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Capital Lakefair
Lakefair in 2008 as seen from the State Capitol campus
GenreCommunity Festival
BeginsWednesday before the third weekend in July
EndsSunday of the third weekend in July
FrequencyAnnual
Location(s)Capitol Lake, Olympia, Washington, USA
Inaugurated1957
Previous eventJuly 15–19, 2015
Next eventJuly 13–17, 2016
PeopleJeff Hunt, President
Websitewww.lakefair.org
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Lakefair is an annual five-day fair that has existed in Olympia, Washington, United States for over fifty years. Lakefair has many events including a midway of rides and games on the shore of Capitol 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 58th Lakefair took place on July 15–19, 2015
  • The 59th Lakefair is scheduled to take place on July 13–17, 2016
  • The 60th Lakefair is scheduled to take place on July 12–16, 2017

References

  1. ^ "Keep Lakefair alive with a modern touch", The Olympian, July 3, 2012
  2. ^ 2013 Lakefair officers, Capital Lakefair website, retrieved 2013-06-23