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2015 Washington State Fair Media Kit

Table of Contents 1

Vital Statistics 2-3

Media Information 4

Highlights / New 5-7

Highlights / Can’t Miss 8-10

Highlights / With Kids in Mind 11-19

Deals & Discounts

Admission 20-22

Food 22

Parking 22

Rides 23-24

Rodeo 24-25

Transit 25

Special Activity Days 26-29

Concert Series / Rodeo 31-32

Free Entertainment 33-46

Trivia 47-54

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VITAL STATISTICS Washington State Fair Dates Sept. 11-27, 2015 Days: Hours: Sunday 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday/Saturday 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. Location Washington State Fair Events Center 110 9th Avenue SW Puyallup, WA 98371 Office Phone (253) 845-1771 Information Hotline (253) 841–5045 - 24-Hour Hotline Website thefair.com Admission Prices Online at www.thefair.com thru 9/10 Adults $12.50 $10.00 Students (6-18 years) $ 9.00 $ 7.50 Seniors (62+) $ 9.00 $ 7.50 Five and under Always Free Always Free Parking Weekdays (M-F) $10.00 Weekends (S-S) $15.00 Discount Admission See “Deals and Discounts” tab in this media kit for numerous ways to save. To purchase group tickets (25+) for admission and concerts, call (253) 841-5053 (weekdays).

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Facilities for the Disabled Various facilities: Restrooms and other requirements to meet the needs of guests with disabilities are found throughout the grounds. Sign language: A sign language interpreter is available from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. daily to assist hearing impaired guests and employees. This service is available by contacting an attendant in the main information booth by the Extreme Scream. Parking: Disabled parking is provided in all official Fair parking lots, based on a first-come basis.

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MEDIA INFORMATION Media Contact Karen LaFlamme, Public Relations Counsel Phone: (253) 841–5024 24-Hour Cellular: (253) 691-2005 Fax: (253) 841–5300 Email: [email protected] Press Passes and Parking Passes Please submit in advance for press gate and parking passes. Parking passes are provided for use in any Fair parking lot. A designated parking area is available for members of the press working under a tight deadline. Please notify Karen LaFlamme so that she can provide directions. All credentials will be distributed through the Public Relations office only. Logo, Photo and Special Requests For photos and logo shown on the website, click on “Media & News” at the bottom of the page, then select “Photo/Logos.” The media user name (case sensitive) is: presslogin. The password (case sensitive) is: fairphotos. We have an extensive photo library, and would be glad to fulfill specific requests. Request photos from Karen at [email protected]. Media Kit This entire media kit is on the website. Click on “Media & News” near the bottom of the page, then “Media Kit.” Press Releases All press releases are on the website, ready to be downloaded. Click on “Media & News” near the bottom of the page, then “Press Releases.”

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HIGHLIGHTS: NEW / CAN’T MISS Check out our new features and some all-time favorites.

NEW Feature Exhibits – Sept. 11-27: Star Trek™: The Exhibition Star Trek™: The Exhibition gives Fair guests the opportunity to enjoy an interactive, museum-style experience of one of the largest collections of authentic Star Trek™ artifacts and information ever put on public display. See a replica of the USS Enterprise, sit in the legendary Captain’s chair, and enjoy one-of-a-kind displays featuring costumes and props from the groundbreaking series. It allows guests to reconnect with the iconic Star Trek moments, while igniting a passion for many for lifelong learning and careers in science and technology. This is a separate ticketed attraction, only $8. Purchase by 9/10 online at www.thefair.com and the ticket is $6.50. Children under 5 years are free with a paying adult. Location: Red Gate Building TM & © 2014 CBS Studios Inc. STAR TREK and related marks are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Sweet! A Tasty Journey This FREE exhibit takes a nostalgic look at the confections beloved by generations of Americans. The exhibition serves a healthy helping of brain food, teaching all about the "farm to fork" role in candymaking. Plus, it's a treat for the senses from your eyes to your taste buds! Sweet! A Tasty Journey has lots of interactive displays and activities to stimulate all five senses while you explore the social and cultural aspects of the candy industry. You'll learn all about real life "Willy Wonka" stories from notable inventors such as Forrest Mars and Milton Hershey! The exhibit makes use of various cutting edge technologies, making a perfect blend of traditional and modern education techniques that is fun for all ages. With vintage candy vending machines, pieces of factory equipment, and rare relics from the past and present world of candy, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Location: Grand Champion Plaza near SillyVille

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NEW Features – Sept. 11-27: (Placed in alphabetical order) Beer Haven Beer Haven™ is a celebration of the small, independent, traditional and innovative culture of American craft brewers. Beer Haven is a one-of-a-kind mobile mega-experience. This giant tap room on wheels will feature some of the region’s favorite craft beers. Guests 21 years and older will have a chance to sample a myriad of craft brews, and talk shop directly with the brewmasters, learning about the brewing and canning process from start to finish. Location: Blue Gate Plaza Big Washington: Bigfoot IS alive! The legend of bigfoot is alive and well at the Washington State Fair. We’re pleased to introduce you to this once-elusive creature, who comes out of hiding each year to attend the State Fair. He’s known by the name of Big Washington, and big he is! While our costume character is 7-feet tall, the version created by tree sculptor, Bob King (www.chainsawking.com) is a stately 9-feet tall. Both are a tad shy, but still very friendly, welcoming photo ops with Fair friends. Location: Photo ops with costume character in Planting Patch Location of chainsaw carving of Big Washington: By Gold Gate Fountain Northwest Woodworkers Exhibition This is a new exhibit at the Fair, showcasing the handmade work of regional professional, amateur, and student woodworkers who will exhibit work of excellent craftsmanship, materials and outstanding design. Guests will enjoy the work of established and emerging Northwest artists and craftspeople, bringing the state’s logging industry to light, while showing the concern for creative sustainability. Location: Pavilion, 2nd Floor Return Ticket to the State Fair Bluegreen Vacations offers a short survey for guests at their kiosk inside the Gold Gate and on Midway Avenue. The great thing about taking part in this survey is that you will receive a coupon to get a return gate ticket another day to the Washington State Fair for only $6. Sponsor: Bluegreen Vacations

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Rides – Brand New! Evolution: This is a large thrill ride manufactured in Italy. It consists of four inclined pillars which support a revolving arm. On one end of the arm are some counterweights and on the other is a rotating hub which holds 10 cars. Minimum height to ride: 48” Rock Star: This is a spectacular thrill ride that elevates riders 55' above the midway on top of a flying platform! The Rock Star gives riders a unique free-fall experience as the platform whisks towards the ground. The Rock Star is complete with a spectacular LED light show. Minimum height to ride: 42” Phoenix Wheel: This classic wheel reaches a height of 65’, yet is kid-friendly as well. You’ll find it in SillyVille, where thrill-seeking young ones will love it! Minimum height to ride: 48” to ride alone OR 32” if accompanied by a responsible person. Timber Gulch Timber Gulch is a brand new western/pioneer town located inside the Green Gate. You’ll take a step back in time when you see the pioneer town backdrop, complete with a jail, and photo opportunities galore. The backdrop depicts a town, with a similar feel as a movie set. There will be an interactive area featuring gunfight shows, kids’ activities (panning for gold and treasures, and Pioneer Farm to churn butter and shave wood), shopping (apparel and photo booth), and even a saloon. Entertainment includes Tumbleweed Crossing, a comedy gunfight show, and a cowboy boot camp designed for young cowboys and cowgirls. Mosey on over and visit a western town in Washington you would have seen in days gone by. Location: Green Gate area Ultimate Tailgate – Sept. 27 Why have to choose between attending the State Fair and watching your favorite sporting game on TV? We have large screen TVs in our sports bar and family friendly locations, so you can spin on your favorite ride, and enjoy your team’s game. In fact, you can watch the first home game for the Seattle Seahawks when they take on the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 27th at 1:25 p.m. Be part of the Ultimate Tailgate in the End Zone Sports Bar. The first 500 will receive a free team spirit prize, starting at 11:00 a.m. Come play games, win prizes and watch Sea Gals and Guys in the making at the Junior Cheer Camp (register your kids at 11:00 a.m.). Wear your Seahawks fan gear for a chance to win the Ultimate Fan Contest. Enter from 11 a.m. – noon, and you’ll have a chance to win the grand prize, a Big Green Egg Grill valued at $949, courtesy of Aqua Quip. Outfits will be judged based on spirit and creativity. Fair guests will also have a chance to win a Big Green Egg Mini-Max. Sponsor: Aqua Quip Washington State Fair’s 2015 Columbia Bank Concert Series Some of the top entertainers in the music industry will be taking the stage at Columbia Bank’s Washington State Fair Concert Series again this year. There’s something for most every taste, from country to pop, comedy to classic rock, and R&B to hip hop favorites. Order tickets at www.thefair.com or (888) 559-FAIR (3247). Sponsor: Columbia Bank

