Washington County Fair returns ‘Big Fair Fun’ this month

Washington County Fair returns ‘Big Fair Fun’ this month

Published 4:30 am Wednesday, July 8, 2026

“BFF” now stands for “Big Fair Fun,” which might solely imply the annual county truthful in Hillsboro is again to feed and entertain households, group members and finest associates endlessly.

Ten days of massive truthful meals, carnival, buying, livestock and performances on the Washington County Fair will go from Friday, July 24, by means of Sunday, Aug. 2, at Westside Commons, 801 N.E. thirty fourth Ave., Hillsboro. Admission to the occasion — which runs from 5 p.m. to midnight on weekdays and from 10 a.m. to midnight on weekends — is free.

Butler Amusement will carry 32 rides and points of interest to the fairgrounds, together with Area 51, Merry-Go-Round, 20 Scooter automobiles, Super Slide, Zipper and Ferris wheels. Wristbands, tickets and quick passes can be found for buy within the carnival at self-serve kiosks. A one-day, limitless trip wristband is $36 on weekdays and $41 on weekends, and particular person tickets will even be accessible.

Washington County 4-H, FFA and open class livestock reveals and contests might be on show for attendees July 24-26, with awards slated to be handed out Aug. 2.

Fairgoers can even anticipate free concert events and stay leisure on the Main Stage, together with:

• 8 p.m. Friday, July 24: Sawyer Brown

• 8 p.m. Saturday, July 25: Alana Rich

• 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26: 234th Army Band-Fox Hole

• 8 p.m. Sunday, July 26: Roll On

• 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 29: Earth to Mars — A Bruno Mars Experience

• 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30: Band After Midnight — ABBA tribute

• 8 p.m. Friday, July 31: Maddy O’Neal

• 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1: Queen Nation — Queen tribute

• 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2: A Cara O Cruz

A displaying of “Tangled” kicks off film night time at 8 p.m. Monday, July 27, on the Main Stage with the brand new Disney movie “Hoppers” (set in a fictional city known as Beaverton) following at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 28.

From nationwide tv to the fairgrounds, All-Star Stunt Dogs are making their debut on the truthful to hitch The Flying Royals trapeze and aerial present, Brad’s World Reptiles unique creatures, Puzzlemania large video games and puzzles and Nomad Axe Throwing.

Catherine Loyer, Radio Ready, Rose Residence, Bang Bang Experience, Dina Y Los Rumberos, Jessie Leigh, the Gabriel Cox Band, Hikori, Justin Lawrence and The Double Average Band and Sam Girl will rock the Oasis Stage on the 10-day occasion with nation, people, blues and instrumentals.

Daily on the Grove stage, Molly’s Musical Adventure will wow viewers members of all ages with vibrant costumes, catchy tunes and tons of viewers participation, and Hillia Queen of the Rings will train and showcase her experience in hula hoops tips.

Parking Monday by means of Thursday, July 27-30, is free. On Fridays and weekends, parking is on the market at $10 per car and $15 for outsized automobiles, payable in money solely. Getting to the truthful through TriMet’s MAX, carpool and ride-share companies is inspired.

For extra details about the occasion, go to bigfairfun.com.