Capital Lakefair 2026

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Jul 16, 2026

Capital Lakefair Weekend!

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Capital Lakefair

Olympia's Biggest Summer Bash Is Back — Are You Ready for Lakefair Madness?

One of Olympia’s favorite summer traditions is returning to the shores of Capitol Lake this July. Capital Lakefair 2026 will take over Heritage Park from Wednesday, July 15, through Sunday, July 19, bringing five days of carnival rides, live music, local food, arts and crafts, classic cars, a grand parade and a spectacular fireworks finale. Festival admission is free.

Nisqually Valley BBQ Rally

📅 Saturday, July 25
📍 Yelm City Park
🎟️ Free Admission

BBQ lovers won't want to miss this annual celebration featuring championship barbecue teams, local vendors, live entertainment, family activities, and plenty of delicious food. More details here!

🎪 Thurston County Fair

📅 July 30 – August 2
📍 Thurston County Fairgrounds, Lacey

This year's county fair celebrates America's 250th Birthday.
Click here for more details on the county fair later this month.

Family Fun

Hands On Children's Museum

Downtown Olympia

🎟️ Admission: Museum admission applies - Click here for deails!
One of the best options for families with younger children. Interactive exhibits, maker spaces, outdoor play areas, and seasonal activities make it a popular weekend destination.

Olympia Farmers Market

Olympia Farmers Market Weekend

Saturday, July 11 & Sunday, July 12

Morning through afternoon

Percival Landing & Olympia Farmers Market

🎟️ Admission: Free entry

Spend part of your weekend along Olympia’s waterfront enjoying fresh local produce, handmade crafts, live music, coffee vendors, and scenic marina views at the Olympia Farmers Market and nearby waterfront activities. Grab details here!

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Adopt a Pet

Meet Casio Watch

Somewhere in Olympia, WA, a two-year-old black-and-tan German Shepherd named Casio is wagging his tail and waiting for the right family.

This 56-pound sweetheart had a tough start — but you'd never know it.

He greets every new person with a wiggly, open posture, sits on command, and has a legendary love for treats his foster family can't stop talking about.

His transformation from an underweight, uncertain pup to a confident, affectionate companion is already well underway.

Dogs like Casio are exactly why German Shepherd rescue efforts across the Pacific Northwest matter so deeply.

Adopt him and you'll receive a dog who is already spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed, and flea-treated — all for an adoption fee of just $110.

A dog this charming won't wait long. If you've been thinking about a German Shepherd adoption in the Olympia area, Casio is your sign.