Ceviche, dumplings and a pie bar. What else is new at the 2024 WA State Fair in Puyallup?
The Washington State Fair has entered the chat.
It starts Aug. 30 and ends Sept. 22.
Here’s a comprehensive list of what to expect at the Puyallup fairgrounds this year.
Washington State Fair hours
Labor Day weekend
- Friday | 10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday | 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
- Monday | 9:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
After Labor Day weekend
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday | 10:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Friday | 10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
- Saturday | 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
- Sunday | 9:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
The fair is closed on Tuesdays and on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
Washington State Fair tickets
Weekday tickets online cost $15 for those ages 13 and up, and $12 for seniors 65 and up and children ages 6-12. Weekday tickets at the gate cost $1 more.
Weekend tickets online cost $18 for those ages 13 and up, and $14 for seniors and children ages 6-12. Weekend tickets at the gate cost $2 more for those ages 13 and up, and $1 more for seniors and children ages 6-12.
Children five and under get in free.
Washington State Fair parking
It costs $15 to park on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Attendees can save $3 if they buy a voucher ahead of time at a local O’Reilly Auto Parts store.
It costs $22 to park on Saturday and Sunday.
Premium parking can only be purchased onsite for $35. VIP parking is $50 and must be purchased online.
There is street parking in the area.
Accessibility at the Washington State Fair
Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible parking can be found in all of the fair’s parking lots on a first-come basis.
ADA-accessible seating at concerts is also available on a first-come basis. Those interested can email boxoffice@thefair.com.
Attendees can find universal restrooms throughout the fairgrounds.
A sign language interpreter is available from 2-8 p.m. every day at the fairgrounds. Those interested can go to the main information booth by the Extreme Scream ride.
Fair staffers are trained and can provide tools to attendees with sensory needs and challenges through a partnership with KultureCity, a nonprofit organization that focuses on sensory accessibility.
New exhibits, rides and attractions at the Puyallup fair
There will be a free cattle birthing exhibit in the Agriplex. It is an educational exhibit that features newborn calves, bottle feedings and talks with agricultural experts.
An interactive exhibit about the influence of pop culture on people’s perceptions of reality and the future will take place at the Centennial Tent. It costs $9 for those ages 3 and up.
The Remembrance Gallery, which highlights the experiences of Japanese and Japanese Americans who were incarcerated at the fairgrounds during World War II, can be found in the Grandstand tunnel. It is free to enter.
New food to try at the Puyallup fair
Cevicheria Mahi Mahi will offer seafood, including ceviche with spicy chips.
Bao Box will offer dumplings and noodles, among other dishes.
Pie Bar will offer pies filled with fruit and cream in different flavors.
The fair will have a new program called the Fair Meal Deals, offering affordable food choices for attendees. On weekdays, select food vendors will have $10 meals, which include a standard-sized entree with a side dish and or drink.
A full list of vendors that offer dairy-free, gluten-free, peanut-free, vegan and vegetarian options can be found at thefair.com/food-vendors/sensitive-selections-guide.
Concerts at the Puyallup fair
This year’s concert lineup includes Foreigner on Aug. 30, Matchbox Twenty on Sept. 13, Ne-Yo on Sept. 14 and Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias on Sept. 20, among other performances. More information can be found at thefair.com/concerts.
This story was originally published August 28, 2024 at 5:00 AM.
