Guest Services

Helpful Information

• Security Policies

  Security Policies

  In order to make your visit to the Fair an enjoyable experience, we appreciate your compliance with our policies noted below.

  • Security Screening is required for all guests to enter the Fairgrounds - this may include metal detectors and/or bag checks
    
    
  • The Washington State Fair is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our community
    
    
  • We operate on a philosophy that promotes the positive experiences for our staff, vendors and guests
    
    
  • All Washington State Fair gates will have a law enforcement presence during open business hours

  The following items are NOT allowed at the Washington State Fair Events Center:

  • Weapons of any kind, including knives and all firearms, including individuals with a concealed weapons permit
  • Alcoholic beverages, marijuana and illegal drugs
  • Bicycles, skates, rollerblades and skateboards
  • Unauthorized vehicles
  • Any item that is deemed by the Safety Inspection Staff and/or Fair management to be dangerous

  Please do not bring these items to the Fair or you will be denied entry. Items cannot be left at the gates for storage. Items not permitted on the facility must be taken back to guests’ vehicles or put in the garbage receptacles. Any illegal items, including illegal drugs, will be turned over to the Puyallup Police Department.

  The following are not allowed:

  • Disruptive behavior or unlawful acts
  • Solicitation, distribution, or selling of product outside of a contracted booth
  • Scalping or re-sale of tickets
  • Use of drones, laser pens or laser pointers

  Please note:

  • Appropriate clothing and behavior are required
  • Personal items brought onto the facilities may be subject to search
  • Entry constitutes consent for Washington State Fair to use any film, video, or likeness of bearer for any purpose whatsoever without payment to bearer
• Service Animals
  • Only service animals and service animals in training are allowed in the Washington State Fair Events Center for guests with disabilities. All other animals, including emotional support animals, are prohibited.
  • The Washington State Fair may require a service animal trainer to remove a service animal trainee if: (i) The animal is not trained to urinate and defecate outside of the facility or only in an appropriate place; or (ii) The animal is out of control and effective action is not taken to control the animal.
• Will Call

  All will call tickets (including gate and grandstand tickets) are available for pickup at the Exterior Box Office window, located near the Gold Gate at the corner of Meridian & 9th Ave SW.

• Rentals

  Stroller, wagon, wheelchair and handicap scooter rentals are available from a third party the following locations:

  Spring Fair in April
  Blue Gate

  Washington State Fair in Septmeber
  Gold, Blue, Green and Red Gates

  A valid state ID or credit card will be held for collateral with each rental. Credit cards and cash are accepted for payments at all rental locations.

  Prices

  • Strollers: $13
  • Wagons: $18
  • Wheelchairs: $25
  • Scooters: $65

  Make a Reservation

• Accessibility Info

  The Washington State Fair strives to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. It is committed to making the 160-acre facility accessible to all its guests.

  More ADA Information

• Sensory Inclusive

  The Washington State Fair Events Center is proud to announce our partnership with KultureCity, making us a certified Sensory Inclusive facility. Our dedicated staff is thoroughly trained, and we provide tools to ensure that guests with sensory needs and challenges can fully enjoy our signature events.
  
  Sponsored by: 
  

• Grandstand Security

  We are committed to a safe environment for our guests; therefore, security screening may take place at all Grandstand entrances. Security screening includes metal detectors and bag searches. Weapons are prohibited. If you are unable to enter into a metal detector you will be subject to a pat down search. Guests who decline security measures or are found with prohibited items will be denied entrance to the Grandstand.

• Pick Up / Drop Off Zone

  We have a designated pick-up/drop-off zone if you need to drop someone off at the Fair. Head south on 3rd St. SW and pick up your party at the corner of 9th Ave. SW & 4th St SW, just east of the Red Gate (back side of Grandstand). Handicap accessible drop-off available only at the Green Gate.

• First Aid

  Located in the Fair Services/State Patrol building, south of the Pavilion. The station is staffed at all times with Central Pierce Fire & Rescue personnel. Fire department EMTs are also on the grounds to provide medical assistance.

  Brought to you by

  

• Hand Washing Stations

  Hand washing stations are located throughout the grounds for your convenience.

  Healthy Hands Program Sponsored By

  

• Recycling

  Washington State Fair Events Center in partnership with Waste Connections, Inc. Mary Bridge Children’s and MultiCare provides approximately 100 recycling receptacles (purple carts) throughout the fairgrounds during our Spring Fair, Taste Northwest, Washington State Fair and at over 150 calendar events that occur during the rest of the year. Thank you to our guests and partners for helping support our recycling efforts in keeping recyclable items out of our landfills.

  

  These Mary Bridge Children’s recycling bins have also been used to fill 30 bins of supplies for students during our school supply drive in partnership with Communities and Schools and Swire Coca Cola at the Washington State Fair.

  Show your support for Carts for Kids: https://give.multicare.org/other-ways-to-give/carts-for-kids/

  Brought to you by:

               

• Information Booth

  Looking for Fair information or schedules? Stop by our staffed information booth to get the information you need! Located at the South of the Grandstand, near the Extreme Scream.

• Lost Persons

  Every Fair guest is important! Stop by the Central Pierce Fire and Rescue Station 70 and get a FREE ID bracelet for your child or dependent. Remember to take a photo because this helps first responders and staff identify them quickly, if lost. When found, lost children/dependents are taken to Station 70, Lost Guests or First Aid.

  Brought To You By

  

• Lost & Found

  Lost and found articles may be dropped off or recovered at the reception desk on the first floor of the Administration Building, near the fountain at the Gold Gate. Call (253) 845-1771 to check on a lost item.

• Nursing & Changing Stations

  There are three nursing stations located across the grounds, one in the women’s Red Gate restroom, one in the Merchant's Building underneath the Grandstand, and one in SillyVille. Changing tables are located in women’s restrooms near the Blue, Gold and Red Gates, Mattress Firm Showplex, near Rainier Rush, Pavilion, Expo Hall, SillyVille and Grandstand infield (south).

• Smoking & Vaping

  In compliance with Washington Initiative 901 RCW 70.160, smoking or vaping is not allowed in public buildings, or within 25 feet of building entrances, exits, windows that open and ventilation intakes. The Fair offers dedicated smoking areas, which can be found on the map.