2025 SKAGIT COUNTY FAIR

Skagit County Fair

August 7-10 (Thurs-Sun)

TICKET AND ADMISSION INFO

5 years old & under are FREE every day Thursday

ALL FAIR GENERAL ADMISSION IS $10.00!

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Adults (18-61): $14.00

Youth (6-17), Senior Citizens (62+), Military: $12.00

Family (2 youth + 2 adults): $48.00

ADVANCE TICKETS: $10

See Fair Website for advance details

PARKING

Main Fairgrounds South Parking Lot

501 Taylor St. – PARKING $8.00

MVHS Music Booster Club Parking Lot

Fri & Sat 12:00pm-9:00pm Sunday 12:00pm-7:00pm

NOT OPEN ON THURSDAY

2001 Cleveland Ave – PARKING $5.00

Fair Location, Times & Contact Information

501 Taylor St. (South Gate) Mount Vernon, WA 98273

The Skagit County Fair runs August 7-10.

Fair Hours: 10 am-10 pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday; 10am- 9pm Sunday

Carnival Hours: See page 8 for details. www.skagitcounty.net/fair

Phone: 360.416.1350

We want to extend a big thanks to Brian Young and James Longhini for their work on the cover art of this program, the Fair website, poster and many other Fair promotional items. Their creative skills have been a real key to our success, so THANK YOU, Brian and James!

Editorial, Oralie Chapman, Aric Gaither and Frances Negranza

1215 Anderson Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98274

Advertising: 360.416.2180 • ads@skagitads.com © Skagit Publishing 2025 | All rights reserved.

CONTENTS

Welcome to the Skagit County Fair

We’re thrilled to welcome you to one of the coolest events of the summer, our theme says it all: “All the Cool Cats are at the Skagit County Fair!” So grab your shades, bring your biggest smile, and get ready for four days of fun, food, music, animals, and unforgettable memories. Whether you’re here for the blue-ribbon competitions, the local talent, deep fried treats, thrilling rides, or just to soak up the summer vibes, there’s something for everyone. Don’t forget to strike a pose with your favorite barnyard buddies or catch our roaming “cool cats” rocking their sunglasses.

Thank you for being par t of the Skagit County Fair family. We’re so glad you’re here. Now let’s make this the coolest fair yet!

Skagit County Fair Management

Aric Gaither and Frances Negranza

Fair Time Beaver Tails and Blazing Trails A Message From Our Director

As I walk the worn paths near the livestock barns and breathe in the sweet mosaic of hay bales, pale ales, and beaver tails, I reflect on my 17 years as the director of Parks and Recreation-- recognizing that this is my final year of professional connectivity to the Skagit County Fair. I ruminate on images of the main stage filled with Elliott’s tricks, Wren’s schticks, and Wick’s limericks-- knowing that a turnover of talent will forever fill the air and the flourishing formula for Fair success will carry on, just as it has for more than one hundred years. The cogs may change but the Skagit Fair wheel keeps rolling and evolving. For me, this moment feels less like an ending and more like a respite along a trail. A place to pause, adjust the pack, and take that first uncertain step into something new.

Which brings me to a story about a man named Frank. Frank Smith retired from the National Park Service after three decades of hard-earned dirt under his boots and a coffee mug that proudly read “I survived Region 6.” Instead of buying a recliner or booking a cruise, Frank filled his mug full of coffee, pushed his old dog into his rickety pickup, pointed his hood ornament south, and drove until the dusty roads were filled with holes and the pale sandy beaches turned silent.

He landed in San Pancho, a sleepy fishing village on Mexico’s Pacific coast, where his retirement was supposed to be simple: fish, eat, nap, repeat. But change, like the tide, had other plans.

One night, while walking along the moonlit beach, Frank stumbled across a bale of Olive Ridley turtles laying eggs. Before the last turtle made it back to the surf, locals had already begun scooping up the eggs—a delicacy, hawked in cobblestone markets and ladled into plates at kitchen tables. Frank didn’t scold or shame the outdated customs of yesteryear. Instead, he taught. He visited classrooms, listened to stories, and helped a community rediscover the power of stewardship. Over time, egg by egg, Frank helped turn a quiet beach into a thriving sanctuary. Today, only one in ten nests are disturbed, and a modest plaque at the edge of town honors Frank’s turtle nursery and the millionth saved egg.

