We couldn’t be more thrilled to announce a hopefully long-term partnership with the Port Townsend Marine Science Center’s “Tool Library,” now open for business at the Fairgrounds. FROM THEIR WEBSITE Tool libraries (aka “Libraries of Things” or a “Lending Library”) are just like your public library, but instead of offering books, they offer tools and other useful supplies to borrow … Read More
Fairgrounds Hires New Director
View Article on Peninsula Daily News >> PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Fairgrounds’ executive director, Karly Mishko, is on a mission to push the fairgrounds closer to its full potential. “What feels most significant to me about coming here is the community aspect of it,” said Mishko, who was hired in October. “We have an incredible piece of 32 acres … Read More
Volunteers – Let’s Get Busy
We are so excited you’re interested in learning more about volunteering at “The FG!” From grounds work, maintenance, County Fair and admin…to almost anything you can think of – we could use some help. Our goal is to be a positive place for our volunteers to improve this wonderful 35 acres full of opportunities for our community. Submit a Volunteer … Read More
Fair Awards from the 2022 State Fair Convention
Well hey, this isn’t too shabby! The Jefferson County Fair received 6 awards at the 2022 Washington State Fair Convention this last October. Can’t wait to show you what we have in store for next year 🙂1st Place Animal Photo (Photo by Robbi Perez)1st Place Artistic Poster (staff)Best Use of Theme T-Shirt (want one?)2nd Place Scrapbook (Designed by Kristi Pimentel)2nd … Read More
Jefferson Healthcare Brings Kitchen to Fairgrounds
In May of 2022 Chef Arran Stark of Jefferson Healthcare visited the Jefferson County Fairgrounds looking for a way to offer temporary space for the Hospital’s kitchen while giving to the community a new, valuable asset. The Fairgrounds will be the new home of Jefferson Healthcare’s kitchen starting in March of this year while a new state of the art … Read More
Welcome GatheringPlace!
GatheringPlace, a non-profit that supports adults with developmental disabilities by giving them work as dog biscuit bakers and provides art enrichment classes approached the Fairgrounds looking for a temporary place to land. Their lease was not renewed, and their new building fell through. With a decent sized grant in their pockets, a full group of people who rely on them … Read More