Washington's Biggest Celebration of Spring

Can you feel that? Spring is in the Fair! Break out of the winter chill with two full weekends in Puyallup, blooming with rides, fuzzy critters, and local flavor. Gather the family, bring a date, or break brews with buddies.

Schedule of Events:

Motorsport Mayhem:

Witness adrenaline-pumping action and heart-pounding excitement with two full weekends of Motorsport Mayhem, featuring Monster Truck Insanity Fest and Slamfest Demo Derby + Boat Bash.

Schedule:

April 12, 2024:

7:30 PM: Asphalt Anarchy Drift Car Showdown - Grandstand

April 13, 2024:

7:30 PM: Monster Truck Insanity Tour Round 1: Speed & Skill Showdown - Grandstand

April 14, 2024:

4:00 PM: Monster Truck Insanity Tour Finale: Day of Destruction - Grandstand

April 19, 2024:

7:30 PM: Slamfest Day 1: Fight to the Finish - Grandstand

April 20, 2024:

7:30 PM: Slamfest Day 2: Night of Destruction - Grandstand

April 21, 2024:

4:00 PM: Slamfest Finals + Boat Bash - Grandstand

Rides and Games:

Get ready to soar to new heights, spin with excitement, and test your skills with a wide array of thrilling rides and classic games with activities for all ages.

Fair Food and Drink:

Plan your Fair Food stops in advance! Choose from the variety of Fair favorites, international cuisine and all-American classics.

All Vendors
American Food
Asian and Southeast Asian Food
BBQ
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Burgers and Fries
European Food
Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Food
Mediterranean Food
Mexican Food
Pizza
Specialty Food
Specialty Beverages
Sweets and Treats
Seafood
Sensitive Selections

Exhibits and Attractions:

Don’t miss your Spring Fair favorites with Dock Dogs, Racing Pigs and more!

Expedition: Dinosaur:

Discover a world 75 million years in the making! Featuring large animatronic dinosaurs and interactive displays. This all-new exhibition celebrates and explores the fascinating world of dinosaurs and the hunt for their fossils in the early 20th Century. The exhibit features large scale animatronic dinosaurs and interactive cases and displays. Fun fact: Renowned paleontologist, Thomas Williamson was used to consult and inform the exhibit.

Features:

Dinosaur hunters’ “Bone Wars” campaign tent
Interactive five finger robot nest with eggs
10+ animatronic dinosaurs
Futuristic dinosaur research lab with video stations
Large dinosaur mouth photo opportunity
Pangea puzzle and tracing tables
Video information station with interactive reader
2 dinosaur fossil sand excavation digs

Schedule:

April 11, 2024: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
April 12, 2024: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
April 13, 2024: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
April 14, 2024: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
April 18, 2024: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
April 19, 2024: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
April 20, 2024: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
April 21, 2024: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Location: Centennial Building

Tickets:

Individual Tickets: $8 - ages 3 and over
Family 4-Pack: $26 - a $32 value!

Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show:

The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show is an action-packed show, filled with competition and plenty of laughter for the whole family to enjoy.

Schedule:

April 11, 2024:

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

April 12, 2024:

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

April 13, 2024:

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

April 14, 2024:

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Location: Contest Arena

Free With Fair Admission.

BBQ Playoffs:

Up to 35 teams compete for their share of $25,000 in prize money. And YOU get to taste it all.

Tasty Samples

Delicious BBQ samples will be available on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21. Limited samples will be available for purchase while supplies last. Taste early for the best selection!

Schedule:

April 20, 2024:

10:00am - 7:30pm:

BBQ sample sales throughout the competition area - Check out the competitors, how they cook their BBQ and taste what they've created.

April 21, 2024:

10:00am - 6:00pm:

It's competition day! BBQ Sample sales available throughout the competition area from 11:00am until 5:00pm or as supplies last. Taste what the pro judges are tasting.

Pacific Northwest BBQ Association Competition:

11:00am - Pork
12:00pm - Brisket
1:00pm - Chicken
2:00pm - Ribs
6:30pm - Awards

Location: Contest Arena

The Farm at SillyVille:

Over an Acre of Hands-On Fun!

This "farmer for a day" experience exhibit tells Washington’s food and farming story and connects kids and families to our state’s agriculture industry, the farmers that produce the food we eat, and healthy eating choices. Enter this enchanting farmland and move through a sequence of interactive experiences. At each station, participate in hands-on activities and become part of the farming process, collecting imitation nutritious food items from each station to exchange or cook with at the Farmstand.

Exhibit Features:

Dairy Barn - Use levers and knobs to interact with the milking process and help the milk transform into a Healthy dairy product.
Grain Silo - Drive a combine to harvest wheat, DISCOVER different grains and mill them for products.
Produce Barn - PICK fruit from the orchard; process and pack it for shipping to market.
Chicken Coop - Gather eggs from animatronic chickens and LEARN about animal life cycles.
Bee Box - Explore the fascinating world of pollinators and engage in hands-on pollinating activities in our outdoor garden exhibit.

Schedule:

April 11, 2024: 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM
April 12, 2024: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM
April 13, 2024: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM
April 14, 2024: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM
April 18, 2024: 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM
April 19, 2024: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM
April 20, 2024: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM
April 21, 2024: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Location: Farm at SillyVille

Free With Fair Admission.

Tractor Tracks:

Kid's Pedal Tractors

Your little ones can cruise around this picturesque track on a pedal tractor. Watch as they attempt the maze with a river and tiny town. You can’t miss this adorable Free activity.

Schedule:

April 11, 2024: 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM
April 12, 2024: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM
April 13, 2024: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM
April 14, 2024: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM
April 18, 2024: 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM
April 19, 2024: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM
April 20, 2024: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM
April 21, 2024: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Location: Arena Avenue

Free With Fair Admission.

Wheels On The Farm:

Don’t miss this educational area for all ages! See antique tractors display, along with some of the newest machines from John Deere. Kids can play in a pea gravel area with smaller toy versions of the large, adult-sized equipment. Pedal tractors will also be available to ride.

Schedule:

April 11, 2024: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
April 12, 2024: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
April 13, 2024: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
April 14, 2024: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
April 18, 2024: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
April 19, 2024: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
April 20, 2024: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
April 21, 2024: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Location: Barn J - Agriculture & Floral

Dates: April 11-14 and 18-21, 2024

Hours:

Thursday: 2:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m.
Friday/Saturday: 10:00 a.m - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m - 8:00 p.m.

Location:

Washington State Fairgrounds,
110 9th Avenue Southwest,
Puyallup, WA 98371.

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