Visitor Information
CLICK HERE for a map of the fairgrounds
Address - 1775 Front Street, Lynden, WA 98264 View map
Office Phone - (360) 354-4111 or toll free (877) 699-3247
Fax - (360) 354-1315
Fair Hours
Gates open at 9 a.m. and close at 11 p.m. Vendor booths open at 10 a.m. and close at 10:30 p.m. Carnival hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The fair office is open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the exceptions of the week prior to fair when office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. Sunday prior to fair, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. the week of the fair.
Admission
Purchase pre sale gate admission tickets and save! Purchase tickets on line and print at home, drop by the fair office, or call (360)354-4111 or 1-877-699-3247.
DAY PASS
Adults (13 & older) $10.00. Pre-sale through August 15th - $9.00
Seniors Citizens (62+) $8.00. Pre-sale through August 15th - $7.00
Children (6-12) $5.00. Pre-sale through August 15th - $4.00
5 Years old & under FREE
SEASON PASS
Adults (13 & older) $45.00
Senior Citizens ( 62 +) $37.00
Children (6-12) $22.00
4H and FFA $8.00
Exhibitors and Booth Workers $16.00
GRANDSTAND TICKETS:
Purchase tickets on line and print at home, at the fair ticket office at the fairgrounds, or call the fair ticket line at (360) 354-7777 or 1-877-699-3247.
How to get to The Fair
From I-5 South: Take I-5 North to Exit 256A Guide Meridian. From exit 256A turn right onto the Guide Meridian (Highway 539). Go north approximately 10.2 miles. Turn right on Front Street in Lynden. Go east approximately 0.5 miles. The Northwest Washington Fair is located on the south side of Front Street with parking surrounding.
From I-5 North: Take I-5 South to exit 270 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd. From exit 270 turn left onto the Birch Bay-Lynden Rd. and travel east approximately 8.2 miles. At the intersection of Birch Bay-Lynden Rd. and Guide Meridian, turn left onto the Guide Meridian. Travel north approximately 0.2 mile, turn right onto Front Street in Lynden and travel east 0.5 miles. The Northwest Washington Fair is located on the south side of Front Street with parking surrounding.
Shuttle Bus: Click here for Park and Ride map. The Northwest Washington Fair operates a free shuttle bus service during fair week for your convenience. Park free at one of several locations around Lynden and ride the shuttle to the fairground.
All stops are marked with "Fair Shuttle Bus Stops Here" signs. The shuttle bus operates every 12 minutes from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Parking: Limited pay parking is available in various privately-owned lots located within walking distance to the fairgrounds. Prices vary.
Things to know once you are here
Wheel Chair and Stroller Rentals - Wheel chairs and strollers are available from the Bellingham Central Lions Club booth at Gate 1. Electric wheel chairs are $25.00 per day, manual wheel chairs, strollers and walkers are $10.00 per day. Crutches and canes are also available. *No reservations*
ATM -There are four ATM machines located on the fairgrounds -Gate 1, Carnival entrance, Grandstand Ticket Booth, and near the Horse Arena.
Handicapped Services - Parking is available in the Mt. Baker Rotary Bldg. on a first come, first served basis. All restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
First Aid, Lost and Found, Mother's Room - Located in People's Place just west of the Dairy Barn.
Pets - For the safety and comfort of our guests, pets are not allowed on the grounds with the exception of service and show animals.