Free Entertainment
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- Dock Dogs
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This new sport challenges dogs to dash down a specially built 40-foot canine runway and jump headlong into a large portable swimming pool filled with 27,000 gallons of water. The longest distance jump wins! Enjoy the spectacular abilities of these amazing dogs. To register, visit www.dockdogs.com. Contestants, please enter with your dog through the Gold Gate.
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- Joey+Rory, plus the Williams Riley Band
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Don't miss this exclusive event - Friday, April 17 at 7:30 pm. The concert is FREE, but seating is first-come, first-seated starting at 6:30 pm. Joey+Rory are the stars on Country Music Television’s nationally broadcast reality contest for duos, Can You Duet, and just received an Academy of Country Music nomination for Best Vocal Duo. The Williams Riley Band's self-titled debut album features the hit "Road & Me."
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- Swifty Swine Racing Pigs
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Stop by and watch piglets race around a track for the coveted prize of a peanut butter cup at the finish line. Located at Showplace Way and Grand Ave.
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- Meet Dora the Explorer
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Come explore Fiesta Mexicana and meet Dora! Here's your chance to hug your favorite adventurer and her friend Boots. See below for character hours.
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- Brad's World Reptile Show
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Cold blooded fun at it's finest! Interact with the world's most fascinating and unusual creatures. See, touch and learn about captive raised turtles, frogs, lizards, snakes and insects from the near and far places of our world. Science artifacts, nature videos, hatching snake eggs, parrots and even an alligator are included in this unique exhibit.
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- Puyallup Spring Fair Choir & Ensemble Festival
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This festival features some of the region's most accomplished choral and ensemble groups including the Total Experience Gospel Choir. Internationally acclaimed award-winning composer and pianist Jee Wong will appear as a special guest artist. Tracie Davis will be the very special Mistress of Ceremonies. Don't miss this memorable event taking place at the Showplace Stage on Saturday, April 18. For more information visit www.thechoirfestival.com.
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- Bill Robison Comedy Show
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Don't miss this animated, fast-paced and outrageously funny comedy show. Bill Robison's performances are a blend of physical comedy, mimic and clowning. You're sure to walk away laughing!
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- Super Science Company
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Enjoy this hands-on, interactive "Fun with Physics" activity. Test your ability to solve brain-racking challenges with Mind Bogglers. Kids will love the Construction Zone with colorful building supplies and tools. Create patterns using blocks and gears on the Magnetic Wall. Don't miss this fun and educational exhibit located in KidZone.
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- Let's Pretend Pirate Adventure
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Cute pirates, beautiful mermaids, mischievous monkeys, an overly chatty parrot, and the evil Captain Green Beard all come together for a grand adventure in search of – what else? TREASURE! Little ones will love being part of this imaginative adventure. Kids are are selected from the audience to create the show! Located in Kiddyland.
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- Ag Magic Show
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Go back to the agricultural roots of the Puyallup Valley! Whether you're a Kid or a parent, you can help make the magic happen AND test your own agricultural knowledge. Located in Crafts & More.
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- Harmony in the Valley Barber Shop Contest
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Enjoy the sounds of barbershop harmony. Classic songs can be heard in four part close harmony. You may hear a chorus with its full rich sound. Listen more intently, and you'll hear a quartet singing about Puyallup's rich summer playground. If you're interested in entering you group, visit their website.
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- Dancing Horses
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Enjoy the beautiful and elegant performances of these dancing horses. They perform to the music of Perla Blanca, Banda Vagos and Mariachi Ayutla.
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- Steve the Pretty Good Magic Show
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Enjoy this magic show thats...well, pretty good! It's fresh and funny and sure to make you laugh.
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- Red Hatter Day
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Enjoy fun and activities just for Red Hatters. Festivities include a bikini contest. See if you can lasso a cow with a bikini! And back by popular demand is the hat contest - with a western theme! Bring your decorated hat to the Garden Stage
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- Face Painting
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Kids 12 & under can get their face painted for FREE! Face painting is located indoors in KidZone!











