MICHAEL SWAN: IT'S OPENING DAY

Check it: Free admission from 10 a.m. to noon. Snug.

Stuff to do

All Day: 4-H Cats, Cat/Dog Barn

All Day: World Vision: Experience life in an African village through the eyes of a child, Blue Gate Plaza

10 a.m.: Western Rodeo Parade & Cattle Drive, Meridian Street

10:30 a.m.: College Fair, Education Stage

11 a.m.: Al's Brain Exhibit. Sillyville

12 p.m.: Recycle with Kids, Hobby Hall

12 p.m.: Snowshoeing on Straw, Contest Arena

1 and 3 p.m.: Billy & The Hillbillies, Showplace Stage

1:30 and 3:30 p.m.: Mutton Bustin', Green Gate Area

2 p.m.: Western Music & Country Poetry, Oldfield Western Heritage Center

2:30 p.m.: Tacoma Banjo Club, Education Stage

6:30 p.m.: Puyallup Pro Rodeo with Jason Aldean, Grandstand

7 p.m.: Whittling, Hobby Hall

Hours
10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday.

Admission
$11 adults, $8 seniors (62 and older) and students (age 6-18); free age 5 and younger. Advance discount tickets at Safeway, Fred Meyer and Columbia Bank.

Parking
$10 Monday-Friday, $12 Saturday-Sunday

Transportation
Pierce Transit “Fair Express” for $3 round trip. Details are here.

More Information
Do their Web site.