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

September 20, 2024

Free Fair Entertainment
Funville presented by Yakima Neighborhood Health
Fun family friendly activities for all ages:
Free petting zoo
Free butterfly experience
Free All-Alaskan Racing Pigs 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 pm presented by Yakima Federal Savings & Loan
Free kids' activity area
Free apple for every child provided by Monson Fruit
$5 Pony Rides

Pacific Power Community Stage
2:00 pm Chris Mabry, Hypnotist
3:00 pm Corn Eating Contest
4:30 pm Ruth Huerta
5:30 pm Chris Mabry, Hypnotist
6:30 pm James Beam
9:15 pm Chris Mabry, 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 Banda Plebilloz

Toyota Main Stage Concert Series at the Corona Stage - FREE
5:00 pm Copper Mountain Band
7:00 pm Queen Nation - A Tribute To Queen

Pioneer Hall
South Central Washington Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
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.

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.

Ag Building presented by Wilbur-Ellis
"Kids in the Kitchen" with Nana Kate (register on site) - 3pm/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" on display.

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.
2:30 pm Identify/Control Noxious Weed Tree of Heaven, Sue Bird
3:00 pm Identify Insects - Josh Milnes WSDA
3:30 pm Extract Honey Central WA Beekeepers Assn, Steve Dulude
4:30 pm Identify Insects - Josh Milnes WSDA
5:00 pm Identify/Control Noxious Weed Tree of Heaven, Sue Bird
5:30 pm Garden w/Native Plants Heritage Garden Society, M. Boughton

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.

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.

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.

Daily Demonstrations:
Learn a new craft or skill. From needlework to fly fishing, learn from experts.
12:30 pm Making Moccasins, Sandy Wyman & Lucinda Bill
2:30 pm Repurpose Clothing w/Fabric Painting/Decorating, Marti Sondgeroth & Cheryl Young
4:30 pm Lapidary: Learn to Cut and Polish Stones, Steve Harmon
4:30 pm Make Fun Clay Jewelry, Rylee Brown

Make and Take: Try your hand at a new hobby - make it & take it with you.
12:30 pm Flat Twine Pouch, Bessie Bill & Friends

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 Yakama Nation Farms presents local chefs, farmers, cultivators, and purveyors featuring recipes & ingredients grown and raised in Yakima Valley, with prep and presentation skills to share with family & guests.
2:00 pm McCormick Jam Co - Pairing Beyond Toast & Jam.
4:00 pm Yaki-Mama Bakery Presents Sweet & Sourdough Goodies from Liesl's licensed cottage kitchen.
5:00 pm Fiesta Foods at 5: Recipe demos with fresh picks, products and catering services to save time and money.
6:00 pm Jonalee Squeochs, Agricultural Development Program Manager for Yakama Nation Farms features recipes & ingredients grown and raised across the Valley, with harvest, prep and preservation skills to share with family & guests.
6:30 pm Blissful Belly Nutrition - healthy snacking.

Noon-8pm: Celebrate the Valley presented by HAPO Community Credit Union
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/6pm

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.
9:00 am Open Rabbit Show
9:00 am Youth Poultry Show
9:00 am Open Rabbit Show
11:00 am Youth Poultry Seminar
3:00 pm Youth Poultry Fit & 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
4:00 pm Goat Milking Demonstration

Riches Arena presented by Coastal Farm & Ranch
1:00 pm Angus Beef Show
3:00 pm Other Beef

Wilco Arena
10:00 am Mini Pony Show
3:30 pm Mini Pony Show, Costume Class
5:00 pm Draft Horse/Draft Mule/Mini Exhibition

September 21, 2024

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
1:00 pm WFCC Rosebuds Cheer/Dance
2:00 pm Chris Mabrey, Hypnotist
3:00 pm Announce Apple Pie Baking Contest Winners - Adults & Youth presented by Pingrey Ford
4:30 pm YoungDub
5:30 pm Chris Mabrey, Hypnotist
6:30 pm Noelia Delgado
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 Universo Musi-K-liente

