For the first time, the entrance to the Washington State Fair in Puyallup will look a lot like a TSA checkpoint with metal detectors.
Fair officials said the increased security measures are partly a result of recent mass shootings.
In addition to metal detectors, four police officers will guard each of the four entrances to the fair.
Guests can also expect mandatory bag checks and longer lines this year.
The Washington State Fair started back in 1900 as the Puyallup Fair, as it was known for decades.
There haven’t been any major security incidents, but staff are taking proactive measures to keep people safe at the fair, which runs from Friday Aug. 30 to Sunday Sept. 22.
Puyallup Police conducted its active shooter training at the fairgrounds last week.
This year’s Washington State Fair concerts include The Beach Boys, Weezer, Keith Urban, Bill Idol and Brad Paisley, among others.