Best Bets for Saturday at the Evergreen State Fair

Published 11:01 pm Friday, August 29, 2008

ANIMALS

9 a.m. to noon and 6 to 10 p.m.: Snohomish County Western Games, Arena

CONTESTS &DEMONSTRATIONS

1 p.m.: 10th annual Apple Pie Contest, Snohomish Agricultural Display

KIDS

10 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Home Depot Kid’s Activity Area, 213

ENTERTAINMENT

3:30 p.m.: 4-H performing arts talent jamboree, 4-H building

7 p.m.: NASCAR double feature, Grandstand stage and Arena Speedway

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 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.