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    3.3 (495 reviews)
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    Greg C.

    Gosh, I'd love to give 5-stars, but the price of a good time is through the roof! $22 fir open lot parking, $20 simply to come through the gates - out $42 before doing or eating a thing. Ouch! Beyond the crazy prices (such as a bottle of water for $4.54), the place smelled great! So many tempting food options. I brought my mom so we didn't do rides, but we did walk past many of them. The combination of sounds, sights, and smells really take me back to my younger years. We spent the bulk of our time in the vendor buildings - boo! But that's what tickles my mom, so that's what we did. So many vendors to 'not' make eye contact with! Still had fun walking about. If you have expendable income, go 'do the Puyallup!'

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    Tony J.

    Washington's state fairgrounds is pretty big. There's lots of parking to support a busy weekend. Parking ranges from $15-$35. Fair tickets are getting to $20 on a weekend. Good number of farm animals, exhibitors selling various goods, and of course fairway food, games and rides. Saw the horse show and various farm animal competitions. While there are a good number of food vendors, they don't have anything too interesting or crazy when it comes to the fair food, which I'm a bit disappointed about. The famous Fisher scones are good, but pretty tame.

    Not long lines for rides (not a dizzy pass day)
    Mattea D.

    Came today Sunday at open (9:30 am). Parked in the gold parking lot ($22 weekend, $15 weekday) because I'm familiar with that lot in relation to the fairgrounds and leaving back to Tacoma. No line at the gate. Outside food and bev is allowed (no booze!) with additional bag checks. Came with grandma and 2 kiddos and a stroller and everyone was kind and helpful. (Met friends at the fair too) We had purchased advance anytime tickets in August ($13/senior, $13 kid over 5, $15 reg adult, I think?) though military (just show id) is free Mondays and they have a lot of other specials too. Went first to the petting zoo barnyard building then on to rides with kids - we had 2 toddlers in the group and a 9 yr old. Had a snack break and donut break then more rides, lots of stuff for littles! All the workers were friendly. Had some ice cream and chicken nuggets, played some games, then stopped in to exhibition areas. Kids were pretty loopy by then, so got a couple free items and a toy and then got out by 3 ish. 4 stars because a fair day is spendy but also it is mostly worth it for just a fun day. Ride tickets were covered by a deal in advance ($30/8 rides?) and then I purchased $40 tickets for games. Not sure about 4 donuts and a coffee, but a sundae/brownie banana split/oreo shake was about $45. A couple toys were $33 (aka bribery to get kids to follow directions for the day). 2 chicken nugget deals (chicken nuggets, ranch, caprisun) for $6/each. You can do it cheaper or spend more, I tried to just get enough tickets/rides for what the kids wanted to do. I would've liked to eat more substantial food, but sort of just went with what kids were excited about and no one got sick so I think we were ok! I like parking in the lot since it's easy to leave and get back home... I came early so the walk wasn't too far.

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    Mandy D.

    3.5 stars. Went last summer. For a state fair it's quite small. It reminds me of the Alameda county fair in the Bay Area. I expected a bigger fair since it's a STATE fair. California state fair in Sacramento is much bigger and more things to do. Nothing too unique than the other fairs I've been too. The calamari on a stick is good though. Funnel cake isn't bad. Philly cheese steak was okay.

    Paul M.

    I grew up as a child coming here every year. They used to give us a free ticket at school and even gave us a day off from school to attend. Hadn't come in over 20 years though. We had some friends that are new in town and have a 9 year old daughter so I thought it would be fun to go with them. They still put on a great event with tons of delicious unhealthy and over priced food to choose from. They have a great variety of rides and games to play and have plenty of shows to watch. Event is definitely over priced. $70 for a "dizzy" pass that lets you do most of the rides. $20 to get in the door. If you can handle the sticker shock you will have a good time

    Sara S.

    I love the fair so much. I wish they had more options for vegans, but I figured out how to make some stuff work! I love seeing the animals, riding the rides, shopping, and soaking in all the fair vibes.

    Timothy H.

