State Fair Park Sprint Boat Racing

Date: Aug 16 - Aug 17, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM

High Speed Action Coming to Yakima August 16 & 17, 2025!

Tickets — including VIP packages — go on sale, Thursday, May 1 at 10:00 am and can be purchased below or at the Fairground’s ticket office, located at 1301 South Fair Avenue. On-site RV and tent camping will also be available for this event and can be purchased online, as well.

What Is Sprint Boat Racing?

Sprint boat racing is one of the most unique motorsports in the world. With a course that consists of a three-foot-deep channel, 20 feet wide, filled with water, winding throughout a series of islands.

Each sprint boat is manned by a driver and a navigator, who must memorize a complex course, known as the “Rotation”, which they are not provided until the day before the event. Navigating shallow channels at extreme speeds demands exceptional skill and coordination between the two-person team. Sprint boats are compact, high-powered jet boats, typically measuring 12 - 14 feet in length, with engines ranging from 500-1,500 horsepower. These boats can accelerate from zero to 80 mph in mere seconds, providing a thrilling spectacle for fans.

This two-day racing format will kick off Saturday, August 16th, with a full day of qualifications, and continue Sunday, August 17th, with rounds of eliminations culminating in the finals—all racing against the clock.

Spectators will enjoy the action from grassy, terraced berms, VIP viewing areas, all behind safety fencing for optimal visibility and comfort.

Become a Sponsor
Contact: Tina Bond at tinab@fairfun.com or 509.388.8065

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Schedule
🚤 Doors Open: 9:00 AM
🏁 Event Starts: 10:00 AM
🏆 Event Ends: ~5:00 PM

🏁 General Admission Early Bird Pricing

Catch all the high-speed action with access to seating on the grassy terraces or bleachers. Come for a day—or make a weekend of it!

One-Day Pass (Saturday OR Sunday)

Adults (13–64): $37.00
Seniors (65+): $30.00
Youth (6–12): $23.00
Children 5 and under are free!

Two-Day Pass (Best Value!)

Adults (13–64): $67.00
Seniors (65+): $56.00
Youth (6–12): $43.00

👉 Prices increase after May 16.

*General Admission provides seating on grass terraces or bleachers only.

🌟 VIP Experience $127 Per Person

The VIP Experience is perfect for individual attendees who want comfort and perks in the shared VIP Event Tent.

$127 Pass Includes:

One (1) single-day admission to the shared VIP Tent
BBQ meal (grilled chicken or pulled pork sandwich with sides)
One (1) drink ticket (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
Covered seating with great views of the track
Cash bar available
One (1) single-day parking pass
Access to VIP Tent, as well as other GA areas

🏕️Private VIP Tent Package $3,000

Host friends, clients, or your team in the VIP Terrace. This exclusive package gives your group its own private tent on the VIP Terrace—perfect for entertaining and enjoying the action.

$3,000 Package Includes:

One (1) 10'x10' private VIP tent for two days
Eight (8) two-day VIP tent admission passes (or 16 one-day passes)
Eight (8) two-day parking passes (or 16 one-day passes)
Daily cooler service with ice, includes 12-pack of water and assorted Coca-Cola products daily
Option to add up to eight (8) additional VIP guests for $150 each
Food and beverage available for pre-order

👉 After purchase, State Fair Park staff will contact you to offer catering and/or food and beverage options.

Tickets Coming May 1 at 10:00 AM
Early Bird Discounts on General Admission May 1 - May 15