Thurston County plays host to a large number of community events, festivals and gatherings each year. The coming together as a community is one of the reasons we choose to live, work and play here. The events also bring visitors from neighboring areas to enjoy all Thurston County has to offer. Below, you’ll find a list of major events in our area for 2014. As events begin to draw near, stay informed with the latest details on ThurstonTalk.com. Links below take you to articles written by ThurstonTalk about the event or festival in previous years.
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2014 Major Festivals and Events around Olympia
| March 29 | Capital Food and Wine Festival |
| April 25-26 | Spring Arts Walk |
| April 26 | Procession of the Species |
| April 26 | Dragon Boat Festival |
| May 10-11 | Wooden Boat Festival |
| May 17 | Olympia Boatswap & Chowder Challenge |
| May 17-18 | Lacey Spring Fun Fair and Car Show |
| May 18 | Capital City Marathon |
| June 14-15 | Olympic Air Show |
| June 21-22 | Capital City Pride Festival |
| June 26 – 28 | Yelm Prairie Days |
| June 26-29 | America’s Dixieland Jazz Festival |
| July 5 | South Sound BBQ Festival |
| July 16-20 | Capital Lakefair |
| July 24-27 | Washington State Senior Games |
| July 26-27 | Pacific Northwest Mushroom Festival |
| July 30-August 2 | Thurston County Fair |
| August 2 | Olympia Brewfest |
| August 16 | Pet Parade |
| August 22-24 | Sand in the City |
| August 29-31 | Olympia Harbor Days |
| September 20 | Summer’s End Car Show |
| September 27 | Nisqually Watershed Festival |
| October 3-4 | Fall Arts Walk |
| October 3-4 | Oysterfest |
| November 7-16 | Olympia Film Festival |
