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The 2020 Northwest Washington Fair has been postponed to 2021.

All tickets have been refunded.

If you have not received your refund by Tuesday, May 19, click here.

Based on the recommendation of the Whatcom County Health Department, the Northwest Washington Fair Board unanimously voted to postpone the 2020 Northwest Washington Fair to August 16-21, 2021. “The Fair is a chance for our community to come together and celebrate our individual and collective achievements,” said Board President Nate Kleindel. “We are saddened that the current circumstances have left us no alternative.”

There remains hope among fair staff to provide unique opportunities to make memories this summer. “We’re still committed to achieving our mission, including agricultural education, competition, and bringing people together,” said Manager Jim Baron. “What that looks like is yet to be determined, but with the Board’s informed vote we are now able to devote staff resources to developing new events and activities to be held at the fairgrounds once it is deemed safe to do so.”

The CDC currently recommends cancelling all large gatherings and events.

President Trump announced that social gatherings of more than 10 people should be avoided, extended through the end of April.

Washington Governor Jay Inslee has ordered that everyone "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" through May 31.

As this affects the majority of our non-fair operations, we will be closing the Fair Office until further notice.

In the meantime, Fair staff will remain accessible by phone or email.

The Northwest Washington Fair is offering to apply any existing deposits to future event rentals. For inquiries about individual events, please contact the event directly.