Toyota Main Stage Concert Series at the Corona Stage - Free
5:00 pm Copper Mountain Band
7:00 pm DIRT ROAD: JASON ALDEAN EXPERIENCE / AMERICAN SOLDIER: A TRIBUTE TO TOBY KEITH

Toyota Entertainment Series at the Coca-Cola Grandstand
Watch the thrills of top cowboys compete in bareback riding, ranch and saddleback riding. bringing ground-pounding excitement and action galore.
2:00 pm ROUGH STOCK ROUND-UP presented by Aces Wild Pro Rodeo Productions (Paid Ticket Required)
6:00 pm ROUGH STOCK ROUND-UP presented by Aces Wild Pro Rodeo Productions (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.
2:00 pm Identify & Remove Escaped Ornamentals, Sue Bird NWCB
3:00 pm Identify Insects, Cassie Cichorz WSDA
3:30 pm Extract Honey, Steve Dulude Central WA Beekeepers Assn
4:00 pm Fresh Apple Pressing, Murray Campbell Cast Iron Ranch
4:30 pm Identify Insects, Cassie Cichorz WSDA
5:00 PM Identify & Remove Escaped Ornamentals, Sue Bird NWCB

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.

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.

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.

Daily Demonstrations: Learn a new craft or skill. From needlework to fly fishing, learn from experts.
12:30 pm Knit Hats on a Circular Machine, K. Koch & L. Pacheco
1:00 pm Amazing Fly Ty Earrings, Lisa Brain
1:00 pm New Skill with Fly Tying, Yakima Fly-Fishers Trout Unlimited
2:00 pm Old Tradition of Panning for Gold, Yakima Prospectors Assn.
4:30 pm Lapidary: Learn to Cut & Polish Stones, Steve Harmon & YRMC
4:30 pm What You Can Do with UV Resin, June Dorning

Make and Take: Try your hand at a new hobby - make it & take it with you.
12:30 pm Jewelry: Fringe Earrings, Abby Mendoza
4:30 pm New Journal, Leslie Wornell

Farm to Fork Culinary Demo Stage presented by Yakama Nation Farms
Culinary Demonstration Stage showcasing chefs, home cooks, and culinary enthusiasts and their passion for food.
1:00 pm Easy Delicious Fresh Peach Pie: Food = Medicine with Dr. Raul Garcia and Debra Yergen, author of "Sweet Pickles Take Time."
3:00 pm Gordon Ramsay's MasterClass Graduate Brandi Dorsett and Cookbook Author Debra Yergen present "Let's Get Physical with Mental Health"
4:00 pm AgriBeef
5:00 pm Fiesta Foods at 5: Recipe demos with fresh picks, products, and catering services to save time and money.
7:00 pm Yaki-Mama Bakery Presents Sweet & Sourdough Goodies from Liesl's licensed cottage kitchen.

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/6pm

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.

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.
9:00 am Open Rabbit Show

Barns

Award Winning Animals: Horse, Dairy & Beef Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Pigs Daily Shows in Wilco Arena, Riches Arena, and Barn I.

Barn I presented by Christensen
10:00 am Youth & Open Swine Show
1:00 pm Youth Goat Show

Riches Arena presented by Coastal Farm & Ranch
11:00 am Gelbvieh Beef Show
1:00 pm Charolais Beef Show

Grass Area West of Riches Arena
1:00 pm Dairy PeeWee Showmanship f/b Youth Dairy Cattle Show

Wilco Arena
10:00 am Mini/Pony Show
5:00 pm Draft Horse/Draft Mule/Mini Pony Exhibition

September 22, 2024

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
1:00 pm WFCC Rosebuds Cheer/Dance
2:00 pm Chris Mabrey, Hypnotist
3:00 pm Best Mullet Contest
4:30 pm Los Bailadores Del Sol
5:30 pm Chris Mabrey, Hypnotist
6:45 pm Banda La Palmera
8:00 pm Enlance Especial
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 Explosion Musical de Mexico

