Capital Lakefair is Olympia’s beloved five-day summer festival at Capital Lake, featuring carnival rides, food booths, arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, a car show (Friday evening), a Saturday parade at 5 PM, and fireworks on Sunday at 10 PM. One of the premier community gatherings in the South Sound region.

Dates: July 15–19, 2026

Cost: Free

More Info: https://stateofwatourism.com/event/capital-lakefair-2026/