    State Fair to attend that may be fun for you! Now just a heads up, attending this can be pricey. On top of the overpriced foods and tickets (for rides and games), there is an admission charge as well at around $20. I was able to try multiple food and play some games, and of course, the end price was moderately high. Their earthquake burger is known and popular, and I finally tried it. Unfortunately, I was pretty disappointed in it. It reminded me of a cafeteria burger. Their corn dog wasn't good too and it tasted salty. The fair's desserts are good though. I loved the elephant ears. They're probably good because it's likely packed with an insane amount of sugar. The ambiance of the place is good. Classic state fair vibes. It's decently clean as well. It can be packed and the worse part is the slow lines for the rides so a heads up on that. The games very much feels like a scam, as it personally feels rigged... The service is okay. A lot of the staff seems like they're not happy with their jobs. Which I understand because their day can be hectic and I imagine them running into rude customers.

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    Vinh M.

    I've been to the fair most years since I was in elementary school (probably as early as 2001), and most things inside don't change year by year, for starters. There's always the same rides, the same Showplex with more or less the same vendors every year, and food-wise vendors are also the same or very similar. This year they're celebrating 125 years of the fair, so it looks like they revamped the small area with the rooftop bar with a new mural and some new eateries - this area is called The 1900 on their map. And when there's food, that's where I can review and then talk about it with my experience here! This was on a sunny and hot Saturday. You can usually park at either the several provided parking lots near the respective gates of different colors leading to the fair (though you might get sidetracked by an employees-only parking lot near the golden gate) or many of the residencies offering their parking spaces for somewhere within the same costs as parking at said gates near the fair. Either way, get here early or prepare to face both car and fairgoer traffic. It's pretty hard to get mad at how expensive the food here gas gotten, also it's a fair/public event so food is never gonna be cheap. If you can look past that, this year's food selections weren't too bad: - I tried one food vendor inside The 1900 called Fat Panda under a trusted foodie's recommendation, and their bao buns were relatively good though their rice bowls are average and seem to have the same kinds of rice and veggies that nearly every rice dish in every part of the fair and every vendor that carries them serves. The chicken katsu was better than I expected, though the Mongolian beef definitely did not taste like Mongolian beef. - My mom got some curly fries for herself, and I got to try some. Pretty standard but for some reason we tend to get them every fair. - The Dole whip station closest to the barns at the green gate was out of order, so we had to walk back to the blue gate where we entered from the get their pineapple soft serve. I'm honestly not a fan of Dole whip, but it hits hard and good on a hot day. - We also got some churros to take home. These were prepared well and tasted really good. - We then got a baker's dozen of Fisher scones. It's better to get more compared to just getting one; you can get 13 scones (a baker's dozen) for $30, which is essentially $9 off considering each scone is $3. This is also another food I like to get here every year I go to the fair. There's so many other things to do here as well: - Barns had all the animals as usual. I got to see horses, bunnies and swines throughout this visit. They did close shortly after for the owners of the animals to clean up. - I went to the Showplace Stage to watch something I can only describe as a remixed reimagining of The Little Mermaid. It was very entertaining and I thoroughly enjoyed it. - As mentioned before, the Showplex has tons of vendors that sell stuff like bags, beef jerky, honey, crocheted amigurumi, shoe cleaners, knives, pots, honey, licorice, mattresses and other things. - If you have to try anything here at least once it'd be their earthquake burgers since those have been advertised throughout each fair. From when I had them last year or so, they're subpar if you've had a ton of burgers. Last but not least, the rides! Though I didn't go on any this year, most rides looked pretty much the same. And from years of going: - I've never ridden the Extreme Scream before nor do I think I ever will. Same with the Sling Shot. If you're into heights these would be the rides for you. - I do have a thing for rides that are close to having tall heights like the Enterprise and Super Orbiter. - My usual defaults on a normal day would be the Matterhorn, Cliff Hanger, Inferno, Wave Swinger and Classic Coaster. All these have really long lines since they're some of the most popular, especially the latter two. - The Skyride (the carts hovering above the diagonal of the fairgrounds) is perfect if you wanna see the full view of the fair without all the vertigo that the other rides provide. Tons of things to do, you just gotta go visit for yourself even as a Seattle native!

    Bonsai crabapple, September 16th 2025
    Ken M.

