The State's Biggest Party!

Washington’s Biggest Celebration!

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Get ready to make history with us! The Washington State Fair returns August 29 – September 21, 2025 (closed Tuesdays & September 3), and we're celebrating 125 years of unforgettable moments, iconic traditions and the biggest party in the state! As one of the largest fairs in the nation, this 20-day extravaganza is set to bring even more fun, excitement and new experiences than ever before.

FAIR HOURS:
Closed Tuesdays & September 3

Post-Labor Day Hours (Sept. 2 - Sept. 21)

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. (closed Wed., Sept. 3)
Tuesdays: CLOSED
Fridays: 10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Sundays: 9:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

What's Happening Today

Free Entertainment Stage Schedules

Things to See & Do

New This Year

Our Food, Our Farms, Our Washington

Our Food, Our Farms, Our Washington

Self-Guided Walking Tours

Self-Guided Walking Tours

The 1900 Food Hall & Rooftop Bar

The 1900 Food Hall & Rooftop Bar

Fair Park Stage

Fair Park Stage

Do the Puyallup Stage Show & Party

Do the Puyallup Stage Show & Party

Animals

Girl with pet Cow at competition

4-H & FFA Dairy & Beef Cattle (Sept. 10 - 15)

Goat with Ribbons

4-H & FFA Goats (Sept. 10 - 15)

4-H & FFA Rabbits (Sept. 10 - 15)

4-H & FFA Sheep (Sept. 10 - 15)

4-H & FFA Swine (Sept. 10 - 15)

4-H Cats (Sept. 5 - 8)

4-H Dogs (Sept. 10 - 21)

Horse with Kid

4-H Horses (Sept. 3 - 20)

4-H Llamas (Sept. 10 - 15)

Animals of the World (Sept. 5 - 8)

Beef Cattle (Sept. 4 - 8)

Biggest Little Livestock Show (Sept. 10 - 15)

Boer Goats (Sept. 19 - 21)

Cattle Birthing Exhibit

Cattle Education Exhibit

Dairy Cattle (Sept. 4 - 8)

See six types of Dairy Cattle in the Agriplex: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey and Shorthorn, with milk sampling sponsored by Darigold.

Draft Horses lined up in a barn

Draft Horses (All Fair Long)

Visit Draft Horses daily in Barn D or watch a Driving Demonstration in Pierce County Arena.

Fair Farm

Fair Farm

So many irresistible animals to touch and see, including bunnies, goats, chicks and more!

Milking cow

Milking Demonstrations

Open Poultry (Sept. 17 - 21)

mom and baby piglet

Piglet Palace

Come see the cutest piglets on display at their seasonal debut

Pygmy Goats (Sept. 19 - 21)

Rabbit/Cavy (Sept. 4 - 8)

Sheep, Wool & Fiber (Sept. 17 - 21)

Washington Junior Poultry Exposition (Sept. 17 - 21)

Rides

a child and family member at the antique carousel

Antique Carousel

Take a spin on the antique Carousel, a timeless classic that has been a mainstay at the Fair since 1923! Must be 32" tall. Tickets to ride: 5

balloons

Balloons

Kiddos will enjoy flying high in these colorful baskets, resembing hot air balloons! Must be 36" tall. Tickets to ride: 6

Rotating amusement park ride shaped like bears

Bear Affair

Kiddos will enjoy spinning in circles with these silly ol' bears! Must be 42" tall to ride. Tickets to ride: 5

Century Wheel ferris wheel ride.

Century Wheel

Enjoy a ride on our smaller ferris wheel, perfect for younger Fair guests! Must be 42" tall (32" if accompanied by adult). Tickets to ride: 7

A ride with multicolored flying elephants and a blue sky with white clouds above

Circus Jumbo

Kiddos will enjoy soaring through the air on a colorful elephant! Must be 42" tall (32" if accompanied by adult). Tickets to ride: 6

kids riding classic coaster

Classic Coaster

Our classic wooden roller coaster has been a mainstay at The Fair since 1935! Must be 52" tall. Tickets to ride: 8

Cliff Hanger

Cliff Hanger

Take a ride and soar to new heights on this spinning paraglider! Must be 46" tall. Tickets to ride: 6

Kids in ride

Construction Zone

Kiddos can take a ride through a construction zone on some cool trucks! Must be 36" tall. Tickets to ride: 5

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Cosmic Chaos

Kiddos can prepare for takeoff in this spinning spaceship ride! Must be 36" tall. Tickets to ride: 5

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Crazee Crocs

Kiddos can take a spin on a silly crocodile ride! Must be 36" tall. Tickets to ride: 5

Dragon Wagon

Dragon Wagon

Kiddos can enjoy a twisting ride on this gentle, daring dragon! Great for first-time coaster rides. Must be 36" tall to ride. Tickets to ride: 6

Enchanted Castle

Enchanted Castle

Enjoy a walk-through journey of mirrors, tunnels and twisting magic! Must be 42" tall. Tickets to ride: 6

The Enterprise ride, a spinning wheel that straps guests into a single-seated cage and whirls around at top speds and various angles.

