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About us
The Greater Olympia Dixieland Jazz Society is a non-profit organization dedicated
to preserving and promoting the live performance of Dixieland Jazz,
encouraging and promoting the hiring of Dixieland Jazz bands for various
community events, and includes the sponsorship of an annual festival.
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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
The Greater Olympia Dixieland Jazz Society invites guests, and welcomes new members. A love of Dixieland Jazz qualifies anyone for membership. Membership includes our bi-monthly OOM-PAH Newsletter, and reduced admission to the Sunday dances at the Olympia Elks Lodge. more ...
21st Annual Festival Resources
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- Band Schedule
- Ticket | Registration Form
- Area Lodging
- Local RV Parks
- Shuttle Service
- Driving Directions
- Sponsorships
- Band Bios
- News and Events
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Festival Background and History
The Greater Olympia Dixieland Jazz Society was conceived in late 1989 by Dixieland musicians Dave McCrary, Terry Strong, and Phil Wayt, along with local Dixieland devotees Janet Haag and Dick Yates. Their purpose was to organize ardent Dixieland fans in the Thurston County area to promote live Dixieland jazz, and to stage an annual Dixieland jazz festival in the area.
On June 27, 1990 the Greater Olympia Dixieland Jazz Society was officially founded and incorporated as a non-profit organization in the State of Washington. By-laws were adopted and the first officers were elected. The original logo was designed by Frank Oljefski, with later updating by Jerry Herndon. more ...