2024 Spring Fair in Puyallup (greaterseattleonthecheap.com)

Located south of Seattle and east of Tacoma in the shadow of majestic Mount Rainier, the Washington State Fair Events Center comprises over 160 acres. The facilities are available for rent during the year.

Washington State Fair (formerly known as the Puyallup Fair) is the largest single attraction held annually in the state of Washington. The Fair continually ranks as one of the largest fairs in the world. In addition to the Washington State Fair every September, there is also a Spring Fair in Puyallup every April, Oktoberfest in October, and a Holiday Magic show every December.

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2024 Oktoberfest Northwest in Puyallup

Oktoberfest Northwest in Puyallup is Western Washington’s largest Munich-style Oktoberfest celebration with German biers in steins, brats, games & more. Enjoy traditional Oktoberfest music and dance, authentic German food, a large variety of German beers poured in steins, Wiener Dog Races, Stein Dash 5K, Sports Haus, Bavarian Bier-lympics, Root Beer Garden, and the Northwest’s exclusive Hammerschlagen® Tournament of Champions. The event closes out Friday and Saturday nights with the Puget Sound’s top 80’s cover bands. All-ages until 6pm. PARKING IS FREE! RV CAMPING available for $42 per night in advance.

Where: Washington State Fair Events Center (about 35 miles south of Seattle), 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98371.
When: October 4-6, 2024. Hours: Friday 12noon – 12midnight, Saturday 11am – 12midnight, Sunday 11am – 6pm.
Admission: FREE Friday from noon – 3pm! Early Bird pricing thru 10/3: $13.50; after 10/3: $16.00. Ticket packages: $55-$105
Discounts: Friday admission FREE noon – 3pm. Save with advance online ticket purchase before 10/6.
Parking: FREE. RV CAMPING available for $40 per night.

More info: Oktoberfest Northwest – Puyallup, WA (thefair.com)

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Mount Rainier was taken from Edgewood, Washington

Mount Rainier from Edgewood, WA a small town north of Puyallup – iStock by Getty Images photo by JeffGoulden

2023 Holiday Magic at Washington State Fairgrounds

The Washington State Fair “Holiday Magic” festive is a walk-thru experience. Enjoy a wonder-filled stroll through magical lights and festive displays. Your admission ticket includes light displays, interactive exhibits, and rides. For an additional charge, take a spin on the ice-skating rink (tickets sold separately; not included with gate admission). Don’t miss this magical holiday experience with breathtaking lights, interactive displays, festive food and drink and fun for the whole family.

Holiday Magic began in 2020 as a safe and innovative way to bring cheer to the community. Each year, the event gets bigger, better, and brighter. Take a spin on the merry-go-round, ride on the Santa Express Train, sip drinks at The Yeti Bar and Fire Pit (21+ only), plus shopping, festive food, displays, and more! Celebrate this special time of year both indoors and outdoors.

Where: Washington State Fair Events Center (about 35 miles south of Seattle), 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98371.

When: Select days December 1-23, 2023. (Dec: 1-3, 8-10, 15-17 & 20-23). Hours: 4:30pm – 9:30pm.

Tickets: $25 any day General Admission. Save $5 on specific date/time ticket online purchase. Check out ticket packages that include admission, activities, food, and merchandise at a savings. More info: Tickets | Washington State Fair Events Center (thefair.com)

Parking: Parking in the Green Lot is FREE! Additional free parking will be available in the Blue Lot.

More info: Holiday Magic at The Fair – Puyallup, WA

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2024 Spring Fair in Puyallup

Fair favorites like great entertainment, yummy Fair food, wild rides, adorable animals and more. Discount when tickets purchased online, lower prices Thursday-Friday (higher on weekends). FREE admission available on select days. Kids 0-18 get FREE admission both Thursdays. FREE parking Thursdays.

Where: Washington State Fair Events Center (about 35 miles south of Seattle), 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98371.
When: Thursday-Sunday, April 11-14 & 18-21, 2024
Gate Hours (2023): Thursdays 2:00pm – 10:00pm. Fridays-Saturdays 10:00am – 10:00pm. Sundays 10:00am – 8:00pm.
Regular admission at the gate (2023): Prices are highest at the gate. Weekday prices are less than Weekend prices. Best price is advance online purchase. Weekdays (Thursday-Friday) Adult (ages 13+) $13. Child (ages 6-12) $11. Kids (5 & Under) always FREE. Weekends (Saturday-Sunday) Adult (ages 13+) $15. Child (ages 6-12) $12. Kids (5 & Under) always FREE.
FREE admission available on select days: TBA

Discount tickets:

EARLY BIRD PRICES ONLINE 2024: TBA
Online Prices 2024: TBA

Parking (2023): Thursdays FREE. Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays: $15.

More info: The Spring Fair – Puyallup, WA (thefair.com)

2024 Taste Northwest in Puyallup (formerly The Taste at Defiance Park)

Taste Northwest is a culinary experience that celebrates the tastes of Tacoma and the South Sound. Features food vendors, $5 food tastes, local chef cook-off battles, outdoor beer gardens, tequila tasting, outdoor marketplace, indoor retro roller rink, games and activities for kids and adults, live entertainment on three stages, and more.

Where: Washington State Fair Events Center (about 35 miles south of Seattle), 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98371.
When: June 28-30, 2024. Hours: 11AM – 9PM
Admission: FREE. Vendors will offer full entrees, plus $5 taste samples.
Parking: Gold and Blue Lots: $12
More info: The Taste Northwest – Washington State Fair Events Center (thefair.com)

2024 Washington State Fair

The Washington State Fair (formerly the Puyallup Fair) is one of the biggest fairs in the world, the largest in the Pacific Northwest, and the largest single event in Washington State. The Fair started in 1900 in Puyallup and today welcomes over a million guests each year with star-studded entertainment, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Rodeo, carnival rides, fair food, and farm exhibits and animals.

Where: Washington State Fair Events Center (about 35 miles south of Seattle), 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98371.
When: August 30 – September 22, 2024
Gate Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu: 10:30 am – 9:30 pm. Fri: 10:30 am – 10:30 pm. Sat: 9:30 am – 10:30 pm. Sun: 9:30 am – 9:30 pm.
Regular admission at the gate: $18/weekend, $15/advance. Kids (ages 5 & under): FREE.
Parking: General Parking is available in the Green, Gold, Blue, Orange and Red lots on a space available basis, $15 Weekdays, $22 Weekends.

Discount tickets to Puyallup Fair

Best price is advance online purchase BEFORE opening day. During the Fair, save with advance online purchase.
Discount admission, rides & packages: Weekday prices are less than Weekend prices. Online prices are less than gate prices.
Rodeo or concert includes FREE gate admission. More info: Concerts at Washington State Fair – Puyallup, WA (thefair.com) and Rodeo at the Washington State Fair (thefair.com)

More info: Washington State Fair in Puyallup (thefair.com)

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