Toyota Main Stage Concert Series at the Corona Stage - FREE
5:00 pm Copper Mountain Band
7:00 pm RED CORVETTE: THE ULTIMATE PRINCE TRIBUTE

Toyota Entertainment Series at the Coca-Cola Grandstand
4:00 pm FIESTA MEXICANA - JARIPEO RANCHERO (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.
2:00 pm Identifying & Removing Weeds of Concern, Sue Bird NWCB
3:30 pm Honey Extraction, Central Washington Beekeepers Assn
4:00 pm Fresh Apple Pressing, Murray Campbell Cast Iron Ranch
4:30 pm Control Noxious Weeds w/Modern Tech, Sue Bird NWCB

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.

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.

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.

Daily Demonstrations: Learn a new craft or skill. From needlework to fly fishing, learn from experts.
2:00 pm Learn A New Hobby Felting, Barb Kotlarz
4:30 pm Learn to Use A French Loom for Knitting, Audrey Bigelow
5:30 pm Lapidary: Learn to Cut & Polish Stones, Steve Harmon & YRMC

Make and Take: Try your hand at a new hobby - make it & take it with you.
12:30 pm Decorative Alcohol Ink Painting on Tiles, C. Grazer & J. Gibson
12:30 pm Design Your Own Jewelry, Bethany Wallace
2:00 pm New Journal, Leslie Wornell
3:30 pm Jewelry, Ruth Kidd & Friends

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.
12:00 pm FAT's the Flavor at the Fair! Featuring The Fat Pastor, Chef Shawn Niles, and The Fat Pastor Junior, Asher Niles (MasterChef Junior Season 9 Semifinalist) ~ Meet & Greet, Cooking Shows with Special Guests, and Salsa Contest judging.
1:00 pm FAT'S the Flavor at the Fair! Recipe Demo with The Fat Pastor, Chef Shawn Niles, and Fat Pastor Jr., Asher Niles, MasterChef Junior 2024 Semifinalist (Season 9)
3:00 pm Winners Announced! Fresh Handmade Salsa Contest featuring The Fat Pastor, Chef Shawn Niles, and Fat Pastor Jr., MasterChef Junior 2024 Semifinalist (Season 9)
4:00 pm The Salsa of Korea: Kimchi in the Kitchen with Soneya & Family
5:00 pm Fiesta Foods at 5: Recipe demos with fresh picks, products and catering services to save time and money.
6:00 pm FAT'S the Flavor at the Fair! Recipe Demo with The Fat Pastor, Chef Shawn Niles, and Fat Pastor Jr., Asher Niles, MasterChef Junior 2024 Semifinalist (Season 9)

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/6pm

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.
9:00 am Youth Rabbit Show
1:00 pm Youth Rabbit Fit & show followed by Rabbit Costume Contest and Youth Rabbit/Youth Poultry Round Robin

Barns

Award Winning Animals: Horse, Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Pigs
Daily Shows in Wilco Arena, Riches Arena, and Barn I.
1:00 pm Youth Dairy Costume Contest

Barn I presented by Christensen
10:00 am Open Dairy Goat Show followed by Open Meat Goat Show
4:00 pm Goat Milking Demonstration

Riches Arena presented by Coastal Farm & Ranch
12:00 pm Youth Beef Show, followed by Shorthorn Beef Show
3:00 pm Director's Challenge

Wilco Arena
10:00 am Mini/Pony Show
5:00 pm Draft Horse/Draft Mule/Mini Pony Exhibition

September 23, 2024

Free Fair Entertainment
Funville presented by Yakima Neighborhood Health
Fun family friendly activities for all ages:
Free petting zoo
Free butterfly experience
Free All-Alaskan Racing Pigs 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 pm presented by Yakima Federal Savings & Loan
Free kids' activity area
Free apple for every child provided by Monson Fruit
$5 Pony Rides

