Washington State Spring Fair: Super Fair Fun in 2026

Two girls taking a selfie at the Washington State spring fair

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See what's new and what's returning to the Washington State Spring Fair this year. Photo: Washington State Spring Fair

We are always excited when the Washington State Spring Fair rolls around. It’s got everything we love about the bigger summer fair — think rides, animals and fair food — but with smaller crowds. This year marks the 36th anniversary of the Washington State Spring Fair, so expect plenty of nostalgia and fanfare to be sprinkled into your typical experience. Plus, it comes at the perfect time of year when we’re shoving aside any rainy winter doldrums and embracing the season, right? Let’s do it.

In 2026, the Spring Fair takes place over two weekends: Friday–Sunday, April 10–12 and Friday–Sunday, April 17–19. Tickets are on sale now.

"Two kids on a ride at the Washington State Spring Fair" — Check out the rides at the Spring Fair. Photo: Washington State Spring Fair

2026 Washington State Spring Fair highlights

New attractions and vendors

Cruise Intro Spring Car Show

Car enthusiasts, rejoice: This year brings a brand-new showcase to the fair, April 17–19. You can expect to see incredible rides, from retro 1950s models to the cars of today.

New food vendors

It’s not a trip to the fair without some yummy treats. The 1900 Food Hall and Rooftop Bar made its debut at the Washington State Fair last year, replacing the International Village and bringing a new collection of restaurants to the fair, including:

Benji's Diner: Classic burgers, fries and milkshakes are on the menu, but you can expect a few twists.
Upper Crust: Detroit-style pan pizzas with flavorful toppings are on offer, alongside giant soft pretzels with nacho cheese.
Fat Panda: This Asian fusion restaurant serves up steamed buns, rice bowls and pot stickers.

Fair Meal Deals are returning this year. Every day of the fair, certain vendors will offer special $8 snack deals and $12 meals.

Returning fair favorites

Goat Playground

Barn D is where families will find this playful fair exhibition featuring everyone’s favorite blackberry bush annihilators, goats. Watch as 20 goats of all shapes and sizes romp around the playground, which features planks, tables, play structures and more. While the display is one way to keep goats healthy (with all that exercise), parents know it’s also a boon to kid entertainment.

Motorsport Mayhem

Popular Motorsport Mayhem shows take place both weekends this year, April 11–12 and 18–19. Slamfest Demo Derby takes place April 11–12. Crush Zone: Monster Trucks and Drift Cars takes place April 18–19. Tickets are required in addition to gate admission, and you can find lots of deals and packages online. Tricked-out monster trucks, smoke-filled drifts, smashing cars and boats collide for an action-packed event you won’t want to miss!

KidZone

Head to the Pavilion for hands-on exhibits and special displays. Kids can make a keepsake at the crafting station, meet master gardeners and plant seeds to take home, solve puzzles and build with Lego bricks.

Racing pigs

These little piggies deliver big-time entertainment every year. Watching the races is included with gate admission.

Animal exhibits

It wouldn’t be the Fair without animals to admire, including pygmy goats, bunnies, miniature horses, llamas and more. Viewing the animals is included with gate admission.

DockDogs

Athletic pooches race down a 40-foot runway and launch themselves into the air to catch a baton before splashing into the 27,000-gallon landing tank. It’s awesome! This show is included with gate admission.

Fiesta Mexicana

Enjoy music and entertainment with roots in Mexican culture on the Showplace Stage on Sunday, April 19; included with gate admission.

Monster Truck Rides

Catch a ride on a tricked-out monster truck for $12, in addition to gate admission; available Friday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. A limited number of advance tickets are available online; remaining tickets will be sold on-site.

"Monster truck jumping over cars at the Washington State Spring Fair" — Don’t miss all the monster truck action! Photo: Washington State Spring Fair

Deals and discounts for the 2026 Washington State Spring Fair

Opening Day Food Drive

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 10, all ages enter the gates for free with a suggested nonperishable food donation for the Puyallup Food Bank.

Military Appreciation Day

All active, retired and reserve military, along with their dependents, enter the Spring Fair for free (with valid military ID) on Fridays, April 10 and 17.

If you go to the Washington State Spring Fair ...

Find it: The 2026 Washington State Spring Fair takes place at the Washington State Fair Events Center at 110 Ninth Ave. S.W. in Puyallup.

When: Friday–Sunday, April 10–12, and 17–19, 2026

Tickets: Buy your tickets online in advance for the best deal. Tickets purchased online cost $13–$15 for ages 13 and older; $11–$12 for kids ages 6–12; and kids 5 and younger enter free.

Tickets purchased at the gate are $14–$17 for ages 13 and older; $12–$13 for kids ages 6–12; and kids 5 and younger are free.

Rides and games: We didn’t even dig into these family favorites! Budget for these extras if you want them as part of your experience. There are ride and admission bundles available.

Parking: General parking costs $15, Friday–Sunday. Tip: Visit your local O’Reilly Auto Parts store for $3 off general parking. Premium and VIP parking can be booked online in advance for $30–$50.

Tip: Tickets are already on sale for big-name concerts coming to the Washington State Fair in September.

Editor’s note: This article was first published several years ago and was most recently fact-checked and updated with the current 2026 Spring Fair information by ParentMap’s family fun editor, Meredith Charaba, on April 3, 2026.