Southwest Washington Fair

06/02/2026

70 DAYS UNTIL FAIR! ..and 10 DAYS until there are only 60 DAYS... and 60 days is - like - 2 months! And 1 month is HALF of 2 months... and 1 month is like 30 DAYS!! ...and of those 30 days there are only (about) 20 BUSINESS DAYS!!! That means - that means the fair is SO soon everyone! 🥰

05/29/2026

05/27/2026

🎡✨ Fair Entry Season Is HERE! ✨🎡

Dust off your boots, prep your projects, and get ready to shine — entries for the 2026 Southwest Washington Fair are officially OPEN!

Whether you’re bringing handmade crafts, homegrown produce, photography, baking, livestock, art, flowers, or your biggest blue-ribbon dreams, now’s your chance to be part of the excitement & history! From first-timers to longtime fair exhibitors, we can’t wait to see the incredible talent our community brings this year!

Enter today and let the countdown to the fair begin!

To enter & view handbooks -
https://southwestwashingtonfair.org/exhibits/entries/

Watch our how-to video -
https://youtu.be/-oIVDqzncrU

05/23/2026

LET THE COUNT-DOWN POSTING BEGIN!!
80 DAYS TILL FAIR YA'LL! 🤠🐄🏅🎪

05/19/2026

BACKED BY THE BEST!

The 2026 Lewis County Rodeo is proud to welcome Centerville Western Stores back as the Title Sponsor of the rodeo at the Southwest Washington Fair!

Join us August 12th & 13th for two nights of rodeo action, fair week tradition, and one of the biggest events of the summer.

Rodeo tickets will first be available at Centerville Western Stores starting this June. Stay tuned for official sale dates and details!

We also still have a few opportunities available for businesses wanting to be part of the 2026 Fair & Rodeo season, including:
• Event-level sponsorships
• One remaining chute sponsorship opportunity

If your business wants to connect with thousands of fairgoers while supporting local traditions, now’s the time to jump in the arena with us.

📩 Reach out to learn more about sponsorship opportunities before they’re gone.

05/18/2026

🏕️ Fair camping update!

Camping spaces for the 2026 Southwest Washington Fair are nearly full, and our team has officially started working through campground confirmations and outreach.

If you are currently on the camping list and no longer need your space, please let us know as soon as possible so we can continue working through the waitlist and help accommodate as many fair campers as possible.

We appreciate everyone’s patience as we work through another very busy camping season at the Fairgrounds!

🎡 Just 85 days until Fair!

05/13/2026

FIRST TIME EXHIBITOR MEETING
INFO: For all exhibitors new to a species or for those whom have never exhibited a market animal before
DATE: May 26th, 2026
TIME: 6pm
LOCATION: Chehalis Livestock Market
328 N Hamilton Rd
Chehalis, WA 98532

05/12/2026

Your feedback matters.

We’re inviting our community to share ideas, suggestions, and feedback as we plan for the future.

Take a moment to complete our short form

We value feedback from our community and event participants. Whether you have a suggestion, concern, or positive experience to share, this form helps us review and improve our events and facilities. For broader policy or advisory-related input, community members may contact the Southwest Washington....

04/30/2026

Looking for a fun summer job? 🎡☀️

The Southwest Washington Fairgrounds is hiring temporary part-time Casual Customer Service Representatives for the busy Fair and event season.

This is a seasonal position that helps support:
🎟 Admissions
📞 Customer service
🖥 Office/event support
🎪 Fair operations and events

Perfect for someone looking for:
✔ Summer work
✔ Flexible/event-based hours
✔ A fast-paced community environment

Apply here:
Lewis County Careers – Casual Customer Service Representative (Fair & Events)

Please help us spread the word!

02/12/2026

💐 Happy Birthday, Violet! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating one of the sweetest, most hardworking members of our Fair team!

Violet keeps so many moving pieces running smoothly. From coordinating our garage sales to leading the charge on Washington State Garlic Fest and supporting countless events in between.

Her kindness, attention to detail, and calm presence make a huge difference around here (and we’re pretty lucky to have her!).

Join us in wishing her a very happy birthday and a year full of continued success, good health, and maybe just a little time to slow down and celebrate herself. 🎂✨

Happy Birthday, Violet! 🎈