Pacific Power Community Stage
3:00 pm Best Monday Moves Dance Contest
4:30 pm Chris Mabrey, Hypnotist
5:30 pm Ventriloquist Vikki Gasko Green Show
6:30 pm LEGZ
7:45 pm Jim Basnight
9:00 pm Chris Mabrey, Hypnotist

Yakima Theatres Gazebo
2:15 pm The Junebugs
3:30 pm Cale Moon
5:15 pm The Junebugs
7:00 pm Cale Moon
7:45 pm The Junebugs

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.

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.

Ag Building presented by Wilbur-Ellis

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" on display.

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.
2:00 pm Identify & Remove Escaped Ornamentals, Sue Bird NWCB
3:30 pm Learn to Extract Honey, Steve Dulude, CW Beekeepers Assn
6:30 pm Identify & Remove Toxic Plants In The Pasture, Sue Bird NWCB

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.

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.

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.

Daily Demonstrations:
Learn a new craft or skill. From needlework to fly fishing, learn from experts.
2:30 pm Knitted Hats on a Circular Machine, Kathleen Koch & LeRoy Pacheco
2:30 pm Lapidary: Learn to Cut and Polish Stones, Ken Junt & Yakima Rock & Mineral Club
3:00 pm Fly Tying, Yakima Fly Fishers Trout Unlimited
4:30 pm Lapidary: Learn to Cut and Polish Stones, Ken Junt & Yakima Rock & Mineral Club

Make and Take: Try your hand at a new hobby - make it & take it with you.
4:30 pm Journaling, Leslie Wornell

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.
2:30 pm Nana Kate presents - Cooking Gluten Free Naturally
4:00 pm Recipes & Stories from Freckled Hen Farmstead w/Jennifer Jones.
5:00 pm Fiesta Foods at 5: Recipe demos with fresh picks, products, and catering services to save time and money.
5:30 pm Nana Kate presents Forking Good Food on the Fly: Skip the Drive-Thru! Fifteen-minute Meals for your Family.
6:30 pm OMG Company's Coming! Be Prepared for Unexpected Guests with Nana Kate

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 - 3pm/6pm

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.

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
4:00 pm Goat Milking Demonstration

Riches Arena presented by Coastal Farm & Ranch
1:00 pm Gelbvieh Beef Show

Wilco Arena
10:00 am Mini/Pony Classes
5:00 pm Draft Horse/Draft Mule/Mini Pony Exhibition

September 24, 2024

Free Fair Entertainment
Funville presented by Yakima Neighborhood Health
Fun family friendly activities for all ages:
Free petting zoo
Free butterfly experience
Free All-Alaskan Racing Pigs 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 pm presented by Yakima Federal Savings & Loan
Free kids' activity area
Free apple for every child provided by Monson Fruit
$5 Pony Rides

Pacific Power Community Stage
3:00 pm Longest Relationship Contest
4:30 pm Chris Mabrey, Hypnotist
5:30 pm Ventriloquist Vikki Gasko Green Show
6:30 pm James Beam
7:45 pm Jim Basnight
9:00 pm Chris Mabrey, Hypnotist

Yakima Theatres Gazebo
2:15 pm The Junebugs
3:30 pm Cale Moon
5:15 pm The Junebugs
7:00 pm Cale Moon
7:45 pm The Junebugs

Pioneer Hall
Science * Technology * Engineering * Mathematics
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
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" on display.

