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5th Annual Olympia Witches March

Heritage Park - Capitol Lake 5th Ave and Water street, Olympia, WA, United States

The 5th annual Olympia Witches March Social Justice Protestival has a day packed full of diverse presenters, ceremony, song, dance, workshops, and entertainment for you to enjoy including; Belladonna Laveau Archpriestess of the Aquarian Tabernacle Church, poetry from Robert Lashley, Tela Rose, The Never-ending Tea Bucket, Prism, South Sound Street Medics, and many more. Hosted ...

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Free

Tenino Arts Creative Market

Downtown Tenino 147 Olympia St N, Tenino, United States

Save your 2nd Saturday for us! Tenino has a heart of stone.  And one of glass, watercolor, metal, wood, drama, music, mystery and so much more!  On the second Saturday of each month through September, Tenino Arts brings together a collection of local artisans for a street fair they call the Creative Market.   Nestled ...

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Free

Lacey Fireworks Spectacular

For over 50 years, Lacey has celebrated the holiday a day early with fireworks, food, music and fun!  don't miss this fabulous festival with live performances with Wings-Aerial Acrobatics, The Coats-the Northwest's Favorite Vocal Band, and Groove Nation - The Pacific Northwest's Premier Band! plus free kids activities & inflatables!  and over 20 food vendors!  ...

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Free

South Sound Block Party

The Port of Olympia's Northpoint 1210 Marine Dr NE, Olympia

Olympia's only music festival on the water! Join us Aug 25 and 26, 2023 at The Port of Olympia's Northpoint for 15+ live bands, games, a large bar and beer garden, VIP section, food trucks and more. Visit www.SouthSoundBlockParty.com for tickets

$45 – $125

Olympia Harbor Days

Percival Landing Boardwalk 217 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA, United States

Olympia Harbor Days is riding the wave into the future! Over 60,000 people will set a course for the free 50th Celebration of the multiple award winning Olympia Harbor Days Festival and Tugboat Races, Labor Day Weekend 9/1st – 3rd/2023! The festival hosts the largest gathering of the Vintage Tugboats of the Puget Sound Show ...

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Free

Olympia Harbor Days

Percival Landing Park and Boardwalk 217 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA, United States

Olympia Harbor Days is riding the wave into the future! Over 60,000 people will set a course for the free 50th Celebration of the multiple award winning Olympia Harbor Days Festival and Tugboat Races, Labor Day Weekend 9/1st – 3rd/2023! The festival hosts the largest gathering of the Vintage Tugboats of the Puget Sound Show ...

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Free

Olympia Harbor Days Festival

Percival Landing Park and Boardwalk 217 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA, United States

Olympia Harbor Days is riding the wave into the future! Over 60,000 people will set a course for the free 50th Celebration of the multiple award winning Olympia Harbor Days Festival and Tugboat Races, Labor Day Weekend 9/1st – 3rd/2023! The festival hosts the largest gathering of the Vintage Tugboats of the Puget Sound Show ...

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Free

Olympia Funk Festival – Funk OFF!

Join us for the inaugural Olympia Funk Festival - Funk OFF! - three days of electrifying funk music, non-stop dancing, and pure celebration from February 2nd to 4th, 2024. Hosted by the PARC Foundation of Thurston County and sponsored by awesome local businesses and nonprofits, this unforgettable event will transform two of Olympia's most historic venues, the ...

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Lacey Cultural Celebration

Saint Martin's University 5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, WA, United States

Lacey Cultural Celebration Saturday, March 9, 10am-6pm Saint Martin’s University Savor the sights & sounds of the world without leaving Lacey! Join us as we celebrate the heritage and cultures of our community at this FREE Festival. This year will be bigger than ever as we bring the world to you!  Enjoy music and dance ...

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Free

The Pacific Northwest Burlesque Festival

Kenneth J Minnaert Center for the Arts at South Puget Sound Community College 2011 Mottman Road SW, Olympia, WA

THE 3RD ANNUAL PNW BURLESQUE FESTIVALMay 3rd & 4th 2024 at the beautiful Kenneth J Minnaert Center at SPSCC in Olympia Friday May 3rd - Strip Like the Mountain is Out!Saturday May 4th - Best of PNW Burlesque Competition Completely Different Shows Each Night! Join us for a weekend of sinful opulence, satirical comedy, and ...

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$30 – $40

The Pacific Northwest Burlesque Festival

Kenneth J Minnaert Center for the Arts at South Puget Sound Community College 2011 Mottman Road SW, Olympia, WA

THE 3RD ANNUAL PNW BURLESQUE FESTIVALMay 3rd & 4th 2024 at the beautiful Kenneth J Minnaert Center at SPSCC in Olympia Friday May 3rd - Strip Like the Mountain is Out!Saturday May 4th - Best of PNW Burlesque Competition Completely Different Shows Each Night! Join us for a weekend of sinful opulence, satirical comedy, and ...

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$30 – $40
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