State Fair Park - home of the Yakima Valley SunDome & Central Washington State Fair - celebrates the Yakima Valley by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment.
Schedule of Events
Free Fair Entertainment
Funville presented by Yakima Neighborhood Health
Fun family friendly activities for all ages:
Free petting zoo, Free butterfly experience Free kids' activity area,
Free apple for every child provided by Monson Fruit
Free All-Alaskan Racing Pigs 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 pm presented by Yakima Federal Savings & Loan
$5 Pony Rides
Pacific Power Community Stage
12:00 pm Yakima Valley Big Band
1:00 pm WFCC Rosebuds Cheer/Dance
2:00 pm Chris Mabrey, Hypnotist
3:00 pm Funnel Cake Eating Contest
4:30 pm Grupo de Danza La Esperanza
5:30 pm Chris Mabrey, Hypnotist
6:30 pm Noelia Delgado
7:45 pm The Aprodisi-yaks
9:15 pm Chris Mabrey, Hypnotist
Yakima Theatres Gazebo
12:15 pm Cale Moon
1:30 pm The Junebugs
3:15 pm Cale Moon
5:00 pm The Junebugs
6:15 pm Cale Moon
7:30 pm The Junebugs
8:45 pm Cale Moon
Cantina
8:00 pm DJ Spin - Paso Firme
Toyota Main Stage Concert Series at the Corona Stage - FREE
5:00 pm Huckleberry Road
7:00 pm KEITH AS KENNY - A KENNY CHESNEY EXPERIENCE / ULTIMATE ERIC CHURCH TRIBUTE
Toyota Entertainment Series at the Coca-Cola Grandstand
Featuring an action-packed lineup of motorsports entertainment, fans will witness sensory overload that's jam packed.
2:00 pm INSANITY FEST: Battle of the Monster Trucks, Western Grand National Truck Pulling, Full Boogie Tilt, Blast From the Past Jet Truck (Paid Ticket Required)
6:00 pm INSANITY FEST: Battle of the Monster Trucks, Western Grand National Truck Pulling, Full Boogie Tilt, Blast From the Past Jet Truck (Paid Ticket Required)
Pioneer Hall
South Central Washington S.T.E.M.
Step into our STEM Fair building for an immersive experience featuring hands-on activities like 3D printing, virtual reality, LEGO challenges, and electric circuits. Unleash your curiosity and dive into the world of science and technology.
Ag Building presented by Wilbur-Ellis
"Kids in the Kitchen" with Nana Kate (register on site) - 2pm/4pm/5pm/6pm
Community Displays: Granges, Future Farmers of America, Spilyay-Mi Arts Club, Central WA Agricultural Museum, WA Dairy Women, Hop Growers of WA, YakimaRecycles.com, Central WA Beekeepers, WSU Master Gardeners, Wapato Lions Club, WA State Department of Agriculture, Noxious Weed Board, Perry Tech
Award Winning Exhibits:
Floral, Produce, Fine Arts, Photography, Student Artwork on Display, 4th Grade Student Projects "My Perfect Plate".
3 pm - 8 pm: State Fair Wine Garden
Wineries from the Valley will be on hand to provide education about their winemaking process and uncork some of the Valley's best wines. Proceeds from the wine garden will benefit the Central Washington State Fair Foundation.
Ag Ed Shed:
Daily demonstrations and presentations that focus on an array of topics around agriculture.
3:30 pm Honey Extraction, Central Washington Beekeepers Assn
4:00 pm Fresh Apple Pressing, Murray Campbell Cast Iron Ranch
Feature Ag Exhibit:
The Farmer's Garden (located outside east of the Fair Farm Valley Building) is an exhibit that takes visitors on a journey through the rich history of apple farming in the Yakima Valley.
Painting Demonstrations Daily: Members of the Yakima Valley Artists Assn. will be demonstrating with oil or acrylic paints on the 2nd floor.
