Park + PARTY

Park + PARTY

Aerial view of rows of parked cars on grass

Click HERE for directions to the Fair

If you’re driving to the fair, KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

  • Parking is located in our 7th Avenue Lot across the street from the Fair. Purchase your GENERAL PARKING PASS HERE.

  • Accessible parking is available in our NORTHWEST LOT. Purchase your ACCESSIBLE pass HERE and gain access to this lot by showing your state-issued permit to our gate staff

GENERAL PARKING
ACCESSIBLE PARKING

GUEST
SERVICES

LODGING
Lodging options can be found here

ATM/CASH MACHINE
An ATM is located onsite within The Cowlitz County Event Center and accessible 12:00PM - 10:00PM during fair

LOST CHILD
The Cowlitz County Sheriffs are onsite at the Washington St gate entrance for the duration of fair

PETS
Only registered service animals performing a duty are allowed on the grounds during fair

LOST AND FOUND
All items found on the grounds during or after the Fair will be brought to the Fair Office. Please call (360) 577-3121 to check on lost items

PROHIBITED ON FAIR GROUNDS
Bicycles, Roller Skates/Blades, Skateboards, Scooters, Hoverboards, Unauthorized Vehicles, Alcoholic Beverages, Controlled Substances, Firearms or Dangerous Weapons, Disruptive or Violent Behavior, Animals Except: Registered Service Animals and Show Animals with Permit

Two people taking a selfie at an outdoor event, holding corn dogs wrapped in foil. One person is pretending to eat the corn dog. They are wearing sunglasses and smiling. Background includes a food stand and people.

Admission? Never heard of her.

Fair admission is always free.

FAIR OFFICE HOURS

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FAIR OFFICE HOURS ⋆

Our Fair Office is open

MONDAY - FRIDAY

10:00AM - 4:00PM

“always lots of fun and great food!”— Anna Leeper

FAQs

FAQs

FAQs

  • The 2026 Cowlitz County Fair will be held July 22-July 25, 2026

  • We’ve got answers! Please click here to view our Carnival FAQ.

  • There is no admission price; entry to the fair is FREE!

  • Parking is $11.37 per day, or you may purchase a “season pass” that grants you admission all four days of Fair for $32.07.

    GENERAL PARKING can be found here.

    ACCESSIBLE PARKING in our NW Lot can be found here.

  • Yes! Please show the attendant your parking pass when you re-enter same day.

    Please note the same rules apply for our ACCESSIBLE Lot as well.

  • Yes! River Cities Transit, our Transportation Sponsor, has generously gifted ALL ROUTES FREE OF CHARGE during Fair!

    For route information, please click here.

  • If you are interested in being a vendor, please select ‘Vendor Info’ from the menu at the top or bottom of this page. Applications are kept there and exclusively online.

  • Please select ‘Entertainment’ and fill out the application to perform on our Community Stage.

  • The fair employs a small group of individuals to help with the fair each year. Hiring typically takes place the week before the fair starts.  All employees must be 18 years or older.  Please reach out to Express Employment Professionals or Employers Overload to let them know you’re interested in working at the fair.

  • Tickets go on sale Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10:00AM on the Thunder Mountain Pro Rodeo Website.

  • Ticket prices vary by day whether or not they are reserved seating or general admission. 

    Thursday: $13 GA / $15 Reserved
    Friday: $15 GA / $20 Reserved
    Saturday: $20 GA / $25 Reserved

  • Children under the age of two do not need a ticket if they sit on your lap.  If you want them to have a seat, they will need a ticket

  • Please visit the “Exhibitors” tab on our website for more information. We use an online platform called Fair Entry for all our entries.  Paper entry forms are not accepted.

  • All entries must be registered online. No paper entry forms are accepted.

    Please check with your individual department for information on when the exhibits can be brought to the Fair.

  • Please stop by the Fair Office between the hours of 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday to get assistance.  The Fair Office has iPads available for your convenience to enter into Fair Entry.  Please note the Fair Office will be closed on Friday, June 19th and Friday, July 3rd in observance of Juneteenth and Independence Day.

  • The Fair Office is located inside the Cowlitz County Event Center at 1900 7th Avenue Longview WA 98632 and open Monday through Friday 10:00AM - 4:00PM.