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"Go Extreme ... Go Evergreen"
The Evergreen State Fair, which opened on Thursday and runs through Labor Day, Sept. 7, is focused this year on the theme "Go Extreme .......Go Evergreen".
"The Evergreen State Fair is a wonderful opportunity for family fun," said Councilmember Dave Gossett. "With rides, exhibits, animals, entertainment, and great food there is something for everyone."
Although there are many interesting things to see and do at the fair the primary emphasis is always agriculture. Snohomish County honored Macomber Farms this year for 100 years of continued agricultural production. Family members were recognized during the opening ceremony of the fair, which took place on Thursday, Aug. 27.
"Agriculture is both a key part of Snohomish County's heritage and of its economy," noted Councilmember Gossett. "To have families that have been involved in agriculture for a century demonstrates its importance."
After walking through the wonderful agricultural exhibits and animal barns visitors can check out some of the entertainment venues.
"This year we have created the most diverse grandstand lineup that we have ever seen at the Evergreen State Fair." said Gossett. "We are offering a little bit for everyone from country to more pop and rock than usual."
A late addition to the fair is Seattle Sounders FC stars Fredy Montero and Osvaldo Alonso as part of Fiesta Sunday on Aug. 30 in Monroe. They will sign autographs starting at 3 p.m.
"I can think of no better place to celebrate Snohomish County than the Evergreen State Fair, which embodies everything that makes our county so great," concluded Gossett.
Theme days
Aug. 27: Opening Day/Kid's Day, free admission all day for kids 15 and under
Aug. 28: Arts Day
Aug. 29: Green Day
Aug. 30: Fiesta Sunday
Aug. 31: Senior Citizen's Day, free admission for ages 62 and older
Sept. 1: Twosday Tuesday, general admission $2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sept. 2: Family Day, families (up to six people) admitted for $28 total.
Sept. 3: Kid's Day, free admission all day for kids 15 and under
Sept. 4: Armed Forces Day, military personnel with ID free all day
Sept. 5: Agriculture Day
Sept. 6: Rodeo Day
Sept. 7: Play Day
Grandstand entertainment
Aug. 30. William and Ree at 7:30 p.mTickets are $20.
Aug. 3, Disney Under the Stars with Jordan Pruitt, Drew Seeley, Savannah and All Stars at 7 p.m.; $13 and $18.
Sept. 1, KMPS Country Jam with Blake Shelton and guests at 7 p.m.; $25 and $35.
Sept. 2, Queensryche at 7 p.m.; $25 and $35.
Sept. 3, Diamond Rio at 7:30 p.m; $20 and $38.
Fair admission is included if you purchase concert tickets at the gate. Tickets purchased in advance through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com) or by calling 800-745-3000 do not include admission to the fairgrounds.
Highlights on the Comcast Courtyard Stage
Aug. 28
Day's live music, from noon to 10:45 p.m., includes Dixie, African All-Stars, slack key guitar, indie rock and Evergreen Idol semifinals
Hot Shot Tap Dancers, 1:15 and 6:15 p.m.
Sept. 2
Hip hop dance show, noon
Bubble gum-blowing contest, 3 p.m. sign-up, 3:15 start
Open mike karaoke, 8:15 p.m.
Sept. 3
Will Stedman's Hollywood Birds, 11 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.
Reptile Man, noon
Pie-eating contest, 3 p.m. sign-up, 3:15 start
Kids' karaoke, 4:30 p.m.
Evergreen State Fair
14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe
When: Thursday August 27 through Sept. 7
Hours: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 28, 29 and Sept. 4 through 6; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 27 and Aug. 30 through Sept. 3; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 7
Carnival hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 27, Aug. 30, 31, Sept. 1 through 3; 11 a.m. to midnight Aug. 28, 29, Sept. 4 through 6; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 7
Regular admission: $10; $7 ages 6 to 15 and 62 to 89; free for ages 90 and older and 5 and under. Groups of 25 or more $6.50 per adult and $4.50 per senior or youth.
Parking: $10 daily; $5 daily for motorcycles
Carnival: $1 per coupon; $70 for 80 coupons, $25 and $30 for wristbands.
Details: 360-805-6700; www.evergreenfair.org
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