FAQs

About the Fair

Dates: August 24 - 29 & August 31 - September 4, 2023

CLOSED: Wednesday, August 30

Times: 10:30 am to 11:00 pm daily (Barns, Display Hall, 4H Building and Event Center close at 9:00 pm)

Closing at 7:00 pm on September 4, (Labor Day)

(ticket booth opens at 10:00 am)

Address: 14405 179th Ave SE Monroe, WA 98272

General FAQ

Animals

For the health and safety of our visitors and animals, no pets are allowed. Please also refrain from eating in all animal barns and be sure to wash hand thoroughly with soap and water after coming in contact with any animals.

Baby Changing Stations

We have family style restrooms available with baby changing stations located in Buildings 100, 200, 301, 401, 501, 601 and 604. We have an Adult Changing table located in the Western Heritage Center, Building 611.

Bus Service

Enjoy a relaxing ride on a Community Transit bus directly to the front gate of the Fair! Visit the Community Transit website in August for up to date bus schedules and stop locations.

Cash Machines

For your convenience, ATMs are located throughout the Fairgrounds.

Child Safety

We are proud to offer free ID bracelets for kids! Stop by the Lost Person’s Booth (407) to pick up your bracelet. View additional tips on how to keep your child safe.

Emergencies

In case of an emergency, please remain calm and listen for official instruction from the PA system. Also, if you witness suspicious or unlawful activity, please dial 9-1-1 so the situation can be properly addressed. If you see something, say something!

First Aid & Security Station

Both offices are located at the southwest side of the Fairgrounds (407 on the map), next to the Fair Administration Office.

Lost and Found

Lost and found items may be taken to and picked up from the Pass Booth located at the West Entrance Building 201. Articles are held at the Fair Administration Office 60 days post Fair. Questions? Call 360-805-6700. Please refer to Lost Persons information below for further instruction. Lost persons should not be brought to the Pass Booth.

Lost Persons

Lost children and fairgoers should be directed to the Lost Person’s Station near the Sheriff’s Office (407 on the map). Sponsored and staffed by Snohomish County Medical Reserve Corps, the lost Fairgoers are watched over until they are reunited with their families. This process is applicable for guests of all ages.

Outside Food & Drink

Outside food and drink (no alcohol) is permitted inside the fair park. No glass containers. A bag search is required upon entry.

Parking

Weekday parking is $10.00 and weekend parking is $15.00. Disabled parking is available in all Fairgrounds parking lots. These spaces are located closest to the entrances in all the official parking lots.

Selfie Sticks and Drones

All selfie sticks and drones are prohibited on the Fairgrounds.

Smoking, Vaping, Tobacco and Marijuana

We are a Clean Air Fair! For the health and safety of the many visitors and children that attend our annual Fair, no smoking, vaping, or use of tobacco or marijuana is allowed on the fairgrounds at any time, except in the designated red smoking tents.

Unaccompanied Children

We recommend that children 1-13 are accompanied by an adult and children 14-15 have an adult nearby on the fairgrounds. Youth 16+ can be unaccompanied at the fair.

Wheelchair and Stroller Rental Rates

Wheelchairs, mobility scooters, strollers and wagons are provided courtesy of Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Snohomish County, sponsored by Catholic Community Services. Valid ID is required and will be retained until rental is returned. For those without ID, a *security deposit will be required for all rentals. Sorry, no reservations. All equipment is rented on a first-come, first-served basis.

Manual Wheelchair ---------- $20 / *$30
Mobility Scooter ---------------- $55 / *$80
Stroller -------------------------- $15 / *$30
Wagon -------------------------- $15 / *$30

Rentals are available at the Red and Blue Gate Information Booths. For questions, please call Catholic Community Services at 425-374-6311 and ask for RSVP.

Notice To Secondary Ticket Buyers

As the summer event season approaches, The Evergreen State Fairgrounds reminds our customers of the importance of purchasing event tickets from authorized sources:

If you purchase tickets from secondary ticket vendors (often called “resellers”), you may pay substantially more than if you had purchased directly from the Fair or the Fair’s authorized ticketing source, www.Etix.com.
The Fair does not guarantee tickets purchased from unauthorized ticket resellers. This means that if a ticket is counterfeit or has been resold multiple times, you may end up with a duplicated ticket barcode that has already been validated, thus invalidating the ticket for you.
The Fair does not honor, replace or refund invalid tickets. Your confirmation receipt is a valuable tool, so retain your electronic and in-person purchase receipts until the event has taken place.