What the Spokane County Interstate Fair Is
The Spokane County Interstate Fair is a ten-day fair at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center in Spokane Valley. The most recent edition ran September 11 to 20, 2026, under the theme "Spokane's Legacy and America's Spirit," with Clover the Highland Cow as the year's mascot. The fair draws more than 200,000 visitors over its run and pairs a carnival and entertainment with livestock and agricultural competitions.
What You Can Do There
| Area | What it offers |
|---|---|
| Carnival | Major carnival rides and games |
| Animals | An expanded Animal Experience with two barns, plus animal shows and sales |
| Youth exhibits | 4-H and FFA shows and exhibits |
| Entertainment | Live music and concerts, a rodeo, truck and tractor pulls, and a demolition derby |
| Vendors | Exhibitors, vendors and fair food |
Admission
Presale four-packs of admission were offered at $40 for the 2026 fair. Check the fair website for single-day prices.
4-H Exhibitors: Dates and Departments
WSU Extension Spokane County coordinates 4-H exhibiting at the fair. For 2026 the key dates were:
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| August 11, 2026 | 4-H entry forms due |
| September 8, 2026 | Booth set-up; classes 1 to 17 arrive |
| September 9 and 10, 2026 | Classes 18 to 23 arrive |
| September 11 to 20, 2026 | Fair days |
| September 21, 2026 | Release of exhibits |
Rules and class guides are published by department: 4-H Still Life, Horse, Beef Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Goat, Rabbits and Poultry. The 4-H Still Life theme was "Head, Heart, Hands, Health: The American Way." Read the guide for your department before you enter, since classes, arrival days and requirements differ by project.
How a Young Exhibitor Gets Ready
- Choose your project department and find its class guide on the WSU Extension Spokane County fair page.
- Complete the 4-H entry form before the August deadline.
- Bring your exhibit or animal on the arrival day assigned to your class number.
- Show during the fair run, then pick up exhibits on release day.
Where
Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley, WA 99212. The 4-H office is WSU Extension Spokane County, 222 N Havana St, Spokane, WA 99202, phone 509-904-0741.
Questions
How long does the fair run?
Ten days: September 11 to 20 in 2026.
Is there livestock for kids to see?
Yes. The Animal Experience occupies two barns, and 4-H and FFA exhibitors show there.
When did 4-H entries close?
August 11, 2026 for the most recent fair.
Who do I call about 4-H?
WSU Extension Spokane County at 509-904-0741.
When is the next fair?
The most recent edition was September 11 to 20, 2026. Check the fair website for the next dates.
Official Links
- Spokane County Interstate Fair
- WSU Extension Spokane County: 4-H at the fair
- Explore Washington State: fairs
- 2026 Spokane County Interstate Fair listing
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
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Wenatchee, WA | Organizer: Washington Cattlemen's Association Official event details
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.