It’s finally fair time! There is nothing like a county fair and we have one of the best right in our backyard! The 2019 Clark County Fair will take place August 2-11, 2019 at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Ridgefield. Get ready to eat your fill of fried twinkies, root on the cowboys, sing along to your favorite bands and support the hard-working 4-H kids with a week of family fun.

Clark County Fair 2019 rides
Buy your carnival wristbands ahead of time to save and play all week long at the Clark County Fair. Photo courtesy: Clark County Fair

The 151st Clark County Fair has brand new events and entertainers to give you even more reasons to spend the week there with your entire family. New events include Bug-O-logy, motorcycle racing, Brewfest and a second parade on the second Friday of fair. There will also be music on two stages and new entertainers

The Washington State Fiddle Championships will be happening at the fair for the third year in a row. For kids, check out Penelope the Clown, Pual Issakk-Master Juggler and Jest in Time! There is plenty of everyone in the entire family to do and see at the Clark County Fair.

Don’t delay – get your discount tickets online today! You can purchase Clark County Fair discount tickets online or at participating SW Washington Fred Meyer stores, People’s Community Federal Credit Union branches, and Wilco Farm Stores. List of participating stores can be found on the Clark County Fair website.

Check out a few of the fun things coming to the Clark County Fair below.

August 2

Opening Day: Free admission until 12:00 p.m. Valid only with a coupon from participating Fred Meyer locations.

Free Pancake Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
NEW Bug-O-logy: throughout the fair in the Feature Area, featuring animatronic/robotic bugs, live bugs, butterfly feeding garden and more.
Opening Day Parade: 1:00 p.m.
Carly Pearce with guest Matt Stell: 7:00 p.m. at the Excavator Rental Services Grandstand. Free grandstand seating with fair admission. VIP tickets available for $20-30.

August 3

Clark County Fair 2019 entertainment
When you need a rest, park yourself at one of the many stages for amazing music and entertainment all week long at the Clark County Fair. Photo courtesy: Clark County Fair

NEW Bug-O-logy: throughout the fair in the Feature Area, featuring animatronic/robotic bugs, live bugs, butterfly feeding garden and more.
KC and The Sunshine Band: 7:00 p.m. at the Excavator Rental Services Grandstand. Free grandstand seating with fair admission. VIP tickets available for $20-30.

August 4

NEW Bug-O-logy: throughout the fair in the Feature Area, featuring animatronic/robotic bugs, live bugs, butterfly feeding garden and more.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: 7:00 p.m. at the Excavator Rental Services Grandstand. Free grandstand seating with fair admission. VIP tickets available for $20-30.

August 5

Family Day: Kids ages 7-years-old to 12-years get in for $6.25

NEW Bug-O-logy: throughout the fair in the Feature Area, featuring animatronic/robotic bugs, live bugs, butterfly feeding garden and more.
DockDogs: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00p.m. See some amazing canine athletes fetch big air as they dive into the water. Join in on the fun by entering your dog at the DogDocks website.
Randy Houser: 7:00 p.m. at the Excavator Rental Services Grandstand. Free grandstand seating with fair admission. VIP tickets available for $20-30.

August 6

Military Appreciation Day: Military $7.25 with ID

Clark County Fair 2019 bull riding
Don’t miss Hell on Hooves and all the other action-packed events at the Clark County Fair. Photo courtesy: Clark County Fair

NEW Bug-O-logy: throughout the fair in the Feature Area, featuring animatronic/robotic bugs, live bugs, butterfly feeding garden and more.
DockDogs: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00p.m. See some amazing canine athletes fetch big air as they dive into the water. Join in on the fun by entering your dog at the DogDocks website.
Mutton Bustin’: 2:00 p.m. at the Excavator Rental Services Grandstand.
NEW BrewFest: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. next to the Excavator Rental Services Grandstand. $25 if you purchase in advanced and includes fair admission. At the gate, admission is $15, excluding fair admission and tickets will be limited.
Hell on Hooves Rodeo and Mutton Bustin’ Finals: 7:00 p.m. at the Excavator Rental Services Grandstand.

