Masks now required indoors and outdoors at the Washington State Fair

The Washington State Fairgrounds in Puyallup, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) On August 31, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department issued a health order requiring Washington State Fair attendees, vendors, and employees wear to masks indoors and outdoors. This applies to everyone, regardless of vaccination status. Read the fair's latest COVID policies. The 2021 Washington State … Continue reading Masks now required indoors and outdoors at the Washington State Fair

The Washington State Fair is back to an in-person format

The Washington State Fairgrounds in Puyallup (photo by Cheryl Landes) Last year, the Washington State Fair in Puyallup was a drive-through event to ensure guests would be protected from the coronavirus. This year, it's back to an in-person format with several health and safety guidelines in place. These guidelines change without notice as new recommendations … Continue reading The Washington State Fair is back to an in-person format

Drive through and step out at the 2021 Washington State Spring Fair

The Washington State Spring Fair looks different this year due to safety precautions from the COVID pandemic. The traditional walk-in fair is replaced by three drive-through options. Bingo, the first option, is a drive-through-only experience. See animal displays, strolling entertainers, Brad's World of Reptiles, and Daffodil Festival displays (a stationery parade). Stop at food vendors … Continue reading Drive through and step out at the 2021 Washington State Spring Fair

New BBQ Pete’s location open in Lakewood, Washington

BBQ Pete's Log Cabin at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) I discovered BBQ Pete's at my first visit to the Washington State Fair in Puyallup almost 30 years ago. Their slow-roasted, tender ribs and pork sandwiches became my all-time barbecue favorites, and that hasn't changed after all these years. … Continue reading New BBQ Pete’s location open in Lakewood, Washington

Get your 2020 Washington State Fair fix in Puyallup and beyond

A view of the fairgrounds from a previous Washington State Fair in Puyallup Photos by Cheryl Landes The 2020 Washington State Fair in Puyallup was cancelled this year because of the COVID pandemic, but it hasn't vanished. There are still a few ways you can get your fair fix wherever you are. Every Friday, Saturday, … Continue reading Get your 2020 Washington State Fair fix in Puyallup and beyond