Everything You Need to Know for the 2026 Evergreen State Fair
Contact:
Rose Intveld
Communications Specialist
425-388-6621
Meghan Jordan
Communications Specialist
425-312-0564
MONROE, Wash., August 20, 2026 – The Evergreen State Fair Park is excited to welcome the public back for the 2026 Evergreen State Fair, starting August 27! The fair is back this year with new and returning food and commercial vendors, carnival rides, animal barns, displays and exhibits, entertainment, beer gardens, and more.
For 117 years, the Evergreen State Fair community has gathered at the fairgrounds to be dazzled and delighted. This year's theme, “Barn in the USA! Celebrating America’s 250” invites us to reflect on our nation’s past, recognize those who helped build it and honor the traditions that continue to shape our community today.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fair Dates
August 27-September 1 and September 3-7, 2026 (closed on Wednesday, September 2)
Fair Hours
Gates open:
- 10:30 a.m. to 10:00* p.m. August 27-September 1 and September 3-6 (*Barns and Event Center close at 9 p.m.)
- 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. September 7 (Labor Day)
Carnival Hours
- 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. August 27-September 1 and September 3-6
- 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. September 7 (Labor Day)
Cost
No added fees when purchasing at the gate. There is an added fee when purchasing tickets online.
- Regular (13-61 yrs.): $16 Weekdays and Labor Day/$18 Weekend
- Seniors (62-89 yrs.); Military with ID; Youth (6-12 yrs.): $13 any day
- Seniors (90+) and kids 5 yrs. and under: Free
- Parking: $15 per entry (There are ADA parking spaces in all parking lots).
Purchase advance discount admission like the Weekday Round-up Package (4 admission tickets): $40 (+$3 online fee) and carnival passes by August 26 at 11:00 p.m. and save!
Gate Admission Specials
- Kids Day: Thursday, August 27, $7 tickets for ages 6-12 (5 and under always free!)
- Senior Day: Monday, August 31, $7 tickets for ages 62-89 (90+ always free!)
- Healthy Communities Family Day: Thursday, September 3, $5 admission and $5 parking ALL DAY!
2026 FAIR HONOREE: SUE SANDERLIN-BERRY
The Evergreen State Fair is proud to announce Sue Sanderlin-Berry as the 2026 Fair Honoree, recognizing more than 35 years of volunteer service to the Fair, 4-H and youth development. For 22 years, Sue has served as Cat Department Superintendent, mentoring generations of 4-H members and helping grow youth cat programs at the county and state levels. A Washington State 4-H Hall of Fame honoree, Sue has dedicated decades to supporting youth, promoting the Fair and strengthening the 4-H community. Learn more about the fair honoree here.
CENTENNIAL FARM FAMILY: BREUM FAMILY
Snohomish County will honor the Breum family of Stanwood as the 2026 Centennial Farm at the Evergreen State Fair’s opening ceremony on August 27 at 2 p.m. The family has remained in continuous agricultural production on the same land for more than 100 years, representing five generations of farming, innovation and stewardship in the Stillaguamish Valley. Today, the Breum Family Farm is owned by fourth-generation Mike and Pam Breum and their sons, Sean and Tyler, and includes approximately 800 acres of specialty seed, potato and row crops. The County’s Centennial Farm Program recognizes families who have farmed in Snohomish County for 100 years or more and celebrates the enduring legacy of agriculture and family farms in the region.
WHAT’S NEW AND/OR SPECIAL?
Summer Artisan Market: The Artisan’s Summer Market is a one-of-a-kind shopping experience with products you won’t find anywhere else. Featuring only locally made products, this event-within-an-event is your chance to support local artisans and shop for unique finds.
America 250 Celebration: Friday, September 4 at 7:00 p.m. This free (with paid fair admission) community concert will recognize the 250th anniversary of the United States. This evening will bring together music, reflection, and appreciation for the nation’s history and those who have contributed to it with a variety of musical performances featuring familiar American songs, special guests and much more! The event is intended to provide a thoughtful and welcoming experience for attendees of all ages.
All-Alaskan Racing Pigs: The fastest bacon in the west! Located East of the Museum. (Daily 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.) Come witness the blazing speed of these pigs.
$5 admission and $5 parking all day on Healthy Communities Day (September 3)
Mocktail Garden: Relax and refresh with handcrafted, non-alcoholic beverages in the Fair's newest gathering spot. The Mocktail Garden offers delicious specialty drinks perfect for guests of all ages! Located NW of the Grandstands. We also have multiple wine and beer gardens.
