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State Fair Park & Event Center
1301 South Fair Ave, Yakima, WA
440 Capacity
$350 to $4,150 / Event
Looking for a nostalgic and spacious place to host your next reception, quinceañera, conference, meeting, or any other type of private or public event? Look no further than State Fair Park, the premier destination for exhibitors, meeting planners and beyond. State Fair Park offers easy access off Interstate-82. Nestled on over 120 acres, our buildings can accommodate groups 25 people to 7,000 people. More than 1,000 hotel rooms are within 1.5 miles of our beautifully appointed grounds. Event promoters, wedding planners, and meeting planners throughout the Yakima Valley and the entire Northwest appreciate the variety of historic, buildings such as Pioneer Hall and the Modern Living Building as well as the newer, ornate and upscale State Fair Room. The Yakima Valley SunDome can also be transformed into a spectacular dinner setting for up to 1,800 people.

State Fair Park & Event Center

1301 South Fair Ave, Yakima, WA
440 Capacity
$350 to $4,150 / Event
Looking for a nostalgic and spacious place to host your next reception, quinceañera, conference, meeting, or any other type of private or public event? Look no further than State Fair Park, the premier destination for exhibitors, meeting planners and beyond. State Fair Park offers easy access off Interstate-82. Nestled on over 120 acres, our buildings can accommodate groups 25 people to 7,000 people. More than 1,000 hotel rooms are within 1.5 miles of our beautifully appointed grounds. Event promoters, wedding planners, and meeting planners throughout the Yakima Valley and the entire Northwest appreciate the variety of historic, buildings such as Pioneer Hall and the Modern Living Building as well as the newer, ornate and upscale State Fair Room. The Yakima Valley SunDome can also be transformed into a spectacular dinner setting for up to 1,800 people.

Event Pricing

Modern Living Building Rates

440 people max
$3,550 - $4,150 per event

Pioneer Hall Rentals

320 people max
$3,000 - $3,550 per event

State Fair Room Rentals

240 people max
$2,800 - $3,300 per event

Main Plaza Area, Oak Park & South Lawn Rentals

7,000 people max
$1,800 - $2,500 per event

Wilco Arena and Barns

450 people max
$350 - $500 per event

People Often Ask

We offer versatile indoor venue options suitable for a variety of gatherings, including the Modern Living Building, Pioneer Hall, and the State Fair Room, accommodating everything from intimate celebrations to large-scale events.
Rental packages include venue access, basic cleaning, utilities, Wi-Fi, complimentary parking and wifi, move-in access on Friday between 9am and 4pm (based on availability), 7 hours of Event Supervisor staffing, trash bins, and complete setup and teardown of tables and chairs (including tables and chair rental).
Yes. We offer tiered package rates allowing flexibility whether you choose to bring your own homemade food or contract with our professional catering service.
All alcohol service must be provided through our official catering partner, Oak View Group 360, to comply with liability and licensing regulations. However, guests are welcome to bring their own non-alcoholic soft drinks.
Yes, security services are required for all hosted events. Security costs are separate from the base rental package rate. State Fair Park will arrange for security services for your event on your behalf.
Catering fees are invoiced separately from the main venue rental settlement by our catering partner.
Yes, our rental services include planning and logistics coordination with our Event Director, who can assist in coordinating with vendors for catering, decor rentals, audio/visual setups, and security.
Yes, our team handles the full setup and teardown of venue-provided tables and chairs as part of your rental package.
Yes, complimentary parking and Wi-Fi access are included with venue rentals for all event attendees.
Venue tours can be scheduled on weekdays between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM by contacting our event sales team.

Event Spaces

Modern Living Building

Modern Living Building

General Event Space
700 Capacity
Pioneer Hall

Pioneer Hall

General Event Space
375 Capacity
State Fair Room

State Fair Room

General Event Space
300 Capacity
Main Plaza, Oak Park & South Lawn

Main Plaza, Oak Park & South Lawn

Outdoor Venue
Coca-Cola Grandstands

Coca-Cola Grandstands

Outdoor Venue
3,300 Capacity
Yakima Valley SunDome

Yakima Valley SunDome

General Event Space
8,000 Capacity

Additional Info

Venue Types
Amenities
  • ADA/ACA Accessible
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen
  • On-Site Catering Service
  • Outdoor Function Area
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Max Number of People for an Event: 440