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Welcome to the

Wahkiakum County Fair

Welcome to the Wahkiakum County Fair! Skamokawa, WA. The 2024 Fair is scheduled for August 15 – 17th. The theme for this year’s fair is ‘Bacon up Some Fun‘. We are excited to announce that the 116th Wahkiakum County Fair is dedicated to Becky Thacker, in recognition of her years of dedication to the fair. Don’t miss out on all the fun and excitement. Pick up your copy of the Fair Book at a local business or the Fair office. For more information, call 360-795-3480. Join us for a fantastic fair experience!

Bacon Up Some Fun!

2024 Fair Schedule

Times subject to change

Entries Monday – Wednesday August 12 – 14 see Fairbook for details. Times Subject to change.

 

 

Thursday, August 15
Senior Citizen Day/Red Hat Ladies Free
Sponsored by: SAM LONGTAIN CONSTRUCTION
FAIR OPENS AT 9:00 AM
8am – 3pm     4-H Horse Show (Main Arena)
9am                Fair Officially Opens
10am – 5pm   4-H Foods For All Occasions Activity (Youth Bldg)
10am – 7pm   4-H Demonstrations (Youth Bldg)
11am – Noon  (Stage) 
11am – 7pm   Kids Rides Open
1pm 4-H Vegetable Judging Contest (Youth Bldg)
1pm 4-H Fashion Review (Stage)

2pm – 5pm 4-H Live Animal Demonstrations (Animal Areas)(Other than horse)

2pm Dairy Show (Cattle Area) 
4pm  Swine Show Main Arena)
5-6pm  (Stage)
5:30pm Lions Club Blackout Bingo (Lions Club Booth)
6pm Poultry Show (Poultry Barn)
6:30pm Welcome To The Fair/Dedication (Stage)
6:45pm 2022 Fair Royalty Crowned (Stage)
7pm – 9pm  (Stage)
9pm Fair Officially Closes
Friday, August 16
Armed Forces Day (All Military admitted free with military ID) Sponsored by: 
FAIR OPENS AT 9:00 AM
8am Cavy and Rabbit Show (Rabbit Barn)
9am Fair Officially Opens
10am Beef Show (Cattle Arena)
10am – 5pm 4-H Foods for All Occasions Activity (Youth Bldg)
10am – 7pm 4-H Demonstrations (Youth Bldg)
11am Exotic Show (Exotic Barn)
Noon Goat Show (Main Arena)
11:30am – 1:30pm  (Stage)
1pm – 6pm (Fairgrounds)
2pm Live Horse Demonstration (Horse Arena)
2pm Sheep Show (Main Arena)
3pm – 5pm  (Stage)
4pm Llama and Alpaca Show (Main Arena)
4pm Horse Judging (Main Arena)
5:30pm Lions Club Blackout Bingo (Lions Club Booth)
6pm – 8pm 4-H Bread Baking Activity (Youth Bldg)
6:30pm Introduction of Fair Queen/King and Court (Stage)
6:30pm 4-H/FFA Youth Market Sale (Main Arena)
7pm – 9pm (Stage)
9pm Fair Officially Closes
Saturday, August 17
Kids Day (Kids 12 and under free all day)
Armed Forces Day (free admission w/military ID) Salmon Barbecue Sponsored by: Backman Fish
9am Fair Officially Opens
9am Cat Show (followed by Open Class)(Main  Arena)
9:45am Kids Assemble for Parade (Park Gate Area)
10am Kids Day Parade (Midway)
10am – 6pm (Fairgrounds)
10am – 2pm 4-H Food Preservation Activity (Youth Bldg)
10am – 7pm 4-H Demonstrations (Youth Bldg)
10am – 7pm 4-H Food Activity (check schedule in Youth Bldg)
10:30am 4-H Dog Show (followed by Open Class)(Behind T-BIdg)
11am Horseshoe Competition (Fairgrounds Park)
Noon Salmon Barbecue ($10 per plate)(Stage Area)
Noon -1pm  (Stage)
2pm 4-H Celebration (Small Animal Arena)
3pm – 5pm  (Stage)
3:30pm Round Robin Contest (Arena)
4pm Cribbage Tournament (Arena Area)
5:30pm Lions Club Blackout Bingo (Lions Club Booth)
6:45pm Introduction of Fair Royalty (Stage)
7pm – 9pm  (Stage)
9pm Fair Closes (all bldgs close for 15 min., then reopen for exhibit pick up)

Download Color Contest pages here or stop by the Cathlamet Library.

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Events at the Fairgrounds

Flea Market

Come to the Flea Market at the fairgrounds and take home some treasures. 

Second Saturday of each month year-round in the Youth Building. 

January

2nd Saturday Flea Market 9-3pm

20th Crab Feed 6pm

February

3rd Valentine Bingo 6pm

2nd Sat. Flea Market 9-3pm

March

2nd Sat. Flea Market 9-3pm

29th Easter Bingo 6pm 

30th Easter Egg Hunt 10am and 11am Fairboard and Lions Club

 

April

2nd Sat. Flea Market 9-3pm

 

May

2nd Sat. Flea Market 9-3pm

24th Pre-Registration Due Car Show

 

June

Fourth Annual

 CRUZIN to the FAIR

Car Show

1st Sat. in June

Download Car Show Entry Form here.

July

2nd Sat. Flea Market 9-3pm

19th Mud Wrestling & Tribute Band to Alabama (Roll On)

20th See our booth at Bald Eagle Days

 

August

No Flea Market

Fair Week 12th – 17th

12th – 14th Entries*

14th Animal entries*

Fair 15-17th 9am-9pm

*See Fair Book for details 

September

2nd Sat. Flea Market 9-3pm

20th Farm 3 Fiber Festival TBD 

October

2nd Sat. Flea Market 9-3pm

26th Halloween Carnival 4-7pm

26th Trunk or Treat 4-6pm

 

November

2nd Sat. Flea Market 9-3pm

23rd Turkey Bingo 6pm 

 

 

December

7th Christmas Bazaar 9-3pm

2nd Sat. Flea Market 9-3pm

Christmas Lights 7th & 14th

 

 

Join 4H

To join a club in Wahkiakum County, please contact the WSU Wahkiakum County Extension office at (360) 795-3278 to get started.

A Rich History – Established 1909
1912 in this current location.

The Wahkiakum County Fair is a truly unique event. For over 100 years we have been proud to showcase the many skills and talents within our picturesque county. Our goal is to create an opportunity to allow residents to showcase their beautiful crafts, nurtured livestock, and carefully grown produce. We hope to not only entertain but also enlighten, as our way of life is a part of history, which we take great pride in.

Past Events

Princesses Helen Lewis & Madison Meyer
Congratulations Queen Madison
Click Here to View the 2020 VIRTUAL FAIR

We are happy to share your positive comments here:

“I love coming to the fair every year, it’s a great way to show off your hard work, see your old friends, and meet new people.” Damaris

“I have been in 4H for nine years, and my favorite part is going to the Wahkiakum County Fair.” Lydia

“I like watching the horse shows.” Ruth

“Your comments here.” 

2021 "CRUZIN to the FAIR" Car Show

The 2021 CRUZIN to the FAIR car show was a great success with 131 total cars in attendance. It was a little wet but we all had a great time. Save the date for next year June 4th 2022.

 

2019 Fairbook Dedication

Sandy Hart and Barbara Rose

We are currently working on the

Fair Sign

Memories 

Wahkiakum County Fair 2014

Salmon BBQ 2018

First “Crusin’ to the Fair” Car Show