What the Pierce County Fair Is
The Pierce County Fair is a four-day agricultural fair at the Pierce County Fairgrounds in Graham. The most recent edition ran August 13 to 16, 2026. It has a traditional farm focus, with livestock competitions, 4-H and FFA exhibits, a carnival and community entertainment. Pierce County 4-H, through WSU Extension, runs the 4-H side of the fair.
Who Can Enter
Fair registration is open to all 4-H members and to the general public age 5 and above. Registration is done through the fair's online entry system. Animals must be added to 4-H Online before fair registration, and animals added previously must be certified once a year.
Key Dates for the Next Fair (2027)
The extension office has published the schedule for the next fair, August 12 to 15, 2027. Registration opens June 1, 2027, and every deadline closes at 9:59 p.m.
| Deadline | What it covers |
|---|---|
| July 21 | Educational posters |
| July 22 | Most animals, kitchen activities, shooting sports |
| August 2 | Fashion review |
| August 6 | Public presentation; most still life (recommended) |
Turn-In Dates
| Date | What to bring |
|---|---|
| July 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Posters, at the Pierce County Extension office |
| July 17 | Posters, photography printing and early photography turn-in, at the Frontier Park Rabbit Barn |
| August 8, 12 to 5 p.m., and August 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Still life |
| August 11, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Floral (4-H and Open Class) |
| August 11, 4 to 8 p.m. | Vet check (confirm exact time and location with the superintendent) |
Laminating for posters is available at both poster turn-in locations.
How Entering Works
- Add each animal to 4-H Online, and recertify any animal you added in a previous year.
- Register through the fair's online entry system once registration opens.
- Meet the deadline for your project area; animals, kitchen and shooting sports share a deadline, and posters and fashion review have their own.
- Turn in non-animal exhibits on the dates above, and bring animals to the vet check.
Where
Pierce County Fair Grounds, 21606 Meridian E., Graham, WA 98338. Pierce County 4-H can be reached at 253-798-3223, and WSU Extension Pierce County (3602 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98418) at 253-798-7180.
Questions
Can I enter if I am not in 4-H?
Yes, if you are age 5 or older; registration is open to the general public as well as 4-H members.
Do animals need to be in 4-H Online first?
Yes, before fair registration, and they must be certified once a year.
Where do posters go?
To the Pierce County Extension office on July 15 or the Frontier Park Rabbit Barn on July 17.
When was the last fair?
August 13 to 16, 2026, in Graham.
Official Links
- Pierce County Fair
- WSU Extension Pierce County: 4-H at the fair
- 2026 Pierce County Fair (WSU Extension)
- Explore Washington State: fairs
Nebraska County Fairs: The Essentials
Nebraska county fairs are run by local fair boards and agricultural societies, while Nebraska Extension runs the 4-H side. Nebraska 4-H points to nebraskafairs.org for a printable list of fair dates and locations.
Examples
Cherry County's 2024 book paid purple $5, blue $4, red $3 and white $2 on standard classes. Pawnee County's 2026 book paid $7, $5, $3 and $1 on typical breeding and market classes and requires YQCA before June 15. Saline County's open class is open to any Nebraska resident, with animal entries due June 13 in its 2025 book. Deadlines differ by county, so read your fair book early.
State fair
The Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island ran August 28 to September 7 in 2026 per Pawnee County's book. 4-H youth must enroll by June 15, static exhibits need a county purple ribbon, and livestock entries close August 10 at 8 p.m. Central.
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- Pierce County 4-H BB Gun, Air Rifle and Air Pistol Contest
Spring shooting sports contest for BB gun, air rifle and air pistol shooters held at the Pierce City Auditorium. Held each year; the most recent contest was April 12, 2026.
Pierce, NE | Organizer: Nebraska Extension in Pierce County Official event details - Pierce County 4-H Livestock Sale
Friday evening sale of 4-H market livestock at the Pierce County Fairgrounds after the swine, sheep and goat show and livestock judging. Held each year; the most recent sale was July 24, 2026.
Pierce, NE | Organizer: Nebraska Extension in Pierce County Official event details - Pierce County 4-H Livestock Judging Contest
Afternoon livestock judging contest for 4-H members on Friday of fair week, between the dairy show and the evening sale. Held each year; the most recent contest was July 24, 2026.
Pierce, NE | Organizer: Nebraska Extension in Pierce County Official event details - Pierce County 4-H Style Revue and Awards Night
Saturday evening clothing Style Revue with an awards ceremony in the Pavilion, followed by 4-H awards night at 6:30 pm. Held each year; the most recent revue was July 25, 2026.
Pierce, NE | Organizer: Nebraska Extension in Pierce County Official event details - Nebraska Wheat Board Meeting
Wheat checkoff board meeting on the Nebraska Wheat calendar, held in Lincoln on Nov. 18, 2026, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.