2026 Thurston County Fair Daily Schedule
📅 Thursday, July 30, 2026
| Time | Event | Location | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM | 4-H Horse Showmanship, Harness Driving, SaddleSeat, Hunt Seat, Discipline Rail English, Groom Squad | Andrews (Horse) Arena | 4-H |
| 8:00 AM | 4-H Silver Bucket Event - Dairy Goat Milk Out Contest | Hoop Barn Arena | 4-H |
| 9:00 AM | 4-H/FFA/OC Poultry Type Judging (All Day) | Petersen Barn | 4-H |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 4-H Dog Rally Obedience (Canine Good Citizen Testing & Sr. Dog Knowledge Bowl to follow) | Chitty Barn | 4-H |
| 10:00 AM | 4-H Rabbit Type Judging | Petersen Barn | 4-H/FFA |
| 10:00 AM | 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging contest Beef Show | East Arena | 4-H/FFA |
| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Home Arts Demonstrations | Heritage Hall | Open Class |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Professor Bamboozle | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Vuelta La Luna Circus | Heritage Hall Greens | Entertainment |
| 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 4-H Presentations | Benoschek Building | 4-H |
| 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Cliff Rice Band | Lucky Eagle Main Stage | Entertainment |
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Rainier Riff Band | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Reptile Isle Show | Kiddie Zone | Entertainment |
| 12:30 PM - 12:30 PM | Livestock Judging Awards | Food Court Stage | 4-H/FFA |
| 1:00 PM - 7:30 PM | 4-H/FFA/OC Sheep Showmanship, followed by Type | Hicks Lake Barn Arena | 4-H/FFA/OC |
| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Grizzley Artwork Chainsaw Demo | Heritage Hall Entry | Entertainment |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Haley Prendergast Irish Dancers | Lucky Eagle Main Stage | Entertainment |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Off Boulevard Band | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | 4-H Cat Knowledge Bowl | Deck Building | 4-H |
| 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Vuelta La Luna Circus | Heritage Hall Greens | Entertainment |
| 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Entertainment Explosion | Lucky Eagle Main Stage | Entertainment |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 4-H Poultry Knowledge Bowl | Petersen Barn | 4-H |
| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | "Bake Us Proud" Apple Pie Contest Judging | Expo Center Lobby | Open Class |
| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | 4-H Cavy Knowledge Bowl | Petersen Barn | 4-H |
| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Professor Bamboozle | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Reptile Isle Show | Kiddie Zone | Entertainment |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Rainier Riff Band | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 4-H Rabbit Knowledge Bowl | Petersen Barn | 4-H |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 4-H Robotics Contest | Deck Building | 4-H |
| 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Grizzley Artwork Chainsaw Demo | Heritage Hall Entry | Entertainment |
| 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Professor Bamboozle | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 4:30 PM | 4-H Fashion Revue/Creative Consumer | Benoschek Building | 4-H |
| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | RaeAnn Phillips | Lucky Eagle Main Stage | Entertainment |
| 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Vuelta La Luna Circus | Heritage Hall Greens | Entertainment |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | 4-H Dog Costume Contest | Chitty Barn | 4-H |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Grand Pause | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM | 4-H Equine Senior Recognition | Andrews (Horse) Arena | 4-H |
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Reptile Isle Show | Kiddie Zone | Entertainment |
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Welcoming Ceremony | Lucky Eagle Main Stage | Entertainment |
| 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Grizzley Artwork Chainsaw Demo | Heritage Hall Entry | Entertainment |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | 4-H Performing Arts | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | RaeAnn Phillips | Lucky Eagle Main Stage | Entertainment |
📅 Friday, July 31, 2026
| Time | Event | Location | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 4-H Horse Small Equine, Stock Seat, Discipline Rail Western, Reining, Bareback | Andrews (Horse) Arena | 4-H |
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Poultry & Turkey Showmanship | Food Court Stage | 4-H/FFA |
| 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM | 4-H Cat Judging Contest | Deck Building | 4-H |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 4-H/FFA Dairy Goat Showmanship and Type (Meat Goat Showmanship/Type to follow) | Hoop Barn Arena | 4-H/FFA |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | O/C Beef Show | East (cow) Arena | Open Class |
| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Home Arts Demonstrations | Heritage Hall | Open Class |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Swine Show | Hicks Lake Barn Arena | 4-H/FFA |
| 10:00 AM | 4-H Dog Obedience (Trick Dog to follow) | Chitty Barn | 4-H |
| 10:00 AM | 4-H Cavy Type, Fit & Show | Petersen Barn | 4-H |
| 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | 4-H Presentations | Benoschek Building | 4-H |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Dairy Cattle FFA/4-H/Open Class Show | East (cow) Arena | 4-H/FFA/OC |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Vuelta La Luna Circus | Heritage Hall Greens | Entertainment |
| 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 4-H Beef Show (Showmanship, Type & PeeWee) | East (cow) Arena | 4-H |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Cat Costume Contest | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Kiddie Krawl Contest by KGY (Registration opens at 11:00 AM) |
