America250 - Life, Libery & the Pursuit of Happiness Art Gallery at WA State Fair | Washington State Fair Event Center - Puyallup, WA

A graphic of a waving American flag with a ray of sunshine over it.

All Ages 0+
Free with Admission

Open the same times as WA State Fair

What do life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness look like through an artist’s eyes?

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the IAFE Education Foundation commissioned five rural artists to bring these iconic words to life through original works of art. Explore their unique perspectives and discover how each artist interprets the ideas that have helped shape America’s story.

Featured Artists: Brady Scott, Connie Spurgeon, Gretchen Evans Parker (in partnership with her daughter Rachel Parker Varner), Janene Grende, Todd Baxter

Schedule

The schedule for America250 - Life, Libery & the Pursuit of Happiness Art Gallery is the same as the schedule at WA State Fair:

Friday, September 4, 2026, 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Saturday, September 5, 2026, 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Sunday, September 6, 2026, 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Monday, September 7, 2026, 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday, September 11, 2026, 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Sunday, September 13, 2026, 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Monday, September 14, 2026, 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday, September 18, 2026, 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Sunday, September 20, 2026, 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Monday, September 21, 2026, 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday, September 25, 2026, 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Tags: America250

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