General Info
Washington State Fair & Events Center
110 9th Ave SW
Puyallup, WA 98371
Administration Offices (253) 845-1771
24-Hour Hotline (253) 841-5045
Fax (253) 841-5390
2019 Washington State Fair
- Dates
August 30 - September 22
Open Labor Day Weekend! Closed Tuesdays & Sept. 4 (Wednesday).
- Fair Hours
Friday, Aug. 30: 10:30am - 10:30pm
Saturday, Aug. 31: 9:30am - 10:30pm
Sunday, Sept. 1: 9:30am - 10:30pm
Monday, Sept. 2: 9:30am - 9:30pm
Tuesday, Sept. 3: CLOSED
Wednesday, Sept. 4: CLOSED
Thursday, Sept. 5: 10:30am - 9:30pm
Friday, Sept. 6: 10:30am - 10:30pm
Saturday, Sept. 7: 9:30am - 10:30pm
Sunday, Sept. 8: 9:30am - 9:30pm
Monday, Sept. 9: 10:30am - 9:30pm
Tuesday, Sept. 10: CLOSED
Wednesday, Sept. 11:10:30am - 9:30pm
Thursday, Sept. 12: 10:30am - 9:30pm
Friday, Sept. 13: 10:30am - 10:30pm
Saturday, Sept. 14: 9:30am - 10:30pm
Sunday, Sept. 15: 9:30am - 9:30pm
Monday, Sept. 16: 10:30am - 9:30pm
Tuesday, Sept. 17: CLOSED
Wednesday, Sept. 18:10:30am - 9:30pm
Thursday, Sept. 19: 10:30am - 9:30pm
Friday, Sept. 20: 10:30am - 10:30pm
Saturday, Sept. 21: 9:30am - 10:30pm
Sunday, Sept. 22: 9:30am - 9:30pm
- Ride Hours
Friday, Aug. 30: SillyVille 10:30am / ThrillVille 11am
Sillyville Rides west of the train tracks will close at 9:30 pm each Friday due to the firework show.Saturday, Aug. 31: SillyVille 10am / ThrillVille 10am
Sunday, Sept. 1: SillyVille 10am / ThrillVille 10am
Monday, Sept. 2: SillyVille 10am / ThrillVille 10am
Tuesday, Sept. 3: CLOSED
Wednesday, Sept. 4: CLOSED
Thursday, Sept. 5: SillyVille 11am / ThrillVille Noon
Friday, Sept. 6: SillyVille 11am / ThrillVille Noon
Sillyville Rides west of the train tracks will close at 9:30 pm each Friday due to the firework show.Saturday, Sept. 7: SillyVille 10am / ThrillVille 10am
Sunday, Sept. 8: SillyVille 10am / ThrillVille 10am
Monday, Sept. 9: 1SillyVille 11am / ThrillVille Noon
Tuesday, Sept. 10: CLOSED
Wednesday, Sept. 11: SillyVille 11am / ThrillVille Noon
Thursday, Sept. 12: SillyVille 11am / ThrillVille Noon
Friday, Sept. 13: SillyVille 11am / ThrillVille Noon
Sillyville Rides west of the train tracks will close at 9:30 pm each Friday due to the firework show.Saturday, Sept. 14: SillyVille 10am / ThrillVille 10am
Sunday, Sept. 15: SillyVille 10am / ThrillVille 10am
Monday, Sept. 16: SillyVille 11am / ThrillVille Noon
Tuesday, Sept. 17: CLOSED
Wednesday, Sept. 18: SillyVille 11am / ThrillVille Noon
Thursday, Sept. 19: SillyVille 11am / ThrillVille Noon
Friday, Sept. 20: SillyVille 11am / ThrillVille Noon
Sillyville Rides west of the train tracks will close at 9:30 pm each Friday due to the firework show.Saturday, Sept. 21: SillyVille 10am / ThrillVille 10am
Sunday, Sept. 22: SillyVille 10am / ThrillVille 10am
- Alcohol Service Hours
Open: Noon daily
Close: 30 minutes before gates close daily
- Parking
Monday - Friday: $10
Saturday & Sunday: $15 - Entrance Gates
Enter through the following gates
- Gold
- Blue
- Red
- Green
Security Policies
In order to make your visit to the Fair an enjoyable experience, we appreciate your compliance with our policies noted below.
Guests may also be subject to metal detector screening at gate entrances.
The following items are not be allowed at the Washington State Fair Events Center:
- Weapons of any kind, including knives and all firearms
- Alcoholic beverages, marijuana and illegal drugs
- Open/unsealed beverage containers
- Bicycles, skates, roller blades and skateboards
- Animals (except service or show animals)
- Any item that is deemed by the Safety Inspection Staff and/or Fair management to be dangerous
The following items are not allowed to be used at the Washington State Fair Events Center:
- Drones
- Laser pens/pointers
Please do not bring these items to the Fair or you will be denied entry. Items cannot be left at the gates for storage. Items not permitted on the facility must be taken back to guests’ vehicles or put in the garbage receptacles. Any illegal items, including illegal drugs, will be turned over to the Puyallup Police Department.
The following are not allowed:
- Disruptive behavior or unlawful acts
- Solicitation, distribution, or selling of product outside of a contracted booth
- Scalping or re-sale of tickets
Please note:
- Appropriate clothing and behavior are required
- Personal items brought onto the facilities may be subject to search
- Entry constitutes consent for Washington State Fair to use any film, video, or likeness of bearer for any purpose whatsoever without payment to bearer
Admission Prices
- Washington State Fair
Regular Gate Prices
- General (ages 13 - 61): $14.00
- Child (ages 6 - 12): $12.00
- Seniors (ages 62+): $12.00
- Children 5 & under: FREE
Advance Prices
- General (ages 13 - 61): $11.00
- Child (ages 6 - 12): $10.50
- Seniors (ages 62+): $10.50
- Children 5 & under: FREE
Advance priced tickets are available for purchase online through August 29 and at participating Discount Ticket Outlets starting August 11, while supplies last.
Free Admission Days
- Friday, Aug. 30 - KOMO's Opening Day Food Drive - FREE gate admission for all 10:30am - 12:30pm, with a suggested non-perishable food donation. Full Details
- Friday Aug. 30 - Monday, Sept. 2 - BECU Free Kid's Weekend - FREE admission for kids, ages 18 and under, courtesy of BECU. Full Details
- Every Monday - Military Appreciation Day - FREE admission for all active, reserve, and retired military and National Guard and their dependents, plus disabled veterans, when each shows valid military ID at any Fair gate. Full Details
- Friday, Sept. 6 - School Supply Drive - FREE gate admission for all 10:30am - 12:30pm, with a suggested new school supply donation. Full Details
- General (ages 13 - 61): $14.00
- Spring Fair
- General (ages 13+): $12.00
- Child (ages 6 - 12): $10.00
- Children 5 & under: FREE
- General (ages 13+): $12.00
- Group Sales
The Fair is the perfect place for business outings, company picnics, family reunions, birthday parties and much more! Hold your exclusive event in either our complimentary VIP Tent or Fair View Club. We can customize ticket packages and menus to fit your group's needs.
Interactive Map
Download our Mobile App to navigate The Fair with ease. Create a favorites list of activities, entertainment stages, rides, food to make sure you don't miss a thing!
