Registration for all 2025 Thurston County Fair exhibits and animals is officially open.
Exhibitor registration is free and available until Tuesday, July 1. Ticket sales and camping reservations are also open now.
The Thurston County Fair opens Thursday, July 31, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 3. This year, the fair is making exhibitor registration easier than ever with the FairEntry online registration system. This new online registration method allows exhibitors to register their exhibits and animal entries more conveniently from anywhere using an internet-connected device like a mobile phone, computer or tablet.
The Thurston County Fair Exhibitor Guide is also available online at www.thurstoncountyfair.org. It includes exhibitor categories, rules and helpful tips sure to spark ideas for ways to participate.
“We believe everyone in our community should have the opportunity to showcase their talents and skills,” Thomasina Cooper, Thurston Fairgrounds and Event Center manager, said in a news release. “Whether you’re an experienced exhibitor or a first timer, we encourage you to join the fun and be a part of this beloved annual county fair tradition.”
Thurston County staff officially unveiled the 2025 mascot for the fair during the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, with a 4.5-foot-tall statue of Disco Dave the Peacock created by local chainsaw artists. According to County Manager Leonard Hernandez, the statue will be seen around town in summer parades with the fair team to raise awareness, and it can be won through a raffle held at the fair.
Learn more at https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/fair/tickets.
