Know Your Island Walk – August 24

Join the Trails Committee for a group hike on San Juan Island on the 4th Saturday of each month at 1:00pm. Children must b accompanied by an adult, dogs on leashes welcome.

August 24, 1-4pm: Meet Mike Vouri, historian and Chief of Interpretation at San Juan Island National Historical Park, to revisit the Fraser Homestead Trail. Learn new history about the Rossler Family. Meet and park at American Camp Visitor Center. 3.5 miles, terrain is dirt trail. Easy rating.

Admission: Free

Friday Harbor 8.8K Loop Run – August 17

Saturday, August 17, 2013

36 years running! Be part of this Island tradition. The race begins at 9:00am on Spring Street, goes through town on Warbass to Turn Point, to Pear Point, to Argyle and ends at the County Fair. A fun run and/walk for people of all ages! Registration fee includes entrance to the Fair and a t-shirt (first come-first serve)! Awards ceremony follows race with medals awarded for first three places in 5-year age categories. We are delighted to have Xtreme Fitness as the Premier Sponsor of this event. Race proceeds benefit the Children’s Scholarship Funds at Island Rec. Download the 8.8k map.

Day of Race 7:30-8:30am: (will be accepting day-of registrations)
Pick up your race # and t-shirt at Wells Fargo Bank at the “Y” on Spring Street.

For Information: www.islandrec.org, admin@islandrec.org, 360 378-4953

San Juan County Fair – August 14-17

This is a sweet, dynamic, small town county fair with plenty of fun for the whole family.

FAIR ADMISSION PRICES

DAILY PASS
Senior (65 and over) – $10
Adult – $12
Youth (age 5 to 16)- $5
(Under 5 years old is free)

 

SEASON PASS
Senior (65 and over) – $18
Adult – $22
Youth(age 5 to 16)- $10
(Under 5 years old is free)

 

FAIR HOURS

ENTRY DAY – Wednesday, August 14th, 9 AM TO 6 PM

FAIR DAYS – Wednesday to Saturday
August 14th – 17th
No dogs allowed on grounds during Fair. (except certified service dogs)

EXHIBITS AND ENTERTAINMENT – 10 AM TO 9 PM

HORSE EVENTS – Start at 8 AM Daily
(except Saturday – 9 AM)

ANIMAL BARNS – Close at 9 PM Daily
(except Saturday – close at 8 PM)

MAIN BUILDING – Closes at 9 PM

KIDS DAY THURSDAY & FRIDAY – Ride from 12 Noon to 5 PM for $22

 

Location:

The San Juan County Fairground is located on Argyle Ave., 5 blocks from central Friday Harbor, on San Juan Island, WA. A tile mural by local artist Chinmayo and the county’s 4-H kids welcomes visitors to the Main gate on Argyle Ave.

Walk-on ferry passengers:

During the Fair, a shuttle van meets each Washington State Ferry at the Friday Harbor ferry landing to transport “walk-on passengers” to the Main gate. The shuttle returns to the ferry landing from the Main gate for connection to departing ferries. This service is free to fairgoers and is provided by the SJC Fair.

Parking at the Fair:

If you must bring a car to the fair, parking will be available for a fee in the lot across from the fair on Argyle Ave. The fee supports activities at the Friday Harbor High School.

Free parking is available at the Friday Harbor Elementary school parking lot adjacent to the fairgrounds. Additional parking is available at Friday Harbor High School each day and at the theatre/court house parking lot on Saturday.

Music on the Lawn – August 7 – Fabulous Rythmatics

Island Rec offers its popular Music on the Lawn series again this year. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, a picnic if you’re hungry and enjoy an evening of great music. Please, pack it in, pack it out – no pets or alcohol.

the Fabulous Rythmatics are celebrating their 20th anniversary as an Island Band! Playing mostly cover rhythm & blues, this talented group will have you dancing till the sun sets!

Date & Time: Wednesday, August 7, 6:50 pm

Admission: Free

Location: San Juan Island Historical Museum, 405 Price Street

Music on the Lawn – July 31 – Correo Aereo

Island Rec offers its popular Music on the Lawn series again this year. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, a picnic if you’re hungry and enjoy an evening of great music. Please, pack it in, pack it out – no pets or alcohol.

Correo Aereo is a world touring multi-instrumental and vocal Latin/World music trio. They will be performing traditional music of Argentina, Mexico and Venezuela with a stunning array of string and percussive instruments with silken vocal harmonies. You will be treated to a remarkable performance.

Date & Time: Wednesday July 31, 6:50 pm

Admission: Free

Location: San Juan Island Historical Museum, 405 Price Street