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Submitted by Port of Olympia

The Thurston County Fair is better than ever with fabulous food, dizzying rides, arts and crafts, model railroads and children showing their animals in hopes of qualifying for state. Experience it July 31 through August 4.

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

Battle of the Bands will take place on the Expo Stage. Elimination rounds occur on Thursday, August 1 and Friday, August 2. Final Battle will be held on Saturday, August 3.

​This year KACS is bringing a “double feature” concert to the fair on Sunday, August 4.  Two headliners will perform, Land of Living Color and Bryan Duncan will take the stage at 4 p.m.

Admission hours are from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Daily parking is $5.

Fair tickets can be purchased in advance or at the gate. Ticket specials include:
·        One-Buck Wednesday, July 31: Admission is $1.00 with a non-perishable donation for the Thurston County Food Bank.
·        Kid’s Day, Thursday, August 1: Kids 14 and under pay only $2 admission.
·        Military Appreciation Day, Friday, August 2: 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 30, at the Fair office – $27.
·        Bring a buddy at time of purchase on Buddy Day, Thursday, August 1, to buy one Arm Band and get the second one for free – $30 total.
·        Purchase at the Carnival during Fair Week – $32.

For more information visit the Thurston County Fair website.

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