MEDIA ALERT: Puyallup Fair Kicks Off Week with Fantastic Fun

Puyallup, WA – Sept. 13, 2009 – Every day feels like a weekend day at the 2009 Puyallup Fair, which runs through Sept. 27. There’s lots in store right now, including:

• Military Appreciation Day – Monday, Sept. 14
o Free gate admission to all active, retired, and reserve military and their dependents, plus disabled veterans with valid military ID. Media Partner: KVI 570 AM

• Recyclesaurus
o 7-foot art sculpture of wire and plastic in the shape of a dinosaur. Wire shape, with Happy Meal plastic toys, Frisbees, and other plastic items stuffed in the wire meshing. Found in the Fine Art Show, Pavilion, second floor.

• Record-breaking giant pumpkin
o Stan Pugh entered the largest giant pumpkin in the Puyallup Fair’s history, totaling 1,136.5 pounds. See it in the Agriculture Dept., Americraft ShowPlex

• Crosby, Stills and Nash
o Performing on the grandstand stage tonight at 7:30 p.m. “Marrakesh Express,” “Judy Blue Eyes,” and more. Part of the Columbia Bank Concert Series.

• Monday Madness – Possibly our best ride deal ever!
o Ride any Midway or SillyVille ride for just $1.50 per ride (excl. Extreme Scream) – today ONLY (Sept. 14). All riders must be 2+ years and able to hold onto the ride, and meet height requirements.

• Deals and Discounts
o Check out all the deals and discounts on www.thefair.com.

 The Puyallup Fair first started in 1900. This Pacific Northwest tradition is one of the top ten fairs in the world in attendance, and features big name entertainment, the PRCA Rodeo, rides, exhibits, food, flowers, and animals. For further information about the Sept. 11-27, 2009 Puyallup Fair, visit www.thefair.com or call the 24-hour hotline at (253) 841-5045.

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