About the Foundation

The Washington State Fair Foundation financially supports the scholarship and educational programs of the Fair, and preserves and improves the Fair for future generations.

The Washington State Fair has been the place for family, fun and education for over a century and nothing evokes such strong or fond family memories like The Grand Old Fair. In the fast-paced world we live in, it is important to hold on to the tradition of days gone by so that we may tell our stories to future generations. With your help, we can ensure that the Fair holds a tender place in your great-great grandchildren’s hearts too. Gifts made to the Washington State Fair Foundation support the growth of the Fair’s educational programs, ensure that the Fair’s founding legacy lives on through preservation projects, and facilitate enhancements to the fairgrounds. Donations helped create and continue to sustain operation of the Traveling Farm, The Farm at SillyVille, as well as provide scholarships each year for our community’s youth. Thank you for your support!

Want to get in contact with the Foundation? Please contact us at foundation@thefair.com or call (253) 841-5120.

Washington State Fair Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization as determined by the Internal Revenue Service under tax ID number 26-1250496

THE FAIR FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 2025

Jerry Larson - Chairman
Jeff McVicker - Vice Chairman
Renee McClain - CEO and Secretary
Geoff Cole - CFO and Treasurer
Andrew McDonald - 2025 Fair Board President
Kristina Allums
Mary Baker
Chrissy Bartlett
Tanja Bishop
Barb Briner
Rob Campbell
Jeff Chambers
Mike Egan
Jessalynn Heslop
Tabatha Johnson
Joleen Jones
Gary Larson
Lin Miller
Kati O’Brien
Tom Shjerven
Blair Sexton
Mark Swanson
John Waterstraat