Wahkiakum County Fair

Wahkiakum County Fair is located in Skamokawa Washington.

This year’s Fair will be August 21st – 23rd 2025.

The theme for this year is “Boots, Chaps, and Cowboy Hats”.

We are excited to announce that the 117th Wahkiakum County Fair is dedicated to Amber Eaton, in recognition of her years of dedication to the fair.

Don’t miss out on all the fun and excitement and 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!

Boots, Chaps, and Cowboy Hats

2025 Fair Schedule

Times subject to change

Entries Monday – Wednesday August 18 – 20 see Fairbook for details. Times Subject to change.

Thursday, August 21

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 22

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 23

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)

Events at the Fairgrounds

Fair Board Meetings are held 2nd Wednesday each month at 7pm

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 & T-Building.

January

2nd Sat. Flea Market 9-3pm

18th Crab Feed 5pm

February

1st Valentine Bingo 6pm

2nd Sat. Flea Market 9-3pm

March

2nd Sat. Flea Market 9-3pm

15th 4-H Super Saturday

April

2nd Sat. Flea Market 9-3pm

18th Easter Bingo 6pm

19th WFF Easter Carnival 10am

19th Lions Easter Egg Hunt 11am

19th WFF Easter Egg Hunt 1pm

May

2nd Sat. Flea Market 9-3pm

23rd Pre-Registration Due Car Show

31st Car Show opens 5:30am

31st T-Building Sale

Car Show Entry Form

June

2nd Sat. Flea Market 9-3pm

July

2nd Sat. Flea Market 9-3pm

18th & 19th See our booth at Bald Eagle Days

25th Animal Entries Due 10am-4pm

August

No Flea Market

Fair Week 18th-23rd

18th&19th Entries*

20th Animal entries*

Fair 21-23rd 9am-9pm

*See Fair Book for details

September

2nd Sat. Flea Market 9-3pm

October

2nd Sat. Flea Market 9-3pm

30th Halloween Carnival 4-6pm

30th Trunk or Treat 4-6pm

November

2nd Sat. Flea Market 9-3pm

22nd Turkey Bingo 6pm

December

6th Christmas Bazaar 9-3pm

2nd Sat. Flea Market 9-3pm

Christmas Lights 6th & 13th

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

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

Wahkiakum County Fair