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.
2:00 pm Identify & Remove Toxic Plants In The Pasture, Sue Bird NWCB
3:30 pm Honey Extraction, Central Washington Beekeepers Assn
4:00 pm Seed Testing & Consumer Labeling, Paula M Moore
6:30 pm Identify & Remove Toxic Plants In The Pasture, Sue Bird NWCB

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

Daily Demonstrations:
Learn a new craft, or skill. From needlework to fly fishing, learn from experts.
2:30 pm Creative Coloring, Harman Center Creative Coloring Group
2:30 pm Making Moccasins, Sandy Wyman & Lucinda Bill
4:00 pm Clay Jewelry, Rylee Brown
4:30 pm Lapidary: Learn to Cut and Polish Stones, Hal Walter & Yakima Rock & Mineral Club

Make and Take:
Try your hand at a new hobby - make it & take it with you.
2:30 pm Flat Twine Pouch, Bessie Bill & Friends

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.
2:30 pm Rosie Churchley of Central Washington Beekeepers Association Presents Recipes Using Local, Raw Honey
4:00 pm Awesomesauce from YV-Tech Culinary Arts Program with Chef Ned, proprietor of the legendary 901 Pasta
5:00 pm Fiesta Foods at 5: Recipe demos with fresh picks, products and catering services to save time and money.
5:30 pm Nana Kate presents Forking Good Food on the Fly: Skip the Drive-Thru! Fifteen-minute Meals for your Family
6:30 pm OMG Company's Coming! Be Prepared for Unexpected Guests with Nana Kate

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 Man - 3pm/6pm

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.

Barns

Award Winning Animals: Horse, Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Pigs
Daily Shows in Wilco Arena, Riches Arena, and Barn I.
8:00 am Washington State FFA Judging Team Competition

Barn I presented by Christensen
4:00 pm Goat Milking Demonstration

Riches Arena presented by Coastal Farm & Ranch
1:00 pm Shorthorn Beef Show

Wilco Arena
10:00 am Open Horse Show
1:30 pm Draft Horse/Draft Mule/Mini Exhibition

September 25, 2024

Free Fair Entertainment
Funville presented by Yakima Neighborhood Health
Fun family friendly activities for all ages:
Free petting zoo
Free butterfly experience
Free All-Alaskan Racing Pigs 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 pm presented by Yakima Federal Savings & Loan
Free kids' activity area
Free apple for every child provided by Monson Fruit
$5 Pony Rides

Pacific Power Community Stage
3:00 pm Diaper Derby/Toddler Trot
4:30 pm Chris Mabrey, Hypnotist
5:30 pm Ventriloquist Vikki Gasko Green Show
9:00 pm Chris Mabrey, Hypnotist

Yakima Theatres Gazebo
2:15 pm The Junebugs
3:30 pm Cale Moon
5:15 pm The Junebugs
7:00 pm Cale Moon
7:45 pm The Junebugs

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.

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.

Ag Building presented by Wilbur-Ellis

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" on display.

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.
2:00 pm Identify & Control Noxious Weed Tree of Heaven, Sue Bird
3:30 pm Honey Extraction, Central Washington Beekeepers Assn
4:30 pm Identify & Remove Weeds - Sue Bird NWCB
5:00 pm Make Hard Cider, Susie Jensen Wheel Line Cider

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.

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.

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.

Daily Demonstrations:
Learn a new craft, or skill. From needlework to fly fishing, learn from experts.
2:30 pm Making Pine Baskets, Vicky Nickelson
4:00 pm Lapidary: Learn to Cut and Polish Stones, Karen Kauts, Ken Junt, & Yakima Rock & Mineral Club

Make and Take:
Try your hand at a new hobby - make it & take it with you.

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.
2:30 pm Learn to Control Diabetes with What You Grow and Eat
4:00 pm What's a CSA? Get Fresh with Soil to Sky Farmer Jeff Stainthorp
5:00 pm Fiesta Foods at 5: Recipe demos with fresh picks, products, and catering services to save time and money.
5:30 pm Nana Kate presents Forking Good Food on the Fly: Skip the Drive-Thru! Fifteen-minute Meals for your Family.
6:00 pm OMG Company's Coming! Be Prepared for Unexpected Guests with Nana Kate

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 - 3pm/6pm

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.
1:00 pm Open Poultry 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
4:00 pm Goat Milking Demonstration

