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
Washington County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows: The Essentials
Washington's fair season runs from spring youth fairs to the Central Washington State Fair in Yakima, September 25 to October 4 in 2026, per a fair calendar. The Washington State Fair in Puyallup ran September 4 to 27.
Who can show
The state 4-H handbook requires members to be eight by October 1 to compete in livestock shows or sales. Cloverbuds, ages 5 to 7, cannot compete.
Rules to know
Animals sold at a junior livestock auction cannot be leased. Market steers must be polled or dehorned. Washington 4-H recommends YQCA training. Ownership dates vary: San Juan County's 2026 auction guide lists beef by April 15 and swine, lamb and goat by June 14.
Next steps
Ask your county WSU Extension office for your fair book. Dates, weights and sale rules change, so confirm with the organizer.
Read the full guide: Washington County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- Washington Cattlemen and Cattlewomen Annual Convention and Tradeshow
Held each year; the most recent dates verified were November 12-14, 2025, the 100th convention, at the Wenatchee Convention Center.
Wenatchee, WA | Organizer: Washington Cattlemen's Association Official event details - Kittitas Beef Pre-Show, Weigh-In and Judging Contest
Spring day where 4-H, FFA and Grange members weigh and tag fair steers (1,150 lb minimum), compete in a beef judging contest and show heifers. Most recent date: March 21, 2026.
Ellensburg, WA | Organizer: Kittitas County 4-H Official event details - Washington State Spring Fair
Held each year in Puyallup over two spring weekends; the most recent dates were April 9-12 and April 16-19, 2026.
Puyallup, WA Official event details - Whatcom County Youth Fair
Held each year in Lynden on the Northwest Washington Fair grounds; the most recent dates were April 10-11, 2026.
Lynden, WA Official event details - Lincoln County Spring Showcase
Youth livestock show for ages 8 to 19 run by WSU Extension and 4-H volunteers, a warm-up for jackpot shows and county fairs. Held each year; the most recent date was April 11, 2026.
1601 Morgan St, Davenport, WA | Organizer: WSU Extension Lincoln-Adams 4-H Official event details
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.