Washington County Fair

The Washington County Fair takes place at the Washington County Fairgrounds at the end of July.

In many ways it is a typical fair, with rids and midway games.

It is also a great place to find a lot of different fried foods.

One nice thing about it is that they do not charge an entrance fee. That leaves you more money to spend on rides, games, and food, which admittedly can be kind of pricey.

Some of the quilts were simply amazing. Some of the art looks only okay, and then you see the age of the artist and think "Wow!" The fair gives a wide variety of people a chance to show what they can do.

It is also a great reminder that for all the emphasis on Intel and Nike, that this is a great agricultural area too. You can learn more about the many people who work the land professionally and see what they do, and you can learn more about starting your own garden from the Master Gardeners.

And you can see reptile displays, and dog shows, and concerts, depending on when you go. There are a lot of options.

If you go via MAX, there is a free shuttle from the station to the fair entrance and back. The distance is walkable, but this way you can save your walking for inside.

The fair will be back in 278 days!

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