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Summer Days and Country Ways begins August 23rd!

August 23rd - September 3rd in Monroe

By Melinda Larke - Cherry Valley Macaroni Kid Publisher August 9, 2018

The Evergreen State Fair is back with 12 days of food, fun, and friends!  This end of the summer fair has become a tradition for many people all over the area.  With carnival rides, fair food, the petting zoo, farm animals, 4-H clubs, contests, fireworks, and the daily shows there is something for everyone and everyone will walk away with tired feet and happy hearts.

The popular Evergreen Morning of Dreams event is back! Evergreen Morning of Dreams is a two-hour morning event for children and adults with disabilities or special needs to experience the fun of the Fair in a calmer setting. Evergreen Morning of Dreams will be on Wednesday, August 29 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Registration and payment is required to participate. Registration is open to the first 1000 participants to ensure the safety and comfort of guests. For more information click here.

Daily Attraction include Aztec Indian Dancer, Lumberjack Shows, Crazy Animal Races, Courtyard Stage (all day - variety of entertainment), Roving Entertainers, Petting Zoo, and more!

There are always special displays like the Snohomish County Agriculture Display, Antique Tractors, Western Heritage Museum, Farmer for a Day, Competitive Exhibits, Draft Horses, Sow and Litter, Quil Ceda Carvers, and more! 

A list of special admission days

🎠Opening Day Canned Food Drive - Thursday, Aug. 23

FREE admission with a donation of 3 non-perishable food items per person before 3 p.m.! Thank you for helping our neighbors in need! 

Sponsored by The Snohomish Food Bank Coalition, King 5 and Spirit 105.3.

🎠Blue Friday - Friday, Aug. 24

Show your Seahawk pride at the gates for $2 off admission before 2 p.m.!

Sponsored by Black Pine Spas and 950 KJR FM

🎠Senior Citizen's Day - Monday, Aug. 27

Today's the day for the young at heart! Everyone 62 years and better receives FREE admission at the gate! Make sure to stop by the Courtyard Stage to enjoy a special day of acts scheduled just for you.

Sponsored by Brookdale Senior Living and AM 880 KIXI

🎠2 for 1 Tuesday - Tuesday, Aug. 28

Bring a sibling, child, parent or neighbor. Whatever you do, come in twos for buy one admission, get another admission of equal value for free until 2 p.m.!

Sponsored by Speedway Chevrolet & RV Center

🎠Family Day - Wednesday, Aug. 29

Grab the kids and head to the Fair for Family Day where admission is $6 per person! Check out the Courtyard Stage schedule for special family friendly acts all day long.

🎠Kid's Day - Thursday, Aug. 30

You heard it right-- FREE admission for kiddos 15 and younger all day long! Purchase your unlimited ride wristband online by August 22 to save time and money so your day at the Fair can be spent more with each other.

Sponsored by Movin' 92.5 and 98.9 The Bull


🎠Heroes Day - Friday, Aug. 31

Today we salute U.S. Military and First Responders by offering FREE admission for them and their dependents when showing valid ID at the gates. Military includes all active duty, reserve, disabled, retired and veterans. With the help of our sponsor, this is just one way we can say "thank you" for serving our community.

Sponsored by Black Pine Spas, 98.9 The Bull, 100.7 The Wolf and Classic Country KXA

🎠Labor Day - Monday, Sept. 3

Every good thing must come to an end... Come celebrate with us on the last day of the Fair where admission is $2 off for everyone!

Sponsored by Xfinity


General information, regular admission prices, and the full schedule of each day's events can be found here


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