LakeFair
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Olympia, Washington
Olympia is the capital city of the U.S. state of Washington and the county seat of Thurston County. It was incorporated on January 28, 1859. The population was 46,478 at the 2010 census...
, United States
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for over fifty years.
Lakefair has many events including a midway of rides and games on the shore of Capitol Lake
Capitol Lake
Capitol Lake is a 3 kilometer long, artificial lake at the mouth of Deschutes River in Tumwater/Olympia, Washington. The Olympia Brewery sits on Capitol Lake in Tumwater, just downstream from where the Tumwater Falls meet the lake...
, As well as food vendors and local booths representing many groups, organizations and companies from throughout the community.
There is a parade on the fourth day and a large fireworks display that draws crowds to the lawns of the Washington State Capitol as well as rooftops of downtown buildings. This display is set from Capitol Lake on the last evening of the fair.
Dates
- The 51st Lakefair took place on July 16-20, 2008
- The 52nd Lakefair took place on July 15-19, 2009
- The 53rd Lakefair took place on July 14-18, 2010
- The 54th Lakefair is scheduled take place on July 13-17, 2011
- The 55th Lakefair is scheduled take place on July 18-22, 2012
- The 56th Lakefair is scheduled take place on July 17-21, 2013
- The 57th Lakefair is scheduled take place on July 16-20, 2014
- The 58th Lakefair is scheduled take place on July 15-19, 2015
- The 59th Lakefair is scheduled take place on July 13-17, 2016
- The 60th Lakefair is scheduled take place on July 19-23, 2017
- The 61st Lakefair is scheduled take place on July 18-22, 2018
- The 62nd Lakefair is scheduled take place on July 17-21, 2019
- The 63rd Lakefair is scheduled take place on July 15-19, 2020