The Evergreen State Fair is held every year for 11 days with the final day of fair ending on Labor Day. We are proud to host an event that celebrates our rich agricultural culture, traditions and community. At the Evergreen State Fair, there is something for everyone.
2026 Fair Dates: August 27 - September 7 (closed Wed. Sept. 2)
www.EvergreenFair.org (check for event updates)
Fair Theme: The Evergreen State Fair...Barn in the USA
Health & Safety: The health and safety of our guests is priority. We follow instructions from the Snohomish County Health Department and CDC for COVID updates, animal safety, food safety, and more.
Fair Admission:
Regular Admission (13-64 yrs):
$16 Weekday; $18 Weekend; $16 Labor Day Seniors (65-89 yrs); Military w/ID; and Youth (6-12 yrs): $13 Any Day; $13 Labor Day Seniors (90+ yrs) and Youth 5 yrs & under:
Free Senior’s Day (65-89yrs), Monday, Aug. 25 ($7) Kid’s Day (6-12yrs), Tuesday, Aug. 26 ($7)
See Food Drive Special below
Advance Weekday Round-up: $40 (4 admissions)
Advance Discount tickets, carnival, group sales are available!
Parking (any day):$15 per entry Grounds
Attractions
NEW: Duck Races (11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm & 5:30pm, closed 9/1 Labor Day).
Butterfly Attraction, Dino Exhibit and Pony Rides.
Butler Amusements Carnival (Rides, Games, Food)– 11am-11pm; 11am-7pm Labor Day
International Lumberjack Shows – 12pm, 4pm, and 7pm daily; 12pm & 4pm Labor Day
Aztec Indian Dancers: 2pm and 6pm daily; 2pm Labor Day Courtyard Stage, Ag.
Stage and Roving Entertainment – a variety of entertainment all day
Under Grandstands – Toddler Town, Maze, Dinosaurs and Dining Goat Playground
Snohomish PUD’s Arc Trailer – daily demos
Grandstand Events
Thursday, Aug. 21 3-7pm: Classic Car Display. 9pm Opening Night Fireworks (free with paid fair gate admission)
Friday, Aug. 22 6:55pm: Monster Truck Show
Saturday, Aug. 23 5:55pm: Monster Truck Show
Sunday, Aug. 24 2:55pm: Monster Truck Show
Monday, Aug. 25 7:30pm: Concert: Wynonna (country)
Tuesday, Aug. 26 7:30pm: Concert: Tommy James and The Shondells (Rock)
Wednesday, Aug. 27 – Fair Closed
Thursday, Aug. 28 6-7pm Line Dance Lessons, 7-7:30pm DJ Jen (country) and 7:45pm Aaron Crawford Band (country) - Free with paid fair admission
Friday, Aug. 29 7:30pm: Concert: Stone Temple Pilots (Rock)
Saturday, Aug. 30 6pm: Figure 8 Mania (Auto Races)
Sunday, Aug. 31 6pm: Demo Derby and Fireworks
Monday, Sept. 1 Noon: 425 Motorsports Auto X (free with paid fair gate admission)
Special Events Food Drive: 12-5pm July 12, West Parking Lot (Donate 5 cans = 1 weekday fair pass)
Opening Day Ceremony: 2pm, Thursday, August 21, Courtyard Stage
Monroe Fair Days Parade: 11am, Saturday August 23, downtown Monroe
Evergreen Youth Livestock Auction: 5pm, August 23, Judging Arena
Morning of Dreams: 9-11am, Tuesday August 26 (a morning for special needs guests – no lights or sounds, and less crowded)
Communities Day: Tuesday, August 26 (health care, education, activities) Public Contests (hosted by the Fair Advisory Board): Egg Toss, Scone Walk, Water Balloon Toss, Duck Calling, Quarter in the Haystack, and Frisbee Throwing.
Special Displays Snohomish County Agriculture Display and Stage.
Farmer for a Day (kid’s interactive exhibit).