Frank didn’t plan to start a conservation movement in retirement. But change rarely asks for permission. It just shows up, sometimes disguised as a turtle in the night.

Brian Adams, Director Parks, Recreation & Fair

As I think about the Fair and what it’s meant to me and to this community, I can’t help but feel a bit like Frank. Not in the heroics or the plaque (though I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want a deepfried Oreo named in my honor), but in the quiet understanding that when one role ends, another might just be waiting to be discovered. It may not come with a title or a paycheck, but you never know what barn door is ready to open when another shuts.

The Skagit County Fair has always been a place where tradition and transition dance together. Where kids grow up showing pigs, then come back with their own kids. Where volunteers serve hot dogs for decades. Where change happens slowly—until it doesn’t.

So as you wander the fairgrounds this year, maybe pause near the old carousel or under the shade bearing trees. Think about your own trails, your own transitions. Because like Frank——you never really know when the next beginning will find you.

Even when the tide changes and the ride ends, the stage will forever churn up new talent and with the Fair spirit in tow, the music plays on.

PARADISE AMUSEMENTS ENTERTAINS ALL AGES

Fair Admission is required to access Carnival Please purchase carnival tickets at the carnival ticket booth during the Fair.

Carnival Hours & Pricing:

Carnival Hours: 12:00pm – 11:00pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday 12:00pm – 10:00pm Sunday

Carnival Pricing:

$50 - Unlimited Ride Wristband valid from 12pm-10pm daily Tickets Only from 10pm-11pm on Thurs, Fri & Sat night. Individual ride tickets will be available. Prices vary by ride, please inquire at the Paradise Amusements ticket booth in the Carnival.

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Main Stage Entertainment

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORS

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LODGING

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7

11:00 am - KAPS & KBRC Diaper Derby

12:00 pm - Wren the Juggler

12:45 pm - Magic of Elliott Hunter

1:45 pm - Ron Stubbs Hypnotic Mayhem

3:00pm - Wren the Juggler

3:45 pm - Magic of Elliott Hunter

4:45 pm - Cheer at the Fair

6:15 pm - Ron Stubbs Hypnotic Mayhem

7:45pm - Pension King and the Dependents

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8

11:00 am - Keith Howard

12:00 pm - Wren the Juggler

12:45 pm - Magic of Elliott Hunter

1:45 pm - Ron Stubbs Hypnotic Mayhem

3:00 pm - Wren the Juggler

4:00 pm - The Fentons

5:45pm - Magic of Elliott Hunter

6:45 pm - Ron Stubbs Hypnotic Mayhem

8:15pm - Troy Fair Band

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9

11:00 am - Charlie Partin

12:45 pm - Magic of Elliott Hunter

1:45 pm - Ron Stubbs Hypnotic Mayhem

3:00pm - Wren the Juggler

3:45 pm - Magic of Elliott Hunter

5:00 pm - 80’s Ladies

6:45pm - Ron Stubbs Hypnotic Mayhem

8:00pm - Martha’s Bridal Fashion Show

8:45pm - Luis Coronel

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10

11:00 am - Marcia Kester

12:15 pm - Wren the Juggler

1:00 pm - Magic of Elliott Hunter

2:00 pm - Ron Stubbs Hypnotic Mayhem

3:15 pm - The Dunton Sisters

4:45 pm - Magic of Elliott Hunter

5:45 pm - Ron Stubbs Hypnotic Mayhem

7:15 pm - The Enthusiasts

King and the Dependents

Troy Fair Band The Enthusiasts

Elliott Hunter

Wren the Juggler

80’s Ladies

Main Stage Music

We work hard to bring some of the best musical acts in the business to the Fair. Our line up covers a variety of genres to suit different tastes. Come on out and enjoy the music at the Fair!

PENSION KING AND THE DEPENDENTS

Thursday 7:45 p.m.

Steve Johnson, AKA “The Pension King”, is a retired singer/songwriter from Southern California. He arrived in Anacortes in 2018, soon met some wonderful like-minded musicians, and “Pension King and the Dependents” began their musical journey in the summer of 2021! The five-piece group offers eclectic covers of classic songs from all genres, as well as an impressive and well received original catalog.

THE FENTONS

Friday 4:00 p.m.

KEITH HOWARD

Friday 11:00 a.m.

