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Published: Friday, August 22, 2008

Fair Best Bets

ANIMALS

Noon: FFA judging contest, Covered Horse Show Ring.


KIDS

11 a.m.: Quarter in the haystack for 4- and 5-year-olds, Snohomish Agriculture Display.

2:30 p.m.: Quarter in the haystack for 6- to 7-year-olds, Snohomish Agriculture Display.

4:30 p.m.: Quarter in the haystack contest, 8- to 10-year olds, Snohomish Agriculture Display.


CONTESTS & DEMONSTRATIONS

8 a.m.: 4-H tractor driving contest, Covered Horse Show Ring.


ENTERTAINMENT

7 p.m.: Monster Madness and fireworks show; monster trucks and motorcycles, the Grandstand Stage.


TICKET PRICES

General admission:

* Adults, 16-61, $9.

* Senior citizens, 62-89, $7. 90 and older, free.

* Youth, 6-15, $5. Five years and younger, free.

* Family ticket, $25. Good for two adults and up to four children or senior citizens.

* Barnyard Buddy Pass, for six adults, $36


NO NEED TO DRIVE

Community Transit provides an easy way to get to the fair. Buses from Everett, Snohomish and Gold Bar (routes 270, 271 and 275) are running on extended hours. Fares are $1.25 for adults, 75 cents for youth, and 50 cents for seniors.

Park your car free at Everett Station, 3201 Smith Ave. in Everett, or at the Snohomish park-and-ride lot at Highway 9 and Bickford Avenue.


PARKING

One-day pass, no re-entry, $7.

HOW TO GET THERE

The Evergreen State Fairgrounds are located in Monroe, 14 miles east of Everett on U.S. 2, and 30 miles northeast of Seattle via I-405 and Highway 522.

CONTACT INFORMATION

24-hour event line and main office: 360-805-6700.

www.evergreenfair.org.
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