Enterprise

Strap in and hang tight: Guests sit in a caged-in single seat as the Enterprise wheel spins and rotates at top speed! Must be 53" tall. Tickets to ride: 7

Riders on the vertical drops ride Extreme Scream

Extreme Scream

This thrilling tower launch ride goes 20-stories in the air, pushing nearly 3-G’s and plummets back down in terrifyingly fun fashion! Not for the faint of heart. Must be 52" tall. Tickets to ride: 15

Fire Brigade

Fire Brigade

Take a ride on a high-flying fire truck! Must be 32" tall. Tickets to ride: 5

Flying Tigers

Flying Tigers

Kiddos can fly high in their very own jet plane! Must be 36" tall. Tickets to ride: 6

Photo of the Fun Zone, an interative ropes ride with tunnels and nets for small children to climb.

Fun Zone

Kiddos can crawl, jump and climb through this interactive rope jungle! Must be 36"-55" tall. Tickets to ride: 5

The Funny Farm ride in SillyVille, a multi-colored fun house covered in illustrations of barnyard animals playing instruments and preparing for a hoedown.

Funny Farm

Join the barnyard animals as they prepare for a barnyard dance with funny mirrors, twists and turns in this rockin' fun house! Must be 36" tall. Tickets to ride: 6

Ghost Pirates

Ghost Pirates

Take a ride through a spooky pirate adventure! Experience all the chills of this classic haunted house tram ride. Must be 42" tall (36" accompanied by adult). Tickets to ride: 6

Giant Slide

Giant Slide

Ride a magic carpet down this iconic giant slide! Must be 36" tall. Tickets to ride: 6

The Grand Wheel ferris wheel silhouetted agains a sunset sky.

Grand Wheel

Enjoy an unforgettable ride on our tallest ferris wheel! Reach soaring heights and enjoy a stunning bird's eye view of the entire Fair. Must be 54" tall (42" accompanied by adult). Tickets to ride: 7

Haunted Mansion

Haunted Mansion

Take a ride through ThrillVille Manor, the spookiest haunted house in ThrillVille! Feel ghostly chills on this seated tram ride. Must be 42" tall (36" accompanied by adult). Tickets to ride: 7

Helicopters

Helicopters

Kiddos can fly high in their very own helicopter! Must be 36" tall. Tickets to ride: 5

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Hop-A-Copter

Kiddos can enjoy a ride on a spinning helicopter! Must be 36" tall. Tickets to ride: 5

Guests ride the Inferno, an orange and yellow ride, spinning horizontally with top and bottom cars on that also spin on a separate vertical axis.

Inferno

Blast off on this spinning ride with horizontal and vertical spinning action! Must be 52" tall. Tickets to ride: 6

A spinning ride with mini motorcycles for small children

Jump Cycles

Kiddos can take a spinning ride on a roarin' motorcycle! Must be 36" tall. Tickets to ride: 5

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Jungle Jim

Kiddos can climb and play in this epic rope jungle! Must be 36" tall. Tickets to ride: 5

Kamikaze

Kamikaze

Strap in as these speedy, slicing blades swing back and forth, reaching daring heights! Must be 56" tall. Tickets to ride: 7

family on kiddy slide

Kiddy Slide

Kiddos can take a ride on a magic carpet down a this long, silly slide! A perfectly-sized alternative to the giant slide for our smallest Fair guests. Must be 36" tall. Tickets to ride: 5

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Kooky Kruzers

Kiddos can take a spin in some crazy cars! Must be 36" tall. Tickets to ride: 5

Activities

Agriculture & Horticulture Displays

Feast your eyes on the best fruits and vegetables in the state.

Face Painting

Kids 12 years old and younger can get their face painted for FREE! Located in SillyVille.

Fair History Experience

Experience large dimensional displays, new technology, sculptural elements and more! Explore visual highlights from the Fair.

Fine Art Show

Let your eyes do the walking around this extraordinary exhibit of fine art. See original works, many submitted by local artists.

Dahlias at floral exhibit

Floral Exhibit

Browse through rows and varieties of prize winning flowers including roses, geraniums, chrysanthemums, bonsai and so many more.

Giant Pumpkins

Come check out the giant pumpkins grown right here in the Pacific Northwest! These massive gourds are a must-see this season—don’t miss out!

Hobby Hall

Visit Hobby Hall for an amazing look at the intriguing world of crafts and collections, from Lego displays to toy collections to coins and everything in between.

Home Arts

Browse colorful quilts, freshly made pies, beautifully designed clothing, tablescapes and more.

International Photo Salon

Photographers from around the world enter their finest pieces.

JACL Remembrance Gallery

Our Food, Our Farms, Our Washington

Self-Guided Walking Tours

The Collection

Discover a unique blend of historic logos, iconic artwork and one-of-a-kind creations you won’t find anywhere else.

Farm At SillyVille

The Farm at SillyVille

This "farmer for a day" experience exhibit tells Washington’s food and farming story.

Tractor Tracks

Go over the river and through the farm in the most adorable test track made just for kids.

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