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HIGHLIGHTS / Can’t Miss (Placed in alphabetical order) Agriculture/Horticulture If you want to see the natural beauty of our Washington’s produce, this is the place. Folks from around the state enter their prized fruit and vegetables, vying for the blue ribbon. Something that is a classic remains in this area, too, the grange displays. Sponsor: Aqua Rec’s Fireside Hearth & Home Animals Galore There are animal shows all around the Fair – and every day of the Fair. Whether it is the Fair Farm (petting farm), open class shows, regional or national shows, each feature animals and their owners who work hard to compete. Have you ever seen cows being milked? Or, try your hand milking a cow with your kids – a faux cow, that is! Mabel is found in the Dairy Barn, and always ready for kids of all ages to practice their milking skills. Budweiser Designated Driver In a pledge to drink responsibly, Budweiser is offering something special to designated drivers in all areas of the Fair with bar service. They ask designated drivers to sign up (name and phone), then give them an “Enjoy Responsibly” wrist band, as well as a complimentary Coca-Cola beverage. FFA and 4-H State Fairs The Washington State Fair proudly hosts both the FFA State Fair, and the 4-H State Fairs. Students around the state compete, hoping to win blue ribbons at their local level, and progress to the state competition. Fine Art Show Talented artists throughout the state compete in the annual Fine Art Show, which is found on the second floor of the Pavilion. There are sculptures, oil paintings, watercolors, miniatures, pencil drawings and more. Many of the pieces are for sale, so spend some time to find just the right work of art for your home. Floral Department Take in the scent of roses on display, enjoy the beauty of fresh flowers being judged, and marvel at the bonsai entries. This area is a kaleidoscope to the senses! Sponsor: Aqua Rec’s Fireside Hearth & Home Food, food and more food Love your traditional food favorites like scones, onion burgers and carmel apples? You’re in luck! They will be here. You’ll also discover recent newcomers to the Washington State Fair. Sharkey’s is introducing Captain Crunch (breaded shrimp on a stick with sweet sriracha), Lobster Corn Dog with lemon aoli, and Lobster French Fries with chipotle aoli. Young Life is serving Dippin Dots, too.

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Fred Oldfield Western Art Heritage Center Fred Oldfield is an internationally recognized western artist. Fair guests can share in his widespread experiences and educational efforts to teach about western art while visiting the Fair. Collectors of Fred’s work will have an opportunity to participate in a silent auction for one of his pieces during the Fair, with the proceeds benefiting the Fred Oldfield Scholarship for the Arts, part of the Washington State Fair Foundation scholarship program. The highest bidder at the end of the Fair will be the new owner of this Fred Oldfield original. Artists Don Crook, Ken Hurley, Lisa Rasmussen and Robert Walton will be demonstrating their craft between 1-3 p.m., daily. Musical entertainment will also be appearing daily in the Heritage Center, right inside the Red Gate. GEICO Gecko The GEICO booth is THE place to meet the media celebrity, the Gecko! Drop by their booth at Fountain Plaza and enter to win a $500 gift card, and take home a prize. Sponsor: GEICO Hand Washing Stations It is important to be healthy, and the hand washing stations around the grounds help our guests stay that way. Sponsor: MultiCare Home Arts Colorful quilts, freshly made pies, beautifully designed clothing, tablescapes and much more make the Home Arts Department a must for many Fair guests. It’s amazing how talented people are who enter the wide variety of contests in Home Arts. Check out these treasures in the Pavilion, second floor. Hobby Hall If you wonder what people like to collect, then drop by Hobby Hall and discover the wide array of items, from traditional to zany. Hobby Hall also focuses on handcrafts in a variety of competitions, along with demonstrations. Hobby Hall sponsor: Rich’s for the Home International Photo Salon Each year the Washington State Fair hosts an international photo competition. Photographers from around the world enter their finest pieces, following stringent regulations. Each piece is a work of art, and worth viewing. You’ll also find a Washington resident-only competition, with a variety of categories available for Washingtonians to compete. Location: Pavilion, second floor Learn There are so many fascinating facts about the State Fair, animals, rides and more. Keep your eye open for large signs telling you about these items around the grounds. Sign sponsor: WGU Washington

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People Movers When you attend the Fair Mondays through Fridays, it is great to jump on a People Mover to travel from one side of the grounds to another. These handy forms of transportation are free of charge from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., crowds permitting. Pierce Transit “Fair Express” Bus Pierce Transit offers “Fair Express” bus service to the Washington State Fair again this year. Direct service to the State Fair will be offered from free parking at South Hill Mall, Lakewood Towne Center and Tacoma Mall to the Blue Gate on a regular basis every single day. For more information, visit www.PierceTransit.org. Recycling Helping to keep our earth green is important to all of us, and we recycle a variety of products and items at the Fair. Again this year we are pleased to offer a special plastic and aluminum recycling program throughout the Fair. Sponsor: Waste Connections Rides Funtastic offers over 70 rides that whirl and twirl in the Midway and SillyVille, including our three new rides: Evolution, Rock Star, and Phoenix Wheel. Thrill seekers love Rainier Rush, while the antique merry-go-round satisfies stomachs that prefer to be lulled. Try out some extreme rides in the Green Gate area, where your heart will pick up its beat the moment you are catapulted toward space. Vendors Would you like to go shopping to find the perfect item to treat yourself? Or someone else? The Washington State Fair has more than 900 vendor booth spaces with products you’ll love to buy! You’ll find them around the Fair, including Sleep Country ShowPlex. ShowPlex Sponsor: Sleep Country USA

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HIGHLIGHTS / With Kids in Mind (for parents of young Fair guests): (Placed in alphabetical order) Animals of the World This exhibit will only be here the first five days (Sept. 11-15), so check it out! You’ll see a wide range of exotic animals from around the world. Camels, goats, yaks, and wallabies will all be awaiting your visit. Free with Fair gate admission Location: Barn J Asia Pacific Cultural Day Celebrate the vibrant cultures of the Far East on Sept. 12 at the Showplace Stage, sponsored by Aqua Rec. Groups from the area will pay homage to their heritage through traditional dress/dance/music. Performances all day from countries such as Korea, Vietnam, Fiji, Thailand and Cambodia. Free with gate admission Location: Showplace Stage BECU Free Kids’ Weekend (Sept. 12 and 13) Kids 18 years and under get FREE gate admission on Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13. A coupon IS REQUIRED to obtain free admission and is available at www.BECU.org/freekids. Kids five years and under are always free and do not need the coupon for free gate entry. Sponsor: BECU Big Washington Photo Ops The legend of bigfoot is alive and well at the Washington State Fair. We’re pleased to introduce you to this once-elusive creature, who comes out of hiding each year to attend the State Fair. He’s known by the name of Big Washington, and big he is! While our costume character is 7-feet tall, the version created by tree sculptor, Bob King (www.chainsawking.com) is a stately 9-feet tall. Both are a tad shy, but still very friendly, welcoming photo ops with Fair friends. Location: Photo ops with costume character in Planting Patch Location of chainsaw carving of Big Washington: by Gold Gate fountain C&H Sugar Parent-Child Oatmeal Cookie Contest Children 6-16 years and a parent (mother, father, grandparent, legal guardian or step-parent) are invited to make oatmeal cookies in this Home Arts Department contest. First place wins $100, second place $50, and third place $25. For rules, visit http://www.thefair.com/participate/exhibit-entries/ Free with Fair gate admission Online register by: Thursday, Sept. 10 at 10 p.m. for the Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-Noon competition

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Classic Coaster Park Parents can take in the beauty of this landscaped park by the Classic Coaster while their children are on rides. It was funded by the Washington State Fair Foundation. Daily Free with gate admission C.P. Huntington Train This pint-size train is perfect for kids and their parents to take a spin around a portion of SillyVille. You’ll see the conductor, and enjoy a tunnel that give a peak of dinosaurs in days gone by. Ticketed ride. Location: SillyVille The Cutest Show On Earth (formerly Let’s Pretend Adventure) Young children can be the stars of this show! Kids are invited to take part, and select a costume to wear in their very own half-hour show. Free with Fair gate admission Times: Monday through Friday (2, 4, 6, 8 p.m.) and weekends (noon, 2, 4, 6, 7:30 p.m.) Location: SillyVille East Diaper Changing Area Changing tables are located in both men’s and women’s restrooms. Free with Fair gate admission Location: Near Blue, Gold, Green and Red Gates; SillyVille area; and Expo Hall. Draft Horse Hitch Demonstrations See these gentle giants in their barn, then see them as they pull hitches, reminiscent of days gone by. Free with Fair gate admission Times: 2:00 and 3:30 p.m. hitch demonstrations Location: Barn D and shows in Arena G Education Stage The Education Building has a stage, with a variety of school students, youth programs, and special interest groups are performing. Free with Fair gate admission Location: Pavilion, first floor Face Painting Merry Makers are at it again, using airbrush art to create whimsy on the faces of young kids. Children 12 and under can take part. Free with Fair gate admission Times: Monday-Friday 2-8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Location: Inside train tracks in SillyVille

