Grays Harbor County Fair Returns for ‘Ticket To Fun’ Aug. 8-12
ELMA, Wash. (PRWEB) July 26, 2018 -- The Grays Harbor County Fair is a summer tradition, and this year’s event offers five days of music, food, animals, exhibits and family fun Aug. 8-12 at the fairgrounds in Elma.
It’s a real old-fashioned summer fair: from the 4-H animals and gardening/baking displays, to the amusement rides and games and musical entertainment for the whole family. And save room for all of the delicious fair food.
“Once again, the Grays Harbor County Fair offers a terrific week of music and activities – literally a ‘ticket to fun’ over the five days,” said Mike Bruner, Grays Harbor Fairgrounds and Tourism Manager. “There’s headlining musical acts along with enjoyable family activities, exhibits, animals and shows, combining with returning favorites for the ultimate fair experience.”
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band appears on the Pepsi Stage on Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 8 p.m. Golden Circle Reserved Tickets are available for $25, $35 and $45 and include Fair admission – or see the show for free with your paid Fair admission. To order online visit ghcfairgrounds.com/events/2017/nitty-gritty-dirt-band or call (877) 793-8935. The concert is sponsored by House Brothers Construction.
William Michael Morgan is set for Thursday, Aug. 9 on the Pepsi Stage. Golden Circle Reserved Tickets are available for $25, $35 and $45 and include Fair admission – or see the show for free with your paid Fair admission. To order online visit ghcfairgrounds.com/events/2017/william-michael-morgan-concert or call (877) 793-8935. The concert is sponsored by Bigfoot 107.3/Jodesha Broadcasting.
Two popular bands will play the Fair on the Pepsi Stage, including Humptulips on Friday, Aug. 10 at 7:30 p.m., sponsored by Bayview Building Materials of Elma, and Green River Revival – a tribute to CCR – on Saturday, Aug. 11 at 8 p.m., sponsored by The Vaughan Co. Visitors will also enjoy a performance by Dan Whyms on Thursday, Aug. 9 at 4 p.m. with his show “A Tribute to the Fabulous Johnny Cash.”
There’s lots of other entertainment included with fair admission, including award-winning comedian/magician Steve the Pretty Good (sponsored by Overstock.com), family entertainer Professor Bamboozle (sponsored by Great Northwest Federal Credit Union), Muriel’s Petting Zoo (sponsored by Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates and Sierra Pacific), Home Depot Kids Workshop, Goat Mountain and more. And of course, all of the popular animals, floral, garden and food displays throughout the grounds.
The raceway will roar with car racing on Aug. 11 at 5 p.m. – a Grays Harbor County Fair tradition – free with paid admission to the Fair, and sponsored by Grays Harbor Raceway
The Grays Harbor County Fair runs August 8-12 at the fairgrounds in Elma, Wash. The Fair is affordable to everyone, with many admission discounts. The Grays Harbor County Fair honors current and former military personnel with a $2 Military Appreciation Discount available daily. Thursday is Kids Day, and all youth get a $2 discount off Fair Admission – plus kids 5 and under are free every day of the Fair. Admission is free from 10-11 a.m. on Sunday of the fair – or $1 off with your Bi-Mart Card and photo ID. Parking is $5 per day. Carnival wristbands, for unlimited rides on the day of purchase, are $27 each and are available at the Carnival lot.
Fair hours are 10 am – 10 pm, Aug. 8-10; 10 am – 11 pm, Aug. 11; and 10 am – 5 pm, Aug. 12.
For more information on the Grays Harbor County Fair call 360-482-2651 or visit the fair website at ghcfairgrounds.com.
Scott Janzen, Janzen & Associates, +1 (206) 718-2356, [email protected]
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