Join the Celebration this Thursday – Sunday in Cashmere

information compiled; photos courtesy of Chelan County Fair

Faster than a steer out of a rodeo chute, the Chelan County Fair will return this week for four days of fun-packed entertainment and activities.

Stars, Stripes & Carnival Lights — Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary, this year’s fair theme, kicks off on Thursday, September 10, and runs through Sunday, September 13.

Wander through the animal barns, browse the blue-ribbon displays, explore the exhibits and vendors, ride the rides, and relax with your favorite fair food while enjoying a variety of entertainers.

Don’t miss this year’s entertainment line-up

At the Chelan County Fair, entrance to the Thursday and Friday night main stage entertainers, as well as the PRCA rodeo on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon, are free with your admission ticket into the fair! A full line-up of the 2026 Fair performers and entertainment can be found here.

John Morgan is an American country music singer and songwriter from Sylva, North Carolina, known for his album Carolina Blue and his extensive songwriting work for Jason Aldean. His hit single "Friends Like That" features a duet with Jason Aldean.

RaeLynn is an American country singer and songwriter who rose to fame as a contestant on season two of The Voice in 2012. Her emotional track “Love Triangle” and upbeat single “Queens Don’t” brought her widespread recognition. She performs pop-influenced country music and writes much of her own material.

PRCA Rodeo Action:

  • Saturday, September 12 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, September 13 at 1:00 p.m.

Come for the bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, saddle bronc riding, breakaway roping, team roping, barrel racing and bull riding. Come early so you don’t miss any preshow activities.

With Appreciation to the 2026 Fair Ambassador, Chelan County Rodeo Queen, and Chelan County Fair Volunteers of the Year

Elly Steele
Fair Ambassador 2026

Josie Weaver
Chelan County Rodeo Queen 2026

Kriss Crilly: Chelan County Fair     Volunteer of the Year 2026

Ann Whitehall: 2026 Chelan County Fair Volunteer of the Year

Some days not to miss this year are:

  • Thursday is Senior Citizens Day. Seniors, aged 62 and older, get in for free from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Friday is Agrication Day. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., kids ages 17 and under get in free. Limit five kids for every one adult.
  • Sunday is Buddy Day. Buy one Davis Carnival armband ($40), get the second one for $20

Davis Shows Carnival

Thursday:  2 P.M. – 11 P.M. Armbands   $40
Friday:  2 P.M. – 11 P.M.  Armbands   $40
Saturday:  11 A.M. – 11:30 P.M. Armbands   $40
Sunday:  11 A.M. – 6 P.M. Armbands   $40

Sunday is Buddy Day: Buy 1 armband, get second 1 for $20 

Armbands stop selling 1 1/2 hrs before shut off time and they are non-transferable & non-refundable.  Individual and book tickets are available. Some attractions have height & open toe show restrictions & safety rules. Rides take 1 ticket per person per ride.

Admission Details

One-day tickets to the fair are $15 for adults (18-61), $10 for senior citizens (62 and older), $10 for students with a high school ASB card, $50 for families (two adults and up to three youths) and free to children 5 and younger. Details about season tickets are online.

For more information and to purchase tickets in advance, visit the Chelan County Fair website.

See you at the Chelan County Fair!