Submitted by The City of Lacey
You won’t want to miss the 27th Anniversary of Lacey Spring Fun Fair at Saint Martin’s University on Saturday and Sunday, May 17th and 18th. This free family event draws more than 16,000 attendees who come to enjoy great entertainment and fun for all ages!
This much-loved family-oriented festival features special exhibits, huge interactive inflatables, a 300’ Zip Line, circus train, pony rides, junk chimes and Wild Kingdom. Highlights for Saturday will be Blitz (11-1), Reptile Man (Noon), Ronald McDonald (1:00pm to 1:45pm) and Mariner Moose (2-4pm). Highlighting Sunday will be Chicken Rider.
Spend some time shopping for arts & crafts from local artisans, commercial vendors and then enjoy some delicious food offerings. Step inside the Pavilion to experience “Kids World,” which offers free games, face painting & children’s crafts. The 2-stage entertainment schedule includes a wide range of entertainers from local school groups, various dance troupes, and bands including Off Boulevard, Slieveloughane Irish Dancers, and Studio One Dance and Acro Centre, plus various other great musical talents!
The Grand Parade will begin Saturday at 6:00 pm with Stephanie Hemphill, Lacey Chamber of Commerce Executive Director as Grand Marshall. Come enjoy the floats, horses, and various community organizations as they delight the crowds. The Lacey parade route can be found on laceyspringfunfair.com.
The “All Star Talent Show”, sponsored by WSECU, will be on Sunday at 2pm. Watch as singers, dancers and other amazing displays of talent compete for cash prizes.
On Sunday, fair attendees will be able to enjoy the Classic Car Show, featuring treasured cars from around southwestern Washington. Come vote for your favorite!
Festival hours are Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is a free round trip bus shuttle service Saturday only 10:00 am – 5:15 pm from the South Sound Mall, near the Flag Pavilion parking lot. Fair-goers are also encouraged to use Intercity Transit.
To view more information visit the website at www.laceyspringfunfair.com.
