Everyone’s invited to ‘Dance to the Moo-Sic,’ at the 145th annual King County Fair, July 18-22 in Enumclaw

From nonstop live entertainment, new Midway rides and classic food favorites, to livestock and grange displays, education booths and a great variety of other signature events and activities, the King County Fair celebrates its 145th birthday this year with an exciting lineup of family-friendly attractions.

The oldest fair west of the Mississippi kicks off at high noon on Wednesday, July 18 with the annual Critter Crowning Contest and features a great lineup of royal hopefuls, including a pair of California newts, a rooster, a goose and more. A panel of judges will select the top critter, which will be crowned by King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn and will represent the King County Fair for the following year.

"The King County Fair has remained close to its roots as a great family-oriented event, and the annual critter crowning contest is just the first in a long list of fantastic entertainment opportunities," said Fair Manager Sharon Roberts.

Part of the attraction of the fair is the nonstop entertainment, including the famous racing pigs, with four exciting races each day; a kids' tractor pull, where kids can use the power of their legs to pull trailers along a course; plus magicians, hypnotists, balloon artists and more.

There's also a great variety of food for fair patrons, including a new Southern-themed vendor featuring alligator, plus all the traditional favorites, such as onion burgers, corn-on-the-cob, hot scones and lemonade.

Headlining the fair's concert series this year is country star and Spanaway native Jonathan Harris, who performs on the fair's South Stage Friday, July 20 at 8 p.m.

Other evening entertainment acts scheduled for the King County Fair's South Stage include:

Wednesday, July 18

Megan Munroe – 6:30 p.m.
Megan blends bluegrass, country and pop together with thought- provoking lyrics and rich vocal expression. This emerging talent has just completed her first full length album, Married to the Melody

The Illusion of Johnny Cash: The Ultimate Tribute Show – 8 p.m.
Back by popular demand, western Washington native Dan Whyms and his band cover Cash's career from its barnstorming, hard-drinking beginning to its deeply spiritual end.

Thursday, July 19

Sex and Violins – 6:30 p.m.

The Beatniks – 8 p.m.
The Beatniks perform the music of the '60s, '70s and '80s with energy and passion, capturing the essence of the music with their charisma, chemistry and natural talent.

Friday, July 20

Nathan Chance – 6 p.m.
Up and coming local country duo Nathan Arneson and Chance McKenney make up this upbeat down-home musical act.
Jonathan Harris – 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 21

The Dusty 45's – 8 p.m. This high energy group includes some of Seattle's top roots/rockabilly musicians and was voted "Best of Seattle" by Seattle Weekly readers three years in a row. With elements ranging from honky-tonk to jump blues to rock and roll, their songs are built on soulful, harmonic vocals and a back beat of upright bass, drums, and rhythm guitar

Sunday, July 22

Demolition Derby and Rollover Competition – 4 p.m.
This high-energy, high-impact event will once again bring the fair to a crashing conclusion. Contestants in the rollover competition will see how many complete rolls they can make in a car, while demolition derby participants are simply out to use their cars as battering rams to knock every other entrant. Tickets to the motorized mayhem are $15 for adults and $10 for children and seniors, and include Sunday fair admission.

Hell's Belles - 7 p.m
World-famous and ready to rock, Hell's Belles is the world's premier all-female AC/DC tribute act, having played shows all over the globe to defend their title.

Admission to the fair, which includes all of the listed entertainment except the demolition derby and rollover competition, is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors 62 and older and for children ages 6 to 12. Kids under the age of 6 are free when accompanied by an adult.

Fair hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Parking at the Expo Center is $5 per vehicle.
For more information about the 2007 King County Fair, contact the King County Fair office at 206-296-8888 or visit http://www.metrokc.gov/parks/fair/default.asp.