5 things to know about the NW WA Fair: parking, admission, food and more
The Northwest Washington Fair is returning to Lynden Aug. 7-16, and there are a few things you may need to know before visiting this year. Here’s your guide to this year’s NW WA Fair:
How to get tickets
Tickets are available online in advance or at the NW WA Fair office. The office is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily during the fair, and is at 1775 Front St. in Lynden.
Tickets cost $15 for ages 13-61, $13 for ages 62 and over, $10 for ages 6-12, and are free for ages 5 and under. Season passes are also available for $45.
Unlimited carnival ride wristbands are also available for $45 per person, per day.
Parking and transportation
There are many paid parking lots around the fairground, but no official fair parking. Parking around the city of Lynden is free on most streets and nearby blocks.
The fair does offer a free park-and-ride shuttle from Fisher School to the fairgrounds. The shuttle will run from 11 am. to 10 p.m. daily, with pick-ups and drop-off at Gate 1. Fisher School is at 501 14th St. in Lynden.
Whatcom Transit Authority is also offering free bus rides during the fair, across Whatcom County for “Free Fare Days.” For a schedule and map of routes, visit the WTA website.
What’s free at the fair
Fair admission includes a variety of exhibits, shows and activities. Here are a few we suggest:
- Entertainment on the Banner Bank Festival Stage
- Jump! The Ultimate Dog Show
- Grandstand horse shows
- Entertainment at the clock tower
- The Barnyard animal exhibit
- Farming for Life Experience
- Roaring Riptides Live! aquatic thrill show
- Other exhibits
How to see Grandstand shows
Grandstand shows such as concerts, the Lynden Rodeo and other performances require a separate ticket on top of admission.
Some tickets are still available for various performers such as the demolition derby, Jake Owen, Chandler Moore and other shows.
Tickets are available online in advance or at the NW WA Fair office. The office is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily during the fair, and is at 1775 Front St. in Lynden.
Food at the fair
You can bring your own food, nonalcoholic drinks and water into the fairgrounds, but the NW WA Fair is always full of a variety of fun foods to try throughout the fair.
The fair is also offering a new Fair Food Value Menu, with food items across the fair priced at $10 or less including burger baskets, churros, nachos, tacos, mini donuts, fish and chips, pizza and more.
This year, here are a few unique foods to try:
- Poffertjes (Dutch mini pancakes)
- Pina coladas served in pineapples
- Garlic cheese curds
- Crepes
- Ground sirloin burgers
- Dole Whip
- Boba tea
- Funnel cakes
- Chili
This story was originally published August 7, 2025 at 5:00 AM.
