Fair Farm

Animals at the Washington State Fair

Sept. 4-27, 2026 (Closed Tuesdays & Sept. 9)

Animal exhibits are a classic staple at the Fair! Get up close and personal with some farm favorites, meet exotic creatures and learn new facts along the way. Fair animals offer fun for every age!

Animal Attractions

Girl with pet Cow at competition

4-H & FFA Dairy & Beef Cattle (Sept. 16 - 21)

Goat with Ribbons

4-H & FFA Goats (Sept. 16 - 21)

4-H & FFA Rabbits (Sept. 16 - 21)

4-H & FFA Sheep (Sept. 16 - 21)

4-H & FFA Swine (Sept. 16 - 21)

4-H Cats (Sept. 12 - 14)

4-H Dogs (Sept. 16 - 27)

Horse with Kid

4-H Horses (Sept. 10 - 27)

4-H Llamas (Sept. 16 - 21)

Animals of the World (Sept. 10 - 14)

Beef Cattle (Sept. 10 - 14)

Biggest Little Livestock Show (Sept. 16 - 21)

Boer Goats (Sept. 25 - 27)

Cattle Birthing Exhibit

Cattle Education Exhibit

Dairy Cattle (Sept. 10 - 14)

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

Dairy Goats

Visit the Dairy Goats!

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.

Horse Breeds Showcase

Learn about some of the most unique and rare horse breeds in the world!

Milking cow

Milking Demonstrations

Open Poultry (Sept. 23 - 27)

Pigeons

Pygmy Goats (Sept. 25 - 27)

Swing by to see the playful pygmy goats and fall in love with these small but spirited favorites.

Rabbit/Cavy (Sept. 10 - 14)

Sheep, Wool & Fiber (Sept. 23 - 27)

Washington Junior Poultry Exposition

Discover a colorful variety of chickens and other feathered friends at the Washington Junior Poultry Exposition.