August 14 2018
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The San Juan County Fair Starts Tomorrow!

Activities You Won’t Want to Miss at the Fair!

During Fair week, there are demonstrations, activities & games each day – for all ages.  Check our Information Kiosks or online schedule at www.sjcfair.org for more info. You won’t want to miss out on the fun!

The San Juan Nature Institute and Friday Harbor Labs are bringing a TOUCH TANK. This one is filled with sea critters and sea plants and loaded with information to help us understand and help keep our Salish Sea neighbors alive and thriving. Stop by and visit with Fiona Norris (who is also our esteemed Flower Superintendent) at the Ag Tent on Thursday, 10:30-11:30. It’s a short window because the critters need to get back to their natural habitat, our Salish Sea!

Introducing a NEW Summer Lunch Series for those of you who can’t get enough of Fair Food and good music! Stop in on any day for a reduced-price ticket, just $5.00 (no ins and outs) and listen to ChoroLoco on Wednesday, Carolyn Cruso on Thursday, and Teddy Dean on Friday.  ChoroLoco is acoustic, melodic and rhythmic Brazilian music. Orcas Islander, Carolyn Cruso plays dulcimer, flute, guitar AND she sings! San Juan Islander, Teddy Dean, whom most of you already know plays sax and keyboard and is famous for his 15 years with the Holy Modal Rounders.

Since 1981, the Great Chicken Race has ruffled feathers at the Fair!  Don’t miss this egg-citing event on Saturday at 3:00.  It’s always a great time. Please note that participants in the Great Chicken Race are poultry tent exhibitors.

The Master Gardeners are hosting a Carrot Pull, daily at the Ag tent from 10:30 to 11:00.  There’s nothing like pulling a carrot out of the ground – join Master Gardner’s in the fun!

There will be daily activities in the Fiber Arts Courtyard. Learn the beginning steps to weaving on Wednesday from 10am-Noon.  And don’t miss the Sheep to Shawl demonstration on Saturday from 10am to 4pm. 

Junior Arts & Crafts will be busy with daily activities from 1pm-4pm.  Make your own Seashell Wreath on Wednesday; Bubble Snake Painting on Thursday; Beaded Wind Chimes on Friday; Fish Bowls & Recycled Danglers on Saturday! You can make your own Stick Horse from 10am-12pm on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday & then race your stick horse on Friday at 11:30 as part of our High Noon Games – or bring your own stick horse!

Lastly, don’t miss out on the fun of our High Noon Games brought to you by the San Juan County Fair Board.  On Wednesday at noon there will be a bubble gum blowing contest; Simon Says on Thursday at 11:30; Stick Horse Races & Games on Friday at 11:30; Watermelon Eating Contest & Egg Toss on Saturday at noon!

Summer Arts Festival

The third annual 2018 San Juan Summer Arts Festival will take place the FIVE Fridays in August at Brickworks Plaza in Downtown Friday Harbor, San Juan Island. Come join us from 4-10 PM August 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st for an incredible inter-generational event showcasing a variety of local creative talents.  At this “Makers Market” you can expect to find over 25 vendors featuring local artists, food vendors, beer from San Juan Island Brewing Co, wine from the Doe Bay Wine Co, spirits from San Juan Island Distillery, cider from Madrona Cider Co, live music from local and visiting acts, a hands-on creation station, and many more fun surprises. 

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2018 Pod Nods at The Whale Museum

Pod Nod overnight marine adventures return this summer to The Whale Museum! These popular “pajama party” sleepovers are geared for children ages 6 to 11 and will be held on Friday August 24. Pod Nods are led by Museum Educators with assistance from other adult professionals.  Youth participants will learn to value whales and their environment through art projects, science labs, games, the traditional flashlight tour of the Exhibit Hall, and a bedtime movie.  We promise a high adult/child ratio and a whale of a good time!
 

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2018 Wild San Juan Lecture Series

The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Shona Aitken, Wolf Hollow’s Education Curator, back as part of a free, collaborative 2018 Spring and Summer Lecture Series at 7:00 pm at The Whale Museum on the following dates:
Thursday, August 23: A critter’s eye view of your house
 

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Concours d'Elegance

Sunday August 26th The Sport Car Club of the San Juan Islands in conjunction with Rotary Club of San Juan Island invite all to their 12th annual Concours d'Elegance 11 AM to 3 PM at the San Juan Vineyards.
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