Washington State Fair
- Dates
- Expected September
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Washington State Fair Event Center
- Price
- $15 to $20
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Oct 15, 2026
Washington State Fair's next dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 4 to 27 September 2026 in Puyallup, WA. Froligo tracks the confirmed lineup, current ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
What to eat & drink
The organiser's own ticket page points to grabbing a Fisher Scone as part of a classic day at the Fair. Dozens of named food vendors are listed on the Fair's food page, including BBQ Pete's (its own 'Fair Sauce' a South Sound original since 1972), Cow Chip Cookies (baked at the Fair since 1982), and Earthquake's Biggest Burgers. The Fair Value Menu offers $8 Deals and $12 Meals every weekday at participating vendors.
The experience
What's special
The 2026 Washington State Fair ran September 4 through 27 at the Washington State Fair Event Center in Puyallup, closed every Tuesday plus a one-off closure the Wednesday after Labor Day. Gate admission ran across four published tiers depending on weekday versus weekend and advance versus at-the-gate purchase, from fifteen dollars for an online weekday adult ticket up to twenty dollars for an at-the-gate weekend adult ticket, with kids five and under always free and a twenty-day unlimited Season Pass available for fifty nine dollars fifty. Carnival rides in ThrillVille and SillyVille, concert tickets to the Columbia Bank Concert Series, the Puyallup Rodeo, and parking in one of four named lots were each a separate purchase from gate admission, though both concert and rodeo tickets bundled in Fair admission for the day
What people love
The organiser points fairgoers toward a Fisher Scone as a classic bite between rides, alongside long-running vendor traditions like BBQ Pete's own Fair Sauce (a South Sound original since 1972) and Cow Chip Cookies, baked at the Fair since 1982; three Dancin' in the Dirt concerts after select rodeo performances brought Chase Rice, Dylan Marlowe and Gretchen Wilson to the dirt floor of the Columbia Bank Grandstand
Last time around
The organiser describes the Washington State Fair as welcoming over a million guests every September as a standing claim rather than a single-edition figure; no 2026-specific attendance total was found on the pages checked
Music & entertainment
Lineup not yet announced. Email me the day it lands.
Getting there
How do I get to Washington State Fair?
By car
Most people drive to Washington State Fair. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost Official lots (Gold, Blue, Red, Green): $15 weekday (Mon-Fri) / $25 weekend (Sat-Sun), pay on entry, cash or card. Premium Parking (Lot B, off 9th Ave SW between Red and Gold Gates): $35 any day, purchased at the lot, day-of. VIP Parking (across from the Gold Gate): $50 any day, must be reserved online in advance for a specific date. Prepay via thefair.com. $3 off weekday general parking when purchasing at a participating O'Reilly Auto Parts store. Bicycle parking is available at the Blue Lot
🚙 Car hire
Where
Venue
Washington State Fair Event Center
Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Wheelchair-accessible stalls are located near gate entrances and throughout the facility; universal restrooms are also located throughout the venue. Stroller, wagon, wheelchair and scooter rentals are available (state ID or credit card held as collateral): strollers $15, wagons $20, wheelchairs $30, scooters $70 ($50 after 5pm).
Accessible water-filling stations are located throughout the venue
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Pricing
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