King County Fair runs through Sunday in Enumclaw

With its start when Washington was still a territory in 1863, the King County Fair is celebrating its 152nd anniversary this summer. The Fair is fun for all ages and includes 4-H livestock shows and exhibits, live music, rides, fair foods and famous racing pigs among other attractions.

July 17, 2015 5:03 pm

The 152nd version of the King County Fair is open now through Sunday in Enumclaw.

“The King County Fair has been a mainstay in King County for generations,” Councilmember Reagan Dunn, who represents Enumclaw on the County Council, said in a press release. “The King County Fair is even bigger and better this year. Not only does it provide great entertainment but also serves as a valuable outlet for local youth agricultural programs.”

Dunn and Enumclaw Mayor Reynolds were on hand Thursday morning to officially sell the first ticket to this year’s fair.

With its start when Washington was still a territory in 1863, the King County Fair is celebrating its 152nd anniversary this summer. The Fair is fun for all ages and includes 4-H livestock shows and exhibits, live music, rides, fair foods and famous racing pigs among other attractions.

“We stand proudly beside the recently formed Enumclaw Expo and Events Association, a non-profit corporation formed by individuals passionate about the success of the Expo Center,” said Enumclaw Mayor Liz Reynolds. “The King County Fair is the centerpiece of their business model as they work not only to keep alive this great tradition, but take it to a new level of success for 4-H and fairgoers of all ages to enjoy and be proud of. Welcome to Enumclaw, let’s have some fun!”

Earlier this week, Dunn joined County Executive Dow Constantine and Reynolds as the County presented the fair $50,000 in funding for the next two years to help support the operation of the fair.

The Fair runs through Sunday, July 19 at the Enumclaw Expo Center 45224 284th Avenue SE, Enumclaw. The Fair is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to Midnight on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Fair admission includes all shows and concerts. Tickets can be purchased at the gates or you can purchase advanced discounted tickets online. Ride tickets and wristbands are sold separately. Admission for adults (13 & up) is $7, for youths (5-12) is $5, and for kids (5 and under) is free.

Call 360-615-5631 or visit www.enumclawkingcountyfair.com for more information.

-from a press release