Lucky Eagle Main Stage | Entertainment |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Reptile Isle Show | Kiddie Zone | Entertainment |
| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Grizzley Artwork Chainsaw Demo | Heritage Hall Entry | Entertainment |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Professor Bamboozle | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Vuelta La Luna Circus | Heritage Hall Greens | Entertainment |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Treble Voices for Peace | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Cookie Contest Judging | Expo Center Lobby | Open Class |
| 2:00 PM | 4-H Rabbit Fit & Show | Petersen Barn | 4-H |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Reptile Isle Show | Kiddie Zone | Entertainment |
| 3:00 PM | 4-H Pack Goat Type (Fitting & Showmanship to follow) | Hoop Barn Arena | 4-H |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Cookie Decorating Activity | Expo Center Lobby | Family Activities |
| 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FFA Beef Show | East (cow) Arena | FFA |
| 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Sheep & Goat Costume Contest | Lucky Eagle Main Stage | Entertainment |
| 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Grizzley Artwork Chainsaw Demo | Heritage Hall Entry | Entertainment |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Professor Bamboozle | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Lad & Lassie Lead Contest | Lucky Eagle Main Stage | Entertainment |
| 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Vuelta La Luna Circus | Heritage Hall Greens | Entertainment |
| 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Momentum Dance Show | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Reptile Isle Show | Kiddie Zone | Entertainment |
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Tanglefoot Cloggers | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | 4-H Performing Arts | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Ag Olympics | Location TBD | Event |
| 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Driftwood Drive Band | Lucky Eagle Main Stage | Entertainment |
| 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Grizzley Artwork Chainsaw Demo | Heritage Hall Entry | Entertainment |
| 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Professor Bamboozle | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Lion Gypsie Fire Experience | Lucky Eagle Main Stage | Entertainment |
📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026
| Time | Event | Location | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM | 4-H Equine in Hand Trail, Trail, Zoe Cook | Andrews (Horse) Arena | 4-H |
| 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | County Commissioners Pancake Breakfast (Free!) | Heritage Hall | Special Event |
| 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 4-H Cat Fit & Show/Type | Deck Building | 4-H |
| 10:00 AM | 4-H Dog Showmanship (Knowledge Bowl to follow) | Chitty Barn | 4-H |
| 10:00 AM | 4-H Pygmy/Fleece Goat Type (Fitting & Showmanship to follow) | Hoop Barn Arena | 4-H |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 4-H/FFA Turkey Showmanship | Food Court Stage | 4-H/FFA |
| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Home Arts Demonstrations | Heritage Hall | Open Class |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Open Class Beef Show | East (cow) Arena | Open Class |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Capitol Area Concert Band | Lucky Eagle Main Stage | Entertainment |
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Heritage Hall Monument Unveiling | Heritage Hall Entry | Special Event |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Vuelta La Luna Circus | Heritage Hall Greens | Entertainment |
| 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Dapper Sheep | Hicks Lake Barn Arena | Event |
| 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 4-H Plant Judging Contest | Deck Building | 4-H |
| 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 4-H Cavy Judging Contest | Petersen Barn | 4-H |
| 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 4-H Public Presentations | Benoschek Building | 4-H |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Professor Bamboozle | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Reptile Isle Show | Kiddie Zone | Entertainment |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 4-H Pocket Pet Fit & Show | Sharp Building | 4-H |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 4-H Rabbit Judging Contest | Petersen Barn | 4-H |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Backlash Band | Lucky Eagle Main Stage | Entertainment |
| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Grizzley Artwork Chainsaw Demo | Heritage Hall Entry | Entertainment |
| 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Vuelta La Luna Circus | Heritage Hall Greens | Entertainment |
| 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Troupe Rashaad | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 4-H Poultry Judging Contest | Petersen Barn | 4-H |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Berry Pie Contest | Expo Center Lobby | Open Class |
| 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Capitol Brass Quartet | Lucky Eagle Main Stage | Entertainment |
| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Professor Bamboozle | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM | 4-H Equine Judging Contest & Equestrian Games | Andrews (Horse) Arena | 4-H |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 4-H Pocket Pet Judging Contest | Sharp Building | 4-H |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Boot Boogie Babes (Line Dancing Lessons!) | Lucky Eagle Main Stage | Entertainment |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Reptile Isle Show | Kiddie Zone | Entertainment |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | George Washington Speaks | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Grizzley Artwork Chainsaw Demo | Heritage Hall Entry | Entertainment |
