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The Northwest Washington Fair is returning to Lynden this week, and we’ve got an inside look at what this year’s fair will look like.
The fair runs from Thursday, Aug. 8 through Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, and each year brings carnival games, fair food, farm animals, a car show and other entertainment.
Before you head to Lynden, make sure to read our 2024 NW WA Fair guide which includes ticket and parking information, as well as what is not allowed on the fairgrounds, free activities and top things to do while visiting the fair.
The Bellingham Herald visited the NW WA Fair before it opened to give you an inside look to this year’s entertainment, food, and more. Here’s what we found for you:
A carnival ride at The Northwest Washington Fairgrounds at 1775 Front St. in Lynden, Wash. on August 7, 2024. Alyse Smith The Bellingham Herald
A carnival ride and funnel cake stand at The Northwest Washington Fairgrounds at 1775 Front St. in Lynden, Wash. on August 7, 2024. Alyse Smith The Bellingham Herald
The Bank of the Pacific Grandstand Entertainment stage at The Northwest Washington Fairgrounds at 1775 Front St. in Lynden, Wash. on August 7, 2024. Alyse Smith The Bellingham Herald
The small animal experience at The Northwest Washington Fairgrounds at 1775 Front St. in Lynden, Wash. on August 7, 2024. Alyse Smith The Bellingham Herald
The Moo Shed ice cream stand at The Northwest Washington Fairgrounds at 1775 Front St. in Lynden, Wash. on August 7, 2024. Alyse Smith The Bellingham Herald
The Cirque Cyber circus performance equipment at The Northwest Washington Fairgrounds at 1775 Front St. in Lynden, Wash. on August 7, 2024. Alyse Smith The Bellingham Herald
Vendors setting up their booths at The Northwest Washington Fairgrounds at 1775 Front St. in Lynden, Wash. on August 7, 2024. Alyse Smith The Bellingham Herald
Lemonade stands and food stands at The Northwest Washington Fairgrounds at 1775 Front St. in Lynden, Wash. on August 7, 2024. Alyse Smith The Bellingham Herald
The Northwest Washington Fairgrounds is at 1775 Front St. in Lynden.
This story was originally published August 8, 2024 at 12:20 PM.
Alyse Smith is a reporter at The Bellingham Herald covering retail, restaurants, jobs and business. If you like stories like this, please consider supporting our work with a subscription to our newspaper.
