Thurston County Fair Opens Today – One Buck Wednesday

Mid-week merriment is guaranteed at the PAWSitively fun opening day of the Thurston County Fair on Wednesday, August 1.

“The weather is slated to be absolutely perfect for a day at the fair. And with entry only a dollar per person with a food donation, the entire family can have a good time and not break the bank” said Rick Storvick, Thurston County Fair Manager.

August 1 is “One-Buck Wednesday” when admission to the fair is only $1 when purchased at the gate along with a non-perishable food donation for each person. Other One-Buck Wednesday specials can be found inside the fair gates, including all carnival rides for just a buck per ride all day, one buck food specials, and other One-Buck Wednesday deals at participating vendors. The fair is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1.

Wednesday, August 1 is packed full of activities and entertainment for the whole family. More than 40 events, contests and performances are scheduled, including mechanical bull riding contests, the bull ride and tractor pull for kids, performances by the Slieveloughane Irish Dancers, the Tanglefoot Cloggers, and High Impact Dance, plus a Welcoming Ceremony with Thurston County Commissioners. (Complete August 1 events schedule below.)

For more information about these events and other fair entertainment, go to www.co.thurston.wa.us/fair and click on Daily Events Calendar.

8 a.m.
4-H Equine Jr. Div. Showmanship/Championship – Andrews Arena
4-H Dairy Goat Milk Test – Willuweit Pavilion

8:30 a.m.
4-H & FFA Rabbit & Cavy Exhibitor/Parent Meeting – Petersen Barn
4-H Cat Entry and Vet Check – Petersen Barn

9:00 a.m.
4-H, FFA Rabbit Type Judging – Petersen Barn
4-H, FFA Dairy Judging Contest    East Arena

10:00 a.m.
4-H Dog Judging Contest    Chitty Barn
Home Arts Demonstrations to take place at various times    Heritage Hall

11:00 a.m.
Bull Riding    Les Schwab Stage
Cavy Knowledge Bowl – Petersen Barn
FFA & 4-H Livestock Judging Contest    West Arena

11:30 a.m.
Professor Bamboozle – Food Court Stage

12 p.m.
Kids Games – Heritage Hall green from noon – 3 p.m.
Kid’s Tractor Pull – near the Main Gate
Quilting Preservation and History Demonstrations – Heritage Hall
Premier Martial Arts – Les Schwab Stage

1:00 PM
Explosion Extravaganza    Les Schwab Stage
4-H Goat Judging Contest    West Arena

1:30 p.m.
Cymantha Burkle Band – Food Court Stage

2:00 p.m.
Open Class Sheep & Fleece Goats – WOW Arena
4-H Dog Knowledge Bowl – Chitty Barn
Slieveloughane Irish Dancers – Les Schwab Stage

3:00 p.m.
Poultry Costume Contest – Petersen Barn
Kid’s Tractor Pull – near the Main Gate
Bull Riding – Les Schwab Stage

3:30 p.m.
Kianna Soto – Food Court Stage

4:00 p.m.
4-H Rabbit Knowledge Bowl – Petersen Barn
4-H Cat Knowledge Activities – Petersen Barn
Slieveloughane Irish Dancers – Les Schwab Stage

4:30 p.m.
4-H Pygmy Goat Fitting/Showing/Type – West Arena-2
Explosion Extravaganza – Food Court Stage
4-H Pet Goat Type, following Pygmy Goat Classes – West Arena-2

5:30 PM
Tanglefoot Cloggers – Food Court Stage

6:00 PM
Welcoming Ceremony – Les Schwab Stage

6:30 p.m.
High Impact Dance – Food Court Stage

7:00 p.m.
Kid’s Tractor Pull – near the Main Gate
4-H Dog Activities – Chitty Barn
Lads & Lassies Lead Contest – WOW Arena
4-H Silver Bucket Event: Dairy Goat Milk Out Contest – Willuweit Pavilion
4-H Dairy Goat Milk Test – Willuweit Pavilion

7:30 p.m.
Bull Riding – Les Schwab Stage
Professor Bamboozle Karaoke – Food Court Stage