Playing All The Hits From ALL The Decades - Everly Brothers to The Lumineers - Keith is a Northwest favorite, guaranteed to keep you entertained. Sing along to all the good stuff and enjoy a walk down your own musical memory lane.

The Fentons are a Seattle band who play rockin’ roots country inspired by the Flying Burrito Bros., Neil Young, Hank Williams Sr., early Eagles, and The Everly Bros. Featuring longtime local musicians, The Fentons bring a bunch of fun, a little twang, a ton of harmonies, and a whole lot of energy to their toe-tapping show.

TROY FAIR BAND

Friday 8:15 p.m.

The Troy Fair Band delivers high-energy performances with diverse talent, playing your favorite country hits from a variety of years and generations. With 19 years playing the greater Northwest and entertaining the best crowds and fans of country music, this is a group of seasoned veterans with a great following! Troy grew up in a musical family in Skagit Valley where he played in his parent’s band as a teen and learned to write songs, build a live show, and create a following. After a couple exciting trips to Nashville to gain experience and hone his craft, he was ready to form his own group and hit the live music scene: and that’s when the Troy Fair Band was born!

Pension King and the Dependents

Keith Howard

The Fentons

Troy Fair Band

Main Stage Music

80’S LADIES

Saturday 5:00 p.m.

CHARLIE PARTIN

Saturday 11:00 a.m.

Charlie Partin doesn’t chase trends; he tells the kind of stories you lean into. He is a raspy-voiced troubadour steeped in raw country and dust-covered Americana, with songs cutting deep with grit, heart, and hard-fought truth. A combat veteran turned songwriter, Charlie brings a kind of perspective you can’t fake. No flash, no frills - just honest music from a man who means every word.

This sensational dance and singing act stands out from the crowd with the magnetic synergy of two extraordinary female vocalists. The 80s Ladies was formed two years ago and has been performing up and down I-5 in casinos, theatres, clubs and private parties ever since! Join the 80s Ladies on the Main Stage for an unforgettable, immersive experience that will have you dancing and singing along with the pop and new wave classics of the 80s.

MARCIA KESTER

Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Marcia Kester is a seasoned singer/guitarist best known for her heartfelt vocals and lively stage presence. She generally performs all over the Northwest as a one woman band, playing classic to current hits in country, rock, pop, and blues genres. Marcia’s show has a little something for everyone!

THE DUNTON SISTERS

Sunday 3:15 p.m.

The Dunton Sisters of Anacortes turn heads wherever they perform with their “smoothgrass” style. The ensemble group has family roots deep in traditional music. Their grandfather performed in a gospel quartet and The Dunton Sisters have performed at the world famous Station Inn in Nashville. Jen on guitar, Bev on mandolin, Jill on guitar and their mother, Gae, on string bass, form the nucleus of the group. Sister Jackie on drums, and Jill’s husband, Rick, on guitars and keyboards provide additional instrumental support.

THE ENTHUSIASTS

Sunday 7:15 p.m.

The Enthusiasts are a family rock-folk band from Anacortes, Washington. Siblings, Sommer and Andrew, blend acoustic storytelling with the dynamic energy of a full ensemble. The group’s approachable sound features guitars, drums, bass, mandolin, accordion, and rich harmonies that range from solo voices to soaring group vocals. Whether through heartfelt originals or lively covers, the ensemble’s music is designed to get you singing and dancing along. They aim for the enthusiasm of their performances and their love for the community of song to shine through every note.

Charlie Partin

80’s Ladies

Marcia Kester

The Dunton Sisters

The Enthusiasts

Enchanting Events

THURSDAY – Rapunzel:

12:30 p.m. Story-time

12:45-1:30 p.m. Meet & Greet

Rapunzel will do story-time on the main stage for 15 minutes then a meet and greet, photo op the rest of the time.

FRIDAY – Cinderella:

12:30 p.m. Story-time

12:45-1:30 p.m. Meet & Greet

Cinderella will do story-time on the main stage for 15 minutes then a meet and greet, photo op the rest of the time.

Meet & Greets will take place on the East side of the Main Stage

Enchanting Events

SATURDAY - Spiderman:

1:30 p.m. Superhero training

1:45-2:30 p.m. Meet & Greet

Spiderman will do superhero training on the main stage for 15 minutes then a meet and greet, photo op the rest of the time.

