Renowned Hip-Hop Artists Ja Rule and Fat Joe to Perform at the Northwest Washington Fair This Augus
March 16, 2026
LYNDEN, WASHINGTON – Hip Hop legends, Ja Rule and Fat Joe, are making their Lynden
debut this summer at The Northwest Washington Fair. These two artists will bring their top hits
on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM, part of the Bank of the Pacific Grandstand
Entertainment Series. Presented by Rhema Electric.
Ja Rule first entered the scene in 1999 with his debut album Venni Vetti Cecci, which became a
platinum-selling album, and its lead single ‘Holla Holla’. From there, his success grew rapidly.
From 1999 to 2005, Ja Rule had multiple hits that made the top 20 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
chart, including "Between Me and You" (featuring Christina Milian), "I'm Real (Murder Remix)"
and "Ain't It Funny" (both with Jennifer Lopez)—which both topped the Hot 100—the number 1
hit "Always on Time" (featuring Ashanti), and "Mesmerize" (featuring Ashanti). This awardnominated artist has released chart-topping albums and hit songs that have resulted in countless
fans in the United States and around the world.
Fat Joe is a Grammy-nominated recording artist that hails from the Bronx, New York. With an
acclaimed career that has spanned four different decades, Fat Joe has cemented his legacy as a
hip-hop heavyweight, having amassed several multiplatinum and gold studio albums, mixtapes,
singles, and collaborations, including “Lean Back,” “What’s Luv,” “Make It Rain,” and “All The
Way Up,” among countless others. In addition to his success as a recording artist, he has recently
become an author, actor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and media personality, adding to his
impressive list of accomplishments.
Tickets for Ja Rule and Fat Joe go on sale this Friday, March 20, at 9:00 AM. Grandstand
reserved tickets are $55, preferred tickets are $70, and preferred chairs are $80. Prices do not
include gate admission, which is required and sold separately, unless purchasing VIP tickets. VIP
tickets are $210 and include the best seats in the house, a premium parking pass, gate admission,
dinner provided by Silver Reef Casino Resort, and a full no-host bar.
Fans can access the online-only pre-sale on Wednesday, March 18, by subscribing to The
Northwest Washington Fair’s email newsletter at nwwafair.com/updates.
Tickets can be purchased online at nwwafair.com/tickets, the Fair Office, 1775 Front St., Lynden,
or by phone at (360) 354-4111. Group ticket prices are also available. The 2026 Northwest
Washington Fair is August 13-22. To see other concerts and events already announced, visit
nwwafair.com.
Important Reminder: Ticket sales for the Northwest Washington Fair must be purchased
through the official website, nwwafair.com, or at The Fair office. The Fair is not responsible for
tickets purchased from third-party sellers and cannot guarantee their validity or authenticity. To
ensure the ticket purchased is valid, always buy directly from The Northwest Washington Fair.
debut this summer at The Northwest Washington Fair. These two artists will bring their top hits
on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM, part of the Bank of the Pacific Grandstand
Entertainment Series. Presented by Rhema Electric.
Ja Rule first entered the scene in 1999 with his debut album Venni Vetti Cecci, which became a
platinum-selling album, and its lead single ‘Holla Holla’. From there, his success grew rapidly.
From 1999 to 2005, Ja Rule had multiple hits that made the top 20 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
chart, including "Between Me and You" (featuring Christina Milian), "I'm Real (Murder Remix)"
and "Ain't It Funny" (both with Jennifer Lopez)—which both topped the Hot 100—the number 1
hit "Always on Time" (featuring Ashanti), and "Mesmerize" (featuring Ashanti). This awardnominated artist has released chart-topping albums and hit songs that have resulted in countless
fans in the United States and around the world.
Fat Joe is a Grammy-nominated recording artist that hails from the Bronx, New York. With an
acclaimed career that has spanned four different decades, Fat Joe has cemented his legacy as a
hip-hop heavyweight, having amassed several multiplatinum and gold studio albums, mixtapes,
singles, and collaborations, including “Lean Back,” “What’s Luv,” “Make It Rain,” and “All The
Way Up,” among countless others. In addition to his success as a recording artist, he has recently
become an author, actor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and media personality, adding to his
impressive list of accomplishments.
Tickets for Ja Rule and Fat Joe go on sale this Friday, March 20, at 9:00 AM. Grandstand
reserved tickets are $55, preferred tickets are $70, and preferred chairs are $80. Prices do not
include gate admission, which is required and sold separately, unless purchasing VIP tickets. VIP
tickets are $210 and include the best seats in the house, a premium parking pass, gate admission,
dinner provided by Silver Reef Casino Resort, and a full no-host bar.
Fans can access the online-only pre-sale on Wednesday, March 18, by subscribing to The
Northwest Washington Fair’s email newsletter at nwwafair.com/updates.
Tickets can be purchased online at nwwafair.com/tickets, the Fair Office, 1775 Front St., Lynden,
or by phone at (360) 354-4111. Group ticket prices are also available. The 2026 Northwest
Washington Fair is August 13-22. To see other concerts and events already announced, visit
nwwafair.com.
Important Reminder: Ticket sales for the Northwest Washington Fair must be purchased
through the official website, nwwafair.com, or at The Fair office. The Fair is not responsible for
tickets purchased from third-party sellers and cannot guarantee their validity or authenticity. To
ensure the ticket purchased is valid, always buy directly from The Northwest Washington Fair.
Contact:
Selena Burgess, Fair GM
selenab@nwwafair.com, (360) 354-4111
