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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.
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