Bear Affair at WA State Fair | Washington State Fair Event Center - Puyallup, WA

Rotating amusement park ride shaped like bears

42 inches
Preschoolers 3-4, Kids 5-9, Tweens 10-12
Rotating Cars
Close to the Ground
Requires Ticket Purchase

Open the same times as WA State Fair

Kiddos will enjoy spinning in circles with these silly ol' bears!

Tickets to ride: 5

Schedule

The schedule for Bear Affair 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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