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Fair Farm Who doesn’t love to see baby animals up close and personal? Kids of all ages get in on the action in the Fair Farm, where you can meet and pet countless critters. Nuzzle up to a bunny, piglet, and pygmy goat. Or, watch chicks hatching. This is a petting farm you’ll come back to year after year. Free with Fair gate admission Location: Barn E in SillyVille area FFA and 4-H Activities Both youth organizations are hosting their state fair at the Washington State Fair. The students love to share their knowledge of their animals, agriculture and much more with visitors, so stop by the barns and visit with them. Free with Fair gate admission Locations: Around the Fair Fiestas de las Familias This is the 11th anniversary of hosting a Latino event. This year we are dedicating it to families. You’ll discover great family entertainment all day at two stages: Mountain Mist Stage, and Showplace Stage, sponsored by Aqua Rec. Some of the entertainment includes 4 En la Mira, Diamante Sierreno, Nuevos Mercenarios, Julio Cesar y el Imperio and Banda Vagos. Free with Fair gate admission Location: Mountain Mist and Showplace Stage Media Partners: LaGranD 99.9 FM and La Zeta 1210 AM Fireworks Spectacular You’ll love how the sky lights up each Friday night with the Fireworks Spectacular. You’ll marvel at a glorious display as they light up with amazing color, accented with the loud booms as lights explode into a kaleidoscope of color. Free with Fair gate admission Dates / Time: Sept. 11, 18, 25 at 10 p.m. Gate Admission Kids five years and under are always free through the gates. Purchase gate tickets at a discount at www.thefair.com, at participating Safeway and Albertsons stores, plus South Hill Mall. Giant Pumpkin Carving See master pumpkin carver Russ Leno create works of art out of giant pumpkins. Each creation is different, and he’s fascinating to watch in action. Free with Fair gate admission Times: Sept. 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27 (Saturdays and Sundays). 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Planting Patch area

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Hand Washing Stations It’s important to stay healthy, so we have numerous hand washing stations around the Fair, thanks to MultiCare. As a reminder, after you pet the animals, wash your hands! Free with Fair gate admission Hobby Hall This hall is filled with amazing collections that people love to display, as well as Lego structures in the making. Thanks to sponsor, Rich’s for the Home. Free with Fair gate admission Location: Hobby Hall Hotel Transylvania 2 Fans of Hotel Translvania 2 will love a photo op with Dracula and Mavis, the costume characters of this great movie which will release on Sept. 25th. They’ll only be here Sept. 12 and 13th, so drop by for some spooky fun! Sponsor: Sony Junior Gardeners Kids (5-18 years) can enter the junior gardener’s competition in the Agriculture Dept. Prize ribbons for the best agriculture will be awarded. Register by Thursday, Sept. 17 at www.thefair.com/participate/exhibit-entries/. Click on Agriculture. Delivery time to bring produce is Sept. 19 from 7:00 – 9:30 a.m. Free Milking a Cow and the Milking Parlor Kids are invited to milk a cow, well, a faux cow, anyway! Mabel is located in the Dairy Barn, with a stool set up for kids to try their hand at milking a pretend cow. Don’t worry, there are farmers ready to help them out! Then wander over to see real cows being milked in the Milking Parlor, and sample some free milk. Free with Fair gate admission Location: Barn M Northwest Outdoors (snowshoeing, shooting a bow, trout fishing) The Northwest Outdoors exhibit also invites kids to learn about adventures in the Northwest by strapping on some snowshoes, learning to shoot a bow, and fishing. On weekends, children can explore snowshoeing as they follow a straw track lined with trees and booths. They can also try their shooting a real bow (with guidance from a professional), or catching a rainbow trout. Fishing gear and volunteers are there to help them get a nibble (kids 12 years and under, please). Free with Fair gate admission Location: Northwest Outdoors “Go Play Outside”

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Nursing Station A nursing station has been provided for mothers at the women’s restroom in SillyVille. Free with Fair gate admission Location: SillyVille Opening Day Free Gate Admission / Food Drive (Friday, Sept. 11) The Washington State Fair kicks off in a big way, offering free gate admission on opening day of the Fair from 9 a.m. until noon. The annual Puyallup Food Bank food drive is held at that time, and a recommended non-perishable food donation is suggested. Last year over 275,000 pounds of non-perishable food was collected in one day. Media Partners: KOMO 4, KOMO Newsradio AM 1000/97.7 FM, KOMOnews.com. Parade We host a daily parade through the Fair with costume characters, scouts and more! Free with Fair gate admission Weekdays at 5:30 p.m., weekends at 12:00 p.m. People Movers Getting a little tired carrying your little ones? Take the People Movers around the grounds, and enjoy the view! Free upon gate admission Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Phoenix Wheel (Ride) This NEW classic wheel ride in SillyVille reaches a height of 65’, yet is kid-friendly as well. You’ll find it in SillyVille, where thrill-seeking young ones will love it! Minimum height to ride: 48” to ride alone OR 32” if accompanied by a responsible person. Pierce Transit “Fair Express” Bus Park free in the South Hill Mall, Tacoma Mall and Lakewood Towne Center Pierce Transit lots, and grab a Pierce Transit “Fair Express” bus direct to the Fair. For more information, visit www.PierceTransit.org. Regular bus service every day of the Fair Piglet Palace We have a special home for two sows and their litters, and it is a palace, the Piglet Palace. Timing is everything, and they have perfected it here. One sow gives birth near the beginning of the Fair, and one midway through, so you can see newborn piglets. The palace features enhanced viewing areas, as well as a big screen to see the piglets on crowded days. Piglet Palace was funded by the Washington State Fair Foundation. Free with Fair gate admission Location: SillyVille area

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Pioneer Farm This year, Pioneer Farm is moving to Timber Gulch, where kids can have an opportunity to witness how early settlers managed daily live, from churning butter to shaving wood. Location: Timber Gulch Planting Patch Many kids have never seen where fruits and vegetables come from, so this area is a place of wonder. Wander through patches of enormous pumpkins, corn, and squash, and see berries growing. Free with Fair gate admission Location: Next to Fair Farm, Barn E, in SillyVille Pumpkin Carving Contest Ages 5-7, 8-11, 12-15, and adults can enter this fun category where they bring in a carved pumpkin (great practice for the fall!). Register by Sept. 17 at 10:00 p.m. at www.thefair.com/participate/exhibit-entries/ in the Agriculture category. Bring your registration form with pumpkin to Gold Gate between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 for free gate admission. Location: Agriculture Building Pumpkin Coloring Contest Visit the Agriculture building and take part in the Pumpkin Coloring Contest on Sept. 20th. You must register between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for the 1 p.m. event. Bonus – there are prizes! Free with Fair gate admission Location: Agriculture Building SillyVille An area dedicated all to kids. Let out all of your silliness on the rides and activities located here. Reminder: Due to safety, guests under the age of two may not go on the rides. SillyVille Family Restrooms You’ll hear parents cheering about a new and permanent restroom in SillyVille. There is also a nursing station, and diaper changing areas in both men’s and women’s restrooms. SillyVille Food Court This area offers pint-size portions for smaller appetites – perfect for young kids. For example, instead of a Krusty Pup, they sell Krusty Puppies! Location: In SillyVille across from Train Station

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Sounder Train to the Washington State Fair The Fair has a new ride, and it is being offered two Saturdays of the Fair, Sept. 19 and 26. The Sounder Train will serve nine stations between Everett and Puyallup. Shuttle service will be offered from the Puyallup Station to the Washington State Fair. Forget about traffic and parking, and take the train! Save 20% off a bundled Sounder Train and Fair admission pack at www.thefair.com. Fee and times: visit www.soundtransit.org/SoundertoTheFair Star Trek: The Exhibition See a replica of the U.S.S. Enterprise, sit in the legendary Captain’s chair, and enjoy one-of-a-kind displays featuring costumes and props from the groundbreaking Star Trek series. Additional admission ticket required for 6 years and older. Location: Red Gate Building State Fair Penny Press Last year the Washington State Fair Foundation introduced a Penny Press with four different designs that are Fair related: Classic Coaster, nostalgic pig, rodeo, and Ferris wheel. Just 51 cents. Location: SillyVille Train Station area Strolling Entertainers Be amazed by the One Man Band, get your fix of the FloraSapiens (stilt walkers), pose for a photo with Tubbs, the blue duck, and many more. Free with Fair gate admission Sweet! A Tasty Journey This free exhibit takes you on a journey into the colorful world of candy. Learn the history of candy, explore how it’s made, and more. Location: Grand Champion Plaza near SillyVille Free with Fair gate admission Talking Chicken and Chick Hatching Kids are amazed when they enter the Poultry Building and a giant chicken talks to them. They are then invited to get close to the viewing area where chicks are hatching. Free with Fair gate admission Location: Barn A

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Timber Gulch (Green Gate) Timber Gulch is a brand new western/pioneer town located inside the Green Gate. You’ll take a step back in time when you see the pioneer town backdrop, complete with a jail, and photo opportunities galore. The backdrop depicts a town, with a similar feel as a movie set. There will be an interactive area featuring gunfight shows, kids’ activities (panning for gold and treasures, and Pioneer Farm to churn butter and shave wood), shopping (apparel and photo booth), and even a saloon. Entertainment includes Tumbleweed Crossing, a comedy gunfight show, and a cowboy boot camp designed for young cowboys and cowgirls. Tractor Tracks Talk about a hit when this was introduced in 2013! Thanks to sponsor, Tractor Supply Co., kids get a chance to take the wheel and pedal a mini antique tractor around a maze, enjoying sights found on a farm, including a red barn, water feature and a tractor. Free with Fair gate admission Location: SillyVille area Vegetable Critter Contest Ages 5-7, 8-11, 12-15, and adults can enter this fun category where they decorate their vegetable with a small amount of non-vegetable material. Unusual shapes of squash are ideal for this contest. Register by Thursday, Sept. 17, 10:00 p.m. at www.thefair.com/participate/exhibit-entries/ in the Agriculture category. Bring your registration form with critter to Gold Gate between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 for free gate admission. Location: Agriculture Building Western Rodeo Breakfast, Parade and Cattle Drive The Fair kicks off at 8 a.m. in downtown Puyallup’s Pioneer Park with a $2 breakfast, followed by a 10 a.m. cattle drive. Then the non-motorized parade runs through downtown Puyallup on Meridian Street. After the parade, wander down to the Fair, where gate admission is free on opening morning until noon, with a recommended non-perishable food donation for the food drive. Sept. 11 Free Wool Riders Only Have you ever heard of mutton bustin’? This is where young children (4-7 years) under 60 pounds can practice bull riding – on a sheep! Youngsters can attempt to hang onto an unpredictable sheep for six seconds in hopes of winning a prize! Helmets are provided and required for safety. Monday – Friday at 11:30 a.m.; 1:30, 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 a.m.; noon; 2:00, 4:00, and 6:30 p.m. Fee: $12 Location: SillyVille inside Purple Gate