    You know, I'm a 253 native and a millennial... so the 'Puyallup' Fair is a tradition. I have to go. I have to. Even if it's just to walk around and smell the air, people watch, grab a bite to eat, anything the fair has had to offer over the years is gonna be there in some form or another... but the problem is that it is entirely unaffordable. I do not know who to point the blame at to be honest, is it inflation? The current state of affairs in the USA has jacked prices up so high that Elephant Ears (9.00 without any toppings) and Curly Fries (20.00, brick sized) are exorbitantly pricey. You want a bakers dozen scones to go home with you? That'll be 30.00 please! It's sad really. I don't know how "they" (whomever the greedy creeps who are charging these rates) are getting away with it and still bringing in so many people -- I have to assume not everyone has hundreds of dollars to blow on the State Fair right after Back-to-School shopping. Seriously, milkshake from the fair barn - 10.00 Tickets for games to win stuffed toys - 40.00 for 32 DizzyPass to ride endlessly (on select days) 55.00 ... it just seems unsustainable all said. I enjoyed the things I wanted to do, looked at the animals in the barns, got some great people watching in, checked out the huge pumpkins and flower art displays... but the 'soul' of Doing The Puyallup feels like it has long been deceased now... sad to report y'all I wouldn't recommend 'the Fair' this year, honestly.

    At Crockett's Instead bcuz the fair IS NOT in fact open from Aug 29 to Sept wtvr.
    Gryphon M.

    CLOSED ON TUESDAY?! !? !? IS THE FAIR OPEN OR NOT. We decided to hit the Washington State Fair today! And when we got there the parking was so easy! ... too easy. Huh. Well maybe the other gate is open? Website... WSF open Aug 29 to Sept ??? (some exceptions apply (closed tues and sept 3)) ... wut ... My only day off every week is Tuesday and we drove HOURS to get here. Guess we're just going home then. After this beer at Crockett's Pub. (SNARL HUFF GRUMP & GRUMBLE) (Guess you shoulda checked the website first...) Really? Cool. Enjoy that.

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    Shantelle S.

    September 12, 2024 | Puyallup, WA : Cheers to the Washington State Fair a.k.a. the Puyallup Fair! It's always a fun time! Rides | Dizzy WeekDay Pass | Unlimited Rides & 2 games ($55): My brother and I had a blast riding on the roller coasters, the guitar ride, and we even got on the Tilt A Whirl three separate times, so much fun!! Note: If you lean to the side on the Tilt A Whirl, it will spin more! Hahaha! Other rides were fun as well!! There is a wide variety! Favorite Ride: My absolute favorite ride were the Swings that went up really high into the air; the feeling of flying, and seeing the beautiful view was incredible! I also got on the smaller Swing Ride, which actually tilts at different angles while it spins in the air... Also super fun!! Fun Note: On the guitar ride, a little girl next to us kept screaming... I'm Unstoppable!!! Haha! Loved it! Food: I decided upon The Lobster Shack! My Lobster Roll w/fries ($24) was absolutely delicious, including the delicious bun! Yum!!! The customer service was super friendly! Nicole is so friendly and we had a couple of laughs while I was ordering! There were so many unique items on the menus as my brother and I walked around, including a cotton candy burrito! Imagine that! Haha! Pavillion | Brandon at True Honey Teas: My brother had already gone to the fair and purchased 4 bags of tea, which I tried and was absolutely delicious! Once inside the Pavilion, we headed straight to the booth to purchase the tea! I ended up getting two whole bags after sampling as many as I liked! Peach Roobios and Lavender Lemonade; 24 tea bags in each bag! (2 for $35)! Brandon at the booth was so super fun to chat with and conversation flowed easily, full of personality, loved it! Parking | Entrance: $15 for Parking during the weekday, which is right across the street, very short distance! $22 Parking on the weekend! Entrance Fee for Adults: Weekday ($15) & Weekends ($18) Overall: The Washington State Fair AKA Puyallup Fair is always super fun: rides, food, animals, games, great vibes and so much more! I've been going for years and have fun every single time!!! Woohoo!! Of course, my brother and I got 5 Elephant Ears dessert ($66.50) to take home, cut into pieces & share with the rest of the family!! Score!

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    Amanda M.

