing supplies and stations.

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 and Sept 8)

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: Adult (ages 13 – 61) weekday $14, weekend $16. Seniors 62+ and children (6-12) weekday $12, weekend $13. Children 5 & under: FREE

Discount ticket: save $1 with advance online purchase before opening day.

Parking: Monday – Friday: $10. Saturday & Sunday: $15. ENTRANCE GATES: Gold, Blue, Red, & Green.

More info: Washington State Fair – Puyallup, WA (thefair.com)

FREE admission days for Washington State Fair in Puyallup

Friday, Sept. 3 – KOMO’s Opening Day Food Drive – FREE gate admission for all 10:30am – 12:30pm, with a suggested non-perishable food donation. Full Details
Friday, Sept. 3 – Monday, Sept. 6 – BECU Free Kid’s Weekend – FREE admission for kids, ages 18 and under, courtesy of BECU. Full Details
Every Monday – Military Appreciation Day – FREE admission for all military and disabled vets: active, reserve, and retired military and National Guard and their dependents, plus disabled veterans, when each shows valid military ID at any Fair gate. Full Details
Friday, Sept. 10 – School Supply Drive – FREE gate admission for all 10:30am – 12:30pm, with a suggested new school supply donation. Full Details

More info: Discount Admission Tickets – Washington State Fair (thefair.com)

FREE gate admission with a rodeo ticket or concert ticket

Concert tickets include admission to the Washington State Fair. More info: Columbia Bank Concert Series at the Washington State Fair – Puyallup, WA (thefair.com)

Rodeo tickets include admission to the Washington State Fair. More info: Puyallup Rodeo at the Washington State Fair – Sept. 9-12, 2021 (thefair.com)

Cow standing in a field in Washington State – iStock by Getty Images photo by David Maki

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 7-11 and 14-18, 2021.

What: The drive-thru hybrid event will feature guest favorites, from animals and attractions to food, shopping and more! Guests drive onto the grounds and remain in vehicles unless getting out at designated “step out” areas for shopping and select attractions and activities.

Tickets: Online reserved tickets are PER CARLOAD: $30 Wednesday-Thursday and $35 Friday-Sunday, valid for designated entry times and must be purchased in advance. More info: http://www.thefair.com/spring-fair

Pre-sale tickets go on sale March 12, 2021 at 10 a.m. Register for The Fair’s free e-newsletter to receive early access to tickets. General public tickets go on sale March 17, 2021.

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