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.
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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In addition to the Washington State Fair every September, there is also a Spring Fair in Puyallup every April and a Holiday Magic show every December. Find details about all of these events below.
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Mount Rainier from Edgewood, WA a small town north of Puyallup – iStock by Getty Images photo by JeffGoulden
2022 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 14-16 & 21-24, 2022. Thursdays: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Fridays & Saturdays: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm. Sundays: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tickets: Weekday $12/online, $13/gate. Weekend $14/online, $15/gate. Discount on advance purchase before opening day: $12 any day.
FREE admission days:
- Thursday, April 14 – Opening Day Food Drive. All ages FREE admission from 2 pm-4 pm. Kids 18 & under FREE admission ALL DAY, with a suggested non-perishable food donation for the Puyallup Food Bank. No coupon required.
- Friday, April 15 – Military Appreciation Day – FREE admission for all active, reserve, retired military, disabled veterans, and National Guard AND their dependents, with valid military ID at any Fair gate.
- Thursday, April 21 – Kids 18 & under FREE admission all day.
More info: http://www.thefair.com/spring-fair
2022 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: The 20-day event kicks off Friday of Labor Day weekend. September 2-25, 2022. (Closed Tuesdays and Wednesday, Sept 7, 2022)
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 (2020 prices): 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: $12. Saturday & Sunday: $17. Premium: $30. ENTRANCE GATES: Gold, Blue, Red, & Green.
More info: Washington State Fair – Puyallup, WA (thefair.com)
FREE admission days for Washington State Fair in Puyallup
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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: Concerts at Washington State Fair – Puyallup, WA (thefair.com)
Rodeo tickets include admission to the Washington State Fair. More info: Rodeo at the Washington State Fair (thefair.com)
Cow standing in a field in Washington State – iStock by Getty Images photo by David Maki
2021 Holiday Magic at Washington State Fairgrounds
The Washington State Fair is excited to bring back Holiday Magic, a festive walk-thru holiday experience. Enjoy a wonder-filled stroll through magical lights and festive displays. This year’s event will feature more light displays, interactive exhibits, and an ice skating rink. Don’t miss this magical holiday experience that includes festive food and drink and fun for the whole family.
This event began in 2020, as a safe innovative way to bring cheer. This year’s event is bigger, better and brighter featuring a Night Market, live nativity animals, and more! See the Hometown Holiday Forest, Light Tunnels, ChillVille, and the new Yeti Bar & Fire Pit (21+). Whether age two or 92, fun and wonder await!
Where: Washington State Fair Events Center (about 35 miles south of Seattle), 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98371.
When: Dec. 10 – 31 (Select Days) from 5:00PM – 10:00PM (LAST ENTRY AT 9:30PM)
- December 10-12, 2021
- December 17-23, 2021
- December 26-31, 2021
Tickets: Save on ticket prices as an E-Club member or buying in advance online.
- Fair E-Club members: General (13 and up): $17.50, Child (6-12): $12.50. The E-Club is free to join and can be done at www.thefair.com.
- Online: General (13 and up): $20.00, Child (6-12): $15.00
- Onsite at the gate: General (13 and up): $22.50, Child (6-12): $17.50
- Kids 5 and under are FREE!
PARKING IS FREE!
More info: Holiday Magic – Select Days Dec. 10-31 2021 – Puyallup, WA (thefair.com)
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