Come to San Juan Island and the Fairgrounds located within walking distance of the ferry dock to see and learn about project animals, photos, baking, crafts, horticulture, performing arts and animal showmanship. Local Island youth will compete during this year’s San Juan County Fair – the only all-county event from Wednesday, Aug. 16 through Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. Club members from Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Island will be represented. Check out the list of events by day https://www.sjcfair.org/events/2023-fair.

Local and regional judges will evaluate projects and classes during the first three days and on the fourth day there will be a live Auction – Saturday, August 19th at 1:00 pm. The Livestock Auction usually includes eggs, hogs, chicken trios, lamb, beef and goats. Bidding is entertaining and lively with bidders vying for purchase. People can bid by proxy as well! A still-life auction will feature qualifying crafts, baked goods, jellies, original art, poetry, knitted good, and more.