Free and reduced gate admission days

• Friday, Aug. 11 is Food Drive Friday. Receive free gate admission between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Gates 1 or 5 with a donation of four food items (canned proteins, fruits, vegetables, dry pinto beans, rice and pasta) to bene t the Whatcom County Food Bank Network. Food Drive Friday is made possible by Brown & Brown.

• Sunday, Aug. 13, all community members receive free gate admission at Gates 1 or 5 between 9-11 a.m. courtesy of Peoples Bank.

• Monday, Aug. 14, the Northwest Washington Fair will celebrate anyone who rushes in to give aid with complimentary gate admission for rst responders including all law enforcement ocers, EMTs and re ghters with valid ID, including their spouse and children, made possible by Puget Sound Energy. Must enter through gates 1 or 5.

• Tuesday, Aug. 15, the Northwest Washington Fair will say thank you to our nation’s heroes by providing complimentary gate admission for all active duty, retired and veteran military personnel with valid ID, along with their spouse and children. Must enter through gates 1 or 5. Complimentary gate admission made possible by Victory Legal Services.

• Wednesday, Aug. 16 is Kids Day. Arrive at gates 1 or 5 and all kids, age 12 and under receive complimentary gate admission, made possible by WRS.

• ursday, Aug. 17, $2 o gate admission to all Western Washington University students, alumni, faculty and sta with valid ID. Tickets must be purchased at gates 1 or 5. e Northwest Washington Fair is excited to partner for a second year with Western Washington University to provide this opportunity.

No matter your budget or the size of your family, the Northwest Washington Fair wants everyone to have the opportunity to enjoy the fair.

Competitive Exhibits

Hobbies and more

e types of entries within the Competitive Exhibits are endless. In the Phillips 66 Center nd a vast variety of entries, from collections to photography, Legos to paintings, there is truly something for everyone to look at and enjoy.

Members of the community put in so many hours of hard work just to showcase their creations for 10 days at the Northwest Washington Fair, so make sure to head on over and give them some encouragement.