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Thurston County Washington

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Vendor Booths at the Fair

Food Vendors for 2026

Half the fun of Thurston County's annual Fair is enjoying your once-a-year favorites! Here's a quick guide to the vendors for the 2026 Fair! Come hungry! And remember to bring cash. Most vendors accept cards and electronic payments, but if the power goes down, batteries die or if they don't take cards - cash comes in handy!
 

Classics & Deep Fried Delights 

  • Fisher Scones from Conifer Foods  
  • Funnel Cakes from Funnel of Love 
  • Corn Dogs & Corn on the Cob from Olympia West Lions Club
  • French Fries from Roxie's Drive n' Diner
  • Kettle Corn from Grandads Kettle Corn 

Pizza, Burgers & BBQ

  • BBQ from Jerk Juicy BBQ 
  • Burgers & Fries from Roxie's Drive n' Diner 
  • PIzza from Route 66 
  • Pulled Pork Sandwiches from Thurston County Republican Central Committee  

Fresh Bites & Global Faves

  • Acai bows & freshly-pressed Paninis from Oly Roots
  • Mexican from Diego's Grill
  • Gyros from KOLOSSUS Gyros
  • Bao Buns and Kimbap from K-Bakery & Tea
  • Korean Crispy Corn Dogs from Chaotic Eats 

Sweet Treats

  • Ice Cream from Baskin Robbins
  • Slush Puppies 
  • Ice Cream & Fresh-squeezed lemonade from Route 66
  • Shaved Ice from Chaotic Eats
  • Pineapple Dole Whip

Coffee & Drinks

  • Coffee from Buckin' Beans
  • Lemonade from Route 66
  • Coffee from PNW Grind -Traveling Tom's Coffee

2026 Vendor Applications are OPEN!

We are seeking commercial vendors for the Fair July 30-August 2.

Booth rental is $375 for 10'x10' and $400 for 15'x15'.

 

Vendor Selection Process

​A Commercial Exhibits Committee, made up of Fair Board members, makes the selections for booth spaces. 

Applications will be reviewed regularly. Applicants may be asked to provide more information about their booth. Successful applicants will be notified and asked to proceed with the contracting process. 

 

Vendor General Rules: https://tickets.thurstoncountywa.gov/p/extra/vendor-general-rules 

 

Questions? 

If you have a question, please email, call or stop by between 8:30am - 4:30pm

3054 Carpenter Road
Lacey, WA 98503
360-786-5453
kari.bodnar@co.thurston.wa.us

Fraud Alert -- Be Aware of Scammers

PLEASE BE AWARE:

  • We NEVER ask for application fees or payments through Venmo or Cash App.
  • All official communication regarding applications and payments will come from our verified channels and designated payment systems.
  • If you are asked to send money to a personal Venmo or Cash App account, it is a SCAM.

What to do if you encounter this scam:

  1. Do NOT send any money.
  2. Block the scammer immediately.
  3. Report the account on the social media platform where you encountered them.
  4. Report the scam to Venmo or Cash App directly through their app/website.
  5. Forward any suspicious emails or messages to us so we can track and address these fraudulent activities.
  6. Consider reporting to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov.

We are actively working to combat these fraudulent activities and appreciate your vigilance in helping us keep our vendor community safe. If you have any doubts, please reach out to us directly.