SUNDAY– Elsa:

12:45 p.m. Sing-a-long 1:00-1:45 p.m. Meet & Greet Elsa will do story-time on the main stage for 15 minutes then a meet and greet, photo op the rest of the time.

Meet & Greets will take place on the East side of the Main Stage

Featured EntertainmentThe Magic of Elliott Hunter

Daily on the Main Stage

Thursday: 12:45 p.m. & 3:45 p.m.

Friday: 12:45 p.m. & 5:45 p.m.

Saturday: 12:45 p.m. & 3:45 p.m.

Sunday: 1:00 p.m. & 4:45 p.m.

Anacortes native and world-class magician, Elliott Hunter, is coming back to the Fair in 2025! Elliott is a multi-international award-winning magician and illusionist who headlines some of the most prestigious venues in North America, from the Magic Castle in Hollywood to private celebrity events and some of the world’s most luxurious cruise ships. His personable demeanor, contagious positivity, and undeniable passion make him one of the most versatile and sought-after performers working today. Through visual storytelling, Elliott has mastered the ability to connect with any audience in order to cultivate a meaningful and memorable entertainment experience. Whether you are 5 or 105, you will be wowed by The Magic of Elliott Hunter!

Elliott was just seven years old when he saw his very first magic show in the public library in Anacortes. Immediately after, he searched the book shelves, looking for any book about how to learn magic! He practiced daily and

performed his first magic shows that same year for his fourth-grade class talent show and the Anacortes Senior Center. Elliott graduated high school in 2016 with honors and decided to attend Cal Poly, SLO for their engineering program. He moved to California and took his show on the road! He would perform every weekend, doing his homework backstage between shows by flashlight. While in college, he coined the term “Re-Engineering Magic” as he combined his two passions. In June of 2021, Elliott graduated from Cal Poly with his bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering.

After graduation, he went straight into entertainment, spending 300 days of the year performing all around the world, primarily on cruise ships and 1,000+ seat arenas and theatres. Over the years, Elliott has expanded the show into an experience that appeals to a wide range of people and cultures. His illusion shows are a cast of 10 people from all around the world. “I t’s awesome that people from such different backgrounds can come together in unity to create a great show,” he shared.

His first time performing at the Skagit County Fair was all the way back in 2012, when he was a young

teen. This will be his 6th year performing at the fair (the last time was in 2021.) Elliott shared, “I t’s always a privilege to come home and the summers are unbeatable. I love coming back to spend time with family and every time I am at the Skagit County Fair I get to reconnect with people who came to my shows many years before. It’s the people that make the venue so special.” He continued, “Our shows at the Fair focus on magic that caters to people of all ages with a fast-paced punchy dynamic that will catch their attention as they walk by. We have also created a set of illusions that

allow people to join us part way through and still enjoy the show.”

Elliott spent time in the spring touring in Alaska and right after his performances at the Fair, he will be bringing a full theatrical show to the Lincoln Theatre on August 30th before heading back out to perform on a cruise ship. Said Elliott, “ The show at the Lincoln Theatre will be completely different than the show at the Fair. We’re doing what we can to bring some magic to the valley this summer.” Tickets can be purchased at www. ehuntermagic.com/lincoln or the Lincoln Theatre website.

Featured Entertainment80’s Ladies

Main Stage

Saturday: 5:00 p.m

New to the Fair this year, please give an enthusiastic 80s welcome to the 80s Ladies! Prepare to be transported to the heyday of big hair, leg warmers, and neon colors. Every detail of the show and stage setup is crafted to transport you back and immerse you in the magic of the ‘80s. This sensational dance and singing act stands out from the crowd with the magnetic synergy of two extraordinary female vocalists. Together, they expertly re-create the early MTV pop and new wave hits that not only defined an era but left an indelible mark on the music landscape. The show is a non-stop, high-energy party featuring the iconic sounds of artists like Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Blondie, Missing Persons, Animotion, Human League, The Go Gos, Janet Jackson, Joan Jett, and more.

In addition to the 80s Ladies, the group performs three other acts: ARENA: spotlighting the legendary rock bands that dominated arenas in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s; the A-List Playlist: A top 40 tribute act delivering hits from contemporary artists like Bruno Mars, P!nk, Dua Lipa, and Kesha; and Invincible: The Pat Benatar Experience. Each act offers a unique experience, ensuring a night filled with singing, dancing, and unforgettable memories.