August 7

Prime of Your Life Day: Seniors over 62-years-old get in for $7.25

NEW Bug-O-logy: throughout the fair in the Feature Area, featuring animatronic/robotic bugs, live bugs, butterfly feeding garden and more.
Demolition Derby: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Excavator Rental Services Grandstand.
DockDogs: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00p.m. See some amazing canine athletes fetch big air as they dive into the water. Join in on the fun by entering your dog at the DogDocks website.
NEW BrewFest: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. next to the Excavator Rental Services Grandstand. $25 if you purchase in advanced and includes fair admission. At the gate, admission is $15, excluding fair admission and tickets will be limited.

August 8

Clark County Fair 2019 4H animals
Your entire family will love looking at the show animals at the Clark County Fair. Photo courtesy: Clark County Fair

Kids Day: Kids ages 7-years-old to 12-years get in for $6.25

NEW Bug-O-logy: throughout the fair in the Feature Area, featuring animatronic/robotic bugs, live bugs, butterfly feeding garden and more.
NEW Moto Tuff Extreme motorcycle racing: 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m (finals) at the Excavator Rental Services Grandstand.
DockDogs: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00p.m.  See some amazing canine athletes fetch big air as they dive into the water. Join in on the fun by entering your dog at the DogDocks website.

August 9

NEW Bug-O-logy: throughout the fair in the Feature Area, featuring animatronic/robotic bugs, live bugs, butterfly feeding garden and more.
DockDogs: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00p.m. See some amazing canine athletes fetch big air as they dive into the water. Join in on the fun by entering your dog at the DogDocks website.
Second Weekend Parade: 1:00 p.m.
Tuff Trucks: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Excavator Rental Services Grandstand.

August 10

NEW Bug-O-logy: throughout the fair in the Feature Area, featuring animatronic/robotic bugs, live bugs, butterfly feeding garden and more.
DockDogs: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00p.m. See some amazing canine athletes fetch big air as they dive into the water. Join in on the fun by entering your dog at the DogDocks website.
Tuff Trucks: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Excavator Rental Services Grandstand.

August 11

Clark County Fair 2019 food
With so many mouthwatering vendors, You will definitely not go hungry at the Clark County Fair. Photo courtesy: Clark County Fair

NEW Bug-O-logy: throughout the fair in the Feature Area, featuring animatronic/robotic bugs, live bugs, butterfly feeding garden and more.
DockDogs: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00p.m. See some amazing canine athletes fetch big air as they dive into the water. Join in on the fun by entering your dog at the DogDocks website.
Monster Trucks: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Excavator Rental Services Grandstand.

Clark County Fair Hours

August 2: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., rides open at 9:00 a.m.
August 3: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., rides open at 12:00 p.m.
*August 4-8: 10:00 a.m. –10:00 p.m., rides open at 12:00 p.m.
August 9-10: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., rides open at 12:00 p.m.
*August 11: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., rides open at 12:00 p.m.

*Barn closes early Tuesday, August 6 and Sunday, August 11.

Clark County Fair Admission

  • Adult: $11.25
  • Seniors: $9.25
  • Children 7- to 12-years-old: $8.25
  • Kids 6-years-old and under: Free
Clark County Fair 2019 Tuff Trucks
Don’t miss the Tuff Trucks at the Clark County Fair! Photo courtesy: Clark County Fair

Buy special packages online before August 1 and save money. Summer Sizzle Package includes 2 adult admissions, 2 youth admissions, and 2 carnival wristbands for $79 plus $4.50 processing. All day ride wrist bands are $30 (regularly $35) when purchased online before August 1. You can purchase advanced tickets online via the Clark County Fair website or at these locations.

Parking is $6 per vehicle and is cash only. The C-TRAN will have a free shuttle service to and from the fair. Plus, get a $1 discount on admission with you show your bus transfer coupon at the Fair ticket booth. Free shuttle service locations are:

  • 99th Street Transit Center at Stockford Village
  • CFisher’s Landing Transit Center
  • Battle Ground-north of Community Center
  • Ridgefield and La Center Park & Rides
  • Vancouver Mall (upper lot, by JC Penney)

Visit the C-TRAN website for up-to-date schedules.

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