Matterhorn at WA State Fair | Washington State Fair Event Center - Puyallup, WA

A long-exposure photograph of The Matterhorn, a spinning coaster-style ride with a mountain theme.

42 inches
Kids 5-9, Tweens 10-12, Adults 18+, Teens 13-17
Guest Must Transfer to and from Wheelchair/ECV
Roller Coaster
Close to the Ground, Flashing Lights
Requires Ticket Purchase

Schedule at WA State Fair

Hit the slopes on the Matterhorn! This small coaster-style ride packs a punch as riders are seated in toboggan cars and zipped forward (and backward!) on a fast, tight-winding track.

Tickets to ride: 8

Schedule

During WA State Fair, Matterhorn has the following schedule:

Open Mondays starting at 12:00 PM
Closed Tuesdays
Open Wednesdays starting at 12:00 PM
Open Thursdays starting at 12:00 PM
Open Fridays starting at 12:00 PM
Open Saturdays starting at 10:00 AM
Open Sundays starting at 10:00 AM

Tags: Kid-Friendly, ThrillVille Rides

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WA State Fair

Sep 4 – 27, 2026