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The Washington State Fair, formerly the Puyallup Fair, is the largest single attraction held annually in the U.S. state of Washington. It continually ranks in the top ten largest fairs in the United States and includes agricultural and pastoral displays and shows, amusement rides, and concert series. [ 1 ]
The oldest state fair is that of The Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair, established in 1738, and is the oldest fair in Virginia and the United States. [1] The first U.S. state fair was the New York, held in 1841 in Syracuse, and has been held annually since. [2] The second state fair was in Detroit, Michigan, which ran from 1849 [3] to 2009.
The largest comprise a livestock show (a judged event or display in which breeding stock is exhibited), a trade fair, competitions, and entertainment. The work and practices of farmers , animal fanciers , cowboys , and zoologists may be displayed.
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Puyallup is home to the Washington State Fair. It is one of the largest U.S. state fairs, attracting over one million people each year. The fair traditionally runs for 21 days in September; there is also a "Spring Fair" which takes place for four days in April. The Puyallup Fairgrounds is used for other events during the offseason.
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The fair has only been cancelled three times: during the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic (lasting until 1921), World War II, and the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. [4] As of 2023, the Evergreen State Fair runs for 12 days in late August and early September with a break day. Approximately 45 percent of waste is recycled or composted as part of a county program.