Return of Carnival Rides a Big Hit at King County Fair in Enumclaw

Young people especially seemed to be delighted that carnival rides returned to the King County Fair Friday night.

The Zipper, Ferris Wheel and many other attractions were busy on the warm evening at the Expo Center in Enumclaw.

The fair continues from 11 am. to 11 p.m. today. Admission and parking are $5 each.

Saturday’s music starts with folk singer Sarah Jayne Cedars at 11 a.m., Denver look-a-like Ted Vigil at 2:30 p.m., classic rock/rhythm and blues band UC7 at 4, and the Diamond tribute band Cherry Cherry at 6. Justin Grennan of Enumclaw, who recently was a standout on the popular new TV show “The Voice,” will perform at 8, and topping off the night will be Mojo Overload at 9:30.

The fair runs from noon to 10 p.m. Sunday. Music includes the country group Sundowners at noon, Kiss 2 at 4 p.m., popular music band Black Velvet 4 at 6 and the fair ends with the rock band Shooting Star (Foghat tribute band) at 7 p.m.

Also at the fair there is comedy by Matt Baker and the Vince Van Vander Show, which includes games with prizes. There also are 4-H livestock shows, a variety of fair food and pig races.