"It's a Pirate's Life for Me"

Friday in 2023:

- All exhibits and attractions open

- Entertainment and activities throughout the day

- Live Music: Thunderstruck at 8:00 PM

Thursday in 2023:

- Opening Ceremonies and Kids Days

- Animal Judging and Showmanship

- Kalama Fair Queen Coronation at 7:00 PM

Saturday in 2023:

- Games and entertainment ​

- Fair Court Raffle Prize Drawing at 7:00 PM

- Live Music: Tucker Wetmore at 8:00 PM

2023 Kalama Fair Schedule of Events

​​​​​CLICK HERE to view or print the 2023 schedule (PDF).

Thursday through Saturday, July 13, 14, 15

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Haydu Park - 253 Kalama River Road (I-5 Exit 32)
Email: kalamafair@gmail.com

Gate Fee to enter Fair:

Adults $4.00, children 5-12 $2.00, children 4 and under FREE.

Saturday special event gate fees starting at 4:00 PM:

Adults $8.00, children 5-12 $2.00, children 4 and under FREE.​

Wednesday, July 12th

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Exhibit Entries, Exhibit Hall Office

5:30PM - 8:00 PM Enter Animal Exhibits, Animal Barn

Thursday, July 13th

​11:30 AM VFW Post #10435 Official Opening Flag Ceremony and National Anthem, Main Stage Area

11:30 AM Animal Judging and Showmanship, Small Animal Barn

NOON Beer Garden Opens, Beer Garden

NOON - 2 PM Kids Days: Old-fashioned games and more, balloon artist Mr. Xanatos from Joy Entertainers, watermelon eating contest, free cotton candy, games, prizes (admission to fair for kids 12 & under FREE), Main Stage Area

2:30 PM Style Review (Rough N’ Ready 4H Group), Main Stage

3:00 PM Kids Chicken Chase (12 & under), Main Stage Area

4:00 PM Llama Games, Arena

4:30 - 6:30 PM Nehemiah Brown, Main Stage

7:00 PM 2023 Kalama Fair Queen Coronation, Main Stage

8:00 PM Fair Court Reception & Free Strawberry Shortcake, Exhibit Hall

8:00 PM Live Music: Mind Palace Band (80's classic rock & pop), Main Stage 

Friday, July 14th
NOON Beer Garden Opens, Beer Garden

12:30 PM Kids Pie Diving, Main Stage Area

1:00 - 3:00 PM Reptile Roadshow, Main Stage Area

3:00 PM Kids Chicken Chase (12 & under), Main Stage Area

4:00 PM Treasure Hunt, Llama Area

​4:00 PM AAAR Pirates Black Powder Cannon Firing, AAAR Pirates Booth

5:00 - 6:30 PM Live Music: Patrimony Band (Pat Benatar tribute band), Main Stage

6:00 PM "811 vs 911" Softball Game (City Workers vs First Responders), Softball Field

6:00 PM AAAR Pirates Black Powder Cannon Firing, AAAR Pirates Booth

6:30 PM Adult Pie Diving Contest, Main Stage

7:00 PM Adult Hot Dog Eating Contest, Main Stage

8:00 PM AAAR Pirates Black Powder Cannon Firing, AAAR Pirates Booth

8:00 PM Live Music: Thunderstruck, "The" AC/DC Tribute Band, Main Stage

Saturday, July 15th
11:00 AM Chamber of Commerce Parade, Main Street in Kalama

NOON Beer Garden Opens, Beer Garden

NOON E.A.T. Automotive Show, Soccer Fields​

12:45 PM AAAR Pirates Black Powder Cannon Firing, AAAR Pirates Booth

1:00 - 1:30 PM Mini Cheer Camp Performance, Main Stage

1:30 - 2:30 PM Rising Heights Dance Studio Performance, Main Stage

2:00 PM Fruit Pie Tasting Contest, Exhibit Hall

3:00 PM AAAR Pirates Black Powder Cannon Firing, AAAR Pirates Booth

3:00 PM Fireman’s "Money in Pool Scramble", Soccer Fields

3:30 PM Kids Chicken Chase (12 & under), Main Stage Area

4:00 PM Strut Your Mutt: 10 categories and prizes, Main Stage

4:00 PM Cow Pie Bingo, Arena Area

4:30 PM E.A.T. Automotive Show Trophy Presentation, Soccer Fields

5:00 PM AAAR Pirates Black Powder Cannon Firing, AAAR Pirates Booth

5:00 PM Krisco Klassic, Arena

6:00 - 7:30 PM Live Music: Steelhead (vintage rock & blues), Main Stage

7:00 PM Fair Court Raffle Prize Drawing, Main Stage

​7:45 PM AAAR Pirates Black Powder Cannon Firing, AAAR Pirates Booth

8:00 PM Live Music: Tucker Wetmore Concert, Main Stage

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY EVENTS (All Day, Every Day): Music - Kalama 4H Club Demonstrations - Grandpa Chuck's Train Ride - Bounce Houses - Games - Daily Kid's Crafts - FFA Petting Zoo - Kid's Arcade Alley - Vendors - Food and much more!