The Olympia Art League has been a sponsor of the fine arts exhibit at the Thurston County Fair for many years. The Fair is a precious, old-fashioned event complete with 4-H livestock exhibits, ferris wheels, canned pickles, and cotton candy. It is the Olympia Art League’s task to staff the exhibit and to select the award-winning pieces from a large selection of fine art entries from all ages. Most Members sign up to take a turn staffing the exhibit at this fun event.

The Thurston County Fair takes place annually the first week in August. All ages and artists at all levels of ability are welcome to enter.