Pony Rides: Kids can come take a ride on a pony ($15/ride and parents can walk and take pictures with them) or come see the petting pony! They will be in the Covered Arena #101 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily (6:00 p.m. Labor Day).
Healthy Communities Day
Healthy Communities Day on September 3 highlights the Snohomish County Health Department’s dedication to promoting healthy habits, addressing health inequities, reducing the spread of communicable diseases, and protecting our food, water and environment from health threats.
Classic Car Display: Snohomish County’s Thursday Night Garage will be hosting a Classic Car Display on Opening Day, August 27, 3-7 p.m. on the tarmac at the Speedway. Free with paid fair admission.
Gardening with Ciscoe: Get your gardening questions answered by Ciscoe Morris of "Gardening with Ciscoe" September 6 at 2 p.m. at the Courtyard Stage. Free with paid fair admission.
Costume Characters: Interact and get your photo taken with Costume Characters from Enchanting Events such as Rapunzel 4-6 p.m. Aug. 27 and Spider Man 4-6 p.m. Sept. 3 at the West Gate and Elsa 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Sept. 1 for Morning of Dreams at the East Gate!
SeeClickFix: Report maintenance and facility issues using the QR code posted at that location to report it directly to our maintenance staff so they can promptly address it.
Monroe Fair Days Parade: Saturday, August 29, at 11 a.m. on Main Street, Downtown Monroe.
Evergreen Youth Livestock Auction: 5 p.m. Saturday, August 29, Judging Arena.
Family Fun Activity Center: Under the Grandstands. Find family activities for all ages like Toddler Town, vendors and shopping, concessions, indoor dining and the America 250 Display.
Morning of Dreams: Nationally recognized as an award winner for removing barriers in parks, Evergreen Morning of Dreams is a special morning event for children and adults with disabilities and/or sensory needs to experience the fun of the fair without lights and sounds. September 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. No special ticket is needed; general fair admission applies. More information on the event webpage.
Wednesday, September 2, the fair is closed: We are closed September 2 to give staff and volunteers a day to clean and sanitize the fair park, change over the barns and rotate the animals with no public on the grounds as they prepare for the second half of the fair.
GRANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT
The Grandstands are at the heart of the Evergreen State Fair Park and offer Evergreen Speedway events and concerts during the 11-day Evergreen State Fair. Tickets are on sale now!
Tickets can be purchased at Etix.com or at the Fair Pass Booth (open 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily and 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Labor Day) now through day of the show. All concert and race tickets include fair gate admission (up to a $16 value).
FAIR ON A BUDGET
Bring Your Own Food
You can bring outside food and drink into the Evergreen Fair Park (no glass and no outside alcohol). There is a bag check upon entry and re-entry is allowed with handstamp.
Discount Rides
Purchase Unlimited Ride Wristbands for $40+$1 online fee by August 26 and save up to $7!
Discount Admission
Weekday Admission Pack: Our Weekday Roundup Ticket Package includes four tickets for only $40 (+ $3 online fee). We are encouraging fair guests to enjoy all the amazing things we have to offer on our six weekdays to spread out capacity and avoid crowded weekends. Purchase advance discount admission and carnival passes by August 26 and save!
Special Admission Days
- Kids Day is August 27 for $7 admission for ages 6-12 (kids five and under are always FREE!),
- Senior Day is August 31 for $7 admission (age 62 and up) (seniors 90 and up are always FREE!)
- Healthy Communities Family Day is September 3 for $5 Admission and $5 Parking ALL DAY!
Free Activities
There are HUNDREDS of free things to do at the Fair that are included with your gate admission price. Here’s a list of a few of them to get you started on planning your day at the Fair:
- Courtyard Stage – A variety of musical acts will perform on stage for 11 days. Acts like the Blue Mariah Band, Danny Vernon’s Illusions of Elvis, Rerin Koto Kai (Japanese harp music), Mexican Folkloric Dancers Bailadores de Bronce, local bands, Ciscoe Morris and more!
- Roving Entertainment – From a one-man band, balloon twister, to comedy – they will surprise you!
- Participate in a Contest – Sign-ups are first-come, first-entered on site. This year we will have egg toss, amateur duck calling, water balloon toss, scone walk, quarter in the haystack, and frisbee throwing.
- International Lumberjack Show – Watch as axes are thrown, logs are rolled and lumberjacks race to the top of 60-foot poles! This family-friendly event will be sure to have your jaws drop. Daily shows at 12:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (no 7:00 p.m. show on Labor Day).
- Sky Valley Antique Tractor Display – Come visit the large collection of antique tractors located East of the Pavilion! If you have little ones, they can race around a roped off track in a tractor their own size!