The 80’s Ladies was formed two years ago and has been performing up and down I-5 in casinos, theatres, clubs and private parties ever since! Lead singer, Darlene Tyler, shared, “We are excited to show one of our other acts at the Fair. The 80s Ladies

act is great for all ages! We cannot wait to get everyone up out of their seats to dance with us!”

The group’s upcoming schedule includes performances across the Northwest. Additionally, two of the band’s members are traveling to London to record at the iconic Abbey Road Studios for a T V show. “Abbey Road is renowned for hosting legends like The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Oasis, and continues to be a hub for music and film scoring so we are super excited for that,” said Darlene.

Join the 80s Ladies on the Main Stage for an unforgettable, immersive experience that will have you dancing and singing along with the

pop and new wave classics of the 80s. Learn more at https://alistnw. com/ and follow their Facebook page for updates on their show schedule.

Main Stage Family Entertainment

The Fair is all about family fun and our main stage acts are bringing it. You won’t want to miss these great family-friendly entertainers. Prepare to be amazed and delighted!

THE MAGIC OF ELLIOTT HUNTER

Thursday: 12:45 p.m. & 3:45 p.m.

Friday: 12:45 p.m. & 5:45 p.m.

Saturday: 12:45 p.m. & 3:45 p.m.

Sunday: 1:00 p.m. & 4:45 p.m.

Witness the incredible Magic of Elliott Hunter! Born and raised in Skagit Valley, Elliott has performed in over ten countries worldwide, entertaining hundreds of thousands of people along the way. In this captivating performance, he delivers an unforgettable entertainment experience for the entire family: masterfully blending grand illusion with hilarious comedy, heartfelt storytelling, and jaw-dropping displays of sleight of hand. To learn more about Elliott, visit ehuntermagic.com or follow his Instagram page: @ehuntermagic.

WREN THE JUGGLER

Thursday: 12:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.

Friday: 12:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.

Saturday: 3:00 p.m.

Sunday: 12:15 p.m.

Experience the mesmerizing talent of Wren the Juggler, who has been captivating audiences with his extraordinary juggling skills for over 25 years. His infectious enthusiasm for things flying in the air (and sometimes landing on the ground) dazzles and delights audiences. Wren’s performances promise unforgettable entertainment for audiences big and small, near and far, old and young. Keep an eye out for him as he strolls around the fairgrounds.

CHEER AT THE FAIR

Thursday: 4:45 p.m.

Cheer at the Fair is back this year! Come for the show and stay for the team spirit competition and cheerleader pie eating contest.

HYPNOTIC MAYHEM WITH RON STUBBS

Thursday: 1:45 p.m. & 6:15 p.m.

Friday: 1:45 p.m. & 6:45 p.m.

Saturday: 1:45 p.m. & 6:45 p.m.

Sunday: 2:00 p.m. & 5:45 p.m.

Back once again by popular demand, the Skagit County Fair welcomes the “Rockstar of Hypnosis”; Master Hypnotist Ron Stubbs, along with his lovely wife Jeanie as they bring their Hypnotic Mayhem Comedy Hypnosis Show to the Entertainment Main Stage for (8) eight shows.

Ron explores the infinite possibilities that the mind can create with an outrageous sense of humor as well as providing an unbelievably entertaining show that will be remembered for years where no one leaves embarrassed. Just be sure to get your seats early as Ron’s shows are some of the most popular at the Fair!

DIAPER DERBY

Thursday: 11:00 a.m.

Sponsored by our friends at KAPS & KBRC Radio, the Diaper Derby is back! Racers must be non-walkers, between 6-14 months old. Free contest entry with Fair admission. Win prizes! Start training your baby now!

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DIAPER DERBY

Thursday: 11:00 a.m. on the Main Stage

The Diaper Derby is back! Racers must be non-walkers, between 6-14 months old. Free contest entry with Fair admission. Start training your baby now!

WIN GREAT PRIZES!

FIRST PLACE

$1,200 Recliner sponsored by Rolfson’s Home Furnishings

SECOND PLACE $1,150 Two dressers and ottoman sponsored by Hansen’s Furniture

THIRD PLACE $350 fire table sponsored by Craft Stove

For full details and rules please visit the Skagit County Fair website: www.skagitcounty.net/fair

CHEER AT THE FAIR

Thursday: 4:45 p.m.