Riches Arena presented by Coastal Farm & Ranch
1:00 pm Angus Beef Show followed by All Other Breeds Beef Show

Wilco Arena
10:00 am Open Horse Show
3:30 pm Open Horse Costume Class
5:00 pm Draft Horse/Draft Mule/Mini Exhibition

September 26, 2024

Free Fair Entertainment
Funville presented by Yakima Neighborhood Health
Fun family friendly activities for all ages:
Free petting zoo
Free butterfly experience
Free All-Alaskan Racing Pigs 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 pm presented by Yakima Federal Savings & Loan
Free kids' activity area
Free apple for every child provided by Monson Fruit
$5 Pony Rides

Pacific Power Community Stage
3:00 pm Cutest Baby Contest
4:30 pm Chris Mabrey, Hypnotist
5:30 pm Ventriloquist Vikki Gasko Green Show
7:45 pm Jim Basnight
9:00 pm Chris Mabrey, Hypnotist

Yakima Theatres Gazebo
2:15 pm The Junebugs
3:30 pm Cale Moon
5:15 pm The Junebugs
7:00 pm Cale Moon
7:45 pm The Junebugs

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.

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.

Ag Building presented by Wilbur-Ellis
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" on display.

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.
2:00 pm Identifying & Removing Weeds of Concern, Sue Bird NWCB
3:30 pm Honey Extraction, Central Washington Beekeepers Assn
4:30 pm Identifying & Removing Weeds of Concern - Sue Bird NWCB

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.

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)

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.

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.

Daily Demonstrations:
Learn a new craft or skill. From needlework to fly fishing, learn from experts.
2:30 pm Make Pine Baskets, Vicky Nickelson & Robin Rankin Coffin
2:30 pm Knit Hats on Circular Machine, Kathleen Koch & LeRoy Pacheco
5:00 pm Upcycle from Your Attic, Rhonda Knight
6:00 pm Lapidary: Learn to Cut and Polish Stones, Karen Kauts, Ken Junt, & Yakima Rock & Mineral Club

Make and Take:
Try your hand at a new hobby - make it & take it with you.
2:30 pm Decorative Alcohol Ink Painting on Tiles - Cherokee Grazer & Joann Gibson

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.
2:30 pm Nana Kate presents - Cooking Gluten Free Naturally
4:00 pm Knife Skills with Chef Ned of YV-Tech's Culinary Arts 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 Nana Kate presents Forking Good Food on the Fly: Skip the Drive-Thru! Fifteen-minute Meals for your Family
6:30 pm OMG Company's Coming! Be Prepared for Unexpected Guests with Nana Kate.

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 - 3pm/6pm

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.

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
4:00 pm Goat Milking Demonstration

Riches Arena presented by Coastal Farm & Ranch
12:00 pm Charolais Beef Show
1:00 pm Shorthorn Beef Show followed by Other Breeds

Wilco Arena
10:00 am Open Horse Show
5:00 pm Draft Horse/Draft Mule/Mini Pony Exhibition

September 27, 2024

Free Fair Entertainment
Funville presented by Yakima Neighborhood Health
Fun family friendly activities for all ages:
Free petting zoo
Free butterfly experience
Free All-Alaskan Racing Pigs 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 pm presented by Yakima Federal Savings & Loan
Free kids' activity area
Free apple for every child provided by Monson Fruit
$5 Pony Rides

Pacific Power Community Stage
1:00 pm Enlance Especial
2:00 pm Chris Mabrey, Hypnotist
3:00 pm Hot Dog Eating Contest
4:30 pm Melody Lane Academy Performance Groups
5:30 pm Chris Mabrey, Hypnotist
6:30 pm Jim Basnight
7:45 pm Invicta
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 - Los Rebeldes de La Sierra

Toyota Main Stage Concert Series at the Corona Stage - FREE
5:00 pm Huckleberry Road
7:00 pm NOISE POLLUTION - AC/DC Tribute

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.

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.

