2005 Puyallup Fair

• Sept. 9-25
• Opening Time: 10 a.m.
• Commercial Exhibit Hours 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
• Location: Puyallup Fairgrounds, 110 9th Avenue SW, Puyallup, Wash.

Information Hotline:
(253) 841–5045 - 24-hour hotline

Internet Homepage:
www.thefair.com

Admission Prices:
Adults: $10Youth (6-18 years); $7Seniors (62+) $7Five and under always free

Value Pack:
$36.95, a 44% savings ($66 value). Purchase ticket package in advance. Includes 4 gate tickets, 6 food bucks, and 20 ride coupons (rides take 2-5 coupons). Sold through Sept. 9 at participating Western Washington Fred Meyer stores.

Advance Discount Gate Admission Tickets Special savings if you purchase your tickets in advance at participating Western Washington locations:
Columbia Bank and Safeway. Available through Sept. 25. Adults $8Youth (6-18 years) $6Seniors (62+) $6

Season Pass:
Purchase a season pass for $29.99 at Costco, and attend the 2005 Fair as many times as you’d like. It pays for itself in less than three visits ($170 value!). The photo ID is non-transferable. On sale through Sept.19. Bonus – get one free daily admission to Wild Waves & Enchanted Village – a $31.99 value – when you purchase a Puyallup Fair season pass.

Comcast Super Dizzy Pass and Dizzy Pass Dizzy Pass:
For serious midway ride enthusiasts, this bracelet is valid for unlimited Midway & Kiddyland rides except Extreme Scream & Giant Roller Coaster. Comcast Dizzy Pass is offered Monday—Thursday for only $17.50 (incl. $2.50 in game coupons).Super Dizzy Pass: This is for true ride lovers – all the advantages of the Dizzy Pass, plus unlimited rides on the Extreme Scream and Giant Roller Coaster. Comcast Super Dizzy Pass is offered Monday—Thursday for only $29.50 (incl. $2.50 in game coupons).NOTE: Purchase ride bracelets at Midway ticket booth, valid day of purchase only, from noon to 10 pm.

Public Parking Weekdays:
$7 per day in all Official Fair Parking Lots.

Weekends:
$8 per day in all Official Fair Parking Lots.

Fair Highlights:
ShowPlex Exhibition Center: See the grange and agriculture displays, and purchase the latest items from vendors.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s Musical Ride: In this living tribute to Canadian heritage and history, a troop of 32 scarlet coated “Mounties” on majestic black horses will present a spectacle of intricate figures and cavalry drills choreographed to music that has entertained millions around the world. Free upon gate admission. Visit website for performance days and times. Dark Mondays.

Puyallup Fair Western Rodeo Parade: Friday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m. See the Mounties strut their stuff in this annual parade. It starts with a cattle drive down Meridian, Puyallup’s major arterial, followed by a non-motorized parade. Equestrian drill teams, school marching bands, horse hitches, costume characters to kick off opening day of the Fair and the Rodeo. Then, enjoy Fair gates free until noon on opening day only.

PRCA Wrangler ProRodeo Tour: Friday, Sept. 9– Sunday, Sept. 11

There will be non-stop action on Sept. 9 and Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., and for the finals on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. Following Friday night’s rodeo, country singer Terri Clark will perform, and up-and-comer country sensation Blaine Larsen will perform after Saturday night’s rodeo. The nation’s top competitors will be participating.

Budweiser Clyesdales: Sept. 21 – 25 Check out those great horses you’ve seen in the commercials over the years, and watch them perform daily.

Latino Celebration Day: Sunday, Sept. 18, starting at noon Enjoy HOT salsa music, a mariachi band, nationally recognized Latino music, and booths ready and willing to provide information and tips especially for our Latino guests. Music, speakers, and fun are all in store. Due to its popular debut last year, we’ve moved it to the Grandstand!

ToonzVille and StarZone

Daily; Kids will love meeting their favorite celebrity characters! It’s free to visit upon Fair gate admission. Photo opportunities will also be available.

Don’t miss these Nickelodeon favorites in StarZone:

Garfield — Sept. 9-11

Dora the Explorer — Sept. 17-19

SpongeBob Squarepants —Sept. 23-25

Don’t miss these celebrity characters in ToonzVille:

Clifford the Big Red Dog — Sept. 12-14

The Incredible HULK — Sept. 13-14

The Amazing Spiderman — Sept. 15-16

Clifford the Big Red Dog — Sept. 20-22

Rie Munoz Art Exhibit

World-renown Alaskan artist, Rie Munoz will have a special showing throughout the Fair. Many pieces will also be available for sale. Meet her in person on Sept. 9, 10, 11.

Special Days:

• Military Appreciation Day - Tuesday, Sept. 13 – starting at 10 a.m.
  In recognition of those military men and women who help keep our country safe and free, active, reserve and retired military and their dependents receive free gate admission on Tuesday, Sept. 13 with valid military ID at the gate.
• Senior Tuesdays - Tuesdays, Sept. 13 and 20
  Activities and events for young-at-heart seniors will be highlighted both Tuesdays of the Fair, Sept. 13 & 20. Music at Showplace Stage is slated for our senior audience, coffee and snacks will be served first thing in the morning, and special coupon savings ONLY for seniors will be available both Tuesdays.

New rides:
Jumping– A hit sensation at the Munich Oktoberfest (adult ride)

Zero Gravity– Adults and Children– 42” height requirement

Flying Tigers – Children ride (plus parents) – 36” height requirement