Photo:
credit: 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 35th 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 2025, the Spring Fair takes place over two weekends: Thursday–Sunday, April 10–13 and Thursday–Sunday, April 17–20. Tickets are on sale now.
2025 Washington State Spring Fair highlights
New attractions and vendors
Goat Playground
Barn D is where families will find this playful new 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.
Egg-cellent Easter Adventures
Easter fun is happening at the Fair this year (April 17–20). Marvel at Peeps and jelly bean creative displays, or sit down with the kids to do a few spring crafts when you need to take a breather. Easter fans of all ages can get in on the Golden Egg scavenger hunt, taking place throughout the fairgrounds that weekend.
The big draw will be the chance to hop over and snap a photo with the Easter Bunny. Find him in the pavilion from 5–7 p.m., April 17–20 and from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. April 18–20.
New food vendors
It’s not a trip to the fair without some yummy treats. New fair food vendors in 2025 include:
- Miss C’s Chicken Shack: Southern favorites including Nashville Hot Crispy Chicken Sandwich and Potato Jojos.
- Cevicheria Mahi Mahi: Ceviche every which way, making its Spring Fair debut!
Also new this year: Fair Meal Deals. On weekdays, certain vendors will offer $10 meals that include a standard-size entrée and side dish and/or drink.
Returning Fair favorites
Motorsport Mayhem
Popular Motorsport Mayhem shows take place both weekends this year, April 11–13 and 18–20. Slamfest Demo Derby takes place April 11–13. Monster Truck Insanity Next Level Tour takes place April 18–20. 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!
Expedition: Dinosaur Rise of the Mammals
Enter the prehistoric world of dinosaurs at this returning exhibit featuring large-scale animatronic dinosaurs and an immersive journey for the whole family. Hunt for fossils aboard a 1950s Willys Jeep, experience the dinosaurs’ final moments in a dramatic 360 degree theater presentation, and test your paleontology skills scanning replica bones and skulls like real scientists. Tickets are $8 for everyone ages 3 and older (family packs are available).
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 13; included with gate admission.
Monster Truck Rides
Catch a ride on a tricked-out monster truck for $10, in addition to gate admission; available Thursdays 2–8 p.m. and Fridays–Sundays, noon–8 p.m.
Deals and discounts for the 2025 Washington State Spring Fair
Opening Day Food Drive
During the first two hours of the Spring Fair, 2–4 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, all ages enter the gates for free with a suggested nonperishable food donation for the Puyallup Food Bank. Kids ages 18 and younger enter free all day.
Kids Free Thursdays
Both Thursdays of the Spring Fair, April 10 and April 17, all kids and youths ages 18 and younger enter free. (Kids ages 5 and younger are free every day.)
Military Appreciation Day
All active, retired and reserve military, along with their dependents, enter the Spring Fair for free (with valid military ID) on Friday, April 11.
If you go to the Washington State Spring Fair ...Find it: The 2025 Washington State Spring Fair takes place at the Washington State Fair Events Center at 110 Ninth Ave. S.W. in Puyallup. When: Thursday–Sunday, April 10–13, and 17–20, 2025 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 fair food: We didn’t even dig into these family favorites! Budget for these extras if you want them as part of your experience. There are ticket bundles available that include food and drink bucks, and ride credits. Parking: Parking is free Thursday; you’ll pay $15 on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. 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 2025 Spring Fair information by ParentMap’s managing editor, Allison Sutcliffe, on April 3, 2025.
