The Puyallup Fair

For more than 120 years, the Puyallup Fair has brought rides, food, entertainment, and unforgettable memories to the Pacific Northwest, growing from a small 1900 agricultural fair into one of the largest fairs in the country. But behind the Fisher Scones, carnival rides, horse races, and million-plus visitors is a much darker history, including the fairgrounds’ transformation into Camp Harmony during World War II, where thousands of Japanese Americans were forcibly incarcerated. Join us as we step beyond the midway and explore the strange, fascinating, and sometimes heartbreaking history hiding behind one of Washington’s most beloved traditions. ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes references to abuse, trauma, and death. Listener discretion is advised. 🎧 Enjoy the episode? Follow, share, and leave a review ! It helps more curious minds find us! 💌 Got theories or personal cult encounters? Email us at [email protected] or DM on Instagram @BTEPodcast Full source list and supplemental materials are available on our website at Beneaththeevergreens.com. 💜If you’re struggling with mental illness, you are not alone Episodes that touch on fear, mystery, or the unknown can sometimes stir up difficult feelings. If you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or any other mental health challenge, please know there is support available and people who want to help. 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (United States): Call or text 988 any time for free, confidential support from trained counselors. Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to chat with a crisis counselor 24/7. NAMI HelpLine (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text “HelpLine” to 62640 for guidance, information, and emotional support. The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults): Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678, or use the online chat. Outside the U.S.: Visit www.iasp.info/crisis-centres to find mental health crisis lines in your area. You deserve care, understanding, and support. Reaching out is a sign of strength.