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May 4, 2026

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Demolition Derby Dates Announced for the 2026 Northwest Washington Fair

Get ready for back-to-back nights of car-crashing action! The Demolition Derby is kicking off the 2026 Northwest Washington Fair, Thursday, August 13, and Friday, August 14, at 7:00 PM. Watch as drivers compete in thrilling heats, battling against each other to be the last vehicle standing. This adrenaline-packed show is part of the Bank of the Pacific Grandstand Entertainment Series in the Scholten’s Equipment Arena. Presented by Manna Insurance Group. It’s organized by the Whatcom County Demo Derby Club, a dedicated group passionate about delivering this exhilarating show to fairgoers each summer.

Tickets for the Demolition Derby go on sale this Friday, May 8, at 8:00 AM. Get pre-sale access on Wednesday, May 6, at 9:00 AM when you join The Fair’s email newsletter at nwwafair.com/updates . Reserved seats are $30, and preferred seats are $40. Prices do not include gate admission, which is required and sold separately (unless purchasing VIP tickets).

VIP tickets are also available for $110 and include the best seats in the house, a premium parking pass, gate admission, dinner provided by Silver Reef Casino Resort, and a full no-host bar.

Tickets can be purchased online at nwwafair.com/tickets, the Fair Office, 1775 Front St., Lynden, or by phone at (360) 354-4111. Group ticket prices are also available. The 2026 Northwest Washington Fair is August 13-22. To see other concerts and events already announced, visit nwwafair.com .

Ticket sales for the Northwest Washington Fair must be purchased through the official website nwwafair.com, at the Fair office, or over the phone at 360-354-4111. 

The Fair is not responsible for tickets purchased from third-party sellers and cannot guarantee their validity or authenticity. To ensure you receive a valid ticket, always buy directly from The Northwest Washington Fair. Tickets are non-refundable.

        We acknowledge that Whatcom County is located on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. They cared for the lands that included what we’d call the Puget Sound region, Vancouver Island and British Columbia since time immemorial. This gives us the great obligation and opportunity to learn how to care for our surrounding areas and all the natural and human resources we require to live. We express our deepest respect and gratitude for our indigenous neighbors, the Lummi Nation and Nooksack Tribe, for their enduring care and protection of our shared lands and waterways.
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