COME FOR THE FARMS & FUN AND STAY FOR THE RUN
BRIAN CULLIN | GUEST WRITER Everyone loves a three-ring circus! On the weekend of September 16-18, 2022, three great events are converging – the 10th Annual Quilcene Oyster Races, the historic Quilcene Fair and Parade, and the 20th Annual Jefferson County Farm Tour. All three are coordinating this year to create a continuous weekend celebration that spans Jefferson County. This “Big Top” will not disappoint. JEFFERSON COUNTY FARM TOUR The Farm Tour returns September 16-18. The weekend kicks off with an outdoor movie Friday night. Local farms open their gates 10 AM to 4 PM on Saturday and Sunday, and welcome the community to celebrate locally grown food, fiber, and farm-made products. Visitors have the opportunity to learn from and engage with their local farmers, explore the history and heritage of regional farming, and support economic opportunities for farms in Jefferson County. Farm Tours are self-guided and free. Participants can procure a map of participating farms beginning in August
online at GetOnTheFarm.org or the Chimacum Corner Farmstand, The Food Coop, and Jefferson County Farmers Markets. Stay up to date with the Farm Tour on facebook.com/jeffcofarmtour.
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QUILCENE FAIR & PARADE Who doesn’t love a parade! The Quilcene Festival Weekend leads off on Saturday at 11 AM with the parade that runs up Highway 101 from the post office to US Bank. Local folks as well as visitors line the highway to see dignitaries, floats, classic cars, logging trucks, and whatever else happens to show up. For local residents – you are either in the Parade or watching it! It is a wonderful and quintessential, smalltown procession – a rare treasure in a time of vanishing small towns. The Parade and Fair celebrate the Quilcene and Brinnon communities and each year attracts a variety of vendors including unique crafts, handmade soaps, jewelry, clothing, home decor, artwork, and treats. The Exhibit Hall will be located this year outside under a tent. Crafters and artists young and old are invited to bring their creations to be judged and displayed. In addition to arts and crafts, there is a Lego creations competition.