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Xfinity Dizzy Pass Opening Weekend Ride Bracelet Sept. 12 & 13 (Sa / Su) This is the third year of a popular weekend ride bracelet special, where you can enjoy this unlimited ride offer. It includes unlimited Funtastic Midway and SillyVille rides, (except Extreme Scream), plus two free games. Just $30 if you purchase online in advance by 9/10 at www.thefair.com. Or, purchase your Opening Weekend Xfinity Dizzy Pass on site for just $40.00—a great deal! Sponsor: Xfinity Xfinity Dizzy Pass Weekday Ride Bracelet Sept. 14-18 (M-F), and Sept. 21-25 (M-F) If you love to ride and ride, check out this unlimited ride offer. It includes unlimited Funtastic Midway and SillyVille rides, (except Extreme Scream), plus two free games. Just $30 if you purchase online in advance by 9/10 at www.thefair.com. Or purchase your Xfinity Weekday Dizzy Pass on site at the Fair for $40. Sponsor: Xfinity

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DEALS AND DISCOUNTS Who doesn’t like to take advantage of a great deal? We’re offering some great bargains to our State Fair guests on Admission, Food, Parking, Rides, Rodeo, and Transit. Enjoy!

Admission Deals Advance Discount Gate Admission Tickets Skip the lines, print at home and save when you buy online at www.thefair.com. Or, purchase discount gate tickets while you are shopping at Safeway, Albertsons or South Hill Mall. Adults $10 ($2.50 savings) Student (6-18 years) $7.50 ($1.50 savings) Seniors (62+) $7.50 ($1.50 savings) Kids 5 & under Always FREE Available online at discount prices: Now - Sept. 10 Available at Safeway, Albertsons and South Hill Mall: Now - Sept. 27, while supplies last Sponsors: Safeway, Albertsons, South Hill Mall Free Gate Admission with Concert Ticket Purchase any ticket to a Washington State Fair concert or rodeo (except 9/11 Rodeo, 1 pm), and you also receive free gate admission to the Washington State Fair, a $12.50 value. Value Pack Save over 50% when you purchase your Value Pack at Fred Meyer locations for only $36.95 (a $75 value). Value Packs are valid any day and include:

2 gate admission

10 food bucks

6 Funtastic rides (excludes Extreme Scream)

Two half-price weekday parking coupons (valid Monday-Friday before 5 p.m., subject to space availability, not valid on Sept. 11)

Discount rodeo coupon: Sat., Sept. 12, 1:00 p.m. performance Available: Now - Sept. 11 at participating Fred Meyer stores. Sponsor: Fred Meyer

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Season Pass* Get unlimited gate admission at under $1.80 per day. Season passes pay for themselves in just three visits. Plus, each season pass includes a valuable coupon sheet to save on weekday parking, scones, and more. Purchase at www.thefair.com. Adults: $30.50 by Aug. 31, or $35.50 after Aug. 31 Students (6-18 years): $20.50 by Aug. 31, or $25.50 after Aug. 31 The Season Pass is valid for use by a single guest only throughout the entire duration of the Fair, and cannot be shared. Includes gate admission only, does not include rides, food or Grandstand events. The season pass is valid for one scan per day (for re-entry, obtain a hand stamp). This pass cannot be resold or shared. No refunds or exchanges.

One, Two, Free! Three-Day Pass Purchase Washington State Fair gate admission for two days for just $20, and receive a third day of admission FREE! You save $17.50! Must be used by one single guest any days of the Fair, Sept. 11-27. Purchase exclusively at http://www.thefair.com/deals/. The pass cannot be re-sold or shared, and can only be used once a day. Online orders are subject to standard processing fees.

Ride and Admission Bundle Save 45%! Receive two gate admission tickets and a spin on any six Funtastic rides (excludes Extreme Scream). Just $29.95, a $55 value. Purchase by Sept. 10th online at http://www.thefair.com/fun/details/ride-admission-bundle_1. No refunds or exchanges. Online orders are subject to standard processing fees. Riders must be at least two years of age and meet height requirements of each individual ride. Opening Day Free Gate Admission / Food Drive Sept. 11 (F) The Washington State Fair kicks off in a big way, offering free gate admission on opening day of the Fair from 9 a.m. until noon, with a recommended non-perishable food donation. The annual First Day at the Fair Food Drive benefits Puyallup Food Bank. Last year over 275,000 pounds of non-perishable food was collected in one day. Media Partners: KOMO 4, KOMO Newsradio AM 1000/97.7 FM, KOMOnews.com

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BECU Free Kids’ Weekend Sept. 12, 13 (Sa, Su) Kids 18 years and under get FREE gate admission on Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13. A coupon IS REQUIRED to obtain free admission and is available at www.BECU.org/freekids. Kids five years and under are always free and do not need the coupon for free gate entry. Sponsor: BECU Military Mondays Sept. 14, 21 (M) Gate admission is FREE to active, reserve and retired military and National Guard and their dependents, and disabled veterans. Valid when military ID is shown at ticket booth. Available: Mondays, Sept. 14 and 21, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Media Partners: 570 KVI, KOMO Newsradio AM 1000/97.7 FM, KOMO 4 and KOMOnews.com

Food Savings Value Pack Save over 50% when you purchase your Value Pack at Fred Meyer locations for only $36.95 (a $75 value). Value Packs are valid any day and include:

2 gate admission

10 food bucks




Parking Deals Value Pack Save over 50% when you purchase your Value Pack at Fred Meyer locations for only $36.95 (a $75 value). Value Packs are valid any day and include:

2 gate admission

10 food bucks




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Ride Deals Ride and Admission Bundle Save 45%! Receive two gate admission tickets and a spin on any six Funtastic rides (excludes Extreme Scream). Purchase by Sept. 10th online at http://www.thefair.com/fun/details/ride-admission-bundle. $29.95 (a $55 value). Value Pack Save over 50% when you purchase your Value Pack at Fred Meyer locations for only $36.95 (a $75 value). Value Packs are valid any day and include:

2 gate admission

10 food bucks



Discount rodeo coupon: Sat., Sept. 12, 1:00 p.m. performance Available: Now - Sept. 11 at participating Fred Meyer stores. Sponsor: Fred Meyer Xfinity Dizzy Pass Opening Weekend Ride Bracelet Sept. 12 & 13 (Sa / Su) This is the third year of a popular weekend ride bracelet special, where you can enjoy this unlimited ride offer. It includes unlimited Funtastic Midway and SillyVille rides, (except Extreme Scream), plus two free games. Just $30 if you purchase online in advance by 9/10 at www.thefair.com. Or, purchase your Opening Weekend Xfinity Dizzy Pass on site for just $40.00—a great deal! Sponsor: Xfinity Extreme Deal Sept. 14-17 (M-TH) and Sept. 21-24 (M-Th) Save on Extreme Scream rides for just $7.50 (a $10 value), Mondays – Thursdays, Sept. 14-17, and Sept. 21-24. Just go to the Extreme Scream to get the discount. Xfinity Dizzy Pass Weekday Ride Bracelet Sept. 14-18 (M-F), and Sept. 21-25 (M-F) If you love to ride and ride, check out this unlimited ride offer. It includes unlimited Funtastic Midway and SillyVille rides, (except Extreme Scream), plus two free games. Just $30 if you purchase online in advance by 9/10 at www.thefair.com. Or purchase your Xfinity Weekday Dizzy Pass on site at the Fair for $40. Sponsor: Xfinity

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Ride and Game FunCard Two packages are available: 40 ($20) or 120 ($50, a $60 value) ride and game tickets. Tickets are valid on any Funtastic Midway or SillyVille ride or game. Rides and games require more than one ticket (each ride requires approximately 7-12 tickets). Purchase online or on site. No refunds or exchanges.

