Stanwood Camano Fair — Local services in Arlington

This was a very sad fair and for the healthy price of $40 for a bracelet (not including admission), you get only a half day of a whopping 7 rides, most covered in duct tape or so bumpy, their practically unridable. You can literally go to Disneyland for the price of a full day at this far, and it is definitely not worth it. The games were horribly overpriced as well, $5 for one try and $20 for 5 tries. I'm not that old and these all used to be 10 cents, but $5!!! The Fun House ride was the worst joke I've ever seen and not the same as years pictured previously. Very small fair, exits were horribly hard to find and not marked at all. The people running the rides and games were certainly not community members even though this is touted to be the largest community fair in the northwest. The animals were cute as at all fairs but not worth admission and the rides were abysmal. Save your money for the state fair in Monroe if you at least want a decent ride selection. Fairs in general are becoming an overpriced past time which is sad because they used to be a good time...

While the fair over all was fantastic the carnival left allot to be desired. The carnival failed to open until a couple of hours after the fair itself. Prior to open the line to purchase tickets had already grown large and unruly, upon opening this problem was exacerbated by an employee shouting odd and confusing questions to the now impatient customers. Once my children had their wristbands we walked around to find that the height requirements on rides were all about 4 inches higher than other carnivals or play lands preventing my daughter from being able to ride the two rides we specifically came for even if I rode with her. One of these rides being the ferris wheel.

The fair itself was well organized and contained many interesting exhibits. The kids zone was a huge win for my family as it was a clearly marked area where I could let the kids have a little bit more...

A Great Local Fair Experience ​The Stanwood-Camano Island Fair is a fantastic local event with a charming, small-town country feel. It's a great alternative to the bigger, more overwhelming state fairs. For our family, it strikes the perfect balance of having plenty to see and do without being too crowded. ​The 4-H animal barns are always a highlight, and you can get up close with all the animals. There are plenty of classic fair food options—think elephant ears and roasted corn—plus a good selection of rides for different age levels. ​Pro-Tip: If you want to avoid the biggest crowds, especially with kids who might find it overwhelming, try going on Friday or earlier in the day on Saturday. It's a classic summer tradition that's well worth the...