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6th Annual Drive-Thru Holiday Light Fest

Date: Dec 11 - Dec 21, 2025

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Presented By: Gesa Credit Union
All your favorite holiday-themed scenes along with over 35 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!

Group Sales Offer

Celebrate the Holiday Season this year by purchasing group tickets to State Fair Park’s 5th 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 $5.00 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

Power Bill Payoff

Gesa Credit Union wants to pay your power bill! One lucky winner will have their December electric power bill paid (residential electric power bill only) by Gesa Credit Union. Enter to win by scanning the QR code at State Fair Park’s 6^th Annual Drive Thru Holiday Light Fest. It’s that easy!!!

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

QR code also available 12/11-12/21 in the State Fair Park's admin building during regular office hours.

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 2026 Central Washington State Fair!

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Purchase Tickets at the Gates

Tickets are available for purchase at both General Entry & Fast Pass Gates. Cash and credit cards accepted.

Tickets Valid Any One (1) Day

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 5th 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).

Fast Pass - Why Wait in LINE!
Cars, Trucks, SUVs: $25
Limos, Buses, RVs: $50
***The Holiday Light Fest Fast Pass exclusive entrance will be Gate #1 off Fair Avenue.