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Holiday Light Fest

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Date: Dec 07 - Dec 17, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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All your favorite holiday-themed scenes along with over 25 miles of lights illuminating buildings and trees will be back this year. Some of the themed scenes include Candyland with a festive gingerbread house, the North Pole with a mailbox for letters to Santa, and the big man himself!

Holiday Light Fest will also feature some all-new vignettes this year, so don't miss out!

***New Schedule***

The Holiday Light Fest will be open on Thursday, December 7 - Sunday, December 17, 2023.

***Returning this Year***

Returning this year, the HLF Fast Pass, allowing priority entry to the 4th Annual Drive-Thru Holiday Light Fest, including an exclusive entrance. A limited number of HLF Fast Passes will be available for purchase so don't wait!

Power Bill Payoff

State Fair Park wants to pay your power bill! One lucky winner will have their December electric power bill paid (residential electric power bill only) by State Fair Park. Enter to win by scanning the QR code at State Fair Park’s 4th Annual Drive Thru Holiday Light Fest. It’s that easy!!!

"Light Up Your Holidays with a Power Bill-Free December!"


QR code also available 12/7-12/17 in the State Fair Park's admin building during regular office hours.

Community Giveback Opportunities

Monday, December 11th, State Fair Park will be partnering with the Yakima Salvation Army, where guests who bring a new, unwrapped toy (suggested value of $15 or more) will be provided free general admission entry that evening. 
Thursday, December 14th, State Fair Park will be partnering with the Yakima Humane Society, where a portion of each paid admission will be donated to support rescued animal needs and adoptions. 

Max is Back!

Find Max In The Holiday Light Fest Contest!
WHAT’S THE CONTEST? 👀
Each remaining night of the Holiday Light Fest:
1. Spot the Grinch's favorite friend Max in the Holiday Light Fest!
2. Count how many Maxes you find.
3. Fill out the entry form linked in the QR Code.
One winner will be chosen per day. Winners will receive a Fair Season Pass to the 2024 Central Washington State Fair!
1 of 1

Purchase Tickets at the Gates

Tickets are available to be purchased at both General Admission & Fast Pass Gates. Cash and credit cards accepted.

Will Call Tickets

Those who have purchased their tickets online and left in will call are welcome to retrieve their tickets when they arrive for the event. We will have them at each entrance - whether general admission or fast pass.

Reminder - Fast Pass entry is Gate #1 on Fair Avenue & General Admission entry is Gate #15 on Pacific Ave next to the Baseball Stadium!

Hours/Pricing

Gates will open at 4:30 pm with the drive-thru hours from 5 pm – 9 pm each night. Upon entering the 4th Annual Drive-Thru Holiday Light Fest, guests will be provided a map highlighting all the holiday-themed scenes along the drive-thru route as well as a menu for available food and beverage items.

General Admission Entry
Cars, Trucks, SUVs: $15
Limos, Buses, RVs: $30
***General Admission entrance will be Gate #15 off Pacific Ave (by the Yakima County Baseball Stadium).

HLF Fast Pass
Cars, Trucks, SUVs: $25
Limos, Buses, RVs: $50
***The HLF Fast Pass exclusive entrance will be Gate #1 off Fair Avenue.

Tickets are available at the Fairgrounds Ticket Office or online at Etix.com. Links are below.

Group Sales Offer

Celebrate the Holiday Season this year by purchasing group tickets to State Fair Park’s 4th Annual Drive-Thru Holiday Light Fest for your team and clients.

Holiday Light Fest tickets are available at a group discounted rate for purchases of 20 or more: $12 for general admission per car/truck/SUV and $22 for the Fast Pass Lane per car/truck/SUV any night.

You can also pre-purchase a voucher redeemable for hot chocolate for $4.50 each, a savings of $.50 each. Additional food items will be available for purchase.

For more information or to purchase group sales tickets contact Rachel Gordon at rachel@fairfun.com or call (509) 248-7160 ext. 205

Official Music Partner

To enhance the festival experience, guests will be encouraged to tune to radio station MEGA 99.3 FM to enjoy commercial free Christmas music thanks to Akland Pump & Irrigation & TownSquare Media.

Official Music Partner Sponsor

Special Thank You

We would like to thank the Central Washington Agricultural Museum in Union Gap and their great volunteers for loaning us numerous pieces of equipment from the museum that will be incorporated into many of the holiday-themed scenes.

Thank you, Sponsors!

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Holiday Light Fest - Thursday, December 7th
Holiday Light Fest - Thursday, December 7th
Dec 07, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Holiday Light Fest - Friday, December 8th
Holiday Light Fest - Friday, December 8th
Dec 08, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Holiday Light Fest - Saturday, December 9th
Holiday Light Fest - Saturday, December 9th
Dec 09, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Holiday Light Fest - Sunday, December 10th
Holiday Light Fest - Sunday, December 10th
Dec 10, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Holiday Light Fest - Monday, December 11th
Holiday Light Fest - Monday, December 11th
Dec 11, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Holiday Light Fest - Tuesday, December 12th
Holiday Light Fest - Tuesday, December 12th
Dec 12, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Holiday Light Fest - Wednesday, December 13th
Holiday Light Fest - Wednesday, December 13th
Dec 13, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Holiday Light Fest - Thursday, December 14th
Holiday Light Fest - Thursday, December 14th
Dec 14, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Holiday Light Fest - Friday, December 15th
Holiday Light Fest - Friday, December 15th
Dec 15, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Holiday Light Fest - Saturday, December 16th
Holiday Light Fest - Saturday, December 16th
Dec 16, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Holiday Light Fest - Sunday, December 17th
Holiday Light Fest - Sunday, December 17th
Dec 17, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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