Cheer at the Fair is back this year! Come for the show and stay for the team spirit competition and cheerleader pie eating contest.

Pies Proudly Provided By

PIE EATING CONTEST

AT THE MAIN STAGE

Thursday 8/7 – 5:30pm

Cheerleader Pie Eating Contest

Friday 8/8 – 6:30pm

Saturday 8/9 – 6:30pm

Sunday 8/10 – 5:30pm FREE to PARTICIPATE!! GREAT PRIZES!!

Kiddie Corral

OPEN 11AM-8PM

A shaded parent rest area where parents and their little ones can sit back and relax. Equipped with shade, toys to entertain young children and a private nursing area. Located on the Sherman Anderson Ball Field.

SANDBOX • COLORING • BALL PIT

RIDE ON HORSES • TODDLER ACTIVITIES

SLIDE • ROCK PAINTING • CONNECT 4

CORN HOLE • NURSING STATION

DIAPER STATION • SIT & RELAX

For kids aged 6 and under. Parents must accompany their children at all times.

Stuff the Bus

Thursday August 7th: 10:00AM-5:00PM

Join us in supporting families in need by filling a Skagit Transit bus with diapers! Donate an unopened package of diapers and receive one complimentary gate pass per package All donated diapers will go to the Diaper Bank of Skagit County (DBSC).

Valid only at the Cleveland Park Entrance, this initiative aims to provide essential supplies to those who require the most. Hurry, as tickets are limited!

Gate Location: 1401 Cleveland Ave, Mount Vernon

The DBSC doesn’t just distribute diapers; it also provides formulas, wipes, and adult incontinence supplies to underserved families. By partnering with Helping Hands Food Bank, they ensure resources reach every corner of our community. Your contribution helps bridge the gap for those facing challenges in accessing essential items.

Skagit Transit is now providing free rides to anyone 18 and under! Thanks you to our sponsors!l

Community Stage Entertainment

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7

12:00 pm – Keith Howard

2:15 pm – Brittany Collins

4:30 pm – Pension King

7:00 pm – JP Valentine

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8

12:00 pm – Willie Reavis

2:15 pm – Michael Dayvid

4:30 pm – Haley Suiter

7:00 pm – Kick Brass

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9

12:00 pm – Smile Aisle

2:15 pm – Shannon Patino

4:30 pm – Forest Stoke

7:00 pm – Jammin’ Afternoon Band

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10

12:00 pm – Mount Baker Council Square Dancers

2:15 pm – Lee Howard

4:30 pm – Charlie Partin

7:00 pm – Inefable

Haley Suiter

JP Valentine

Jammin’ Afternoon Band

Mount Baker Council Square Dancers

Kick Brass

Inefable

Community Stage Entertainment

KEITH HOWARD

Thursday 12:00 p.m.

Playing All The Hits From ALL The Decades - Everly Brothers to The LumineersKeith is a Northwest favorite, guaranteed to keep you entertained. Sing along to all the good stuff and enjoy a walk down your own musical memory lane.

BRITTANY COLLINS

Thursday 2:15 p.m.

Soulful Americana artist Brittany Collins writes songs that are equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful. Her hauntingly powerful voice evokes imagery of the rugged mountainous landscape where she was raised and still lives in the Pacific Northwest. Her performance will hit you like a lightning bolt and leave you begging for more.

PENSION KING

Thursday 4:30 p.m.

Steve Johnson, AKA “The Pension King,” is a retired singer/songwriter from Southern California. After 30 years behind the wheel to ‘get that pension,’ he now spends his days in the Pacific Northwest with his grand-babies and guitar. His five-piece group offers eclectic covers of classic songs from all genres, as well as an impressive and well received original catalog.

JP VALENTINE

Thursday 7:00 p.m.

JP Valentine is a Bellingham local acoustic rocker. Formerly the frontman of the popular Los Angeles band Schwarzenator, known for its over-the-top songs about Arnold Schwarzenegger’s movies, he now rocks out with his acoustic guitar across the Pacific Northwest, performing hits from the past 70 years and delighting audiences with his fun, charismatic style. Mostly sticking to rock, pop, and punk music, he’s been known to venture into some R&B when the mood fits and even some originals!

WILLIE REAVIS

Friday 12:00 p.m.

