Nestled in a fertile valley at the base of majestic Mt. Rainier in the State of Washington, lies the City of Puyallup. Known for its pioneering heritage, and agricultural abundance, Puyallup is a healthy, growing community, in which more than 100,000 people live, work and play. Puyallup has a bit of a traditional, laid-back, conservative, rural feel with downtown parades and Farmers Market. As with our predecessors, we are a community of “generous people,” and we welcome you to our beautiful valley.
In 1833, The Puyallup Valley was a maze of creeks and old forest growth. It was subjected to frequent floods and massive log jams from the meandering river. The first white settlers were part of the first wagon train to cross the Cascades at Naches Pass in 1853.
generous people.” There are many historic landmarks in Puyallup Washington but the one that stands out the most is the Meeker Mansion. The Mansion was built by one of its founders, Ezra Meeker. Traveling the Oregon Trail He made his way to Puyallup. The Mansion is now managed by the Puyallup Historical Society. They offer tours of this 17 room 1890’s era Victorian mansion. Visitors are treated to the story of Ezra Meeker, Puyallup’s first Mayor.
The Puyallup School District is one of the most popular in Washington State. The district is the 8th largest and was the third district formed in the state. We have 21 elementary schools, 7 junior high schools, and 3 senior high schools. The district serves 22,250 students in the area.
While in the city, you can’t miss the Washington State Fair. It’s located in the heart of the Puyallup Valley and brings in over 1 million visitors each year. The fair ranks in the top ten of the largest fairs in the country. In April of each year, they have a smaller celebration called the Spring Fair. There are vegetables galore, gadgets to buy and goats to milk. Who can resist buttery scones, cotton candy or a fair burger with onions honestly? Besides two fabulous fairs during the year, many other fun filled events are hosted on the weekends. Car shows, craft fairs, home shows, dog shows, horse shows, and train shows are just some of the events at the fairgrounds. The concerts at the Washington State Fair feature some of the biggest acts in the country and admission into the fair is almost always include in the ticket price.
The Karshner Museum is a fun place for children and their families to learn about history, cultures, and habitats from across the globe. It’s a hands-on adventure through time, full of everything from dinosaur fossils and bird feathers to mid-1800’s general store and a full-size Native American tepee. Open to the public.
The City of Puyallup also has a very popular Farmers Market. Compared to the other cities in the area the Puyallup’s Farmers Market is one of the largest. The Market brings local farmers and growers together with crafts people and shoppers. The Puyallup Valley lures shoppers and browsers alike. Espresso, baked goods, plants, bulbs, cut & dried flowers, and fresh herbs are interspersed among farm fresh vegetables and fruit. There are many creative food vendors that also offer a variety of goodies you wouldn’t normally eat so try those out as well. They recently started a night time Farmers Market. The event is always held at the Pioneer Park and you’ll see lots of dogs and entertainment. It’s been a tradition in the area for over 30 years! You’ll also want to visit
Meeker Days which is a much larger celebration where over 100,000 visitors enjoy the food and live entertainment. The downtown area is blocked off and shut down during the huge event. There are over 200 vendor booths and 3 stages of entertainment for all ages to enjoy.
Puyallup.com
Our website will provide you with valuable information which will help you whether you are exploring our area as a possible relocation, or as a visitor, you will find the our team anxious to answer your Puyallup questions.
We are proud of our community, and we want to share that pride with everyone.
We are a local community website for people living in and around the City of Puyallup, Washington. We love the city and work hard to give the local residents as much information as possible. Over the last couple years we have covered a lot of topics. Our most common topics are city related as well as real estate, the Washington State Fair, restaurants, things to do, and of course many of the events happening every month. We receive thousands and thousands of visitors each month.
Our mission is to be a reliable source of information about Puyallup WA. Many of our articles are about the city and will last for many generations to come. On our website you’ll find lots of photography and history information. We continue to work on that mission every day not only bringing you the most up to date information but also preserving the history of the city. Each day more and more residents discover our local community website and it’s a great feeling knowing local residents are finding it a useful local resource.
History of our website over the years:
Puyallup.com has had several owners over the years. It’s currently managed by a local management team who all live in Puyallup. We are compassionate about the area and do this for the community. We all believe that Puyallup is a great small town and that needs to be shared with everyone. Over the years Puyallup.com has gone through many revisions. It’s been owned since 1997.
Jobs:
No jobs at this time but we do accept local article submissions, however. If you’d like to volunteer in the city connect with the City of Puyallup directly.
Mailing Address:
Puyallup.com
12119 137th Ave E
Puyallup, Washington 98374
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Local Resources:
www.thefair.com
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puyallup,_Washington
www.ci.puyallup.wa.us