Valley Building
"Fair Farm"
Daily children's activities include simulated cow milking, straw maze, picking fruit from the orchard, driving a horse-drawn wagon, and much more.
Around the Grounds
Circus Luminescence, The Spoon Man, Bot the Robot, Animal Crackers Conspiracy, One Man Band Marc Dobson, Quichua Mashis, Ventriloquist Vikki Gasko Green, Meet & Greet w/ Pippy the Goat (located at Goat Mountain)
Main Plaza
Postcards for our Troops presented by American Rock Products & Central Pre-Mix
Fairgoers of all ages can create a custom postcard thanking our troops for their service. At the conclusion of the Fair, these postcards will be distributed to our active military and veteran organizations.
Modern Living Building
Award Winning Exhibits: Crafts, Sewing, Quilts, Needlework, Foods, Home Canning, 4-H, Girl Scouts, Cakes, Pastries Porcelain Dolls.
Noon: 4-H Activities ALL DAY in the Annex
Daily Demonstrations:
Learn a new craft or skill. From needlework to fly fishing, learn from experts.
12:30 pm Stain Glass, Chrystal & Austin
12:30 pm Lapidary: Learn to Cut and Polish Stones, Ken Junt & Yakima Rock & Mineral Club
12:30 pm Decorate Egg Shells, Abby Mendoza
2:00 pm Learn How to Pan for Gold, Yakima Prospectors Association
5:00 pm Lapidary: Learn to Cut and Polish Stones, Karen Kautz & Yakima Rock & Mineral Club
Farm to Fork Culinary Demonstration Stage presented by Yakama Nation Farms
Culinary Demonstration Stage showcasing chefs, home cooks, and culinary enthusiasts and their passion for food.
1:00 pm African Suya Chichinga Kebabs! Food = Medicine: Balance Hormones for Youthful Living with Nawo Fiamo, ARNP, and Cookbook Author of "Sweet Pickles Take Time," Debra Yergen
2:00 pm Brazilian Empanadas with Author Debra Yergen & Friends
4:00 pm Catherine's Kitchen and OIC Culinary Program
5:00 pm Fiesta Foods at 5: Recipe demos with fresh picks, products and catering services to save time and money.
5:30 pm McCormick Jam Co - pairing beyond toast & jam.
6:30 pm Blissful Belly Nutrition - healthy snacking.
Celebrate the Valley presented by HAPO Community Credit Union
Noon-8pm, Daily
Celebrate the Valley's diverse cultures with family-friendly activities: kids coloring, pinatas, and entertainment. Educational and historical information to be provided by Yakama Nation, Asian Pacific Islander Coalition and Tieton Arts and Humanities.
The Reptile Lady - 1pm/3pm/5pm
Expo Building
Draft Horse/Mule/Mini Pony Exhibit: Get up close to these gentle giant mules and mini horses. Watch them harness up for their daily show in the Wilco Arena.
Small Animal Barn presented by Yakima Co-Op
Award-winning animals and educational exhibits. Rabbits, chickens, turkeys, fowl, and other poultry on display. Chicken garden will showcase the ideal environment for raising chickens.
10:00 am Youth Sheep Show followed by Open Sheep Show
Barns
Award Winning Animals: Horse, Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Pigs
Daily Shows in Wilco Arena, Riches Arena, and Barn I.
Barn I presented by Christensen
10:00 am Youth Sheep Show Followed by Open Sheep Show
Riches Arena presented by Coastal Farm & Ranch
11:00 am Open and Youth Hereford Show followed by Red Angus
2:00 pm Dexter Beef Show followed by Aberdeen Beef Show
3:00 pm All Other Beef Show
Wilco Arena
10:00 am Open Youth/4-H Horse Show
2:00 pm Open Youth/4-H Horse Classes
3:30 pm Open Horse Classes
10:00 am Draft Horse/Draft Mule/Mini Exhibition
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