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Tumwater Family Festival & Nisqually Red Wind Casino Fireworks Show
Tumwater Family Festival & Nisqually Red Wind Casino Fireworks Show
Tumwater Family Festival & Nisqually Red Wind Casino Fireworks Show is the biggest and best fireworks festival in the County – and it happens on the Tumwater Valley Golf Course driving range every year on July 4th!
Activities: DJ music, inflatable activities (bounce houses, obstacle courses, etc.) games (cornhole and volleyball), IMR Photography (FREE digital photos and 360 video!) plenty of food vendors, and a lot more waiting for you.
Prohibited items: NO pets, alcohol, or personal fireworks are allowed in the festival. Please note that bags and coolers will be checked for prohibited items upon entry to the event.
Event gates open at 6:00 p.m.; the fireworks show begins at 10:15 p.m.
Festival entry: FREE!
Event Parking: $10/car (cash only) benefits Thurston County Special Olympics. Event parking lot is adjacent to the Driving Range, accessible via E Street off Capitol Blvd.
IMPORTANT - Traffic Plan:
Please note the traffic plan for entrance and exit to the festival: Traffic restrictions will be in place on Capitol Blvd. at E St. SE and Tumwater Valley Dr. SE, 4 p.m. – 12 midnight on July 4.
Tumwater Valley Drive will be open to event "passholders" only - staff, volunteers, and River's Edge buffet ticketholders. You will be required to show your provided pass for access.
E Street SE will remain open for access to the event parking lot. Event parking opens at 6 p.m. Entering the festival, motorists will be restricted to right turns only. Leaving the festival, motorists will be limited to left turns only.
Festival Entrance Plan Map
Festival Exit Plan Map
Special Recognition goes to our Premier Sponsor, Nisqually Red Wind Casino, for their overwhelming support of the Fireworks Show!
A big thank you to our many other event sponsors: Tumwater Downtown Association and Lacey Capital Chehalis & Extreme Collision Centers. Media Sponsors: The Olympian and KGY/KAYO.
| 2026 Event Schedule (subject to change): | |
| 6 p.m. | Gates open, music, family activities, food vendors |
| DJ K12 - Nate Bulley | |
| Glow items for sale! (Proceeds benefit the Tumwater Youth Program) | |
| 7 p.m. | The Olson Brothers on the Main Stage (7 - 8p.m.) |
| Jeff Evans - Roving Magic Show (7 - 8 p.m.) | |
| 8 p.m. | DJ K12 - Nate Bulley (8 - 8:30 p.m.) |
| 8:30 p.m. | The Olson Brothers on the Main Stage (8:30 - 9:30 p.m.) |
| 9:30 p.m. | DJ K12 - Nate Bulley (9:30 - 10:10 p.m.) |
| 10 p.m. | Family activities close |
| 10:10 p.m. | National Anthem sung by The Olson Brothers |
| 10:15 p.m. | Nisqually Red Wind Casino Fireworks Show by Alpha Pyrotechnics |
| 10:40 p.m. | Back to DJ K12 - Nate Bulley. Drive home safely; we hope to see you again next year! |
2026 Food Vendors:
- Ay-Chihuahua Dawgs
- Bulgogi Hustle
- Cinco De Mayo Fruits and More
- Frank’s Burgers
- Hungarian Kitchen
- J and L Ears and Rootbeers
- Johnny’s Ice Cream
- King Bob Sushi Burrito
- Kona Ice of Olympia
- Lattin’s Country Cider Mill & Farm
- Meggie’s Lumpia
- Oly Roots
- OlymPITA
- Pineapple Dole Whip
- Pop Squad
- Stacks Burgers
- Steve’s Wicked Kettle Korn
- Sub Zero-Freeze Dried Candy
- Sweetlee’s Ice Cream
- The Nom Nom Stop
- Travelin' Tom's Coffee of Central Olympia
For additional information regarding the festival, please contact the Parks & Recreation office: (360) 754-4160.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in partnering with us for the Family Festival or other programs and events throughout the year? Visit our Sponsorship Opportunities page for more details.