The roots of the Washington State Fair will always lie in Agriculture.
Since the inaugural year of WSF in 1900, the Fair's many competitions, showcases, and attractions have included opportunities for farmers to highlight their livestock, crops, and new techniques for developing both. Many of these traditions continue today in barns and buildings throughout the Fairgrounds, with the participation of 4-H and FFA programs, livestock shows, grange displays, and plenty of other exhibits that connect Washington families through an appreciation for the great things growing in our state.
In 2025, those agricultural roots took center stage with Our Food, Our Farms, Our Washington, a 13,000-square-foot free, interactive exhibit reimagining how the Fair tells the story of farming in our state. Nearly a million fairgoers explored Washington agriculture — past and present — through hands-on display pieces, research highlights, and farmer stories.
Created through collaboration with the likes of the Hop Growers of America, Washington Grain Commission, Washington State Apple Commission, Washington State Potato Commission, Washington State University, and many more, this exhibit was created to appeal to all of the Fair's audiences, young and old alike, with the intention that every single guest leaves having learned something new about the farmers and industries that make up the lifeblood of Washington state.
Discover fascinating stories and tools of the past, learn how modern farms operate today, and get a glimpse of tomorrow’s advancements like precision agriculture and drones. From farm to fork, explore the story behind every bite you enjoy—how it’s grown, harvested, and brought home to your table.
The overwhelming positive reception to this exhibit at the 125th Washington State Fair has inspired us to not only perfect the exhibit for a more permanent placement at the Fairgrounds in the future, but also, expand the reach of the agricultural industries covered, to provide an even more comprehensive understanding of the roots and future of Ag in Washington State.
