The Northwest Washington Fair is excited to offer seven days of free or reduced gate admission for the 2025 Fair, happening August 7-16. Guests must use Gates 1 or 5 to take advantage of any of the following deals.
Thursday, August 7, 2025 – NEW THIS YEAR – Community Education Day: All Whatcom County public, private, and tribal school employees receive complimentary gate admission with valid school credentials at Gates 1 or 5. Guests who are not school employees can also get free admission by donating one new backpack or four school supply items (from the list below) at Gates 1 or 5 between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Donations will be distributed by Blue Skies for Children to Whatcom County students. Requested items: new backpacks, pens, pencils, black Sharpies (fine & ultra fine point), folders, notebooks, glue, scissors (all sizes, left/right-handed), rulers (standard/metric), markers, highlighters, and Crayola crayons. Made possible by Trucordia.
Friday, August 8, 2025 – Food Drive Friday: Guests receive free gate admission between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM at Gates 1 or 5 with a donation of four food items (canned proteins, fruits, vegetables, dry pinto beans, rice and pasta) to benefit the Whatcom County Food Bank Network. Made possible by Brown & Brown.
Sunday, August 10, 2025 – Free Admission, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: All guests receive free gate admission at Gates 1 or 5 between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Made possible by Peoples Bank.
Monday, August 11, 2025 – First Responders Day: Honoring those who risk it all to help others. All law enforcement officers, EMTs, and firefighters with valid ID receive complimentary gate admission, including their spouse and children. Must enter through Gates 1 or 5. Made possible by Puget Sound Energy.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 – Military Appreciation Day: Saying thank you to our nation’s heroes by providing complimentary gate admission for all active duty, retired, and veteran military personnel with valid ID, along with their spouse and children. Must enter through Gates 1 or 5. Made possible by Victory Legal Services PLLC.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 – Kids Day: All children 12 and under receive complimentary gate admission at Gates 1 or 5. Made possible by WRS.
Thursday, August 14, 2025 – Western Washington University Day: All Western Washington University students, alumni, faculty, and staff with valid ID receive $2 off gate admission. Tickets must be purchased at Gates 1 or 5. The Fair is excited to partner for a fourth year with Western Washington University to provide this opportunity.
The Fair is thrilled to offer to the community these seven opportunities to save on gate admission.
For more information, visit nwwafair.com/discountdays.
