Evergreen State Fair schedule of events
Published 10:51 am Thursday, August 26, 2010
Thursday, Aug. 27: Kids’ Day
Opening day is also Kid’s Day. Children 15 and younger get in free. A bubble gum bubble blowing contest happens at 3 p.m. at the Comcast Courtyard Stage. The Courtyard stage also features the Reptile Man at 11:30 a.m. The Grandstand hosts pro racers for the NW Supermoto Championship at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 28: Arts Day
On Arts Day the Hot Shots tap dancing show hits the Courtyard Stage at 6:15 p.m., followed by the Evergreen Idol Semi-finals at 7:30 p.m. The Extreme Monster Truck Show takes place at the Grandstand at 7 p.m. The Western Regional Clydesdale Show occurs at the Arena at 6 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 29: Green Day
This Green Day doesn’t feature punk rock. Instead, it includes the Fair Days Parade in downtown Monroe at 11 a.m. At the Courtyard Stage, gardening expert Ed Hume speaks at 3:45 p.m. and the Evergreen Idol Finals take place at 7 p.m. The egg toss contest occurs at the Arena at 5 p.m. The Speedway hosts the Super Figure 8 Nationals at 7 p.m.
Sunday Aug. 30: Fiesta Sunday
Fiesta Sunday features a full schedule of themed events at the Courtyard Stage: new age flamenco at 10:30 a.m., mariachi music at noon, Mexican folkloric dancing at 1:30 p.m. and Aztec Indian dancers at 4 p.m. A salsa contest occurs at 1 p.m. at the SnoCo Agriculture Display. At 7:30 p.m., the music-comedy duo Williams and Ree — the Indian and the White Guy — yuck it up at the Grandstand.
Monday, Aug. 31: Senior Citizens’ Day
On Senior Citizen’s Day, those 62 and older get in free. At the Courtyard Stage, Stan Boreson, the King of Scandinavian Humor, performs at 1 p.m., in between the 11:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. performances by the Illusions of Elvis. At 7 p.m., families can head to the Grandstand for the Radio Disney Under the Stars concert.
Tuesday, Sept. 1: Twosday (2 for 1)
On Twosday Tuesday, admission is $2 before 2 p.m. The Courtyard Stage features folk singer Beth Whitney at 2:30 p.m. and Gerry Andal and the Rough Riders perform at 5 p.m. Country star Blake Shelton headlines at the Grandstand at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 2: Family Day
Family Day lets two adults and four youngsters or seniors get in for a total of $28. The Washington Draft Horse and Mule Extravaganza takes place at 5 p.m. at the Arena. At the Grandstand, the Evergreen Idol winner is named at 7 p.m., immediately before a show by prog-metal band Queensryche.
Thursday, Sept. 3: Kids’ Day
It’s the fair’s second Kid’s Day, so those 15 or younger get in free. William Stedman’s Hollywood Birds perform at the Courtyard Stage at 11 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. The Courtyard Stage also features a pie-eating contest at 3 p.m. Country stars Diamond Rio play at the Grandstand at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 4: Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day offers free admission to military and emergency services personnel with proper I.D. The Courtyard Stage features patriotic jazz from the Fabulous Roadstars at 10:30 a.m. and the Navy Band at 3:15 p.m. The SnoCo Agriculture Display holds a chili taste-off at 6 p.m. The Pro-West Rodeo kicks off at the Arena at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 5: Agriculture Day
On Agriculture Day, the rodeo continues at the Arena at 2 p.m. Daily contests include the quarter in the haystack for 4- and 5-year-olds at 11 a.m. at the petting farm and the apple pie bake-off at 1 p.m. at the SnoCo Agriculture Display. Cherry Cherry, a Neil Diamond tribute band, plays at 3:30 p.m. at the Courtyard Stage. The Pro-West Rodeo continues at the Arena at 2 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 6: Rodeo Day
Rodeo Day features the final day of the Pro-West Rodeo at 2 p.m. at the Arena. Chainsaw Carvers give an ice carving demonstration at 1 p.m. at the Shannahan Cabin. A Frisbee throwing contest happens at 4:30 p.m. at the Judging Arena. The Speedway features a giant demo derby at 7 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 7: Play Day
Play Day. Everyone receives discount admission on the fair’s final day. A mini-horse show runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Covered Arena. The Speedway features drag racers at 10:30 a.m. Afternoon events at the Courtyard Stage include shows by Applause, a dance-musical review, at noon and 1:50 p.m. and the baby diaper derby at 2:45 p.m. The fair closes at 7 p.m.
