Fair Game

Our State Fair Is...Which State Fair?

It's time to ride the coaster and hang with the 4-H kids—but there's more than one place to gorge on elephant ears.

Love Letters

The Washington State Fair Is Too Expensive

The fair has a vibe no other place can match. But prices are getting out of control.

09/02/2025 By Eric Nusbaum

Festival Planner

We've been looking forward to this summer for two years.

Fairly Forever

The fair, like so many other major events, is canceled this summer. So celebrate its 120th anniversary in sight.

07/15/2020 Photography by Chona Kasinger By Stefan Milne

Culture Fix

The Fair returns, Chuck's Hop Shop plays arcade games, and a film pioneer gets her due.

Monthly Planner

A guide to getting your arts and culture fix this month.

07/17/2018 By Stefan Milne

Edible Arrangements

A look back at this year’s Washington State Grange displays, the delightfully delectable fair tradition.

09/26/2017 By Jeremy Buben

Fair Food

How a British teatime snack became a cult favorite at the Washington State Fair.

08/31/2017 By Jaime Archer

Ticket Alert

I mean, "mandatory" is right there in the title, so you kind of have to go.