Shannahan Cabin – hosted by Monroe Historical Society
Antique Tractor Display and Pedal Tractors
Master Gardeners and Quil Ceda Carvers – Display Hall Sow and Litter Displays Western Heritage Museum and Fair Museum
Equestrian Events 4H Horses: Aug. 21-28
Open Invitational (All Breed) Draft Horse Show: 5pm Aug. 21-26
Snohomish County Western Games Aug. 30 & 31
Rodeo:
7pm Sat. Aug. 30 Tough Enough to Wear Pink;
7pm Sun. Aug 31 Military Appreciation; and
2pm Mon. Sept. 1 Cowboy Crisis Rodeo
Tickets: $10 Adult/$7 Youth/Sr. (Rodeo Clown, Drill Team, Draft Horses)
Other Fair Highlights: Animals, Fair Food, Competitive Exhibits, Commercial Vendors, Chainsaw Carvers, Educational Displays, Toddler Town, Beer Gardens, Crafts and More!
Fair Time
The Evergreen State Fair is an annual 11 day County Fair that is held in Monroe, Washington. It is a proud tradition of Snohomish County where we gather to celebrate agriculture, community and the culture of our area. The Evergreen State Fair offers something for everyone. Come and wander the display halls, take in a concert, indulge in delicious Fair food, cheer on your favorite Demo Derby car, or feel the thrill of a carnival ride. We invite you to come make memories at The Evergreen State Fair.
2025 Fair Dates: August 21-26 and August 28-Sept 1.
Fair Hours: 10:30 am to 10:00 pm* daily
Carnival Hours: 11:00 am to 11:00 pm daily (closes at 7 pm Labor Day)
*(Barns, Display Hall, 4H Building and Event Center close at 9:00 pm; carnival stays open until 11:00 pm) and the ticket booths open at 10:00 am. The fair and buildings close at 7:00 pm on September 2 (Labor Day).
Parking
Parking is $15 per entry. Disabled parking is available in all Fairgrounds parking lots. These spaces are located closest to the entrances in all the official parking lots. See parking map here.Parking
Red Lot
The red lot is closest to the main fairground entrance and provides convenient access to the carnival area, grandstands, arena and vendors. This lot provides a large number of designated ADA parking spaces and while stalls are wide and cars can be flexible in placement, access aisles are not marked. An area of parking is located on paved surfacing but a portion is located on grass/gravel.
White Lot
The white lot is closest to the equestrian area. Designated ADA parking in this area is located on gravel surfacing so visitors should be prepared to navigate compacted gravel. Spaces do not include access aisles.
Yellow Lot
The yellow lot is closest to the east side of the grounds and is convenient access to the non-equestrian barns, kiddie carnival, display buildings and 604 building. Designated ADA parking includes marked access aisles and parking is on a paved surface. We recommend this lot as most accessible.
Blue Lot
The blue lot is closest to the east side of the grounds and provides convenient access to the non-equestrian barns, kiddie carnival, display buildings and 604 building. Designated ADA parking is located on gravel surfacing and access aisles are not provided.
BUYING TICKETS
In-Person
Tickets can be purchased prior to fair, without a convenience fee, at the Fair Park Administration office (starting April 11 @ 10am) and Fair Pass Booth from August 4-20. During the fair, gate admissions can be purchased at any gate entrance and will not be subject to a convenience fee.
Evergreen State Fair Park Administration Office Hours
M-F 8:30am-4pm (Closed 11:30am-12:30pm for lunch)
14405 179th Ave SE, Monroe, WA 98272
Evergreen State Fair Park Pass Booth - Located at the West/Red Gate
Pass booth hours are M-F, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
During the fair, gate admissions can be purchased at any gate entrance and will not be subject to a convenience fee.
Online
Tickets are available online through eTix.com. Online sales are subject to a convenience fee. 2 years and older must have tickets to attend the concerts. Under 2 may sit on lap of paid concert goer.
By Phone
1-800-514-ETIX (3849) Option 1 April 11 @10am - August 1 @ 2pm. Phone sales are subject to a convenience fee.