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2023 United Northwest &
Snohomish County 4-H Foundation
30th Washington State Train Show & Market Place, Monroe WA

United NorthWest Model Railroad Club is proud to announce its 30th Washington State Model Train Show and Marketplace to benefit Snohomish County 4-H Foundation   February 25th & 26th, 2023. The show will be in the same buildings as the 2019 show at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, WA.

I. UNW/Snohomish County 4-H Show Info:

1) Location: 
Evergreen State Fairgrounds 
14405 179th Avenue SE 
Monroe, WA 98272 
http://www.evergreenfair.org


Buildings:

A. Pavilion (Building 600): Top of L, approximately 13,500 sq. feet. Will be location of vendor tables and booths, historical societies and layouts
B. Event Center (Building 604): Corner of L, approximately 33,600 sq. feet. Will be the location of the show office, vendor tables, and booths and layouts
C. 4H Building (Building 501): Leg of L, approximately 15,000 sq. feet. All clinics will be in the 4H building. Will also have swap tables, smaller layouts and hands-on activities for children.

*Directions to the Fairgrounds are found on the bottom of this page

2) Dates and Show Times: 
Sat February 25th, 10AM - 5PM 
Sun February 24th, 10AM - 4PM

3) Admission:
Adults (18+): $10.00
Juniors (10-18): $ 8.00
Seniors (65+): $ 8.00
Kids (9 & Under): Free with paid adult admission

Admission is Valid for Both Days!

Free Parking is available, and for your convenience ATM's are onsite

4) Show Coordinator & Registration Forms: 
Jamey Morrison
Email: tables4unw.trainshow@gmail.com 

Vendor Information & Registration Forms download here: FORMS.




Layouts/Clubs/Displays: We will be registering these about 3 months out from the show in November. Please contact tables4unw.trainshow@gmail.com  with any questions.

5) Event Setup Times: 
Friday February 24th:
10:00a - 12:30p Layouts ONLY Please!
01:00p - 08:00p Vendors and Layouts (will open doors to all as soon as we are ready!)

Saturday February 25th:
06:30a - 09:45a 

Sunday February 26th:
07:30a - 09:45a
 
FOR BOTH SHOW DAYS WE ASK ALL PARTICIPANTS TO BE READY BEFORE THE DOORS OPEN AT 10AM!

6) Clinics

CLINIC SCHEDULES - TBA

Saturday Feb 22nd
11:00am - 12:30pm: TBA
01:00pm - 02:00pm: TBA
02:00pm - 03:30pm: TBA


Sunday Feb 23rd
11:00am - 12:00pm: TBA
12:30pm - 01:30pm: TBA
02:00pm - 03:00pm: TBA


If there are any questions, please email Jamey Morrison, the show coordinator at tables4unw.trainshow@gmail.com

7) Location & Directions:
Free parking is located on-site the days of the show 

From Seattle: 
East via I-90 or SR-520 to I-405 North 
North on I-405 to SR-522 (Exit 23) 
East on SR-522 to Highway 2 
Right at the stoplight 
Go west on Highway 2 for 1/2 mile - Evergreen State Fairgrounds is on the right.

From SeaTac Airport: 
Follow freeway directions towards Seattle 
SR-518 turns into I-405 North 
Stay on I-405 North towards Renton/Bellevue 
East on SR-522 to Highway 2 
Right at the stoplight 
Go west on Highway 2 for 1/2 mile - Evergreen State Fairgrounds is on the right.

8) Lodging Options 

All Rates Shown Before Tax!! 2023 Rates Confirmed!!

1) Best Western Sky Valley Inn
19233 Highway 2
Monroe, WA 98272
Phone: (360) 794-3111
Fax: (360) 794-0179
Special Train Show Rates:
$ TBA - King
$ TBA - 2 Queens
$ TBA - Suite Upgrade (Wifi, Fridge, etc.)
Please reference the Train Show to get these rates when you call

2) Evergreen Suites [Formerly Guest House Inn & Suites Monroe]
19103 Highway 2, Monroe, WA 98272
Phone: (360) 863-1900
Toll-Free: (800) 214-8378
www.hotelinmonroewa.com
Special Train Show Rates: (Group Code: TRAIN)
$ TBA - Single King
$ TBA - Two Queens
$ TBA - King Executive Suites

3) For RV'ers, location RV2/RV3 will be available during the show and fees per night are $25.00. The water may still be turned off due to winterization, however please confirm at the fair office when payment is made. Please check with the Fairgrounds at (360) 805-6707 with any questions as these rates could change by the date of the show.

Note that there are many other small motels in Monroe, and larger hotels in Bothell, Woodinville and Everett (10+ miles away).