Cowlitz County Fair, July 28-July 31

The CARB is happy to bring you one of the best little fairs in Southwest Washington, the Cowlitz County Fair. The fair is located approximately 40 miles north of Vancouver in Longview. Admission to the fair is free, and, year after year, they have some awesome entertainment and activities for the whole family.

Having been a resident of Cowlitz county for 10 years, and a regular attendee, I would like to point out one of the highlights of the fair. Cowlitz County is host to the Thunder Mountain Rodeo, which is on the PRCA (Professional Rodeo and Cowboy Association) circuit. Every, the Thunder Mountain Rodeo provides three exciting shows featuring professional cowboys and performers for large prizes. It is an excellent way to spend a summer evening with the family, under the stars.


Cowlitz County's Thunder Mountain Rodeo
PRCA Rodeo
Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30




The Cowlitz County Fair also offers more exciting entertainment for the family. The Longview Daily News, an excellent local source for news and events in Cowlitz County, provides more information about what is happening this year at the fair:

"The fair is hosting its first-ever barbecue competition on Saturday, July 30. The "Thunder Mountain BBQ Championship" will be put on by the Pacific Northwest Barbecue Association, which will offer $2,000 in cash prizes."

In Addition to the Rodeo and the BBQ Championship, the Cowlitz County Fair also offers a great way to finish off the fair with the annual Demolition Derby, taking place in the Grandstands on the final day of the fair, Sunday, July 31 at 2pm.

For more information on the Fair as well as a map to the location, link to the Cowlitz County Fair website. See you there!