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Thurston County Hosts First Youth Livestock Expo in April

Saturday, March 28, 2026

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Young livestock exhibitors from across the region will have their first-ever county-level competition when Thurston County launches its inaugural Youth Exposition and Jackpot on Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26, 2026, at the Thurston County Fairgrounds in Lacey, Washington. The event, announced March 17, is free and open to the public both days.

The competition follows a format commonly associated with 4-H and FFA programs, where young participants show and compete with animals they have raised. No admission fee will be charged at the fairgrounds entrance on either day.

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Conservation Futures Funding Applications Thurston County is accepting Conservation Futures funding applications through 5 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026. The program is designed for landowners who want to keep their land undeveloped while receiving financial benefits through a sale of development rights. Additional spring events are listed on the county's public Events Calendar.

📄 Source: County Government — https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/news

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Young livestock exhibitors from across the region will have their first-ever county-level competitionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Thurston County launches its inaugural Youth Exposition and Jackpot on Saturday and SundayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The event is scheduled for April 25 and 26, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The event takes place at the Thurston County Fairgrounds in Lacey, WashingtonNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The event was announced on March 17No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The event is free and open to the public both daysNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The competition follows a format commonly associated with 4-H and FFA programsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Young participants show and compete with animals they have raisedNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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No admission fee will be charged at the fairgrounds entrance on either dayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Thurston County is accepting Conservation Futures funding applicationsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The funding applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The program is designed for landowners who want to keep their land undevelopedNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The program provides financial benefits through a sale of development rightsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Additional spring events are listed on the county's public Events CalendarNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.