LoveOly SummerFest 2024: Create a Weekend to Remember in Downtown Olympia | |
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In the spirit of summer and community, LoveOly SummerFest 2024 returns with much anticipation, promising a dazzling array of festivities that reflect the heart and soul of Downtown Olympia. Presented by MultiCare Capital Medical Center and Providence Swedish, this three-day celebration, running from June 21 to June 23, is the perfect family-friendly, kick off to summer —and, best of all, it’s free.
Prepare to be serenaded by a stellar lineup of musical talent. The festival kicks off on Friday, June 21, with the soulful melodies of Stephanie Anne Johnson, the charming harmonies of Amelia Day, and the compelling sounds of Bhi Bhiman, culminating in a performance by local favorites The Olson Bros Band.
Saturday, June 22, the main stage continues to come alive with performances by Fern Spores, Brittany Danielle, and Ethan Tucker, leading up to an evening crescendo with Waves Crashing and Oblé Reed.
Sunday, June 23, promises an entertaining experience with Brunch at 11 am, featuring the Queens of Diva Drag Brunch and delectable offerings from Chicory, Dos Hermanos Mexican Kitchen, and The Oyster Boys. Attendees can indulge in a variety of mimosa creations at the exclusive Mimosa Bar, perfectly paired with delightful treats from participating food trucks.
Throughout the weekend, families will be excited in a myriad of activities, including the beloved Pet Parade on Saturday, powered by the Hands On Children’s Museum. Gourmet food trucks will cater to every palate, while a well-curated Biergarten, featuring Well 80, Whitewood Cider, and Ilk Brewing, provides a haven for craft beverage enthusiasts.
Independent makers will showcase unique wares, adding a local flavor to the event. LoveOly SummerFest 2024 is more than a festival; it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and the vibrant spirit that makes Olympia a gem of the Pacific Northwest.
Your summer adventure begins here at LoveOly SummerFest 2024.
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Save the Date for Juneteenth | |
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Save the date for Olympia’s Juneteenth Celebration! Shawna Hawk, M.A., founder of The Women of Color in Leadership Movement and director of Media Island International, in partnership with the City of Olympia, invites you to join us for the 2024 Juneteenth Celebration Festival on June 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Rebecca Howard Park.
There will be performances, presentations, and The Marketplace featuring a vendor area with Black-owned and operated businesses.
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Save the Date
Get ready to ignite your pride and celebrate love in all its vibrant forms at our three-day LGBTQIA2S+ Festival, the annual Pride extravaganza of Olympia, WA! Get ready to immerse yourself in a whirlwind of inclusivity, acceptance, and sheer joy as we come together to honor diversity and embrace unity. From electrifying performances to thought-provoking discussions and everything in between, this festival is set to be a dazzling showcase of our community's resilience and spirit. So dust off your rainbow flags, unleash your true colors, and join us for a weekend filled with love, laughter, and liberation!
2024 Day Schedule
June 22 - Pub Crawl
June 28 - Friday - Drag Block Party
June 29 - Saturday - Pride’s Art & Music Festival
June 29 - Saturday - After Party @ Capitol Theater
June 30 - Sunday - Parade & Dyke Day in the Park
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Pride Parade Entry Extended to May 31st | |
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The Pride Parade is BACK!! Welcome to the most colorful celebration of love and acceptance! Our pride parade is a dazzling extravaganza of empowerment and solidarity. Picture streets adorned with rainbow flags as people from all of Thurston Country and beyond collectively come together to honor the beautiful spectrum of the LGBTQIA2+ Community. From activists to artists, from families, friends, lovers, and all allies, we unite under the banner of love. This parade is a testament to our diversity's richness and the strength of our unity.
Deadline *** EXTENSION TO MAY 31st, 2024 ***
Theme: All Bodies Are Pride
Date/Time: Sunday, June 30, 2024 from 11 AM - 1 PM
Staging Area: Around 14th & Chestnut
Parade Starts: Corner of Capital Way S & 14th Ave SE (Olympia, WA)
Parade Ends: Heritage Park where there will be music, food and laughter!