Willie Reavis is a singer/songwriter from Ferndale, WA. He taught himself to play guitar as a teenager while listening to old records from the thrift shop and tapes his Arkansas born grandfather recorded in the 1970’s. Willie plays country and folk music in the old style reminiscent of Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, and Woody Guthrie.

Keith Howard

Brittany Collins

Pension King

Willie Reavis

Community Stage Entertainment

SMILE AISLE

Saturday 12:00 p.m.

MICHAEL DAYVID

Friday 2:15 p.m.

A solo singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer/arranger, and entertainer, Michael Dayvid is the world’s premiere adventure folk artist. He has been producing and performing original and cover music for 20 years, ranging in style from jazz to folk, blues to classic rock, opera to show tunes, and Top 40 from the 1940s and back. He is also gaining recognition for his incredible freestyle songwriting, creating new music from scratch based on audience suggestions.

HALEY SUITER

Friday 4:30 p.m.

Haley Suiter is a faith-filled old soul with an insatiable love for the timeless melodies of classic rock. My voice carries raw power, authentic tone, and heartfelt sincerity.

KICK BRASS

Friday 7:00 p.m.

Kick-Brass has become quite the household name since their start in 2021. The teen brassband from Oak Harbor specializes in a new-age style of high-energy and electrifying brass music, bringing a breath of fresh air to the genre and music scene. Made up of just a few high school students, Kick-Brass has played near and far in restaurants, various music festivals, parades, roller skating rinks, and even featured in the Whidbey Times.

Smile Aisle is a jazz group out of Bellingham, Washington led by guitarist Ben Meyer. The concept of this project is to play music that is melodic and easy to listen to, while also being subtly complex and technical, in a configuration suited for the most intimate spaces. Focusing on the music of the Pat Metheny Group, Smile Aisle aims to showcase this selection of instrumental deep cuts as a key ingredient for a perfectly relaxed and social environment.

SHANNON PATINO

Saturday 2:15 p.m.

Shannon Patiño is a Mount Vernon-based singer-songwriter who blends folk and pop influences to create heartfelt, empowering, and vulnerably authentic music. As the firstborn daughter of Mexican immigrants, Shannon’s work reflects her unique perspective, exploring themes of identity, self-worth, and love in its many forms with lyrics in English and Spanish that resonate across cultures.

Michael Dayvid

Haley Suiter

Kick Brass

Smile Aisle

Shannon Patino

Community Stage Entertainment

FOREST STOKE

Saturday 4:30 p.m.

Forest Stoke is Zach Hamer’s solo project. Zach is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter with a focus on folk and blues. A seasoned performer, Zach has spent the last decade playing shows coast to coast, bringing an energetic and engaging performance wherever he goes. Zach also performs in the band Kuinka.

JAMMIN’ AFTER NOON BAND

Saturday 7:00 p.m.

Jammin’ After Noon Band is a 4-piece classic rock cover band from Puget Sound. The band formed in 2022 from a collection of retired, enthusiastic rock-n-rollers who met playing music and who want to bring the classic rock songs from their youth to audiences today. They just could not get enough Beatles, Joe Cocker, Rolling Stones and they know you want to hear these classic rock songs too. Their unique brand of entertainment fuses seasoned vocals together with rock-n-roll guitar, bass, keyboard, and drums to bring energetic joy and audience focused performance that will make you want to dance.

MT. BAKER COUNCIL SQUARE DANCERS

Sunday 12:00 p.m.

The Mount Baker Square Dance Council promotes square and round dancing in the north Puget Sound region of Washington State. They are a non-profit association run by volunteers, each of whom belongs to one of the 15 clubs in the council. They serve Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island, and San Juan counties (and a tiny bit of King County). Check out the Council website for information about square dancing in your area; the best fun on two feet.

CHARLIE PARTIN

Sunday 4:30 p.m.

LEE HOWARD

Sunday 2:15 p.m.

Local performing and international touring string surfer, David “Lee” Howard, is a pure magician on his acoustic electric 12-string guitar and vocals. Howard produces refreshing originals and definitively original cover songs, bending genre styles somewhere between Americana and new age and all points in between served with humor and positive energy. From Duelling Banjos to Malagueña, from Sultans of Swing to Stairway to Heartburn……there’s something for everyone. Recently completing his 40th tour of Europe to promote his 20th recorded album, Lee returns home to the Skagit Valley in time to watch his garden grow!

