The Fair: Best bets
Published 10:47 pm Monday, August 25, 2008
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
