‘Ride into History’ with SWW Fair as LC celebrates nation’s 250th

Are you a Southwest Washington Fair aficionado? Do you swoon over the thought of rodeos and demolition derbies? Scones and elephant ears? Carnival rides and curly fries? If so, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) may have the perfect gig for you.

The BOCC is looking to fill vacancies on the Southwest Washington Fair Advisory Board, the group that helps shape decisions about the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds.

It’s an exciting time for the Fair Advisory Board as members are counting down the days to the Aug. 11 launch of the 2026 fair. The theme for this year’s fair is “Ride into History at the Southwest Washington Fair” in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

The Fair Advisory Board meets at the Fairgrounds at 5 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month.

To apply, please submit an application and a letter of interest:

• By mail at 351 N.W. North St., Chehalis, WA 98532.
• Via email (attn.: Fair) at committees@lewiscountywa.gov.
• In person at the Commissioners’ Office on the second floor of the Historic Courthouse, 351 N.W. North Street, Chehalis.

For the application packet, click here.

For a sample letter of interest, click here.

For questions about the Fair Advisory Board position, contact the Fair office at 360-740-1495.