FAIR INFO
Hours, admission & rules
Everything you need to plan your visit to the Pierce County Fair, August 13–16, 2026.
Fair hours
Carnival hours: to be announced
Admission
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General public rules
- No personal pets allowed; for the safety of your pet and the fair animals, please keep them at home.
- No smoking or vaping on the fairgrounds by order of the Fire Marshal. Please limit smoking to 25 feet outside of the fair admission gates.
- Outside alcoholic beverages and items prohibited from public use/consumption are not allowed. Alcohol sold at the Pierce County Fair must remain in and be consumed within the designated area.
- Dangerous, illegal, and/or inappropriate behavior will be grounds for dismissal.
- Appropriate dress is required.
- Remember to wash your hands before and after touching animals, and always ask before touching any animals. It is also good to wash or sanitize your hands after leaving the animal barns.
- Each exhibit area may have specific rules; please be courteous.
- Please follow the directions of the parking attendants.
- No laser pointers are allowed.
- The exhibitors have worked hard on their projects. Please be courteous and refrain from touching them.
- By attending the Pierce County Fair, you consent to use of your photograph, image, voice, or reproduction thereof, either in whole or in part, for any advertising, promotional, and publicity purposes without limitation or reservation.
Exhibitor safety & security
Historically, the people involved in agricultural fairs have traditional values and honor, and at the Pierce County Fair that tradition continues. However, the fair is open to the public, and those entering the fairgrounds may not necessarily share the same values. Please be cautious of those who may seek to take advantage of others.
The best way to avoid problems is good customer service — greet people and make eye contact with those in your exhibit area.
- Be attentive to those approaching or entering your exhibit area.
- Keep personal items out of sight. Cameras, cell phones, and other electronics are easily concealed.
- At night, secure your exhibit as best you can — cover items with sheets or tarps. If in a building, lock it, but only with a lock approved by Fair Management.
Other tips
- Notice a safety issue or concern? Call the Fair office at 253-847-4754 and security will be dispatched to your location.
- Medical aid is on site during fair hours. For medical aid, dial 9-1-1, then contact the Fair office at 253-847-4754 — our team will direct aid to your location.
- Maintenance can be reached through the Fair office at 253-847-4754.
Safety & emergencies
For any emergency, dial 911, then call the Fair office at 253-847-4754. Medical aid and security are on site during fair hours.