Buy tickets in advance and the fair begins labor day weekend the 2019 washington state fair runs friday, aug. Puyallup women tribal leaders bennett ramona puyallup tribe. On october 46, 1900, a group of puyallup valley farmers and others cobbled together an agricultural and livestock exhibition to promote local products, calling it the valley fair. I dont know if it is the oldest state fair in washington, but its the one you hear about most.
But the fairgrounds are also marked with some of the darkest stains of our nations past. For a few years it was a fourday event, then went back to three days. Alan berner the seattle times the washington state fair takes place sept. A building which housed mainly books in 1962 now accommodated videos, cds, talking books, and computers as well. The evergreen state fairgrounds hosts the annual 12day evergreen state fair every august through labor day. Library events and programs for adults, children and teens. Formerly known as the puyallup fair, the washington state fair unfolds on 169 acres in a town also called puyallup, located near tacoma. The first fair was held from october 5 to october 8 on a vacant lot just west of pioneer park. See more ideas about puyallup fair, washington state and puyallup washington. Published in 1991, the puyallup fair, or the puyallup pronounced pyuallup, was ninetyone years old.
The friends raise funds through memberships and the ongoing sale of books in the friends of the. It evolved into the puyallup fair, now the major showcase for the western washington fair association, a nonprofit organization that operates a yearround hospitality and convention business. A history of the puyallup tribe land of the welcoming people. Com home arts textiles premium list director in charge candace blancher superintendent nancy dekeyser contest coordinator sue horton entries coordinator sharon. History of washington state and the pacific northwest center for. We hope that you enjoy yourself as you visit the 2019 edition of the washington state 4h fair.
A coupon is required and can be found on the fairs website. Val dumond, author of doin the puyallup, an illustrated history of the western washington fair since 1900, and designer rachael costner will autograph copies at the puyallup fair store in the expo hall on saturdays from 11 a. Washington state fair, formerly the puyallup fair and the western washington fair, held in puyallup, washington. Meeker mansion and the ezra meeker historical society paul h. New features add to fun at washington state fair in puyallup. The washington state fair, formerly the puyallup fair, is the largest single attraction held annually in the state of washington. History the land of the generous people the story of the puyallup valley started with its geological formation far back in the mists of eons past. The population was 37,022 at the 2010 census and the washington state office of financial management estimated the 2018 population at 41,886. Legendary locals of the puyallup valley by ruth anderson. The fair traditionally runs for 21 days in september and, as the spring fair, for four days in april. Ruth anderson is the coauthor of puyallup, pioneer paradise.
For tireless troupers ann and nancy wilson, the puyallup fair was close enough to call home. Washington state fair guide official home for puyallup. In more recent years, under the helm of conifer foods, fisher has become more than just a fair. Fair for their longstanding partnership and support for our states young people.
Settled in 1854 and known as franklin, it was destroyed in a raid 1855 by puyallup and nisqually indians from whom the land had been claimed. Join the washington state fair and target zero washington and take the pledge to not drink and drive. That building was the old firgrove school that opened its doors to south hill kids in 1935. The fair serves as an anchor for unique local businesses and restaurants. Oct 21, 20 ruth anderson is the coauthor of puyallup, pioneer paradise. Who we are first christian church of puyallup disciples. To qualify for the lincoln county livestock judging team and participate in the wa state 4h fair, intermediate and.
Stewart immediately followed with three 20acre plats north of meekers plat. We do have an extensive exhibitor list that is evaluated for each event. Situated in monroe, 35 miles northeast of seattle and 12 miles east of everett, the fairgrounds comprise 193 acres with buildings and. I cant tell you how good it is to be home, ann wilson told the boisterous. Find us one block west of the puyallup fair roller coaster. View puyallup fairgroundss concert history along with concert photos, videos, setlists, and more. In 1990, the puyallup fair held its first annual spring fair on april 2022. Downtown city owned parking lot map pdf business parking lot program. An illustrated history of the western washington fair since 1900 1st edition by dumond, val 1991 hardcover hardcover january 1, 1707 4. The first sentence of this article also says formerly the puyallup fair, but i dont see when that name was used, either. The puyallup register of historic places, and historic property surveys and inventories are all part of this program focused on conserving and protecting the citys historic resources and promoting civic awareness of the citys robust history. The story of the puyallup valley started with its geological formation far back in. Puyallup and tacoma public libraries and the meeker historical society. The wilsons, of seattlebased rock band heart, have been on tour for many months, and a sundrenched puyallup fair grandstand packed with excited fans was like a homecoming party.
