Clallam Fair set to start this week

Locals converge this week for treats, rides, rodeos, animals, and more at the Clallam County Fair in Port Angeles.

The fair at 1608 W. 16th St. runs Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 14-17 with gates open 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, and 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday.

Kids Day is Thursday with free entry for children up to age 12.

Day passes cost $10 for adults; $8 for seniors 65-79, and students ages 13-17; $7 for children ages 6-12 and active military; and free for children 5 and under. Season passes are also available. Free parking is available, too.

The carnival from Rainier Amusements is open from noon-10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, and noon-7 p.m. Sunday.

All-you-can-ride carnival wristbands are available at Dungeness Kids Co. in Sequim, Swain’s in Port Angeles, online at clallamcountywa.gov/399/Fairgrounds, and at the fair.

Cost is $35. The minimum age for children to ride is 2.

Some of the fair event highlights include the rodeo at 6 p.m. Friday and 5 p.m. Saturday, a logging show at 11 a.m. Saturday, and music throughout the day and night at multiple stages.

The annual Demo Derby takes place at 4 p.m. Sunday with tickets going on sale the same day starting at 9 a.m. at the Lincoln Park BMX Track. Ticket holders must also purchase admission to the fair.

Animal shows take place throughout the weekend.

For a full schedule, visit clallamcountywa.gov/399/Fairgrounds.

The Floral Barn, pictured in 2024, is anticipated to be a big draw for fair-goers Thursday-Sunday at the Clallam County Fair.

The Floral Barn, pictured in 2024, is anticipated to be a big draw for fair-goers Thursday-Sunday at the Clallam County Fair.

Rides, food, and games remain one of the big draws for people of all ages at the Clallam County Fair.

Rides, food, and games remain one of the big draws for people of all ages at the Clallam County Fair.