Grandstand at Washington State Fair Events Center
Puyallup, WA · Amphitheater
The Grandstand, also known as the Columbia Bank Grandstand, is the concert stage at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup. The bag policy here is relatively open. Purses, backpacks, and other bags are allowed, though every item is subject to search. The venue encourages clear plastic or vinyl bags to move the line along, and small clutches or wristlets that fit in your hand are fine and get a quick inspection.
Security screening at the Grandstand entrances includes metal detectors and bag searches. Weapons are prohibited, and recording is limited, with only point-and-shoot cameras allowed when the artist approves and no video or sound recording equipment. Selfie sticks, laser pointers, glow sticks, and outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted, and umbrellas are not allowed during the show. Guests who decline screening or carry prohibited items are turned away.
Venue details
Need a concert bag for Grandstand at Washington State Fair Events Center?
Stadium-approved clear bags that meet the policy.
What you can bring
- Purses, backpacks, and other bags, all subject to search
- Clear plastic or vinyl bags, encouraged for faster entry
- Small clutches or wristlets that fit in your hand
- Point-and-shoot cameras, when the artist approves
Not allowed inside
- Weapons of any kind
- Video and sound recording equipment
- Cameras with detachable lenses, unless the artist approves
- Selfie sticks, laser pointers, and glow sticks
- Outside alcohol and umbrellas during the show
Point-and-shoot cameras are allowed only when the artist approves. Umbrellas are permitted around the grounds but not during the show.
Upcoming events
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No bag that fits? Plan ahead
The Grandstand allows most bags through after a search, so storage is rarely an issue, though leaving large bags behind still speeds up the metal-detector line.
Common questions
What is the Grandstand bag policy?
Purses, backpacks, and other bags are allowed and searched at metal-detector entrances. Clear bags are encouraged to speed up entry.
Can I bring a backpack to the Grandstand?
Yes. Backpacks and bags are allowed, though every item is subject to search and a clear bag moves the line faster.
Can I bring a camera?
Only a point-and-shoot camera, and only when the artist approves. Video and sound recording equipment is not allowed.
Is this the Columbia Bank Grandstand?
Yes. The Grandstand at the Washington State Fair is also known as the Columbia Bank Grandstand, formerly the Umpqua Bank Grandstand.
Getting there
Gates open
Grandstand gates usually open ahead of the headliner, with the time on your ticket and fair admission rules during fair season.
Parking
Fairgrounds lots around the Events Center serve the Grandstand off Ninth Avenue, with paid event and fair parking nearby.
Public transit
Pierce Transit serves downtown Puyallup near the fairgrounds, and Sounder train service runs to Puyallup on event days.
Rideshare
Uber and Lyft use designated drop-offs near the fairgrounds entrances.
Seating chart
Verified June 2026 against the Grandstand at Washington State Fair Events Center official policy. Rules can change for one-off events, so check your event page too.