Park + PARTY
Park + PARTY
If you’re driving to the fair, KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
Parking is available in our 7th Ave Lot for $(blah) per day
Parking passes are available for ALL FOUR DAYS for $(blah)
Handicap accessible parking is available in our NORTH LOT by showing your state-issued permit to our gate staff
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
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
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The 2025 Cowlitz County Fair will be held July 23-July 26, 2025
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There is no admission price; entry to the fair is FREE!
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Parking in the 7th Avenue Lot is $10.00 per vehicle, per day
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Yes! Please show the attendant your parking pass when you re-enter same day
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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 this year!
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Please select ‘Entertainment’ and fill out the application to perform on our Community Stage. Applications must be received by May 31, 2025.
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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. Must be 18 years or older. Please reach out to Express Employment Professionals to let them know you’re interested in working at the fair.
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Rodeo tickets will be available online and in the Fair Office soon! Please visit the rodeo website https://www.thundermountainprorodeo.com for more information and to purchase tickets once available.
You can also purchase tickets in person at the Fair Office when they are available. Fair Office hours are Monday – Friday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm until Tuesday, July 22nd.
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Ticket prices vary by day whether or not they are reserved seating or general admission. See pricing information below:
Thursday
General Admission: $11.00
Reserved Seating: $15.00
Friday
General Admission: $15.00
Reserved Seating: $20.00
Saturday
General Admission: $19.00
Reserved Seating: $25.00
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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
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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
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All entries must be registered online at https://cowlitzcountyfair.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/20452
Animal entries are due on July 1st and all still life exhibits close on July 17th. Please check with your individual department for when the exhibits can be brought to the Fair.
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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 Wednesday, June 19th and Thursday, July 4th in observance of Juneteenth and Independence Day.
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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.