Balloons at WA State Fair | Washington State Fair Event Center - Puyallup, WA

36 inches
Preschoolers 3-4, Kids 5-9, Toddlers 2+
Rotating Cars
Slow and Steady
Requires Ticket Purchase

Open the same times as WA State Fair

Kiddos will enjoy flying high in these colorful baskets, resembing hot air balloons!

Tickets to ride: 6

Schedule

The schedule for Balloons 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: Kid-Friendly, SillyVille Rides

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