Rodeo Deals Matinee Special Purchase a ticket for the Friday 1:00 p.m. performance on Sept. 11th for just $7! We’ve rolled the price back to the original price. Ticket does NOT include Fair admission and is good for reserved grandstand seating. Fair admission is required to attend rodeo. Enter before noon that day with non-perishable food for the opening day food drive, and your Fair admission is FREE! O’Reilly’s $5 Off Rodeo Get a $5 off coupon exclusively at participating O'Reilly Auto Parts locations. Coupon is available now through Sept. 13th, and can be redeemed for $5-off tickets in Grandstand Upper, Lower and side seating for the following performances:

Friday, Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m. – with Colt Ford concert

Saturday, Sept. 12 at 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. – with Dan + Shay concert

Sunday, Sept. 13 at 1:00 p.m. – Puyallup Finals Sponsor: O’Reilly Auto Parts Rodeo Four-Pack This is a great deal: Purchase a four-pack of tickets for $60 to the Saturday, Sept. 12, 1 p.m. rodeo, and save 25%. Purchase by August 31st at : http://www.thefair.com/fun/details/rodeo---family-4-pack-deal. Rodeo Season Pass Purchase the same great seat for all five rodeo performances. The five-show package starts at $85 (a 35% savings), and includes State Fair gate admission. Seats available in Lower and Upper Grandstand for $85, or in the Golden Saddle for $153. Available at http://www.thefair.com/fun/details/rodeo-season-pass

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Value Pack Save over 50% when you purchase your Value Pack at Fred Meyer locations for only $36.95 (a $75 value). Value Packs are valid any day and include:

2 gate admission

10 food bucks




Transit Savings Sounder Train Fair Express Skip the traffic and parking fees – ride the Sounder to the Washington State Fair on Saturdays, Sept. 19 and 26. The Sounder Express Train serves nine stations between Everett, Seattle and Sumner, with direct service to the Puyallup Sounder Station. From there you can jump on a complimentary shuttle to the Fair’s Red Gate, or take a short five block walk to the Fair. The Express Pack saves you 20%, and includes your Sounder ticket to the Fair and Fair gate admission. Sold online only at: http://www.thefair.com/deals/.

N. King & Snohomish Co (Everett, Mukilteo, Edmonds & Seattle boardings): Adult $17.00, Students (6-18 years) $12.00. Family four-packs (two adults, two kids) are $58.00. Kids five and under always free.

S. King County (Tukwila, Kent, Auburn and Sumner boardings): Adults $15.50, Students (6-18 years) $11.25. Family four-packs (two adults, two kids) are $51.50. Kids five and under always free.

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SPECIAL ACTIVITY DAYS

Date Specific Highlights: (Placed in date order) National and Regional Cattle Shows Dairy Cattle: Nat’l Holstein Show (Sept. 11), Nat’l Guernsey and Jr. Guernsey Show (Sept. 16), NW Nat’l Brown Swiss and Jr. Brown Swiss Show (Sept. 16-17), Regional Ayrshire Show (Sept. 17), Regional Milking Shorthorn Show (Sept. 17) Beef Cattle: Regional Shorthorn Show (Sept. 12), Regional Horned Hereford Show (Sept. 25), Regional Highland Show (Sept. 25), Regional Polled Hereford Show (Sept. 26) Washington State Fair Rodeo Breakfast Sept. 11: (Friday) – 8-10 a.m. Drop by before the opening day parade at 10 a.m. and enjoy some pancakes off the griddle, scrambled eggs, sausage and beverages. It’s right on the parade route, at the City of Puyallup’s Pioneer Park Pavilion, and the cost is only $2 per person. This breakfast is made possible by the Washington State Fair Rodeo Wranglers, and many generous partners in the area. Washington State Fair Western Rodeo Parade Sept. 11 (Friday): 10 a.m. A cattle drive down Meridian, Puyallup’s major arterial, kicks off this non-motorized parade. Equestrian drill teams, school marching bands, horse hitches, costume characters and loads of fun kick off opening day of the Fair and the Rodeo. KOMO’s Opening Day at the Fair Food Drive / Free Gate Admission Sept. 11 (Friday) The annual KOMO’s Opening Day at the Fair Food Drive kicks off again this year, with a reward for those who donate non-perishable food for the food drive. The Washington State Fair offers free gate admission on opening day of the Fair from 9 a.m. until noon. The food drive is headed up by the Puyallup Food Bank, and distributed to XX food banks and pantries in the South Sound area. Last year over 275,000 pounds of non-perishable food was collected in one day, a new record. Media Partners: KOMO 4, KOMO Newsradio AM 1000/97.7 FM, KOMOnews.com

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Washington State Fair Rodeo, Justin Boots Playoffs, Presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts Friday, Sept. 11 (1 & 6:30 p.m.); Sat., Sept. 12 (1 & 6:30 p.m.); Finals on Sunday, Sept. 13 (1 p.m.) Go big or go home is what the top rodeo athletes at the Washington State Fair Rodeo face for three straight days. They are fighting for their rodeo lives to take home top honors, and their chance at the National Finals Rodeo in December. You’ll see the top cowboys and cowgirls compete in each event. Purchase tickets at www.thefair.com/rodeo. Sponsor: O’Reilly Auto Parts Sponsor: Black Pine Spas, Budweiser, Coastal Farm and Ranch, Crown Royal, Vita-Mix, Washington’s Lottery, Ram Rodeo, Old Cannery Furniture Fireworks Spectacular Sept. 11, 18, 25 (Fridays) The Friday night fireworks are, well, spectacular! Marvel at the Fireworks Spectacular as the sky lights up with amazing color, accented with the loud booms as lights explode into a kaleidoscope of color. Animals of the World Sept. 11-15 (Friday-Tuesday) Exotic animals from all over the world are on display in J Barn at the Animals of the World exhibit. Jacob Sheep, Nigerian Dwarf Goats, and Fainting Goats will all be awaiting your visit. XPLORE Adventure Race Sept. 12 (Saturday) The Washington State Fair Foundation brings back this urban adventure race again this year. It combines the energy of a fun run with the physical demand of an obstacle race, and the social interaction of a community-wide game of Twister. Athletes and fun-seekers of all ability levels take part in teams of 2-5 people, visiting various locations around the State Fair to solve clues and complete wild challenges. Pre-registration was required for this 3:00 p.m. race. To enter next year, visit: www.thefair.com/foundation/. Asia Pacific Cultural Day Sept. 12 (Saturday) Celebrate the vibrant cultures of the Far East on Saturday, Sept. 12. Area groups will pay homage to their heritage through traditional dress/dance/music. Performances all day from countries such as Korea, Vietnam, Fiji, Thailand and Cambodia. Location: Showplace Stage Showplace Stage sponsor: Aqua Rec’s Swimmin Hole

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Xfinity Dizzy Pass Opening Weekend Ride Bracelet Sept. 12 & 13 (Saturday / Sunday) This is the third year of a popular weekend ride bracelet special, where you can enjoy this unlimited ride offer. It includes unlimited Funtastic Midway and SillyVille rides, (except Extreme Scream), plus two free games. Just $30 if you purchase online in advance by 9/10 at www.thefair.com. Or, purchase your Opening Weekend Xfinity Dizzy Pass on site for just $40.00—a great deal! Sponsor: Xfinity Giant Pumpkin Carving: Sept. 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27 (Saturdays and Sundays). 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. See master pumpkin carver Russ Leno create works of art out of giant pumpkins. Each creation is different, and he’s fascinating to watch in action. Location: Planting Patch area Xfinity Dizzy Pass Weekday Ride Bracelet Sept. 14-18 (Monday - Friday), and Sept. 21-25 (Monday - Friday) If you love to ride and ride, check out this unlimited ride offer. It includes unlimited Funtastic Midway and SillyVille rides, (except Extreme Scream), plus two free games. Just $30 if you purchase online in advance by 9/10 at www.thefair.com. Or purchase your Xfinity Weekday Dizzy Pass on site at the Fair for $40. Sponsor: Xfinity Senior Days Sept. 17 and 24 (Thursdays) We love our seniors, so we’re bringing back activities with those 62+ years in mind. Who wouldn’t enjoy hearing from gardening guru, Ed Hume? Locations: Showplace Stage sponsored by Aqua Rec, Mountain Mist Stage Draft Horses “Big Hearts Wear Pink” Sept. 19 (Saturday), 2:00 and 3:30 p.m. In addition to the daily draft horse hitch demonstrations in the Paulhamus Arena each day at 2:00 and 3:30 p.m., they are hosting a special demonstration on Sept. 19th. Both demonstrations recognize those who have battled breast cancer, and will have some survivors riding on the hitches. The horses even get in on the act by wearing pink ribbons woven in their braids.

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Sounder Train Fair Express Sept. 19 and 26 (Saturdays) Skip the traffic and parking fees – ride the Sounder to the Washington State Fair on Saturdays, Sept. 19 and 26th. The Sounder Express Train serves nine stations between Everett, Seattle and Sumner, with direct service to the Puyallup Sounder Station. From there you can jump on a complimentary shuttle to the Fair’s Red Gate, or take a short five block walk to the Fair. The Express Pack saves you 20%, and includes your Sounder ticket to the Fair and Fair gate admission. Sold online only at: http://www.thefair.com/deals/.

N. King & Snohomish Co (Everett, Mukilteo, Edmonds & Seattle boardings): Adult $17.00, Students (6-18 years) $12.00. Family four-packs (two adults, two kids) are $58.00. Kids five and under always free.

S. King County (Tukwila, Kent, Auburn and Sumner boardings): Adults $15.50, Students (6-18 years) $11.25. Family four-packs (two adults, two kids) are $51.50. Kids five and under always free.

