Face Painting at WA State Fair | Washington State Fair Event Center - Puyallup, WA

A small child with their face painted as a cat, complete with ears and whiskers.

A girl with a rainbow heart painted on her face.

A girl with a detailed glittery blue train painted on the side of her face.

A small child with their face painted as a cat, complete with ears and whiskers.

A girl with a rainbow heart painted on her face.

A girl with a detailed glittery blue train painted on the side of her face.

FREE for Kids 12 & Under

Any Height
Preschoolers 3-4, Kids 5-9, Tweens 10-12
Free with Admission

Open the same times as WA State Fair

FREE with Fair Admission!

Watch your child’s face light up—literally! At our free face painting station in SillyVille, kids 12 and under can become their favorite characters, animals or fantasy creatures. Whether it’s a dazzling fairy or a roaring tiger, our talented artists will bring their imaginations to life.

No extra cost, no reservations—just a fun, colorful experience that’s included with your visit to the Washington State Fair. It’s one of our most popular kid-friendly attractions, and a must-stop for families exploring the fairgrounds!

Schedule

The schedule for Face Painting is the same as the schedule at WA State Fair:

Friday, September 4, 2026, 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Saturday, September 5, 2026, 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Sunday, September 6, 2026, 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Monday, September 7, 2026, 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday, September 11, 2026, 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Sunday, September 13, 2026, 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Monday, September 14, 2026, 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday, September 18, 2026, 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Sunday, September 20, 2026, 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Monday, September 21, 2026, 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday, September 25, 2026, 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Tags: Free, Kid-Friendly

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