Best bets today
ANIMALS
1 p.m.: 4-H dogs advanced agility, off leash, Judging Area
CONTESTS &DEMONSTRATIONS
7 p.m.: 4-H costume and bonnet parade contest and activity, 4-H Building
KIDS
3 p.m.: Bubble blowing contest, Comcast Courtyard Stage
FOOD
1 p.m.: 11th annual raspberry fruit spread contest, Snohomish Agriculture Display
ENTERTAINMENT
7:30 p.m.: Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Grandstand Stage
Fair basics
TICKET PRICES
General admission:
Family, two adults and up to four children or senior citizens, $25; valid today only
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, 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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