    I had the opportunity to be invited to sit in box 43 of Umpqua Bank Grandstand at the Puyallup Fair. We were gifted 4 tics & 2 worked & 2 were issued incorrectly by the box office. Nick who was over the box office was not really paying attention & delayed our process to get to our seats for an extended period of time and Kathy who at ticketing really was nice & held firm on not allowing us entry to the box due to the clerical ticket issue. I was pretty annoyed at how something so easy to fix became this drawn out issue that took 30 seconds to fix. Once you get to your box you're able to flag down a server and order but they have to verify your tics & seats which Nick didn't print out to give us. We were eventually able to order but geez...what an interesting night. It was nice to be in the box & not shoulder to shoulder though so that was appreciated. Overall, the performance was amazing & the vibe was there once we got to our seats.

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    Amanda M.

    Clean fairgrounds, expensive food I have been to several state fairs around the country so I was excited that my trip aligned with the Washington state fair. I decided to buy rodeo tickets in advance since they included fair entry, rodeo and a concert. To start off parking is expensive. We paid about $20 to park. Luckily the gate was close to the lot so we didn't have to walk for. The tickets were mobile so we scanned and quickly entered. They give you a map but we decided to stroll around the outside and work are way in. We checked the map halfway to see if we missed anything. The fair itself I felt was small. You could easily walk it in a few hours and see everything. Highlights Washington police museum History of the fair museum The fair itself was clean. The food was really overpriced. About $15 for a sandwich and $4 for a water. The food itself was okay. Nothing I would be raving about as a highlight. We did try the scones. They tasted like a biscuit to me. The saving grace was the rodeo. It was very entertaining. Plus the concert in the dirt afterwards was fun. We ended up being able to stand in the front row.

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    4.3(4 reviews)
    8.3 mi

    There are lots of festivals in the area, but this is probably the one most tightly focused on great…read morehand-made food. It's unbelievable how many people turn out to make snacks, dinners, and desserts for this. Even speaking as someone who grew up in this town, I never really noticed this church and all the space it has. You get in free, so they need that space--it gets *packed* by the end of the night. The main space is the big tent out back, ringed by food vendors and craft vendors. You eat very well. Sausages made to order and available only at the festival, tons of other entrees, and especially all the different pastries and cookies...all this stuff is just outstanding. Virtually everything costs just a few bucks. There's music and dancing and traditional garb around, too. They DO want this to be a genuine heritage festival, and among the older generation, there are a bunch of people either born in the old country or whose parents were. I'm the least thing from Greek myself, but just digging around looking for interesting food and interesting stuff to take home, I had a ball. I was out of line all those years I didn't attend (this was the first time).

    Heaven. It's just heaven. First off when you enter, you can either go upstairs or downstairs or to…read morethe left? The left is the bakery and should not be missed! Upstairs is the church, downstairs is where it's at....bypass the people in line and head out to the tent. Do yourself a favor and pick out a few enticing items to box up out of the pastry case or grab a box of baklava at the bakery on the way out. My favorite thing at the festival are tiropitas (phyllo dough with Greek feta) they are light and crispy but also very rich and savory. FIND THEM! They are not in the food tent. I enjoy the gyros and the calamari with the garlic potato dipping stuff. (Please forgive me as I know not the proper words for some of this glorious food)..They make little tiny donuts with hot honey sauce over them..and dolomites (not my thing. Grape leaves taste like crap). Sausages. You can purchase a traditional Greek "dinner" for sit down in the church (near the tiropita window!), or nibble your way through the food tent if that's more your style. Any item is just a few dollars. It is a fun experience to watch the greek dancing every hour or so. Go sit in a pew and listen. Light a candle for a loved one. Learn something about the culture you are immersing yourself in. You can purchase Greek food like olive oil and excellent cheeses and other Greek products in the food tent. They use tokens for the food so be sure to stop at the huge line right when you walk in the main food tent to get some..(hope you've had your flu shot. Touching money is bad enough!! But wait! Touch these tokens too)..there is beer and wine available for purchase. It is buffet style seating and I wouldn't have it any other way. Part of the charm is the people watching for sure. I've been going here since I was a kid. So glad to see it's still wildly popular and just as hard as ever to find a parking spot. It is one of the first fall events in Tacoma I get excited in which to participate.

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    Tacoma Greek Festival - Hot food and pastry/deli cases for to-go food, too

    Hot food and pastry/deli cases for to-go food, too

    Tacoma Greek Festival - Music and dancers throughout most of the fest, right in the dining hall

    Music and dancers throughout most of the fest, right in the dining hall

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