The Southwest Washington Fair returns on Tuesday, Aug. 13, for a six-day run at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds that will end on Sunday, Aug. 18.
This year’s fair features two nights of rodeo, monster trucks, live music, circus performers, fair food and more.
Of course, the barns will be teeming with livestock and poultry as area youths showcase their hard work for fair attendees.
Opening ceremonies will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday on the Community Stage. Then, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, 2023 Little Miss Friendly Clara Hansen will hand her cape off to a new living logo.
This year’s finalists are:
• Justice Barton, 8, of Chehalis. Her parents are Michael and Abby Barton.
• Avery Butler, 8, of Chehalis. Her parents are Chris and Kassey Butler.
• Avery Mordick, 9, of Chehalis. Her parents are Scott and Rachel Mordick.
• Kimber Serl, 9, of Chehalis. Her parents are William and Amanda Serl.
• Hadleigh Westover, 8, of Morton. Her parents are Nick and Shaleesa Westover.
The cost of admission to the fair is $12 for adults and $6 for children. A season pass is $40 for adults and $20 for children. A one-day parking pass is $5 and a season parking pass is $24. A carnival wristband is $37.
Learn more about the Southwest Washington Fair at https://southwestwashingtonfair.org/.
Lewis County Rodeo to entertain over two nights at fair
Sanctioned by the Northwest Professional Rodeo Association for the second year, the Lewis County Rodeo is set to take place during the Southwest Washington Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 14, and Thursday, Aug. 15.
Both rodeo events will begin at 7 p.m.
The rodeo will feature multiple events including bareback riding, tie down roping, breakaway roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, bull riding and mutton busting.
Mutton busting is a longtime beloved event of the Southwest Washington Fair.
There will be 15 riders each day on Wednesday and Thursday of fair week plus three alternates.
Grandstand adult ticket prices will be $20. A limited quantity of arena bleacher seat tickets will be available for $25 each. Children’s grandstand tickets will be $10.
Box seats are also available for both days of the rodeo. Box seats of eight, 12 and 20 will be available, and the fair office offers banners available for advertising. Box seats of eight cost $400, box seats of 12 cost $600 and boxes of 20 seats cost $1,000.
Two chances to see monster trucks at the fair
This year’s Southwest Washington Fair will welcome seven monster trucks to the grandstands for their Monster Truck Mash Up show on Saturday, Aug. 17.
This year’s lineup of monster trucks includes Controlled Khaos, Double Trouble, First Responder, Hillbilly, T-Maxxx, Veteran and Zombie Tracker.
Attendees can watch the trucks from their seats in the grandstands at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Tickets for adults are $30. Tickets for children are $20.
Tickets can be purchased at the grandstands starting on the first day of the fair Tuesday, Aug. 13.
Wenatchee Youth Circus to provide several daily shows at SWW Fair
The Wenatchee Youth Circus is a volunteer-based organization that travels throughout the Northwest and features aerial acts, high wiring stunts and clowning.
They will be performing on the field behind the fair office at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. every day during fair week.
The Wenatchee Youth Circus (WYC) strives to “reach as many youth as possible and teach them the importance of setting goals for themselves while striving to work hard and stay focused,” according to their website.
The WYC has been traveling and performing in the Pacific Northwest for over 70 years. Alumni from the WYC have gone on to perform with professional circuses, including the Wallenda Family, the Joseph Ashton Family Circus in Australia, Ringling Brothers and Cirque du Soleil.
Kids that participate in the circus cross train with other youth circus organizations such as the Sarasota Youth Circus in Florida. One of Wenatchee Youth Circus’ goals is that their performers “learn the value of giving back to the community what our community has so generously given to them” according to their mission statement.
Wenatchee Youth Circus’ performances at the Southwest Washington Fair will be free with admission.
For more information, or to join the Wenatchee Youth Circus, visit http://mobile.wenatcheeyouthcircus.com/.
