Correction: In an earlier version of this article, the Courier-Herald misspelled Rene Popke’s name. This article has been updated.
Fair food, mutton bustin’, carnival rides and more are rolling back into town at the King County Fair.
Pre-COVID-19, the fair had about 30,000 attendees, but Enumclaw Expo Center Director Rene Popke said in 2022, there were 52,000 attendees — and the goal is to keep that number growing.
New this year is the Fairytale Theatre and some other shows: various ground acts, Canine-Stars, Great American Duck Race, a Tractor Maze, a Tractor Pull,
Another new addition is two Latino drill teams: Escaramuza Corazon De Acero Charra is performing Saturday at 7 p.m., and Escaramuza Herencia Charra is performing Sunday at 2 p.m.
There are so many events happening, we can’t list them all here. For a full list of what’s going on, head to enumclawexpo.com/p/king-county-fair.
HOURS AND SCHEDULE
The King County Fair begins Thursday, July 13, at 10 a.m., and goes through July 16. Hours vary — from the 13th through the 15th, the fair is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; on the 16th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
ADMISSION AND PARKING PRICE
The day pass general admission for people 13 and older is $10. For children ages five through 12, it is $5. Seniors 62 years and older pay $7, and with valid military identification on Thursday, admission is $7.
A four-day Adult pass is $30, and a four-day child pass is $15.
Rough Stock Rodeo tickets cost $20. Buying early is advised.
A one-day parking pass is $7, and a four-day parking pass is $20.
MAINSTAGE SCHEDULE
Thursday, July 12
11:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Sound Celebration Quartet
12 p.m., Opening ceremony
1 p.m.-2 p.m., Five Mile Drive
3 p.m.-5 p.m., Kevin Jones Band
5 p.m., Dance it up
6 p.m.-9 p.m., Santa Poco
Friday, July 14
11:30 a.m.,-1:30 a.m., Wizzy n Wild
3 p.m.,-6 p.m., Saltwater Sky
6 p.m., Boot Boogie Babes
7:30 p.m.,-9:45 p.,m., Chance McKinney
Saturday, July 15
10 a.m.,-11:45 a.m., Ranger & the Rearrangers
12:30 p.m.,-2:30 p.m, Kaitie Wade & Band
3:30 p.m.,-6 p.m., Leah Justine
7 p.m.,-9:30 p.m., Sammy Steele & the Spades
Sunday, July 16
9 a.m.,-10 a.m., Cowboy Church
10:30 a.m.,-1 p.m., Sammy Steele & the Spades
2 p.m.,-4 p.m., Wally & the Beaves
4:30 p.m.,-5:30 p.m., Federal Way Harmony Kings Choir
FAIRYTALE THEATRE SCHEDULE
Thursday
10:30 a.m., Mini Fairytale
1:30 p.m., Storytime with Rapunzel
5 p.m., Mini Fairytale
Friday
10:30 a.m., Mini Fairytale
1:30 p.m., Storytime with Rapunzel
5 p.m., Mini Fairytale
Saturday
10:30 a.m., Mini Fairytale
1:30 p.m., Storytime with Rapunzel
5 p.m., Mini Fairytale
Sunday
10:30 a.m., Mini Fairytale
1:30 p.m., Storytime with Rapunzel
5 p.m., Mini Fairytale
HAPPENING EVERY DAY
Barnyard Races
Thursday 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m.
Sunday 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.
Bingo & Games
Thursday 3:30 p.m., 6 p.m.,
Friday 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6 p.m.
Saturday 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6 p.m.
Sunday 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m.
Canine Stars
Thursday 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 7 p.m.
Friday 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 7 p.m.
Saturday 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
Children’s Stage
Thursday 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 5 p.m.
Friday 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 5 p.m.
Saturday 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 5 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
Duck Races
Thursday 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
Friday 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Sunday 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 5 p.m.
FMX
Thursday 12 p.m., 3 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
Friday 12 p.m., 3 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
Saturday 12 p.m., 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Sunday 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 5 p.m.
Magic Bean
Thursday 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Friday 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.
Mutton Bustin’
Thursday 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
Pirates
Thursday 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
Friday 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 6 p.m.
Saturday 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 6 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m.
Reptile Isle
Thursday 12 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m.
Friday 12 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6 p.m.
Saturday 12 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
Tractor Pull
Thursday 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 6 p.m.
Friday 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 6 p.m.
Saturday 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 6 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
