Thursday, October 1, 2026
LoveOly SummerFest is back in historic Downtown Olympia! So are the amazing live music and activities for kids and families. Enjoy interactive art installations from local artists, engage with community groups and stop at the Biergarten with local seasonal libations from 3 Magnets Brewing Co., Well 80 Brewhouse and Whitewood Cider Co. LoveOly SummerFest 2022 will take place every Saturday in August from 1 pm to 7 pm.
J. Graves is passionate dance-punk. Tense relationship rock, sanguine lyricism, guitar music, chord changes that sound like secret longing, a rhythm section that thuds, skitters, and melts over the determined voice of Jessa Graves. The heat of the cataclysm gives off a vapor known to galvanize meatspace into writhing, dancing heaps, creating rabid, loyal fans. Joined by Kelly Cifton, perhaps the best bassist (and certainly the most exciting to watch), and the unassuming Aaron McDonald, who would be a watchmaker -- for his distinct timing and style, were he not a drummer, J. Graves is back with a crushing new LP Fortress of Fun, a choose your own adventure record due out fall of 2022. Kelsey Magnuson and Gregory Bortnichak will open for J. Graves.
Main Stage Timeline:
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm— The Bridge Music Project Dance Competition. Location: On the Main Stage in front of the Capitol Theater, 206 East 5th.
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: LoveOly SummerFest welcomes Gregory Bortnichak to the Main Stage. Location: On the Main Stage in front of the Capitol Theater, 206 East 5th.
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: LoveOly SummerFest welcomes Kelsey Magnuson to the Main Stage. Location: On the Main Stage in front of the Capitol Theater, 206 East 5th.
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: LoveOly SummerFest welcomes J. Graves to the Main Stage. Location: On Washington in front of the Washington Center for the Performing Arts.
In addition to Main Stage acts, August 20 is full of other activities from which to choose!
Buskers, Music Out Loud:
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Michael Dominguez, Washington St. Between 5th & Legion, Pop, Singer-Songwriter, Piano
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Kyle & Darin Band, Corner of 4th Ave & Chestnut St, Classic Covers, Guitar & Keys
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm: Yanna Lenae, Corner of 5th Ave & Capitol Way, Pop, Soul, Piano
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Danielle Westbrook (Trio), Washington St. Between 5th & Legion, Jazz, Swing
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Twisted Knickers (Duo), Corner of 5th Ave & Capitol Way, Pirate, Sea Shanty, Guitar & Percussion
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Aiden & Bailey (Duo), Corner of 5th Ave & Capitol Way, Pop, Indie, Guitar and Vox
Bring the kids to the Activity Area on 5th between Capital and Washington—so many options for kids, youth and families!
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Circus Entertainment – unicycling, juggling and blockhead, provided by Lauren Sitz, Sky Cosby and Diana d’Arc.
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Face Painting by Claire Arbaugh.
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Rumble Bots, Peg Board Pinball and Fortboards. Powered by Hands On Children’s Museum
Other Activities:
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Community Groups including Olympia Family Theater, Puget Sound Estuarium, Olympia Strong, Window Seat Media and Oly Town Artesians Soccer.
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Biergarten featuring beer from Three Magnets Brewing Co. and Well 80 Brewhouse and cider from Whitewood Cider Co. Location: On Washington Street between 5th and Legion.
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Local, hand-crafted artists and makers brought to SummerFest by Olympia Lamplighters!
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