Through July 31, guests can purchase early bird admission tickets for the 2026 Washington State Fair online at the lowest prices available before the fair opens Sept. 4.
The Washington State Fair returns Sept. 4 to Sept. 27 with 20 days of concerts, rides, fair food, agriculture, animals and the once-a-year traditions that have made the fair a Northwest favorite for generations, a news release from fair organizers announced.
New experiences coming to the 2026 Fair include:
• America's 250th celebration
• Dog stunt show
• Expanded food, farms, Washington exhibit
• More free entertainment throughout the venue
• Creative and culinary arts highlights
Guests can also enjoy the Columbia Bank Concert Series, featuring 20 nights of live entertainment under the stars, with every concert ticket including fair admission. Rodeo fans can experience the Puyallup Rodeo, returning Sept. 10 to Sept. 13 as the wild card round of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Cinch Playoff Series, also with Dancin’ in the Dirt Concert options after each night of the rodeo.
Additional announcements, including the 2026 food lineup, entertainment schedules and more new fair experiences, will be revealed throughout the summer.
Early bird admission tickets, concert tickets, Puyallup Rodeo tickets and additional fair ticket options are available at www.thefair.com.
