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Matterhorn

ThrillVille in Thrillville
A long-exposure photograph of The Matterhorn, a spinning coaster-style ride with a mountain theme.
  • 42 inches
  • Kids 5-9, Tweens 10-12, Adults 18+, Teens 13-17
  • Guest Must Transfer to and from Wheelchair/ECV
  • Roller Coaster
  • Close to the Ground, Flashing Lights
  • Requires Ticket Purchase

Open the same times as WA State Fair

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Hit the slopes on the Matterhorn! This small coaster-style ride packs a punch as riders are seated in toboggan cars and zipped forward (and backward!) on a fast, tight-winding track.

Tickets to ride: 7

Schedule

The schedule for Matterhorn 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, ThrillVille Rides

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A long-exposure photograph of The Matterhorn, a spinning coaster-style ride with a mountain theme.

WA State Fair

Sep 4 – 27, 2026