The Clark County Fair’s official contest page lists Friday, August 14 as one of the 2026 dates for its donut race. Registration is set for 12:30 p.m. at the Community Stage, with the contest beginning at 1 p.m. The first 13 eligible contestants—ages 13 and up—get the seats.

Then comes the compact bit of fairground drama. Competitors race to finish five Dot Donuts, but they cannot touch their food before the starting signal. Water is provided; the judges determine whether a donut is actually finished; and a tie moves to sudden death. It is a lot of procedure for a few pastries, which is exactly why it works.

The fair’s 2026 season runs August 7–16, so today’s contest lands squarely in the middle of a ten-day run in Ridgefield. The event page also says contestants who are under 18 need a parent or guardian to sign a waiver. No one needs to prepare a speech, though a calm expression at the starting line might help.

Today’s useful details

• Where: Community Stage, Clark County Fair, Ridgefield, Washington
• When: Friday, August 14; registration at 12:30 p.m., contest at 1 p.m.
• How it works: Up to 13 contestants race through five Dot Donuts; judges decide completion; ties go to a sudden-death round.

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Sources

• Clark County Fair — Donut Eating Contest
• Clark County Fair — Fair Hours & Directions