Olympia's Lakefair Returns This Week | Seattle News

Olympia’s legendary Capital Lakefair is roaring back for its 69th year with a jam-packed summer lineup from July 15th to 19th, featuring carnival rides, local food, craft vendors, and free live music all day. Highlights include a high school battle of the bands, Senior’s Day on Friday, a dazzling car show, and the region’s biggest parade on Saturday—kicking off at 5 p.m. through downtown. The festival, run by a volunteer non-profit that’s awarded over $400K in scholarships, crowns its Lakefair Royalty queen on July 16th, and closes with a spectacular fireworks show on Sunday night, sponsored by Washington’s Lottery. Perfect for locals and visitors alike—come celebrate, support your community, and soak up the summer vibes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cae01b877b40375a