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Evergreen State Fair 2024 in Seattle

Visit the most prominent county fair in the Pacific Northwest

Dates: August 22–27, 2024 | August 29–September 2, 2024

The Evergreen State Fair is held for 11 days every August through Labor Day. The event at Evergreen State Fair Park celebrates the area's rich agricultural culture, traditions, and community. There is something for everyone at the Evergreen State Fair. It attracts over 330,000 visitors from all over the state of Washington.

Each year, the Fair has its own theme, and the 2024 Evergreen State Fair theme is 'Bright Lights, Summer Nights'. The organizers believe that this theme of light embodies everything that makes summer one of the best times of the year, like the rising lights from a concert stage, the vibrantly lit midway, or the moment of sunrise.

Evergreen State Fair Entertainment

The rodeo, concerts, and carnival are the main attractions of the Evergreen State Fair. Horse shows and motorcycle races in the Equestrian Park are also very popular. There are plenty of food and beverages to choose from. Guests can enjoy live performances by Josh Turner, Martina McBride, and Flo Rida and visit the agricultural display, antique tractor display & pedal tractors, Aztec Indian dancers show, International Lumberjack Show, and much more.

Also, don't miss the spectacular Evergreen State Fair Fireworks Shows, such as the Opening Night Fireworks on August 22 at 9 p.m. The event is free with a fair ticket. However, The Demo Derby and Fireworks on September 1 is a paid show.

Fair Hours

The fairground is open from 10:30 am to 11 pm daily but closes at 7 pm on September 2, Labor Day.

Tickets and Parking

The ticket booth opens at 10 am. Admission Tickets range from $13 to $18. Seniors (ages 90 and older) and children (ages 5 and under) have a free entrance. You also need to buy tickets for additional events, such as Grandstand concerts, the carnival, speedway events, and rodeo. Weekday parking costs $10, and weekend parking costs $15. The Fairgrounds parking lots are accessible to people with disabilities.

Evergreen State Fair

The Monroe District Fair was first held in 1903. It featured livestock exhibitions, farm and dairy produce, ladies' useful and fancy work, and arts. Other attractions included horse racing and baseball. On Saturday night, a grand ball was held, highlighting the fair queen and the six maids of honor.

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