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. In addition to the Washington State Fair every September, there is also a Spring Fair in April, Taste Washington in June, Oktoberfest in October, and a Holiday Magic light display in December.
2025 Spring Fair in Puyallup
Fair favorites like great entertainment, yummy Fair food, wild rides, adorable animals and more. Discount when tickets purchased online, lower prices Thursday-Friday (higher on weekends). FREE admission available on select days. Kids 0-18 get FREE admission both Thursdays. FREE parking Thursdays.
- Where: Washington State Fair Events Center (about 35 miles south of Seattle), 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98371.
- When: Thursday-Sunday, April 10-13 & 17-20, 2025
- Parking:Thursday FREE. Friday-Sunday: $15.
- Gate Hours: Thursdays 2:00pm – 10:00pm. Fridays-Saturdays 10:00am – 10:00pm. Sundays 10:00am – 8:00pm.
- Online admission (prices higher at the gate): Weekdays (Thursday-Friday) Adult (ages 13+) $13. Weekends (Saturday-Sunday) Adult (ages 13+) $15.Kids (5 & Under) always FREE.
- Discount tickets: discount for online purchase. Visit the South Hill Mall to purchase an any day admission ticket(s) at approx. 20% discount.
- Free admission days:
- Thursdays, April 10 & 17 – Kids ages 0-18 get FREE Spring Fair admission all day.
- Thursday, April 10 – Opening Day Food Drive – All ages get FREE Spring Fair admission from 2pm-4pm with a suggested non-perishable food donation for the Puyallup Food Bank. No coupon required. Kids 18 & under get FREE admission all day.
- Friday, April 11 – Military Appreciation Day – FREE admission for 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.
- Ride & Game tickets available on site & online for same price. Ride tickets are $.60 each. Rides require 9-14 tickets each (subject to change). Packages: 35 Tickets: $21 (o.60 each), 120 Tickets: $60 (o.50 each).
- More info: The Spring Fair – Puyallup, WA (thefair.com)
2025 Taste Northwest in Puyallup (formerly The Taste at Defiance Park)
Taste Northwest is a culinary experience that celebrates the tastes of Tacoma and the South Sound. Features food vendors, $5 food tastes, local chef cook-off battles, outdoor beer gardens, tequila tasting, outdoor marketplace, indoor retro roller rink, games and activities for kids and adults, live entertainment on three stages, and more.
- Where: Washington State Fair Events Center (about 35 miles south of Seattle), 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98371.
- When: June 27-29, 2025. Hours: 11AM – 9PM
- Admission: TBA. Vendors will offer a variety of entrée and sample plates at a range of price points.
- Parking: Thursday FREE. Friday-Sunday: $15. Save $3 off parking Friday-Sunday. Purchase your discount parking ticket at a participating O’Reilly Auto Parts Store!
- More info: The Taste Northwest – Washington State Fair Events Center (thefair.com)
2025 Washington State Fair
The Washington State Fair (formerly the Puyallup Fair) is one of the biggest fairs in the world, the largest in the Pacific Northwest, and the largest single event in Washington State. The Fair started in 1900 in Puyallup and today welcomes over a million guests each year with star-studded entertainment, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Rodeo, carnival rides, fair food, and farm exhibits and animals.
- Where: Washington State Fair Events Center (about 35 miles south of Seattle), 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98371.
- When: Aug. 29 – Sept. 21, 2025 (Closed Tuesdays & Sept. 3). Rodeo Sept 4-7, 2025.
- Gate Hours (2024): 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 at the gate: Tickets go on sale in July.
- Parking (2024): $15 Weekdays, $22 Weekends.
- Discount tickets to Puyallup Fair:
- Best price is advance online purchase BEFORE opening day. During the Fair, save with advance online purchase.
- Discount admission, rides & packages: Weekday prices are less than Weekend prices. Online prices are less than gate prices.
- Rodeo or concert includes FREE gate admission. More info: Concerts at Washington State Fair – Puyallup, WA (thefair.com) and Rodeo at the Washington State Fair (thefair.com)
- More info: Washington State Fair in Puyallup (thefair.com)
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2025 Oktoberfest Northwest in Puyallup
Oktoberfest Northwest in Puyallup is Western Washington’s largest Munich-style Oktoberfest celebration with German biers in steins, brats, games & more. Enjoy traditional Oktoberfest music and dance, authentic German food, a large variety of German beers poured in steins, Wiener Dog Races, Stein Dash 5K, Sports Haus, Bavarian Bier-lympics, Root Beer Garden, and the Northwest’s exclusive Hammerschlagen® Tournament of Champions. The event closes out Friday and Saturday nights with the Puget Sound’s top 80’s cover bands. All-ages until 6pm. PARKING IS FREE! RV CAMPING available for $42 per night in advance.
- Where: Washington State Fair Events Center (about 35 miles south of Seattle), 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98371.
- When: October 3-5, 2025. Hours (2024): Friday 12noon – 12midnight, Saturday 11am – 12midnight, Sunday 11am – 6pm.
- Admission (2024): FREE Friday from noon – 3pm! Early Bird pricing thru
- Discounts (2024): Friday admission FREE noon – 3pm. Save with advance online ticket purchase before opening day.
- Parking: FREE. RV CAMPING available for additional charge.
- More info: Oktoberfest Northwest – Puyallup, WA (thefair.com)
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2025 Holiday Magic at Washington State Fairgrounds
The Washington State Fair “Holiday Magic” festive is an indoor/outdoor walk-thru experience. Your admission ticket includes light displays and interactive exhibits. For an additional charge, take a spin on the ice-skating rink (tickets sold separately; not included with gate admission). Plus shopping, festive food, and more!
- Where: Washington State Fair Events Center (about 35 miles south of Seattle), 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98371.
- When: Select days December 5-23, 2025. Hours (2024): 4:30pm – 9:30pm.
- Tickets: TBA.
- Discounts (2024): Save with online ticket purchase and/or packages (admission, food, activities).
- Parking: Parking in the Green Lot is FREE! Additional free parking will be available in the Blue Lot.
- More info: Holiday Magic at The Fair – Puyallup, WA
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