Entertainment went wild at this year’s Fair, from concerts to rides to the rodeo

CASHMERE — This year’s Chelan County Fair was a well-rounded festival of country living, with all of the judging, the showing, and the kicked-up dust of hooves. But just to be sure that everyone had as good a time as possible, organizers rounded up some of the best entertainment you can find in little old Cashmere.

From the main stage to the rodeo stage, from the beer garden to the midway, there was something for everyone at the 2025 Fair. Carnival games and rides drew visitors by the thousands, munching away on cotton candy, ears of corn, tacos, burgers and gyros. Music came from every corner of the fairgrounds.

There were plenty of places to tuck away and have a seat when you got worn out from so much fun, and tables to sit at and enjoy lunch or dinner. Toys and trinkets were in abundance, as well as kettle corn, homemade pepperoni sticks, and any number of non-profit booths you could stop into and see what kind of good work was being done in the Valley.

The main events, of course, were the Thursday and Friday night concerts, and the PRCA Rodeo that took place over Saturday and Sunday. A throwback to the pop music of the 90s, Boy Band Review, played on Thursday night, with country musicians Matt Stell and Jessie Leigh on Friday. Over the weekend, you could catch Jim Bryant, Whisky Trail and more on the main stage near the food booths.

The Cindy Fowler Memorial Arena was officially christened for the first time this year after its recent renaming, and her Tillicum Riders did her memory proud. All of the cowboys, from as far as California, Wyoming, Montana and even Canada, made a strong showing. And this year’s Rodeo Queen, Jorja Davenport, lit up the arena with her megawatt smile and her impressive riding.

In all, the 2025 Chelan County Fair was an absolute extravaganza, and a credit to the kind folks of Cashmere and the organizers who put on the event.

Andrew Simpson: 509-433-7626 or andrew@ward.media