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Save the Date for Music in the Park 2024 | |
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We are excited to announce the return of the beloved Music in the Park concert series to Olympia in July 2024! This highly anticipated event promises a season of quality music that will have attendees dancing while enjoying beautiful Sylvester Park and the scenic views from Port of Olympia's Port Plaza.
Music in the Park is a free outdoor concert series that showcases local and regional musicians, bringing some of the best northwest musical talent downtown. Attendees can sit back and take in the outdoors while they enjoy live music in a relaxing and inviting environment.
The series attracts between 600 and 1,000 attendees per show, making it a popular community event. All shows run from 7 to 8 pm.
- July 10 - Righteous Mothers
- July 17 - Slainte
- July 24 - Brittany Danielle
- July 31 - Creedence Revelation (At Port Plaza)
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Underhill Plants Receives LoveOly Microgrant | |
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Underhill Plants, a downtown gem, has brought even more beauty to Olympia with the help of a LoveOly MicroGrant! Thanks to this grant, they've commissioned a stunning mural by the talented Fern Tallos.
This vibrant addition to our downtown not only enhances our city's aesthetic but also celebrates the creativity and spirit of our community. We couldn't be happier to support local businesses like Underhill Plants in their endeavors to make Olympia shine even brighter!
Thanks to the support of LoveOly Micro-Grants, we've had the privilege of contributing to this amazing initiative. It's truly inspiring to see how these projects enrich the downtown experience for all of us.
Our Love Oly Microgrant Program offers grants of up to $500 per business to help fund small placemaking interventions such as new planters, a fresh coat of paint, or new signage. The program also offers the opportunity to use the funding for promotional events within businesses.
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We're calling all Makers to participate in our LoveOly Summer Fest Makers Market, June 21-23, in Downtown Olympia!
LoveOly Summer Fest 2024 includes a three-day street festival with live music, food trucks, a biergarten, fun children’s activities, and a vibrant Markers Market.
This year, we've partnered with Quill Events to manage the Market.
Apply today here.
Mark your calendars:
HOURS:
Friday: 3-9 pm
Saturday: 11 am -9 pm
Sunday: 10 am -2 pm
Location:
Main activities will be at 5th Avenue and Washington Street, right in the heart of Downtown Olympia.
Makers, don't miss this opportunity! Apply today to be part of LoveOly Summer Fest.
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Mere Mortals
Please join Childhood's End Gallery for "Mere Mortals" and a bonus special feature of Louise Rae Williams.
"Mere Mortals" is a group figurative exhibition, featuring a diverse body of contemporary figurative and portrait work by Northwest artists. The grouping features sculpture by Simon Kogan, ceramic work by Shari Bray, and a dynamic array of painting by Lynette Charters, Jennifer Lauer, Livia Lynne Miller, Carla Paine, and Amy Scherer.
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Storyoly
StoryOly is Olympia’s premiere Story Slam event. Community members come together every month to share, compete and tell true stories based on a monthly theme. StoryOly aims to encourage and develop community engagement and connection through the medium of storytelling.
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Tiny Tides Storytime Pride Celebration
The Puget Sound Estuarium is hosting our annual Tiny Tides Storytime - Pride Month Celebration! Join our friends in drag as they read estuary-themed picture books, perform a nautical sing-along, and lead a craft activity to make rainbow jellyfish to take home!
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The News of the Week in Downtown Olympia is a newsletter created by the Olympia Downtown Alliance and is a summary of happenings Downtown.
If you have news related to downtown you'd like included, please email marketing@downtownolympia.org. Preference is given to Olympia Downtown Alliance members. If we do not share it here, chances are we'll share it on our Facebook or Instagram pages. We do reserve the right to use our discretion on what we share.
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