Summer Fun at the Clark County Fair 2025!
📅 Dates: August 1–10, 2025
📍 Location: Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield, WA (just ~15 minutes from downtown Vancouver, WA)
⏰ Hours:
- Fri–Sat (Aug 1–2 & 8–9): 10 AM–11 PM
- Sun–Thurs (Aug 3–7 & 10): 10 AM–10 PM
- Carnival opens at 12 PM daily; barns close early on final Sunday and Tuesday
🎟️ Admission & Tickets
- Adults: $13
- Seniors (62+): $11
- Youth (7–12): $10
- Kids (6 & under): Free
- Parking: $8 per vehicle (cash or card)
- Carnival Rides:
- Ride credits: $1 each
- Unlimited wristbands:
- Mon–Thu: $35 + $2 fee
- Fri–Sun: $38 + $2 fee
Online ticket sales begin July 5; advance deals include family bundles and wristband discounts through July 31 .
🔥 Highlights & Entertainment
Grandstand Events (free with admission, except reserved concert seats)
- Aug 4: Mutton Bustin’ Rodeo & Bull Riding
- Aug 5: Hell On Hooves Rodeo
- Aug 6: Demolition Derby
- Aug 7: Side‑by‑Side Racing
- Aug 8–9: Tuff Trucks
- Aug 10: Monster Trucks
Concert Series (reserved seating, $30–40 incl. admission)
- Aug 1: Brothers Osborne
- Aug 2: George Thorogood & the Destroyers
- Aug 3: Kansas
Featured Exhibit
- “Ice Age Adventures” – a hands-on, family-friendly journey back in time
Classic Fair Attractions
- Carnival rides & games
- 4‑H, FFA, Grange & open‑class exhibits
- Livestock shows & community stage performances
- Contests, fair food vendors & more
💡 Why Attend
- Rich history: Established in 1868 in Vancouver’s Esther Short Park; today draws ~270,000 visitors annually according to Visit Vancouver WA
- All‑ages appeal: Whether you’re into rodeos, rock concerts, educational exhibits, or family attractions, there’s truly something for everyone
- Affordable, accessible fun: Free activities, reasonable admission, and onsite parking make it ideal for families and friends
✅ Plan Your Visit
- Buy tickets (starting July 5): Online & at local outlets; consider advance deals for savings Clark County FairVisit Vancouver WA
- Arrive early: Gates open 10 AM; arrive 30–60 minutes before special events for best parking & seating
- Dress smart: Comfortable clothes and shoes; check weather in advance
- Where to stay: Ridgefield and Vancouver offer hotels, B&Bs & RV parks nearby
- For more info: Call (564) 397‑6180 or visit the official Clark County Fair site
📲 Social & Engagement
- App: Download the “Clark Co Fair” app for schedules, ride info, maps, and alerts Android & Apple
- Social feeds: Follow on Facebook & Instagram for updates and special programming – Facebook
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