| 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM | 4-H Pocket Pet Knowledge Bowl | Sharp Building | 4-H |
| 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Tim Enders Band | Lucky Eagle Main Stage | Entertainment |
| 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Vuelta La Luna Circus | Heritage Hall Greens | Entertainment |
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Reptile Isle Show | Kiddie Zone | Entertainment |
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Tanglefoot Cloggers | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Thurston County Youth Market Sale | Hicks Lake Barn Arena | Livestock Sale |
| 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | On the Side (Classic Rock Band) | Lucky Eagle Main Stage | Entertainment |
| 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Professor Bamboozle | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Grizzley Artwork Chainsaw Demo | Heritage Hall Entry | Entertainment |
| 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM | Lion Gypsie Fire Experience | Lucky Eagle Main Stage | Entertainment |
📅 Sunday, August 2, 2026
| Time | Event | Location | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 4-H Equine Showmanship, Gaming, Costume Contest | Andrews (Horse) Arena | 4-H |
| 10:00 AM | 4-H Dog Showmanship (Introductory & Cloverbuds; Obedience to follow) | Chitty Barn | 4-H |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 4-H Senior Small Animal Round Robin | Petersen Barn | 4-H |
| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Home Arts Demonstrations | Heritage Hall | Open Class |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | George Washington Speaks | Lucky Eagle Main Stage | Entertainment |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | South Sound Dance | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 4-H Intermediate Small Animal Round Robin | Petersen Barn | 4-H |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Vuelta La Luna Circus | Heritage Hall Greens | Entertainment |
| 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | 4-H Archery/Shotgun Judging Contest | Deck Building | 4-H |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Reptile Isle Show | Kiddie Zone | Entertainment |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Mas Udas Dancers | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | American Legion Band | Lucky Eagle Main Stage | Entertainment |
| 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | 4-H Small Animal Round Robin Awards | Petersen Barn | 4-H |
| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Costume Contest | Petersen Barn | 4-H |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | FFA Round Robin | East Arena/West Arena | FFA |
| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Grizzley Artwork Chainsaw Demo | Heritage Hall Entry | Entertainment |
| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Professor Bamboozle | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Filipino American Community Dance | Lucky Eagle Main Stage | Entertainment |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Poultry Costume Contest | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Vuelta La Luna Circus | Heritage Hall Greens | Entertainment |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Cupcake Baking Contest | Expo Center Lobby | Open Class |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 4-H Trick Dog Contest | Chitty Barn | 4-H |
| 2:00 PM | 4-H Senior Large Animal Round Robin | East Arena/West Arena | 4-H |
| 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | 4-H Senior Large Animal Round Robin | Hoop Barn Arena | 4-H |
| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | South Sound Dixieland Band | Lucky Eagle Main Stage | Entertainment |
| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Turkey Calling | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 3:00 PM | 4-H Intermediate Large Animal Round Robin | East Arena/West Arena | 4-H |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Reptile Isle Show | Kiddie Zone | Entertainment |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | 4-H Dog Costume Contest | Lucky Eagle Main Stage | Entertainment |
| 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Professor Bamboozle | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Grizzley Artwork Chainsaw Demo | Heritage Hall Entry | Entertainment |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Tanglefoot Cloggers | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Awards for 4-H Sr. & Int. Large Animal Round Robin | Benoschek Building | 4-H |
| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Awards | Petersen Barn | 4-H |
| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 4-H Dog Barn Awards & Graduating Senior Recognition | Chitty Barn | 4-H |
| 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM | 4-H Equine Parade of Clubs | Andrews (Horse) Arena | 4-H |
| 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM | 4-H Poultry Awards | Food Court Stage | 4-H |
| 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Vuelta La Luna Circus | Heritage Hall Greens | Entertainment |
| 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM | 4-H Cat Awards | Food Court Stage | 4-H |
| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Catherine Loyer & Strawberry Roan Band | Lucky Eagle Main Stage | Entertainment |
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Reptile Isle Show | Kiddie Zone | Entertainment |
| 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Professor Bamboozle | Food Court Stage | Entertainment |
| 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Grizzley Artwork Chainsaw Demo | Heritage Hall Entry | Entertainment |