Summer has arrived, and that means that the Puyallup Fair will be here before we know it! This year, the Fair starts on Friday, September 11th (it always starts the Friday after Labor Dayand runs for 17 days), and it looks to be the very best ever. In fact, it will be The BIG Fantastic!

We're not alone in saying that, either. We recently received word from Evening Magazine's "Best in the Northwest" that the Puyallup Fair was selected the BEST AMUSEMENT PARK.

When it comes to Party Animals, Seattle Magazine's "Best of 2008" selected the Puyallup Fair as the best place to be. How can we go wrong with animals of every shape, size, color - and more - to greet our guests? Mutton Bustin' was a particular hit with Seattle Magazine. It was pictured in full color, with a little girl wearing a sweet outfit complete with dainty pink and white shoes and socks -- and riding a sheep! Whether you know the children participating or not, you'll still love watching the competition. Everyone who enters is a winner, whether they can take that big step to hug a handful of fluff and hold on tight, or just get close to doing so.