The main promoter of the valley fair was lewis alden chamberlain, a farmer from buckley who had successfully mounted a similar agricultural event in enumclaw in 1899. Lake puyallup, developed along the south edge of the puget sound glacier. The washington state fair, a 20day event that takes place during september. Produced by washington state library, this index contains citations to articles in the olympian olympia, washington and other washington state newspapers. How to do the puyallup fair originally published september 8, 2010 at 7. Meet local writers and artists, and celebrate fan culture at pulicon, the librarys minicomic convention. Neighborhood commercial, habitat corridor, fair parking overlays. The washington state fair is one of the largest fairs in the world. John findlay department of history history shows that native american contact with euroamericans led to many indians loss of land, resources, and independence. Check out this ride, and many more, at the washington state fair in puyallup sept. A few months later, another seattlearea operation, puyallup and sumner canning companyresponsible for preserving the regions plethora of raspberry fieldsapproached fisher in the hopes of marrying the jam and fair scone. Approximately 7,390 americans of japanese descent from western washington and alaska were sent to the camp nearly doubling the town of puyallup s thenpopulation of 7,500. Union station in tacoma on their way to camp harmony located on the grounds of the western washington fair in puyallup.
A history of the puyallup tribe land of the welcoming. Amazon storefront first christian church of puyallup. Puyallup, city, pierce county, western washington, u. Participation in the spring fair does not guarantee acceptance in the washington state fair. During the prosperity of the hop years, ezra meeker platted a town on 20 acres of his land, giving it the name puyallup. The puyallup historic survey report puyallup, washington pdf in august of. This handsome, oversized volume is in very good shape for its size and age. Western washington fair ground on meridian street south. Remembering camp harmony in 1978, 36years after the camp harmony experience, an organized return to the former assembly center for a day of remembrance helped galvanize a nikkei community poised to seek government redress. The fair, which includes agricultural and pastoral displays and shows, amusement rides, and a concert series, continually ranks in the top ten largest fairs in the united states.
Puyallup glacier, a glacier on the west flank of mount rainier in washington. Oct 14, 2011 everyone is a kid during the last weekend of the puyallup fair. In 1946 the puyallup fair once again took place after a fouryear hiatus and has occurred annually down to the present day. Puyallup indian acculturation, federal indian policy and the city of tacoma, 18321909 kurt kim schaefer chair of the supervisory committee. Starstudded entertainment, the prca rodeo, rides, exhibits, food. History on the hill volume 1 issue 2 july 2003 the newsletter of the south hill historical society y ou pass it, maybe everyday, an important part of south hill history, a red brick school building, part of the firgrove elementary school campus. Additional plats by meeker and others doubled the size of the town by 1888. Washington state college established an agricultural research station on what had been the ross homestead. Jan 22, 2008 puyallup pewalup, a suburban city of 36,790 2007 about five miles southeast of tacoma, was once the hub of an agricultural cornucopia. Puyallup women tribal leaders bennett ramona puyallup tribe, chair lafleur ruth brewer denny puyallup tribe, chair 19511959 hargrove roleen puyallup tribe, chair, council current edwards marguerite puyallup tribe, council current miller sylvia puyallup tribe, council current. The washington state fair has been the place for family, fun and education for over a century and nothing evokes such strong or fond family memories like the grand old fair. Puyallup is a scenic place that emerged among hops, succulent berries, and the beautiful flowers of the local bulb farmers. The meeting room was in constant use and patrons had a hard time finding a quiet place to work or study.
