County Fair Guide

Clark County Fair

Ridgefield, Washington

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2026 Dates

August 7–16, 2026

Duration

10 days

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Size

medium

Verified Highlight

Vancouver's Clark County Fair drew 267,800 attendees in 2024, up from about 256,800 the year before, according to Fair Manager John Morrison — who calls the 255,000-270,000 range the fair's "new normal." One of the largest county fairs on the West Coast.

Source: Clark County Today

What to Expect

Livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, live concerts, carnival rides, monster trucks, demolition derbies, and an enormous midway make this one of the most action-packed fairs in the Pacific Northwest.

Visitor Tips

Parking and traffic can be intense — consider arriving early on weekdays to avoid weekend crowds, and check the concert lineup in advance.

About Clark County Fair

The Clark County Fair in Ridgefield is one of Washington's longest-running county fairs, offering ten days of entertainment in the Vancouver metro area. As the fair for Washington's second-largest urban county, it draws massive crowds from both sides of the Columbia River border.

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