Local Festivals & Fairs

Lacey Spring Fun Fair

One of the largest 2-day festivals in western Washington, featuring arts, crafts, food, Kids' World, and entertainment. Held the third weekend in May on the Saint Martin's campus. Browse www.laceyspringfunfair.com for more information.

Dixieland Jazz Festival

Three stages of some of the best jazz available anywhere! Held the first weekend in July on the Saint Martin’s campus. Browse to www.olyjazz.com.

Septoberfest

Enjoy the 3rd Annual Septoberfest on the Saint Martin’s campus in the Fall, 2005. This popular community festival showcases 60+ different microbrews from the Pacific Northwest, California, and Hawaii as well as local restaurants, wineries, and live entertainment throughout the day.

Capital Food & Wine Festival

Take part in the Capital Food & Wine Festival annually held in March by the Saint Martin’s Alumni Association. Each year the Festival Committee brings in regional vintners to promote their bottled spirits, microbrews to share with their best brews, and south sound restaurants to provide the tasty treats for all the enjoy. Live entertainment is featured on two stages throughout the day.

All proceeds from this event help to provide scholarships. Call (360) 438-1366 for more information.

Thurston County Fair

The Thurston County Fair is held Wednesday through Sunday, always the first week of August, at the Thurston County Fairgrounds. It is a family-oriented, old fashioned, five day fair, complete with an animal petting area, carnival games, fair food, exhibits, commercial vendors and dizzying rides. Entertainment options include concerts which are free with paid admission.

Capital Lakefair

One of the largest community festivals in Washington, Lakefair is a five day festival held in downtown Olympia in July. Browse to www.lakefair.org.

Arts Walk - Olympia

Fourth Friday/Saturday in April and first Friday in October in downtown Olympia. Call (360) 570-5858 for more information.