Fiestas de las Familias Sept. 20 (Saturday) This is the 11th anniversary of hosting a Latino event. This year we are dedicating it to families. You’ll discover great family entertainment all day at two stages: Mountain Mist Stage, and Showplace Stage, sponsored by Aqua Rec. Some of the entertainment includes 4 En la Mira, Diamante Sierreno, Nuevos Mercenarios, Julio Cesar y el Imperio and Banda Vagos. Free with Fair gate admission Location: Mountain Mist and Showplace Stage Media Partners: LaGranD 99.9 FM and La Zeta 1210 AM Catch a Rising Star Sept. 24-26 (Thursday – Saturday) Calling all singers, dancers and musicians. This is your chance to be a star! Solos, duos, trios and groups from ages 5 to adult can enter for a chance to win $1,000 in prizes. Register in advance at www.PositivePrograms.net. Registration includes a free gate ticket to the Fair. Showplace Stage sponsor: Aqua Rec’s Swimmin Hole Stage sponsor: Mountain Mist

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The Ultimate Tailgate Sept. 27 (Sunday) and every game day Why have to choose between attending the State Fair and watching your favorite sporting game on TV? We have large screen TVs in our sports bar and family friendly locations, so you can spin on your favorite ride, and enjoy your team’s game. In fact, you can watch the first home game for the Seattle Seahawks when they take on the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 27th at 1:25 p.m. Be part of the Ultimate Tailgate in the End Zone Sports Bar. The first 500 will receive a free team spirit prize, starting at 11:00 a.m. Come play games, win prizes and watch Sea Gals and Guys in the making at the Junior Cheer Camp. Wear your Seahawks fan gear for a chance to win the Ultimate Fan Contest. Enter from 11 a.m. – noon, and you’ll have a chance to win the grand prize, a Big Green Egg Grill valued at $949, courtesy of Aqua Quip. Outfits will be judged based on spirit and creativity. Fair guests will also have a chance to win a Big Green Egg Mini-Max. Sponsor: Aqua Quip

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CONCERT SERIES / RODEO

Washington State Fair’s 2015 Columbia Bank Concert Series

DATE PERFORMANCE TIME PRICES (incl. Fair gate)

Sept. 11 (Fr) Justin Boots Playoff Rodeo – Friday Matinee

1:00 p.m. $5* / $18

Sept. 11 (Fr) Rodeo followed by Colt Ford (Country)

6:30 p.m. $35-Golden Saddle, $25 $30-Standing in Dirt Concert

Sept. 12 (Sa) Justin Boots Playoff Rodeo – Saturday Matinee

1:00 p.m. $30, $20

Sept. 12 (Sa) Rodeo followed by Dan + Shay (Country)

6:30 p.m. $35-Golden Saddle, $25 $30-Standing in Dirt Concert

Sept. 13 (Su) Justin Boots Playoff Rodeo - Puyallup Finals

1:00 p.m. $35, $25

Sept. 14 (M) “Weird Al” Yankovic – “Mandatory World Tour (Comedy)

7:30 p.m. $60 - Golden Circle, $40, $30

Sept. 15 (Tu) Heart – “Music = Love Tour 2015” (Classic Rock)

7:30 p.m. $90 – Golden Circle, $60, $30 **Pre-Show Party - $32.50

Sept. 16 (W) Fifth Harmony with special guest, Bea Miller (Pop)

7:30 p.m. $55 – Golden Circle, $40, $28

Sept. 17 (Th) Crystal Gayle and Lee Greenwood (Country)

7:30 p.m. $45 – Golden Circle, $35, $28

Sept. 18 (Fr) Terry Fator (Ventriloquist) 7:30 p.m. $60 – Golden Circle, $45, $30

Sept. 19 (Sa) Keith Urban “Raise Em Up Tour” (Country/Pop)

7:30 p.m. $100 – Golden Circle, $80, $40 **Pre-Show Party -$32.50

Sept. 20 (Su) Chris Tomlin and TobyMac (Christian)

7:30 p.m. $63 – Golden Circle, $48, $38

Sept. 21 (M) Patti LaBelle with The Tacoma Symphony (Symphony)

7:30 p.m. $75 – Golden Circle, $50, $28

Sept. 22 (Tu) Iggy Azalea with special guests Tinashe and Elijah Blake (Pop)

7:30 p.m. $85 – Golden Circle, $70, $55

Sept. 23 (W) Duran Duran with special guest Chic Featuring Nile Rodgeers (Classic Rock)

7:30 p.m. $100 - Golden Circle, $80, $60

Sept. 24 (Th) Jake Owen with special guest, A Thousand Horses (Country)

7:30 p.m. $70 – Golden Circle, $56, $45

Sept. 25 (F) Kool & The Gang plus En Vogue (R&B) 7:30 p.m. $60 – Golden Circle, $45, $35

Sept. 26 (Sa) Jason Derulo (Pop) 7:30 p.m. $65 – Golden Circle, $50, $40

Sept. 27 (Su) Pitbull (Pop / Latin) 7:30 p.m. $110 - Golden Circle, $90, $70 **Pre-Show Party: $32.50

* Friday 1 p.m. rodeo does not include Fair gate admission. Gates are open free until noon. ** Pre-show dinner party does not include Fair gate admission or concert ticket.

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Tickets are available at the Washington State Fair website, www.thefair.com/concerts or by phone (888) 559-FAIR (3247), daily, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. PST. Or, purchase tickets in person at the Washington State Fair Events Center box office at 9th Avenue SW and South Meridian Street. Onsite purchases subject to a $2 per ticket service fee.

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FREE ENTERTAINMENT

Overview The Washington State Fair offers a wide range of great entertainment that is included with the cost of your gate admission.

Strolling Entertainment Fables of the West Comedic stick horses September 11-27 Fabulous Roadstars Dixieland band September 11-27 One Man Band September 11–15, and 22-27 FloraSapiens Stilt characters September 11-27 Tubbs the Duck Giant blue duck costume character September 11-27 Scott’s Crazy Magic Magic show September 11-27 Star Wars Characters September 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 Fair Costume Characters September 11-27 NOTE: All free entertainment stages and strolling entertainment subject to change.

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Stages

Coca-Cola Stage

DATE ENTERTAINER START END

Sept. 11 Roberto the Magnificent – Comedy Juggling

Noon 1:00 pm

Fri Tina Marie - Master Hypnotist 1:30 pm 2:30 pm

Roberto the Magnificent – Comedy Juggling

3:00 pm 4:00 pm

Bryan White – Country Music 4:30 pm 5:30 pm

Tina Marie - Master Hypnotist 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

Bryan White – Country Music 7:30 pm 8:30pm


10:30 am 11:30 am

Sat Tina Marie - Master Hypnotist Noon 1:00 pm


1:30 pm 2:30 pm




6:00 pm 7:00 pm


Sept.13 Roberto the Magnificent – Comedy Juggling

10:30 am 11:30 am

Sun Tina Marie - Master Hypnotist Noon 1:00 pm


1:30 pm 2:30 pm




6:00 pm 7:00 pm



Noon 1:00 pm

Mon Tina Marie - Master Hypnotist 1:30 pm 2:30 pm


3:00 pm 4:00 pm

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6:00 pm 7:00 pm

7:30 pm 8:30 pm


Noon 1:00 pm

Tues Tina Marie - Master Hypnotist 1:30 pm 2:30 pm


3:00 pm 4:00 pm



6:00 pm 7:00 pm

7:30 pm 8:30 pm


Noon 1:00 pm

Wed Tina Marie - Master Hypnotist 1:30 pm 2:30 pm


3:00 pm 4:00 pm



6:00 pm 7:00 pm

7:30 pm 8:30 pm


Noon 1:00 pm

Thurs Tina Marie - Master Hypnotist 1:30 pm 2:30 pm


3:00 pm 4:00 pm



6:00 pm 7:00 pm

7:30 pm 8:30 pm


Noon 1:00 pm

Fri Tina Marie - Master Hypnotist 1:30 pm 2:30 pm


3:00 pm 4:00 pm



6:00 pm 7:00 pm

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Noon 1:00 pm

Sat Tina Marie - Master Hypnotist 1:30 pm 2:30 pm


3:00 pm 4:00 pm



6:00 pm 7:00 pm



Noon 1:00 pm

Sun Tina Marie - Master Hypnotist 1:30 pm 2:30 pm


3:00 pm 4:00 pm



6:00 pm 7:00 pm



12:00 pm 1:00 pm

Mon Eric Buss - Comedy & Magic Show 1:30 pm 2:30 pm


3:00 pm 4:00 pm

Eric Buss - Comedy & Magic Show 4:30 pm 5:30 pm


6:00 pm 7:00 pm



12:00 pm 1:00 pm

Tues Eric Buss - Comedy & Magic Show 1:30 pm 2:30 pm


3:00 pm 4:00 pm



6:00 pm 7:00 pm


Sept.23 Roberto the Magnificent – Comedy 12:00 pm 1:00 pm

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Juggling

Wed Eric Buss - Comedy & Magic Show 1:30 pm 2:30 pm


3:00 pm 4:00 pm



6:00 pm 7:00 pm



12:00 pm 1:00 pm

Thurs Eric Buss - Comedy & Magic Show 1:30 pm 2:30 pm


3:00 pm 4:00 pm



6:00 pm 7:00 pm



12:00 pm 1:00 pm

Fri Eric Buss - Comedy & Magic Show 1:30 pm 2:30 pm


3:00 pm 4:00 pm



6:00 pm 7:00 pm



10:30 am 11:30 am

Sat Eric Buss - Comedy & Magic Show Noon 1:00 pm


1:30 pm 2:30 pm



4:30 pm 5:30 pm


7:30 pm 8:30pm


10:30 am 11:30 am

Sun Eric Buss - Comedy & Magic Show Noon 1:00 pm

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1:30 pm 2:30 pm



4:30 pm 5:30 pm


7:30 pm 8:30pm

NOTE: All free entertainment stages and strolling entertainment subject to change.

