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A fair amount of fun still to be had in Clark County

The Columbian
Published: August 12, 2023, 6:04am

The Clark County Fair wraps up this weekend, but there’s still time to visit farm animals, watch doggy dives, slurp Dairy Women milkshakes and whip around on the Zillerator roller coaster.

Or you could try an activity off the beaten path. At 12:30 p.m. today, registration begins for the cheeseburger eating contest that begins at 1 p.m. on The Columbian Community Stage near the east gate. Later at the same stage — 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. — hypnotist Jerry Harris performs. At the Dr. Jack Giesy Arena, a drill team competition begins at 4:30 p.m. At 5 p.m. Sunday, the 2024 Fair Court will be crowned in South Hall 1, near the food court. At 3:45 p.m. Sunday, the Ke Kukui Foundation Dancers perform on the Family Fun Stage near the west gate.

Loud trucks close out entertainment in the grandstand, with Tuff Trucks today and Monster Trucks on Sunday, two shows each day at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

IF YOU GO: Clark County Fair

When: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Rides open at noon.

Where: 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield.

Admission: $12 for adults; $10 for seniors 62 and older; $9 for children ages 7-12; free for children 6 and younger.

Getting there

Parking: $8 per vehicle, cash or card.

C-Tran: Free shuttle service to the fair from Fisher’s Landing, Vancouver Mall, Hazel Dell, Battle Ground, Ridgefield and La Center. For details, visit www.c-tran.com/fair.

Rides

  • $1 per ride credit. Rides require 3-5 credits per person.
  • $37 for wristbands.

Grandstand events

Today: Tuff Trucks at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Sunday: Monster Trucks at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

4-H member Emery Lee, 11, left, talks about her pigs Dixie and Pixie on Wednesday at the Clark County Fair.
4-H member Emery Lee, 11, left, talks about her pigs Dixie and Pixie on Wednesday at the Clark County Fair. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo
An ancona hen chicken stands in its cage Aug. 4 at the Clark County Fair.
An ancona hen chicken stands in its cage Aug. 4 at the Clark County Fair. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo
Carmen, middle, and Asia Jones, 8, of Portland, pet Sarah, a 1-year-old mini rex rabbit cared for by Connor Zarzana, Aug. 9 at the Clark County Fair.
Carmen, middle, and Asia Jones, 8, of Portland, pet Sarah, a 1-year-old mini rex rabbit cared for by Connor Zarzana, Aug. 9 at the Clark County Fair. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo
Box, a senior doe lionhead rabbit, sits in her kennel Aug. 9 at the Clark County Fair.
Box, a senior doe lionhead rabbit, sits in her kennel Aug. 9 at the Clark County Fair. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo
McKenna Hobson, 19, smiles as passersby pet her 2-year-old Holland Lop rabbit Castiel on Aug. 9 at the Clark County Fair.
McKenna Hobson, 19, smiles as passersby pet her 2-year-old Holland Lop rabbit Castiel on Aug. 9 at the Clark County Fair. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo
Fairgoers look at sheep in pens Aug. 4 at the Clark County Fair.
Fairgoers look at sheep in pens Aug. 4 at the Clark County Fair. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo
Bacon, a 3-year-old lab, leaps after a dummy thrown by owner Diane Kunkle, not pictured, on Friday at the DogTown event space at the Clark County Fair.
Bacon, a 3-year-old lab, leaps after a dummy thrown by owner Diane Kunkle, not pictured, on Friday at the DogTown event space at the Clark County Fair. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo
People walk around a food booth Aug. 4 at the Clark County Fair.
People walk around a food booth Aug. 4 at the Clark County Fair. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo
Kids ride the Zillerator Coaster ride Aug. 4 at the Clark County Fair.
Kids ride the Zillerator Coaster ride Aug. 4 at the Clark County Fair. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo
People walk around the Clark County Fairgrounds on Aug. 4 at the Clark County Fair.
People walk around the Clark County Fairgrounds on Aug. 4 at the Clark County Fair. (Photos by Taylor Balkom of The Columbian) Photo
Oaklie, a 3-year-old English Angora, sits in her kennel Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at the Clark County Fair.
Oaklie, a 3-year-old English Angora, sits in her kennel Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at the Clark County Fair. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo
Castiel, a 2-year-old Holland Lop rabbit, relaxes on a table while receiving pets Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at the Clark County Fair.
Castiel, a 2-year-old Holland Lop rabbit, relaxes on a table while receiving pets Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at the Clark County Fair. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo
A pig snoozes in its pen Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at the Clark County Fair.
A pig snoozes in its pen Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at the Clark County Fair. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo
Lillian Marsolek, 8, of Battle Ground, poses for a photo with her pig Proxima on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at the Clark County Fair.
Lillian Marsolek, 8, of Battle Ground, poses for a photo with her pig Proxima on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at the Clark County Fair. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo
Lillian Marsolek, 8, of Battle Ground, hurdles the fence surrounding her pig Proxima on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at the Clark County Fair.
Lillian Marsolek, 8, of Battle Ground, hurdles the fence surrounding her pig Proxima on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at the Clark County Fair. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo
Dixie the pig takes a nap Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at the Clark County Fair.
Dixie the pig takes a nap Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at the Clark County Fair. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo
Siblings Harlan Brosa, left, and Bethany Toth work on burger patties and caramelized onions Friday at the Clark County Fair.
Siblings Harlan Brosa, left, and Bethany Toth work on burger patties and caramelized onions Friday at the Clark County Fair. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo
Zoey Wyant, 11, right, shows off Gabby the duck to a crowd of people Friday at the Clark County Fair.
Zoey Wyant, 11, right, shows off Gabby the duck to a crowd of people Friday at the Clark County Fair. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo
Logan Roush, 4, left, and Madison Webberly, 2 1/2 , look at a baby chick Friday during the Clark County Fair.
Logan Roush, 4, left, and Madison Webberly, 2 1/2 , look at a baby chick Friday during the Clark County Fair. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo
People wait in line for the Yoyo ride on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Clark County Fair.
People wait in line for the Yoyo ride on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Clark County Fair. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo

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