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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   Related Stories • 24 centenarians set a record for the ages 8/26/08 • Russians explore America one fair at a time 8/26/08 • The Fair: Results 8/26/08   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 The Fair: Best bets Best bets today ANIMALS 5 p.m.: Washington Draft Horse and Mule Extravaganza, Arena CONTESTS & DEMONSTRATIONS 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.: 4-H junior loggers contest, Lumberjack Show 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: 4-H top seamstress and sew-off, 4-H building KIDS 1 p.m.: Hula Hoop race, Judging Arena 7 p.m.: Skating contest and activity, 4-H Building FOOD 1 p.m.: Seventh annual cheesecake contest, Snohomish County Agriculture Display ENTERTAINMENT 8 p.m.: Weird Al, Grandstand Stage Fair basics TICKET PRICES General admission: Adults, 16-61, $9 Senior citizens, 62-89, $7; 90 and older, free Youth, 6-15, $5; 5 years and younger, free. 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 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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