- Aztec Indian Dancers – 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. daily (no 6 p.m. show on Labor Day) in Frontier Land.
- Free Fireworks on Opening Day – 9 p.m. in the Grandstands
- Kids’ Farmer for a Day – In Red Barn at Ag Display #260 - Pick an apple, milk a cow, dig up a potato, gather eggs - Be a farmer! (Daily 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. - closes at 7 p.m. on Labor Day)
- Goat Playground – See goats play and frolic! East of barn #609
- BMX Freestyle Show – North of the Grandstands (weekdays 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and weekends 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.)
- Western Heritage Museum – open 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- All-Alaskan Racing Pigs – located East of the Museum. (Daily 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.)
- Quil Ceda Carvers – See the chainsaws in action and purchase a piece to take home! Near the lumberjack show in Frontierland
- WSU Master Gardeners – Daily 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Display Hall/Floriculture)
- Shannahan Cabin – Hosted by Monroe Historical Society near Frontierland
- Longhouse – Native culture displays and special events throughout the week as well as frybread and Indian Tacos for purchase. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit SVIE parent organization, a 501(c)(3).
- Thousands of exhibits to view and enjoy and more!
DAILY SCHEDULES, EVENTS and MORE!
Daily Schedules and Special Displays - A full list of daily events can be found online.
Equestrian Park Events
- August 27-September 1 and September 3: 4-H Horse Shows
- August 27-September 1: 5:00 p.m. Draft Horse Show – Evergreen Invitational (all breeds)
- Wed. September 2: Fair is Closed
- September 5-6: 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Snohomish County Western Games
- September 5: 7 p.m. Rodeo – “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” (Donations support American Cancer Society in Washington). Draft Horses, Stirrin' Dust Drill Team and Rodeo Clown. Sponsored by Central Welding Supply.
- September 6: 7 p.m. Rodeo – “Military Appreciation” (Donations support USO). Draft Horses, Stirrin' Dust Drill Team and Rodeo Clown. Sponsored by Snohomish, Monroe and Carnation Co-Op.
- September 7: 2 p.m. Rodeo – “Cowboy Crisis Fund” (Donations support those injured in the sport of rodeo). Stirrin' Dust Drill Team and Rodeo Clown Sponsored by Central Welding Supply.
- Rodeo Tickets: $12 Adult and $8 Youth 2+ yrs./Sr 62+ yrs. (Fair Admission not included)
AS A REMINDER
Smoking
In compliance with Washington Initiative 901 RCW 70.160, smoking or vaping is not allowed in public buildings, or within 25 feet of building entrances, exits, windows that open and ventilation intakes. The Evergreen State Fair offers dedicated smoking areas, which are denoted by red tents.
Hand Washing Stations
For the safety of humans and animals, please wash hands after touching animals and leaving barns. Hand washing stations are outside most barns and 150 hand sanitizer stations are around the fair park.
Equipment for Rent
Wheelchairs, mobility scooters, strollers and wagons are available for rent, courtesy of Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Snohomish County, sponsored by Catholic Community Services. Valid ID is required and will be retained until rental is returned. For those without ID, a *security deposit will be required for all rentals. No reservations. Cash Only. First-come, first-served.
- Manual Wheelchair ---------- $25 / *$30
- Mobility Scooter -------------- $60 / *$80
- Stroller -------------------------- $15 / *$30
- Wagon -------------------------- $15 / *$30
Rentals are available at the West/Red Gate and Blue Gate Information Booths. For questions, please call Catholic Community Services at 425-374-6311 and ask for RSVP.
Taking Community Transit to the Fair
Community Transit’s bus service takes fairgoers straight to the West/Red Gate entrance – no parking fees or parking lot traffic. Youth 18 and younger always ride for free, and adult fares are $2.50 (reduced fares available for eligible riders). Plan your trip from anywhere in Snohomish County and see the details for each route at www.communitytransit.org/fair. Community Transit Day at the Fair is August 30!
For all information: EvergreenFair.org
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About the Evergreen State Fair Park
The Evergreen State Fair Park in Monroe, WA collaborates with its partners to sustain, maintain, and innovate for the purpose of creating an inclusive and accessible space for Snohomish County’s residents and visitors. Since 1949, the 193-acre Fair Park has been home to the Evergreen State Fair which attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Several permanent facilities including the Gary D. Weikel Events Center, the Evergreen Speedway, the Evergreen Equestrian Park, two RV campgrounds and other exhibition spaces are used year-round for horse shows, trade shows, swap meets, auto races and more.
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