Old-Fashioned Fair Offers Five Days of Fun

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Submitted by The Port of Olympia

Thurston County FairThe Thurston County Fair is better than ever with fabulous food, dizzying rides, Olde Tyme games, arts and crafts, model railroads and kids showing their animals and hoping to qualify for state. Experience it July 29 through August 2.

Port of Olympia is proud to again be a partner in the Fair. Stop by the Port booth to receive a souvenir and information.

The Live & Local Concert Series is a chance to see hot local bands every night. The concerts are free with Fair admission.

Taste locally crafted beer, wine and cider at the 3rd annual Savor South Sound, July 31 and August 1 from 5 to 10 p.m. This year the Nisqually Tribe will also be serving freshly caught salmon as part of a custom menu.

Admission hours are from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Daily parking is $5.

Fair tickets can be purchased in advance at a discount or at the gate. Ticket specials include: Thurston County Fair 2014 (90)
·        One-Buck Wednesday, July 29: Admission is $1.00 with a non-perishable donation for the Thurston County Food Bank.
·        Kid’s Day, July 30: Kids 14 and under pay only $2 admission.
·        Military Appreciation Day, July 31: Show military ID and pay only $2.

Arm bands for Carnival rides are good Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Arm bands can be purchased in three ways:
·        Purchase by Tuesday, July 28, at the Fair office – $19.
·        Bring a buddy at time of purchase on Buddy Day, July 30, to buy one Arm Band and get the second one for free – $24 total.
·        Purchase at the Carnival during Fair Week – $24.

For more information: http://www.co.thurston.wa.us/fair/

 

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