Parking, saving money and new features at the WA State Fair

These articles about the Washington State Fair cover land use, new features, money-saving tips, trivia and parking.

One article explores the fair's 176 acres of land in Puyallup. It discusses not only the fairgrounds but also parking and rental properties. Another article highlights updates like the new 1900 Food Hall Rooftop Bar featuring food from a James Beard-nominated chef and the new Fair Park Stage for live entertainment. A different article provides tips for saving money at the fair, noting free admission days and promotions. Lastly, an article about parking tips focuses on navigating road closures and exploring fair-operated lots or free street parking options.

People ride the Extreme Scream during the opening day of the Washington State Fair, on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Puyallup, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 1: WHERE TO PARK FOR THE 2025 WASHINGTON STATE FAIR AND HOW TO AVOID TRAFFIC

Puyallup is just days away from a months’ worth of rides, music, animals, scones – and traffic. | Published August 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Isabela Lund

The Extreme Scream is lifted as fairgoers ride the Wave Swinger during the opening day of the Washington State Fair, on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Puyallup, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 2: TIPS TO SAVE MONEY DURING YOUR VISIT TO THE WASHINGTON STATE FAIR IN PUYALLUP

The Washington State Fair starts on Aug. | Published August 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Isabela Lund

Gondolas move above the new 1900 Food Hall & Rooftop Bar on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, at the Washington State Fair Event Center in Puyallup, Wash. By Liesbeth Powers

NO. 3: WHAT’S NEW AT THE STATE FAIR? RESTAURANTS, ROOFTOP BAR AND OTHER MAJOR CHANGES

Puyallup is celebrating more than a century of fair fun – and fairgoers can expect a plethora of new experiences this year. | Published September 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Isabela Lund

People enter the Washington State Fair Event Center from the Golden Gate on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Puyallup, Wash. By Liesbeth Powers

NO. 4: DO (YOU KNOW) THE PUYALLUP? SEE IF YOU CAN ACE OUR STATE FAIR TRIVIA QUIZ

It’s that time of year again: | Published September 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Isabela Lund

Land owned by the Washington State Fair Event Center outside of the fairgrounds is visible from 9th Avenue Southwest on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Puyallup, Wash. By Liesbeth Powers

NO. 5: THE STATE FAIR OWNS 176 ACRES OF LAND IN PUYALLUP. WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

When you visit the Washington State Fair this year, you might look around the sprawling campus and think: | Published September 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Isabela Lund

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