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Showplace Stage Sponsored by Aqua Rec‘s Swimmin’ Hole & Fireplace Shop


Sept. 11

Fri Redhead Express - Country Music Noon 1:00 pm

Redhead Express - Country Music 2:30 pm 3:30 pm


Nolan Garrett 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

Sept. 12

Sat Asia Pacific Cultural Center Stage 11:00 am 8:00 pm

Sept. 13

Sun Redhead Express - Country Music 11:00 am 12:00 pm



Gospel Festival 4:00 pm 9:00 pm

Sept. 14

Mon Redhead Express - Country Music Noon 1:00 pm



To be announced 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

Sept 15

Tues Redhead Express - Country Music Noon 1:00 pm



Puyallup Valley Community Band 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

Sept. 16

Wed Redhead Express - Country Music 12:00 pm 1:00 pm



Pierce County Community Big Band 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

Sept. 17 Senior Day

Thurs Redhead Express - Country Music 12:00 pm 1:00 pm




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Sept. 18 Community Day

Fri Dylan Jakobsen – Country Music 11:00 am 12:00 pm

Dylan Jakobsen – Country Music 1:00 pm 2:00 pm

Dylan Cragle – Singer / Songwriter 3:00 pm 4:00 pm

Lip Sync Battle 5:00 pm 9:00 pm

Sept. 19 Cheer Day Featuring – The Sea Gals

Sat Young Champions – Cheer Squad 10:00 am 12:30 pm

Sea Gals Cheerleaders 1:00 pm 2:00 pm

Little Gym of Puyallup – Cheerleaders 2:30 pm 3:00 pm

Spotlight Gym – Cheerleaders 3:15 pm 3:45 pm

Puyallup Cheer Academy 4:00 pm 4:30 pm

Sea Gals Cheerleaders 5:00 pm 6:00 pm

Honky Tonk Angels – Country Square Dancing 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

Sept. 20

Sun Fiestas de las Familias 11 am 8:00 pm

Sept. 21

Mon Larry Jones – Singing Comedian-Impressionist Noon 1:00 pm

Larry Jones – Singing Comedian-Impressionist 2:30 pm 3:30 pm


Rainier View Players – Church Drama Team 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

Sept. 22

Tues Larry Jones – Singing Comedian-Impressionist Noon 1:00 pm



Puyallup Valley Community Band 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

Sept. 23

Wed Larry Jones – Singing Comedian-Impressionist Noon 1:00 pm



Pierce County Community Big Band 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

Sept. 24 Senior Day

Thurs Larry Jones – Singing Comedian-Impressionist Noon 1:00 pm



Catch a Rising Star – Talent Contest 7:00 pm 9:00 pm

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Sept. 25

Fri The BGP Band – Indie Pop Rock Noon 1:00 pm

The BGP Band – Indie Pop Rock 2:30 pm 3:30 pm



Sept. 26

Sat The BGP Band – Indie Pop Rock Noon 1:00 pm

Rainier County Square Dancers 2:00 pm 3:00 pm




Sept. 27

Sun The BGP Band – Indie Pop Rock 11:00 am 12:00 pm


4-H Talent Show 3:30 pm 5:30 pm

4-H Fashion Revue 5:30 pm 7:00 pm



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Mountain Mist Stage Sponsored by Mountain Mist


Sept. 11

Fri DJ 12:00 pm 6:00 pm

M-80’s – 80’s Pop Cover Band 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

DJ 7:00 pm 8:00 pm


Sept. 12

Sat The Moss Brothers – Rock 12:00 pm 1:00 pm


The Moss Brothers – Rock 3:30 pm 4:30 pm


The Moss Brothers - Rock 6:30 pm 7:30 pm


Sept.13

Sun DJ 12:00 pm 6:00 pm

Spazmatics – 80’s Cover Band 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

DJ 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

Spazmatics– 80’s Cover Band 8:00 pm 9:00 pm

Sept. 14

Mon DJ 12:00 pm 6:00 pm

The Elevators – Rock Cover Band 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

The Elevators – Rock Cover Band 7:15 pm 8:15 pm

Sept. 15

Tues DJ 12:00 pm 6:00 pm

Olson Brothers Band – Country Rock 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

Olson Brothers Band – Country Rock 7:15 pm 8:15 pm

Sept.16

Wed DJ 12:00 pm 6:00 pm

Whiskey N’ Rye – Country Rock 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

Whiskey N’ Rye – Country Rock 7:15 pm 8:15 pm

Sept.17

Thurs DJ 12:00 pm 6:00 pm

Metal Shop – 80’s Hair Metal Cover 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

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Band

DJ 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

Metal Shop – 80’s Hair Metal Cover Band

8:00 pm 9:00 pm

Sept.18

Fri DJ 12:00 pm 6:00 pm

Danny Vernon – Elvis Tribute Act 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

DJ 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

Danny Vernon – Elvis Tribute Act 8:00 pm 9:00 pm

Sept.19

Sat Sweet Kiss Momma – Rock 12:00 pm 1:00 pm

Robbie Walden – Country Rock 2:00 pm 3:00 pm

Sweet Kiss Momma – Rock 3:30 pm 4:30 pm


Sweet Kiss Momma- Rock 6:30 pm 7:30 pm


Sept.20 Fiestas Celebration -

Sun 4 En la Mira 2:00 pm 3:00 pm

Diamante Sierreno 3:00 pm 4:00 pm

4 En la Mira 4:00 pm 5:00 pm

Nuevos Mercenarios 5:00 pm 6:00 pm

Julio Cesar y el Imperio 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

Banda Vagos 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

Sept.21

Mon DJ 12:00 pm 6:00 pm

U253 – U2 Cover Band 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

U253 – U2 Cover Band 7:15 pm 8:15 pm

Sept.22

Tues DJ 12:00 pm 6:00 pm

Cottonwood Cutups –Bluegrass Rock 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

Cottonwood Cutups - Bluegrass Rock 7:15 pm 8:15 pm

Sept.23

Wed DJ 12:00 pm 6:00 pm

Strangely Alright – Power Pop Band 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

Strangely Alright – Power Pop Band 7:15 pm 8:15 pm

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Sept.24

Thurs DJ 12:00 pm 6:00 pm


DJ 7:00 pm 8:00 pm


Sept.25

Fri DJ 12:00 pm 6:00 pm

The Konzelman Brothers Band - 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

DJ 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

The Konzelman Brothers Band - 8:00 pm 9:00 pm

Sept.26

Sat To be announced 12:00 pm 1:00 pm






Sept.27

Sun Famil-Ya – R&B Funk 12:00 pm 1:00 pm

The Konzelman Brothers Band – Acoustic Rock

2:00 pm 3:00 pm

Famil-Ya – R&B Funk 3:30 pm 4:30 pm


5:00 pm 6:00 pm

Famil-Ya – R&B Funk 6:30 pm 7:30 pm


8:00 pm 9:00 pm


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Attractions The Cutest Show On Earth SillyVille East

September 11-27 Monday–Friday Saturday & Sunday

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

8:00 pm – 8:30 pm 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm

7:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Face Painting SillyVille West

September 11-27 Monday–Friday Saturday Sunday

2 pm – 8 pm 10 am – 8 pm 11 am – 8 pm

Pioneer Farm / Planting Patch

September 11-27 Monday – Thursday Friday – Saturday Sunday

10 am – 7 pm 10 am – 8 pm 11 am – 8 pm

Star Trek: The Exhibition Red Gate Building Separate ticket required

Sunday 9:00 am – 10:00 pm

Monday - Thursday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Friday – Saturday 9:00 am – 11:00 pm

Sweet: A Tasty Journey Grand Champion Plaza

Sunday 9:00 am – 10:00 pm

Monday - Thursday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Friday – Saturday 9:00 am – 11:00 pm

Tractor Tracks SillyVille

Monday - Thursday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Friday – Saturday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Sunday Noon - 8:00 pm

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Timber Gulch: Cowboy Boot Camp Green Gate Area

Monday - Thursday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Friday – Saturday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

Sunday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Timber Gulch: Tumbleweed Crossing (comedy gunfighter show)

Green Gate Area

Monday - Sunday 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

4:00 pm – 4:30 pm

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Wool Riders Only (mutton bustin’) Purple Gate Fee for mutton busters: $12

Mondays – Fridays 11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays 10:30 a.m.

