What the Clark County Fair Is
The Clark County Fair is a ten-day summer fair at the Clark County Event Center in Ridgefield. Founded in 1868, it is one of the oldest continuously operating fairs in Washington and draws close to 270,000 visitors. The most recent edition ran August 7 to 16, 2026. It mixes exhibits by 4-H, FFA, Grange and Open Class entrants with farm animals, carnival rides, concerts and grandstand shows.
What Is at the Fair
| Area | What it offers |
|---|---|
| Exhibits | 4-H, FFA, Grange and Open Class exhibitors |
| Animals | Farm animals and barns |
| Carnival | Rides open daily at noon |
| Grandstand | Rodeo, demolition derby, side-by-side racing, Tuff Trucks and monster trucks |
| Concerts | Reserved-seating concerts on the opening weekend |
| Stages | Three entertainment stages |
The 2025 Fair as a Guide
The schedule and prices for the 2026 fair were still being finalized on the event page, so the published 2025 fair (August 1 to 10, 2025) is the best guide to how the fair runs. Treat these as last year's figures and confirm current prices at clarkcofair.com.
Hours (2025)
Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Carnival rides opened daily at noon. Barns closed early on Tuesday and on the final Sunday.
Admission and parking (2025)
- Adults $13; seniors 62 and over $11; youth ages 7 to 12 $10; children 6 and under free.
- Parking $8 per vehicle, cash or card.
- Carnival ride credits $1 each; unlimited wristbands $35 plus a $2 fee Monday to Thursday or $38 plus a $2 fee Friday to Sunday.
Grandstand shows (2025)
Grandstand shows were included with admission with free first-come seating: Mutton Bustin' and bull riding, Mutton Bustin' and the Hell On Hooves Rodeo, a demolition derby, side-by-side racing, Tuff Trucks on two nights and monster trucks on the final day.
Concerts (2025)
Brothers Osborne, George Thorogood and the Destroyers, and Kansas played the opening weekend. Reserved seating was $30 to $40 and included fair admission. The featured exhibit was "Ice Age Adventures."
Where
Clark County Fairgrounds (Clark County Event Center), 17402 NE Delfel Rd, Ridgefield, WA 98642, about 15 miles north of Vancouver off I-5. Phone (564) 397-6180.
Questions
Do shows cost extra?
In 2025 the grandstand shows were included with admission; concerts were separate reserved seats.
Can I pay for rides separately?
Yes. Ride credits or an unlimited wristband were sold in 2025, and carnival rides open at noon daily.
Is the fair good for 4-H and FFA families?
The fair hosts 4-H, FFA, Grange and Open Class exhibits alongside the farm animals.
When is the next fair?
The most recent edition was August 7 to 16, 2026. See clarkcofair.com for the next dates.
Official Links
Kentucky County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows: The Essentials
Kentucky county fairs run from late May into August, with open beef shows listed by the state agriculture department from Taylor County on May 23 to Carter County on August 10 in 2026, per its show list. Dates may change.
State fair
The 2026 Kentucky State Fair ran August 20 to 30 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, per the fair listing. 4-H exhibitors must be 9 to 18 as of January 1, per the 4-H state fair rules.
Ownership and tags
Market goats, lambs and hogs have a May 20 ownership deadline and market steers and heifers March 18, per the UK ownership rules. Market entries need KUIP tags and a current-year health certificate.
Next steps
Ask your county Extension office or FFA advisor for your fair book, tagging dates and sale rules.
Weights and entry rules differ by fair.
Read the full guide: Kentucky County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- Clark County Fair Beef Show
Opening-weekend beef show at the Clark County Fair. Held each year; the most recent date was June 6, 2026.
- Clark County Fair Swine Show
Swine exhibitors must be on the grounds by 7 pm for the show. Held each year; the most recent date was June 18, 2026.
- Clark County Fair Sheep Show
Sheep show at 6 pm; registration runs 5 to 6 pm. Held each year; the most recent date was June 19, 2026.
- North American International Livestock Exposition
NAILE draws about 30,000 entries from ten livestock species across more than 140 competitions, plus a Sale of Champions, a Quarter Horse show and a championship rodeo. Held each year; the most recent dates were November 5-19, 2026.
937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209 Official event details - Kentucky FFA Middle School Career Development Events at Hardin County
Middle school FFA career development contests hosted by the Hardin County Cooperative Extension office as part of the Kentucky FFA calendar. Held each year; the most recent date was November 19, 2026.
KY | Organizer: Kentucky FFA Association Official event details
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.