Puyallup fair puyallup fair savings by sound publishing issuu. The friends raise funds through memberships and the ongoing sale of books in the friends of the library store. It started in 1900 in puyallup and welcomes over one million guests to the single largest attended event in the state. Note that the fair is closed on all three tuesdays within that date range, plus its also closed one wednesday. Pioneer hop king and champion of the oregon trail, ezra meeker, planned the city in 1877, giving it and the river flowing through the fertile valley its unique name. Puyallup fair puyallup fair savings published on aug 30, 2012 i20120830091658600. Sep 07, 2012 the puyallup fair started in 1900, is one of the biggest fairs in the world and is considered to be the state fair in washington. The friends of the puyallup public library is a separate 501c3 organization that serves to enhance and expand the resources of the library. With mount rainier in the background, people flock from all around to enjoy the music, food, fun and all the things to do at the fair. More than 22,000 sewing and textile arts enthusiasts from across the world attend this annual gathering to be inspired with new ideas, rub elbows with sewing stars, and connect with friends. The unlikely story of the fisher fair scone seattle met. Not only is the western washington fair one of the biggest and best in the nation, but during the off year, they offer many events that draw visitors from others areas of the state and. Starting in 20, the fair was renamed the washington state fair. The population of puyallup grew from 12,450 to 30,740.
The puyallup school district, in partnership with our diverse communities, educates and inspires students to reach their full potential. In the puyallup school district, this is a big event that students and staff celebrate. Learn about the then and now of the city of puyallup. The puyallup valley is the ancestral home of the puyallup tribe and after 1850 began attracting white settlers who were drawn by the rich alluvial soil. Click to view an interactive map and get driving directions. Find the best puyallup, wa bookstores on superpages. It is the washington state fair s support that makes our state 4h fair possible. Camp harmony was the unofficial euphemistic name of the puyallup assembly center, a temporary facility within the system of internment camps set up for japanese americans during world war ii. The washington state fair is one of the biggest fairs in the world and the largest in the pacific northwest. The washington state fair foundation financially supports the scholarship and educational programs of the fair, and preserves and improves the fair for future generations. Its development is told in the story of pioneers who settled it, cleared the land and built its small cities in the last half of the 19th century. Were adding new classes, teachers, vendors, and resources for 2021.
If youre traveling from highway 512 or 167 youll take the puyallup exit and there are fair signs that guide you to the event and areas to park. A history of the puyallup tribe land of the welcoming people matt nagle, clare jensen, john weymer, judy wright on. She worked with hans zeiger, sarah beals, and members of the historical societies of puyallup, orting, sumner, and south hill, along with the staffs of the puyallup public library and karshner museum, and families to produce this book. Archiving and preserving puyallup a 1930 high school yearbook. The fair has taken place every year since 1900, except during world war ii when the fairgrounds were occupied by the united states army. First puyallup valley fair is held in puyallup on october 46. The fair is the largest county fair in the pacific northwest and the largest single attraction held annually in snohomish county. The fair began in 1900, then called the avalley fair,a and shares of stock were sold to finance the twoday event. The spring fair, a fourday event occurring midapril. The washington state fairgrounds in puyallup have a long history of entertainment, education and downright fun. Information for this piece was taken from the illustrated history book, doin the puyallup. American idol alumnus sanjaya malakar at the puyallup fair, sept.
Additional washington newspaper articles may be indexed as time allows. Do the puyallup has been a longstanding promotional slogan. In time it will become the western washington fair associations puyallup fair and draw the fifthhighest attendance of any fair in the country. City of puyallup historic preservation plan department of. All events at the washington state fair events center are canceled until large events are able to safely.
Dec 27, 2011 top 5 weird ww2 german prototypes that actually flew duration. The washington state fair is located at 110 9th ave sw, puyallup, wa 98371. It evolved into the puyallup fair, now the major showcase for the western washington fair association, a nonprofit organization that operates a yearround hospitality and convention. First puyallup valley fair is held in puyallup on october. A documentary produced by clover park technical colleges video production class. In 1991, the puyallup fair was the first major fair in the united states to feature bungee jumping. Historic property inventory guide and database user manual. Adults can pay kids admission prices saturday sept. Washington state fair puyallup all you need to know. Wa state 4h fair livestock judging contest lincoln. Puyallup fair by john cowell nook book ebook barnes. Two paperback books for the course are available for purchase at the university book store.
The puyallup river was the boundary between pierce county and king county. The concert history of puyallup fairgrounds puyallup, wa. The dark history of the washington state fairgrounds during wwii. In this lesson, students will share their earliest memories of the fair grounds and other experiences that they have had while living near this celebrated location.