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!

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!

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.

Max is Back!

Find Max In The Holiday Light Fest Contest!

WHAT’S THE CONTEST?

Each remaining night of the Holiday Light Fest:

Spot the Grinch's favorite friend Max in the Holiday Light Fest!

Count how many Maxes you find.

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 2023 Central Washington State Fair!

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.

Date : December 7, 2023 - December 17, 2023

Time : 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Location :

State Fair Park 

1301 South Fair Avenue

Yakima, WA 98901

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