Noon

2:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

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TRIVIA

Fascinating Facts Trivia presented by WGU Washington Clean and In Place Trivia Number Fact

7,120,000 Linear feet of toilet paper was used – equal to TWO round trips between

Chelan and Friday Harbor

4,440,000 Linear feet of paper towels used – equal to the distance between Vancouver,

WA and Los Angeles

2,400,000 Pounds of material picked up by Waste Connections in September, which is

equivalent to the weight of 1,200 Clydesdale horses

1,400,000 Pounds of compost, yard waste and wood collected to recycle in September

1,000,000 Pounds of garbage (part of the material, above) collected

500,000 Toilet seat covers put to good use – enough to give to nearly every resident in

Spokane, Tacoma, and Kent

45,500 Trash bags used - enough for every resident in Pullman and Anacortes

13,560 Ounces of hand sanitizer kept hands clean – equivalent to filling 750 average-

size kitchen sinks to the brim

10,000 Zip ties kept things zipped – enough for nearly every resident in Shelton to call

one their own

3,500 Yards of duct tape used, which is equivalent to the average length runway at

Sea-Tac International Airport

824 Gallons of liquid soap used in restrooms – that is the equivalent of filling 165

fire extinguishers

800 Les Schwab wraps covered the trash barrels in style

62 Percent of waste diverted from landfills to recycling in 2014

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Fascinating Trivia Number Fact

1,000,000+ Guests attended the 2014 Washington State Fair in Puyallup

96,625 People enjoyed Columbia Bank’s Concert Series at the 2014 Fair

38,563 Riders welcomed back Pierce Transit’s “Fair Express” bus, enjoying the

relaxation of taking the bus to the State Fair

30,000 Coffee cups used by Fair employees during the 17-day Fair

29,500 Pounds of plastic bottles recycled from the Fair – the weight of nearly 79

average-sized ATVs

18,360 Gallons of Mountain Mist water was distributed free of charge to guests

17,850 Plant plugs were assembled in baskets and planters in the Fair’s greenhouse

10,477 Fred Meyer Value Packs purchased to attend the Fair

3,904 Riders on Sounder train service the middle and last Saturday of the State Fair

3,659 Entries received for Emerald Queen Casino’s “Best of Fair” competition

3,000 Pounds of aluminum cans recycled during the Fair – the weight of 1,230 king

size feather pillows

2,125 State Fair season passes sold

864 Participants in the Western Rodeo Parade on opening day

800 Commercial vendor spaces, who sold items ranging from baby booties to

chainsaw carved bears

800 People seen in First Aid, with needs ranging from a bandage to an ice pack

140 Dump truck loads of special dirt to fill the rodeo arena

110 Grandstand ushers are hired to work at the Fair.

77 Artists participated in Artists in Action

4 Number of names the Fair has been called: Valley Fair (1900-1913), Western

Washington Fair (1913-1976), Puyallup Fair (1976-2012), Washington State Fair

(2013-)

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Ridin’ High Trivia Prizes /

Riders

Ride and height restriction

351,000 Prizes awarded to skilled carnival game players

132,409 Giant Slide riders (36”+ in height)

87,429 Classic Coaster riders (52”+ in height)

79,406 Wild Cat riders (48”+ in height)

63,297 Matterhorn riders (42”+ in height)

56,911 Giant Wheel riders (54”+ in height, or 42” w/adult)

54,136 Rainier Rush riders (58”+ in height)

49,229 Mardi Gras riders (36”+ in height)

48,997 Hard Rock riders (52”+ in height)

45,035 Wave Swinger riders (44”+ in height)

44,006 Haunted Mansion riders (42”+ in height or 36” w/adult)

43,308 Super Orbiter riders (48”+ in height)

43,229 Speedy riders

42,517 Enterprise riders (53”+ in height)

40,123 C.P. Huntington Train riders (42”+ in height, or 32” w/adult)

39,262 Vertigo riders (48” in height)

38,660 Inferno riders (52”+ in height)

33,762 Party Animal riders (42”+ in height)

32,384 Zero Gravity riders (42”+ in height)

31,836 Sinbad riders (48”+ in height)

31,785 Sea Dragon riders (48”+ in height)

31,657 Monster riders (42”+ in height)

31,582 Cliff Hanger riders (46”+ in height)

31,573 Raiders riders (36”+ in height)

30,369 Tilt a Whirl riders (36”+ in height)

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30,305 Scrambler riders (48”+ in height or 42” w/adult)

30,255 Tornado riders (48”+ in height)

29,369 Extreme Scream riders (52”+ in height)

11,362 Antique Merry-Go-Round riders (32”+ in height)

Competing for the Blue Ribbon Trivia Number Department

4,113 Floral entries received

2,284 International Exhibition of Photography entries

1,665 Home Arts (quilts, needlepoint, pie baking) items entered

1,609.5 Pounds in the giant pumpkin competition, adult division, Grown by Stanley

Pugh of Puyallup– a NEW record!

1,421 Produce of all sizes and shapes (vegetables and fruit) entered in the Agriculture

Department

1,330 Pounds for the blue ribbon in the giant pumpkin competition, junior division, by

Breana Barker of Sumner – a NEW record!

903 Collectors and hobbyists who entered their “treasures” in Hobby Hall

806 Fine Art Show entries

728 Washington State Photo Contest entries

142 Amateur wine entered in the Agriculture Department

57 Quilts (amateur and professional) entered in the Home Arts Department

72 Amateur beer entered in the Agriculture Department

48 Sculptures entered in the Fine Arts Department

27 Scarecrows entered in the Agriculture Department

22 Honey entered in the Agriculture Department

22 Countries represented in International Exhibit of Photography

11 Grange displays in the Agriculture Department

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Satisfying Your Appetite Trivia Number Item

1,300,000+ Fair scones served, dripping with honey butter and raspberry jam

275,000 Pounds of food collected for Puyallup Food Bank on opening day, partnered

with KOMO 4, KOMO Newsradio AM 1000/97.7 FM, and KOMOnews.com

117,230+ Doggone Krusty Pups were consumed

117,000+ Cones of cotton candy

37,000+ Mouthwatering Marcoe’s carmel apples were sold

6,000 Mini cans of Coca-Cola were personalized in the three-day “Share A Coke”

promotion

2,399 Krusty Puppies (smaller appetites)

2,375 Gallons of milk processed through the Milking Parlor

165 Food booth locations to tame that hungry stomach at the State Fair

Free is a Good Price Trivia Number Fact

116,300 Samples of milk were distributed by Daffodil Festival princesses in the Milking

Parlor to guests – equivalent to 1,815 gallons, or filling 76 standard bathtubs

59,000 Sponsor items were distributed at the gates

13,591 Active, reserve, and retired military and National Guard, and their dependents,

plus disabled veterans who received free gate admission on both Military

Mondays, thanks to KOMO 4, KOMO Newsradio AM 1000/97.7 FM, and

KOMOnews.com

7,588 Kids took advantage of the BECU Free Kids’ Weekend

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Expanding Our Foundation Trivia Number Fact

1,150,000 Dollars donated since 1999 by the members of the White Hat Club, in support

of the Fair’s educational programs

902,000+ Dollars in scholarship awards have been distributed to colle-bound students

since the inception of the scholarship program

83,000 Dollars donated in Foundation scholarships in 2014

6,300 K-3rd grade students learned about farming, farm animals, local crops and the

origin of their food in Traveling Farm visits to their school in the 2013/2014

school year

1,866 Pennies were pressed during the 2014 Washington State Fair Proceeds from

the penny press benefit the Foundation’s projects and programs

1,660 Number of miles the Traveling Farm has traveled to educate K-3rd grade

students about food and agriculture education

284 Classrooms in 36 elementary schools got a visit from the donor-funded

Traveling Farm exhibit during the 2013/2014 school year

158 Donors made the creation of Classic Coaster Park possible with their gifts at

“Rock the Roller Coaster” fundraiser

100 Years of Fair history was captured on film in a heartwarming collection of

stories on Voices of the Fair DVD, now available for purchase

39 Students were awarded scholarships in 2014

Technology Trivia Number Fact

1,363,623 Visits made on Fair website (www.thefair.com) from July through September

837,294 Unique visits on the Fair’s website, July through September

78,825 Facebook followers of the Washington State Fair

51,276 Tickets were purchased online at thefair.com (gate admission, concerts and

rides)

13,470 People downloaded the Fair’s mobile app in September 2014

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With Kids In Mind Trivia Number Fact

650,406 Complementary gate admission tickets provided to students in western

Washington

127,977 Complementary gate admission tickets provided to educators in western

Washington

14,995 Kids’ faces painted by Merrymakers at Mazatlan’s Face Painting Station

1,036 Students went on an Educational Tour at the 2014 Fair

894 Entries in Junior-Senior High School Art Show

310 Kids of all ages who were taken to the Lost Persons Station – and were found

Rodeo Trivia Number Fact

220,000 Dollars in prize money at 2014 Washington State Fair Rodeo

384 Top rodeo athlete contestants participated in the Rodeo

81 Years that the Fair has hosted the rodeo

48 Number of top contestants in each event who competed in Puyallup

8 Rodeo stock contractors providing animals for the 2014 Rodeo

Animal Farm Trivia (open class) Number Fact

494 Pigeon entries

478 Beef cattle entries

441 Rabbit entries

432 Dairy goat entries

418 Dairy cattle entries

270 Sheep entries

268 Poultry entries

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92 Pygmy goat entries

80 Boer goat entries

39 Duck entries

10 Pheasant entries

8 Geese entries

6 Draft horse hitches performed shows daily in the Paulhamus Arena

6 Turkeys entries

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