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Family Activities

DAILY ENTERTAINMENT & SPECIAL PROMOTIONS

Master Schedule of Events
Please Note: The Barns close early on Tuesday & the last Sunday

DAILY EVENT RESULTS

FEATURE EXHIBIT: Alien Encounter - The Day the Fair Stood Still
The Day the Fair Stood Still is a free interactive alien encounter exhibit that features a hovering space craft, alien photo-op, "Talk Like an Alien" and Image Distortion stations. These aliens are looking for humans to take back to their mother ship, so beware! If you are up for a terrifying sensory experience take a journey through the Alien Encounter portion of the display ($2). It is as scary as you would expect from Scream at the Beach! The haunt part is not recommended for those under 8.
FGX 2010 Gaming Area - Are you a gamer? Want to participate in the Best Buy gaming area. Click here to register. Daily tournament will be taking place with a chance to qualify for the Finals! Play Madden 2011 - Rules, Halo 3 - Rules, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - Rules, Rock Band 2 - Rules or Guitar Hero 3 - Rules!
Walk on the Wild Side is back with their tropical atmosphere feature fascinating exotics of the rainforest and jungle. Be amazed with the up close view you will have of Binturong Bear, Caracal Cat, Bush Baby, Toucans, African Porcupine and an array of reptiles. This exotic rescue organization will also feature educational programs.

DockDogs sponsored by Riverview Community Bank
Experienced jumpers and beginners are all welcome at the Dock Dogs competition at the fair! Those Amazing Big Air Dogs are back and the dog with the longest leap wins! This entertaining event will have you cheering on your favorite pooch and howling at the not so successful plunges. A fun and interactive event for the whole family. Come out and root for your favorite dog or bring your own future Dock Dogs champ! Big Air Competitions daily. Plenty of seating for everyone down by the Blue Gate. Think your dog can win?
Competition registration information for:
Opening Weekend Events
Monday Aug 9 through Aug 16.
DockDogs schedule at the Fair
FREE! ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST sponsored by Fred Meyer

Start your own family tradition by joining us from 8am - 11am on Opening Day (Friday, August 6!) This fantastic breakfast includes pancakes, of course, and sausage, juice and extra goodies. Free breakfast and admission with coupon from Fred Meyer stores. What a great way to start your day of Big. Wild. Fun. at the 2010 Clark County Fair!

VALENTINE'S PERFORMING PIGS

Go Hogwild! Valentine’s Performing Pigs is a unique, fast paced show that consists of mini-pigs doing tricks and incredible athletic feats that will leave you spellbound! The shows feature Nellie, touted as the world’s smartest pig by Ripley’s Believe It Or Not staff. These dazzling porkers dance, jump through hoops, roll barrels and roar across the stage on scooters and skateboards! Nellie has been featured on Animal Planet, The Late Show with David Letterman, Good Morning America and National Geographic Channel’s “Hog Genius” special. Shows daily at 1:00pm, 3:00pm, and 5:00pm. Pig meet and greet following each show!

CARNIVAL - SIERRA MIST MIDWAY

36 exhilarating rides for young and old found on the Sierra Mist Midway. No trip to the Fair is complete without a few turns on the Giant Ferris Wheel.

2010 Ride List - height requirements, coupon requirements and descriptions.

JEST IN TIME CIRCUS OF FOOLS - The Columbian Family Fun Stage

The Jest in Time Circus of Fools features the comedic antics of Topper Todd and Li Li Zucchini performing their sensational juggling, unicycle and stilt walking performances throughout the day! This stage will also host other strolling performers and community acts daily. Conveniently located near the food court, grab a seat under the Big Top, you are sure to be entertained!

  • The Columbian Family Fun Stage featuring:
    • - Master Hypnotist - Jerry Harris will perform weekdays at 7 & 9pm and weekends at 8 & 10pm.
    • - Leapin' Louie Lichtenstein - back by popular demand! He will astound your with his amazing trick roping, fancy whip cracking, juggling, unicycle and more!
    • - Rhys Thomas & JuggleMania combines stand-up comedy with the dexterous feats of the circus!
    • Listing of All Columbian Famiy Fun Stage Acts
COMCAST KIDS PARK

So many new reasons to visit the Comcast Kids Park this year! The Kids Park is a special place where parents and children alike enjoy free kid-friendly entertainment and fun contests geared especially for them! 

  • Radio Disney Kids Stage featuring:
    • - Let's Pretend Circus - The Cutest Show on Earth. Where your child could be the star! Kids ages four and up will be called up from the audience to perform!
    • - juggler and/or magician
    • - local children's acts
    • - kids contests
    • - costume/puppet shows that pull their stars from the audience!
    • Listing of All Radio Disney Kids Stage Activities
  • Pony Rides - Daily from 10am - 9pm and cost $6.
  • Petting Zoo - Animals including: Mini Pot Belly Pigs, a Mini Donkey, a Mini Pony, Mini Cows, Zebu, Alpacas and varieties of Sheep, Goats, Rabbits, Patagonian Cavies, Fallow Deer and a Giant Sulcatta Tortoise
  • Face Painting by SweetFace Painting (small fee)

KID’S CONTESTS
  • Pretty Baby - Saturday, August 7 at 11 am
  • - Pretty Baby Registration - opens at 10 am, ages 0-18 months are eligible
  • Toddler Trot - Saturday, August 14 at 12 pm
  • - Toddler Trot Registration - opens 11:30, Walkers to age 4 are eligible
  • Diaper Derby - Sunday, August 15 at 12 pm
  • - Diaper Derby Registration - opens at 11:30 pm, crawlers 2 & under are eligible
  • Hula Hoop - 4PM Daily

PASSPORT TO FUN

Kids won't want to miss out on the Passport To Fun, a terrific program that makes learning fun! Children 12 & under visit Fair exhibits and participate in special activities designed just for them. They'll stand nose-to-nose with a llama, pet a pygmy goat, learn how wool is spun, and much more!

Kids pick up their Passport at the Lost Children's Booth or in participating Fair departments.  Look for the Passport To Fun signs.  At each location there will be a fun learning activity for kids to do.  When done, kids get a stamp in their Passport.  When the Passport has 10 stamps it's complete. Kids who complete a Passport earn a prize and are eligible to be entered to win one of three great BIKES provided by The Clark/Cowlitz County Farm Bureau!

Official Passport to Fun Rules

STROLLING ACTS
  • Leapin' Louie Lichtenstein (stilt walker/ cowboy unicyclist)
  • Rhys Thomas (juggler, stilt walker, unicyclist)
  • Harbor Patrol (jazz band)
CLARK COUNTY DAIRY WOMEN CHEESECAKE CONTEST

Friday, August 6 @ 2 pm judging for points & 4pm celebrity judging in the Exhibition Hall

CLARK COUNTY DAIRY GOAT ASSOCIATION CHEESE CONTEST  

Saturday, August 7 @ 1pm judging for points & 4pm celebrity judging in the Dairy Goat Barn

LIVESTOCK SHOWS
JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION
  • Saturday, August 14 @ 1 p.m. in the Dairy & Beef Sale Ring
  • Additional information on JLA Page