Thursday at the Thurston County Fair has big bargains in store for Kids’ Day and Buddy Day.
On Kids’ Day, Thursday, August 2 all admission tickets for kids ages 6-14 are $2 when purchased at the gate. August 2 is also Buddy Day, when you can get two carnival ride armbands for the price of one for $24 if you and a buddy are both present at the time of purchase (no advance purchase available for Buddy Day special). The fair is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, August 2.
“There’s something for everyone at the fair on Thursday, but for me personally, my mind is only on one thing—the chocolate cake contest!” said Rick Storvick, Thurston County Fair Manager.
Along with Storvick’s favorite Fair Manager’s Chocolate Cake Contest, Thursday’s event schedule has more than 45 events, contests and performances, including 4-H dog and cat competitions, performances by the Comerford School of Irish Dance, and music by Olympia’s own indie rock sensation the Best F-Tigers Forever. (Complete August 2 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.
AUG. 2 THURSTON COUNTY FAIR EVENTS
8 a.m.
4-H Equine Intermediate & Senior Showmanship – Andrews Arena
4-H Equine Intermediate & Senior Showmanship – Andrews Arena
9 a.m.
FFA Dairy Goat Fitting/Showing/Type – West Arena-1
4-H Dairy Goat Fitting/Showing/Type followed FFA Shows – West Arena-1
FFA Dairy Goat Fitting/Showing/Type – West Arena-1
4-H Dairy Goat Fitting/Showing/Type followed FFA Shows – West Arena-1
10 a.m.
4-H Public Presentations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Benoschek Building
Home Arts Demonstrations beginning at 10 a.m. – Heritage Hall
FFA Beef Fitting & Showing followed by FFA Type – East Arena
4-H Sheep Fitting & Showing followed by Type – WOW Arena
4-H Fleece Goat Fitting & Showing – WOW Arena
4-H Llamas Public Relations Contest – West Arena
4-H Dog Obedience – Chitty Barn
Paper Piecing & Faux Quilting Demonstrations – Heritage Hall
4-H Public Presentations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Benoschek Building
Home Arts Demonstrations beginning at 10 a.m. – Heritage Hall
FFA Beef Fitting & Showing followed by FFA Type – East Arena
4-H Sheep Fitting & Showing followed by Type – WOW Arena
4-H Fleece Goat Fitting & Showing – WOW Arena
4-H Llamas Public Relations Contest – West Arena
4-H Dog Obedience – Chitty Barn
Paper Piecing & Faux Quilting Demonstrations – Heritage Hall
10:30 a.m.
Rooster Crowing Contest – Petersen Barn
4-H Cat Activity – Petersen Barn
Rooster Crowing Contest – Petersen Barn
4-H Cat Activity – Petersen Barn
11 a.m.
Premier Martial Arts – Les Schwab Stage
Premier Martial Arts – Les Schwab Stage
11:30 a.m.
Professor Bamboozle – Food Court Stage
Professor Bamboozle – Food Court Stage
12 p.m.
Enter Fair Manager’s Chocolate Cake Contest from noon to 2 p.m. – Thurston Expo Center
Kids Activities & Games from noon to 5 p.m. – Heritage Hall green
Kid’s Tractor Pull – near the Main Gate
Cross-stitching Demonstrations – Heritage Hall
Center Stage – Les Schwab Stage
Enter Fair Manager’s Chocolate Cake Contest from noon to 2 p.m. – Thurston Expo Center
Kids Activities & Games from noon to 5 p.m. – Heritage Hall green
Kid’s Tractor Pull – near the Main Gate
Cross-stitching Demonstrations – Heritage Hall
Center Stage – Les Schwab Stage
1 p.m.
Children’s Activity: Buzz-tastic Bugs – Heritage Hall Annex
4-H Cavy Type Judging – Petersen Barn
FFA Sheep Fitting & Showing followed by Type – WOW Arena
4-H Beef Type (time approx. after FFA beef show) – East Arena
Ronald McDonald – Les Schwab Stage
Children’s Activity: Buzz-tastic Bugs – Heritage Hall Annex
4-H Cavy Type Judging – Petersen Barn
FFA Sheep Fitting & Showing followed by Type – WOW Arena
4-H Beef Type (time approx. after FFA beef show) – East Arena
Ronald McDonald – Les Schwab Stage
1:30 p.m.
Professor Bamboozle – Food Court Stage
Professor Bamboozle – Food Court Stage
2 p.m.
Fair Manager’s Chocolate Cake Contest Judging – Thurston Expo Center
Comerford School of Irish Dance – Les Schwab Stage
Fair Manager’s Chocolate Cake Contest Judging – Thurston Expo Center
Comerford School of Irish Dance – Les Schwab Stage
3 p.m.
Bull Riding – Les Schwab Stage
Kid’s Tractor Pull – near the Main Gate
4-H Meat Goat Fitting & Showing – West Arena
Bull Riding – Les Schwab Stage
Kid’s Tractor Pull – near the Main Gate
4-H Meat Goat Fitting & Showing – West Arena
3:30 p.m.
Kianna Soto – Food Court Stage
Kianna Soto – Food Court Stage
4 p.m.
4-H Cavy Fitting & Showing – Petersen Barn
Comerford School of Irish Dance – Les Schwab Stage
4-H Cavy Fitting & Showing – Petersen Barn
Comerford School of Irish Dance – Les Schwab Stage
4:30 p.m.
Professor Bamboozle – Food Court Stage
Professor Bamboozle – Food Court Stage
5 p.m.
4-H & FFA Rabbit Fitting & Showing – Petersen Barn
4-H & FFA Rabbit Fitting & Showing – Petersen Barn
5:30 p.m.
Jake Trotter Beat Boxing – Food Court Stage
Jake Trotter Beat Boxing – Food Court Stage
6:00 p.m.
Debbi’s Dance – Les Schwab Stage
4-H & FFA Llama Handlers Class – Llama Barn
4-H Cat Judging Contest – Petersen Barn
Debbi’s Dance – Les Schwab Stage
4-H & FFA Llama Handlers Class – Llama Barn
4-H Cat Judging Contest – Petersen Barn
6:30 p.m.
High Impact Dance – Food Court Stage
High Impact Dance – Food Court Stage
7:00 p.m.
Open Class Sheep Haul Out – Barns
Kid’s Tractor Pull – near the Main Gate
4-H Dog Activities – Chitty Barn
Open Class Sheep Haul Out – Barns
Kid’s Tractor Pull – near the Main Gate
4-H Dog Activities – Chitty Barn
7:30 p.m.
Professor Bamboozle Karaoke – Food Court Stage
Professor Bamboozle Karaoke – Food Court Stage
8 p.m.
Best F-Tigers Forever – Les Schwab Stage
Best F-Tigers Forever – Les Schwab Stage
