The 2024 Evergreen State Fair is called “Bright Lights, Summer Nights,” and it’s the perfect way to wrap up the summer with fun events and activities for the whole family. This fun fair is an annual tradition in Monroe, Washington, and the opening day is on August 22. It’s back and bigger than ever this year with new food vendors, beer gardens, carnival rides, animal barns, displays, exhibits, entertainment, and much more. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s fair.
What are the dates and opening hours?
This year the Evergreen State Fair will run from 22-27 and August 29-September 2, 2024. But keep in mind it will be closed on August 28, so plan accordingly. The gates are open from 10:30 am to 10:00 pm on most days. However, on Labor Day, September 2, it will only be open from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm. Check the full schedule and opening hours to plan your visit.
How much do tickets cost?
You can purchase advance tickets right now until August 21 at 10:00 p.m. and save big with early-bird discounts on admission tickets and carnival passes. The regular admission tickets can be purchased on the day of entry at the ticket booth. The regular ticket prices include:
- Regular (13-61 yrs.): $16 weekdays and Labor Day and $18 weekend
- Military with ID: $13 any day
- Youth (6-12 yrs.): $13 any day
- Seniors (62-89 yrs.): $13 any day
- Seniors (90+) and kids 5 yrs. and under: Free!
- Parking: $10 weekday and $15 weekend
Plus, there’s a special Senior Day discount on August 26, so ages 62-89 can purchase tickets for only $6!
Are there special entry days for sensory sensitive visitors?
The Evergreen Morning of Dreams is a special morning event for children and adults with disabilities and/or sensory needs. It’s a nationally recognized and award winning initiative for removing barriers in parks so that all visitors can enjoy fairground fun. On August 27 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. everyone can experience the fun of the fair without lights and sounds. No special ticket is needed, and the general fair admission applies. You can get more information here on the Evergreen State Fair’s Morning of Dreams.
What is the entertainment this year?
There is so much going on at the Evergreen State Fair every single day that it’s impossible to list everything.
The entertainment highlights include:
- Free fireworks display on Opening Day at 9 p.m. in the Grandstands
- Monster Trucks
- Classic Car Displays
- Sky Valley Antique Tractor Display
- Aztec Indian Dancers
- International Lumberjack Show
- Duck Races
- Goat Playground
- Photo-ops with Costume Characters
- A variety of daily musical acts on the Courtyard Stage
- Equestrian Events (NPRA Rodeo, Snohomish County Western Games, WA State Draft Horse and Mule Extravaganza, 4-H Horse Shows, etc.)
The special concerts include:
- Josh Turner (Country) on Monday, August 26
- Martina McBride (Country) on Tuesday, August 27
- Tribute Trilogy (tribute bands) + lip sync battle on Thursday, August 29
- Flo Rida (Hip Hop) on Friday, August 30
Plus, the Monroe Fair Days Parade is on Saturday, August 24 at 11 a.m. on Main Street in Downtown Monroe. Get all the information you need about schedules and special tickets for each event on the Evergreen State Fair website.
What delicious fair food is available?
Of course, everyone knows the best part of the Evergreen State Fair is the fun fair food being served up with style. All of the fan favorite food is still available like gourmet grilled cheese, bratwurst, Mexican street tacos, Indian tacos and fry bread, kettle corn, piroshky, funnel cakes, BBQ, and hot dogs. But there are some new food vendors this year.
The new food available for 2024 includes:
- Butchokoy’s Filipino BBQ (Traditional Filipino food)
- Choco-Berries (Dark, Milk and Vegan chocolate covered berries)
- La Polina (Raclette cheese sandwiches and platters)
- Maria’s Mexican Food (Tacos, quesadillas, burritos, nachos, and loaded fries)
- Sweet Lips (Shaved frozen fruit with coconut milk and fresh fruit in a variety of flavors)
- The Black Flag (BBQ, Jamacian Jerk, Tri-Tip sandwiches, tator tots, and The Black Flag Premuim BBQ sauces and seasonings)
- Whimsy Chocolates (Gourmet Belgian chocolates, meltaways, truffles, and sea-salted caramels)
Evergreen State Fair 2024
Get more info on the Evergreen State Fair website.
📅When: August 22-27 and August 29-Sept. 2, 2024
📍Where: Evergreen State Fair Park (14405 179th Avenue SE Monroe, WA 98272)
💲Cost: starting at $13
🎟️Get tickets here!