The smell of popcorn. Screams from the tilter-whirl. The nibble of a goat. Music you can dance too. The cheer of the crowd when the eight-second buzzer sounds. All this can only mean one thing: It’s finally time for the Southwest Washington Fair!
It’s happening August 14-19 as the fairgrounds in Chehalis and has everything you could possibly want to end the summer with a bang. All you need is your fair ticket to gain access to the fun, making it the best bang for your buck in Lewis County.
Daily entertainment includes family-friendly contests, comedy acts, juggling, dance performances, variety shows, bands, clowns, livestock showing and more! You can access the full Southwest Washington Fair schedule and information here. Check out the highlights of each day’s unique events below, including the new rodeo events featuring a wild horse race!
August 14
Kid’s Day, Kids ages 6-12 get in for $3
- Little Miss Friendly Ceremony: 6:00 p.m. at the Titus-Will Saloon Stage.
- Demolition Derby: 7:00 p.m. at the Grandstand.
- Edgewater Trio Concert: 7:30 p.m. at the Midway Stage.
- Doug Taylor Concert: 7:30 p.m. at the Titus-Will Saloon Stage.
- Street Dance with Music by Chris Guenther: 8:00 p.m at the Titus-Will Saloon Stage.
August 15
Senior Day, Seniors 60+ get in for $3
- Senior Day Contests: 11:00 a.m. at the Stage South.
- High Tide Beach Boys Tribute: 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Titus-Will Saloon Stage.
- Sounds of Swing Orchestra: 7:00 p.m. at the Stage South
- Edgewater Trio Concert: 8:00 p.m. at the Midway Stage
August 16
- Diaper Derby: Registration at 11:00 a.m, derby starts at 12:00 p.m. at the Stage South.
- Bucky Covington Concert: 7:00 p.m. at the Titus-will Saloon Stage.
- Olympia Sweet Adelines Concert: 8:00 at the Stage South
- Chris Guenther “The Day The Music Lived” Concert: 8:00 p.m. at the Midway Stage
August 17
Military Day, Military with ID get in for $3
- Pie Eating Contest: 4:30 p.m., all ages, at the Security State Bank Kid’s Corner.
- Jessica Lynne Concert: 4:30 p.m. at the Titus-Will Saloon Stage.
- Friday Night Cage Fights: 6:00 p.m. at the Grandstands.
- Wilson-Fairchild: 8:00 p.m. at the Titus-Will Saloon Stage.
- Brittany Jean Concert: 8:00 p.m at the Stage South
- Sucker Punched Concert: 9:00 p.m at the Midway Stage.
August 18
- Watermelon Eating Contest: 12:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m., all ages, at the Security State Bank Kid’s Corner.
- Jackie Lee Concert: 5:00 p.m. at the Titus-Will Saloon Stage.
- Saturday Night Rodeo & Wild Horse Race: 6:00 p.m. at the Grandstands.
- Hell’s Belles Concert: 8:00 p.m at the Titus-Will Saloon Stage.
- Edgewater Trio Concert: 8:00 p.m. at the Midway Stage
- The Forgotten 45’s Band: 9:00 p.m. at the Stage South
August 19
90.5 KACS Family Day, half off admission, all ages
- Twin Star Credit Union Stars of Tomorrow Talent Show: 12:00 p.m. at the Stage South
- Kids Mustache Contest: Immediately following talent show at the Stage South
- 5 Family Day Concert (Josh Wilson, Unspoken): 4:00 p.m. at the Titus-Will Saloon Stage.
Southwest Washington Fair Hours
Wednesday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Rides open at 12:00 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Rides open at 12:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Rides open at 12:00 p.m
Southwest Washington Fair Admission
Tickets can be purchased online. Advanced prices are good until 11:00 p.m. August 13.
Adults: $8 (Advanced), $10 (gate)
Seniors (60+) and Children (6-12): $4 (Advanced), $6 (gate)
Child five years and under: Free
Military ID at gate: $6
Carnival all day ride pass $27 (Advanced), $30 (gate)
Parking $5 single day, $20 season pass