Ag Building presented by Wilbur-Ellis
"Kids in the Kitchen" with Nana Kate (register on site) - 3pm/ 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" on display.

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.
3:00 pm Learn to Identify Insects - Cassie Cichorz WSDA
3:30 pm Honey Extraction, Central Washington Beekeepers Assn
4:00 pm Learn to Identify Insects - Cassie Cichorz WSDA

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.

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.

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.

Daily Demonstrations:
Learn a new craft, or skill. From needlework to fly fishing, learn from experts.
12:30 pm Knit Hats on Circular Machine, Kathleen Koch & LeRoy Pacheco
12:30 pm Make Greeting Cards, Marti Sondgeroth
4:30 pm Upcycle from Your Attic, Rhonda Knight
4:30 pm Lapidary: Learn to Cut and Polish Stones, Ken Junt & Yakima Rock & Mineral Club

Make and Take: Try your hand at a new hobby - make it & take it with you.
12:30 pm Jewelry Fringe Earrings, Abby Mendoza

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.
12:30 pm Sabin Hogue
2:00 pm Mama Corie's Kitchen elevates favorite dishes in their familyowned and operated restaurant in downtown Yakima.
4:00 pm Reesha & Willow share fun & fresh ideas to create delicious dishes in your home kitchen.
5:00 pm Fiesta Foods at 5: Recipe demos with fresh picks, products and catering services to save time and money.
6:00 pm "Grow to Eat & Eat to Grow!" Lucas Janssen of Atavus Farms Delivers the Goods on Healthy Microgreens.

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

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 ideal environment for raising chickens.

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

Riches Arena presented by Coastal Farm & Ranch
11:00 am Black Angus Beef Show followed by Lowlines
1:00 pm Gelbvieh Beef Show

Wilco Arena
10:00 am Open Youth/4-H Horse Show
5:00 pm Draft Horse/Draft Mule/Mini Exhibition

September 28, 2024

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

September 29, 2024

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 am Mariachi Huenachi
1:00 pm Grupo de Danza La Esperanza
2:00 pm Chris Mabrey, Hypnotist
3:00 pm Spouse/Partner Calling Contest
4:30 pm Young LA
5:45 pm Isarely Flores
8:15 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 Livestock Release
7:30 pm Cale Moon

Cantina
8:00 pm DJ Spin - Principio de Tierra Caliente

Toyota Main Stage Concert Series at the Corona Stage - FREE
3:00 pm Huckleberry Road
5:00 pm PAPA DOO RUN RUN: Tribute to the Beach Boys

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" on display.

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, Steve Dulude & CW Beekeepers Assn.

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.

Daily Demonstrations:
Learn a new craft, or skill. From needlework to fly fishing, learn from experts.
1:00 pm How to Fly Ty, Yakima Fly-Fishers Trout Unlimited
1:00 pm Make Fly Ty Earrings, Lisa Brain

Make and Take:
Try your hand at a new hobby - make it & take it with you.
12:30 am Jewelry, Bethany Wallace
4:00 pm Decorate Pumpkins, KIDS ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

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.
12:00 pm Yakama Nation Farms presents a Young Chefs Showcase featuring Valley youth with recipe demos throughout the afternoon.
5:15 pm Fiesta Foods at 5: Recipe demos with fresh picks, products, and catering services to save time and money.

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/6pm

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.

Barns

Award Winning Animals: Horse, Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Pigs
Daily Shows in Wilco Arena, Riches Arena, and Barn I.

Riches Arena presented by Coastal Farm & Ranch
11:00 am Scotch Highland Beef Show
11:00 am Simmental Beef Show Percentage Simmental Beef Show to Follow

Wilco Arena
10:00 am Open Horse Show
3:00 pm Open Horse, Costume Class
3:15 pm Open Youth Horse, Costume Class

Date: September 20-29, 2024

Location:
Central Washington State Fairgrounds,
1301 South Fair Avenue,
Yakima, WA 98901.

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