The Fair: Best bets

Published 11:20 pm Sunday, August 31, 2008

Best bets today

ANIMALS

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Mini horse show, Arena.

CONTESTS &

DEMONSTRATIONS

9 a.m.: 4-H dogs blue ribbon day showmanship, dog barn and ring.

KIDS

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: 4-H story time.

2:45 p.m.: Baby diaper derby contest, Courtyard stage.

FOOD

3:30 p.m.: 4-H food awards presentation.

ENTERTAINMENT

Noon: Drifting championships, Speedway.

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.

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 &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.