Every day event schedule — free with admission
• Wenatchee Youth Circus- on the field behind the fair office at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
• Puppy Pals Live Show- behind the exhibitor’s loop at the north end of the fairgrounds at 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
• David DaVinci Magic Show- on the Saloon Stage, see daily Saloon Stage schedule
• Rhys Thomas Jugglemania Show- on the Community Stage with additional performances on the Midway, see daily Community Stage schedule
Tuesday, Aug. 13
Kid’s Day
Ages 6-12 get half price gate admission
Fair hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Carnival hours: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Community Stage
• 11 a.m. Opening ceremonies
• 12 p.m. Hula Hoop contest
• 1 p.m. Rhys Thomas: Jugglemania
• 2 p.m. Heritage Kung Fu demonstration
• 3 p.m. Johnny Roquemore, singer
• 4 p.m. Old School Gun School safety talk
• 5 p.m. Rhys Thomas: Jugglemania
• 6 p.m. Sydney Kinswa, youth dancer
• 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sean Lewis, the Western Drifter
Saloon Stage
• 1 p.m. David DaVinci Magic Show
• 3 p.m. David DaVinci Magic Show
• 6 p.m. Little Miss Friendly Ceremony
• 8 p.m. Uncle Doug Cooper - Tribute to Neil Young
Wednesday, Aug. 14
Senior Day
Ages 65 and older get half price gate admission
Fair hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Carnival hours: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Community Stage
• 11 a.m. Heritage Kung Fu demonstration
• 12 p.m. Senior Day Contests
• 1 p.m. Rhys Thomas: Jugglemania
• 2 p.m. Old School Gun School safety talk
• 3 p.m. Johnny Roquemore, singer
• 4 p.m. Rhys Thomas: Jugglemania
• 5 p.m. Cougar Squares Square Dancers
• 6 p.m. Johnny Roquemore, singer
• 8 p.m. Sean Lewis, the Western Drifter
Saloon Stage
• 12 p.m. Danny Vernon: Illusion of Elvis
• 2 p.m. David DaVinci Magic Show
• 4 p.m. David DaVinci Magic Show
• 6 p.m. Harmony Ridge
Grandstands
• 7 p.m. Lewis County Rodeo
Thursday, Aug. 15
Fair hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Carnival hours: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Community Stage
• 12 p.m. KELA/KMNT Diaper Derby
• 1:30 p.m. Rhys Thomas: Jugglemania
• 2:30 p.m. Old School Gun School safety talk
• 3:30 p.m. Heritage Kung Fu demonstration
• 4:30 p.m. Rhys Thomas: Jugglemania
• 6 p.m. Tangle Foot Cloggers
• 7 p.m. 4-H Consumer Revue
• 8:30 p.m. Kynan Shane & Band
Saloon Stage
• 12 p.m. David DaVinci Magic Show
• 3 p.m. David DaVinci Magic Show
• 6 p.m. Dakota Robins, singer
• 7:30 p.m. Mason Gaul, singer
Grandstands
• 7 p.m. Lewis County Rodeo
Friday, Aug. 16
Military Appreciation Day
Half price gate admission with presentation of valid military ID
Fair hours: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Carnival hours: 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Community Stage
• 11 a.m. Rhys Thomas: Jugglemania
• 12 p.m. Ministerio Ingelsia de Dios
• 2:45 p.m. Old School Gun School safety talk
• 3 p.m. Pie eating contest
• 4 p.m. Rhys Thomas: Jugglemania
• 6:30 p.m.Two Town Tuners
• 9 p.m. Kynan Shane & Band
Saloon Stage
• 12 p.m. David DaVinci Magic Show
• 3 p.m. David DaVinci Magic Show
• 5 p.m. The Monkees Tribute “Summer of Love”
• 7 p.m. The Monkees Tribute “Summer of Love”
• 9 p.m. Luis Cano, mariachi singer
Junior Livestock Sale
6 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 17
Royalty Day
Fair hours: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Carnival hours: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Community Stage
• 10:30 a.m. Electric Dance ELT
• 12:30 p.m. Watermelon eating contest
• 1:30 p.m. Rhys Thomas: Jugglemania
• 2:30 p.m. Jazz Abbey
• 4:30 p.m. Rhys Thomas: Jugglemania
• 6 p.m. Winlock & Morton Dance Center
• 7:30 p.m. Kynan Shane & Band
Saloon Stage
• 12 p.m. David DaVinci Magic Show
• 2 p.m. David DaVinci Magic Show
• 4 p.m. Mullet contest
• 5 p.m. Rickety Rockers
• 8:30 p.m. Ragdolls- Female Tribute to Aerosmith
Grandstands
• 1 p.m. Monster Trucks
• 6:30 p.m. Monster Trucks
Sunday, Aug. 18
Family Day
Half price gate admission for all ages
Fair hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Carnival hours: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Community Stage
• 11 a.m. Rhys Thomas: Jugglemania
• 12 p.m. “Stars of Tomorrow” Talent Show
• 1:30 p.m INFUSED Fitness and Dance
• 2 p.m. Old School Gun School safety talk
• 3 p.m. Melody West presents: Gospel Show
• 5 p.m. Rhys Thomas: Jugglemania
• 5:30 p.m. Kynan Shane, singer
Saloon Stage
• 3 p.m. KACS 90.5 presents: PETRA
• 5 p.m. KACS 90.5 presents: Sidewalk Prophets
Grandstands
• 1 p.m. Super Pull Tractor Pull