Charlie Partin is a soulful Pacific Northwest singer/songwriter with a down-to-earth, no nonsense, and humble way of weaving stories into song. Pulling from raw country and Americana, Charlie’s passion and raspy vocals will make you a believer on site. Also catch him on the main stage, Saturday at 11am!

INEFABLE

Sunday 7:00 p.m.

Forest Stoke

Jammin’ After Noon Band

Mount Baker Council Square Dancers

Lee Howard

Charlie Partin

SCHEDULE:

LATIN STAGE

Thursday – Friday: 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

MAIN STAGE

Saturday: 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

ARENA

Sunday: 7:30 p.m. (Cabalgantes Del Northwest)

Latin Entertainment at the Fair

The Skagit County Fair’s 2025 Latin Entertainment Stage is Bringing the Party Like Never Before!

Get ready for four exciting days filled with Latin music, culture, and celebration in the heart of Mount Vernon at the Skagit County Fair, August 7–10! The Latin Entertainment Stage returns once again to honor Latino roots with a vibrant and diverse lineup of local, regional, and international talent.

This year the Latin Entertainment Stage is excited to welcome La Banda Real de Seattle, considered one of the top local bands in Washington State. You’ll also enjoy live rock bands, a fun clown show for the whole family, and the highly anticipated comeback debut of Grupo Inefable—a young group making waves in the Skagit Valley.

Event organizer, Adriana Suarez, shared, “Staying true to our mission, we continue to offer opportunities for emerging artists to shine, while featuring community favorites like Mariachi MV and our beloved folklórico dancers, who proudly represent our heritage year after year.”

“We’re raising the bar this year by featuring talent from beyond the region, including Grupo Son de Oro, coming straight from Mazatlán, Sinaloa. You’ll also experience dynamic performances from Herencia Mexicana Dance Crew from Everett, WA and Saboco Dance Crew, proudly representing the richness of Colombian culture. Don’t miss our bridal and quinceañera fashion runway, in collaboration with one of our amazing sponsors, Variedades Martha. And to top it all off, we are thrilled to welcome the renowned artist LUIS CORONEL, performing live with his full show to close out this unforgettable celebration!”

This is just a taste of what’s to come. You’ve got to be there to experience it all!

This immersive experience is brought to you by Adrys Marketing & Concerts, a company that goes all out to bring top-quality entertainment and fun for everyone. “The performances we book for the Fair are more than just music. We bring unity and culture to our community through every beat and every moment. For the first time ever, the Latin Entertainment Stage will be featured in ICONOS Magazine Northwest, a growing entertainment magazine now gaining international recognition in the Mexican music scene,” Adriana shared.

“We are truly grateful to Fair Manager, Aric Gaither, for his continued support and belief in our vision and the quality we bring to the stage year after year. A big thank you also goes out to all of our sponsors, whose support makes the Latin Entertainment Stage possible and impactful,” said Adriana.

The Skagit County Fair comes alive, dances, and celebrates at the Latin Entertainment Stage! The performers will be waiting with open arms and a fiesta-ready heart. Don’t miss it!

Featured Latin Artist – Luis Coronel

Main Stage

Saturday: 8:45 p.m.

The Skagit County Fair is thrilled to welcome featured Latin artist, Luis Coronel, to the Main Stage on Saturday! Luis is known for his regional Mexican music style and has been recognized as one of the most successful and youngest artists in this genre in both the United States and Mexico. He is considered an artist who connects with his roots and the immigrant experience, as reflected in songs like Dentro De Mis Ojos, which addresses this theme. In addition to his music career, he has also expressed interest in television hosting.

Luis was born to Mexican parents in Tucson, Arizona, on February 3, 1996. His career in regional Mexican music took off quickly at the age of 16 when a video of him singing a song after a boxing match went viral on YouTube. The video caught the attention of an executive at Del Records who signed him and helped him release his debut album in 2013, Con La Frente En Alto. The album achieved great success, landing a spot on the Billboard Regional Mexican Albums chart just three weeks after its release. With the release of his second album in 2014, Quiero Ser Tu Dueño, he became the youngest solo artist to reach number 1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart.

Luis has won several awards, including a Premio Tu Mundo, a Billboard Latin Music Award, and a Premio Lo Nuestro, among others. He has also received multiple award nominations, including Premios Juventud and Premios de la Calle. In 2020, he launched his own company, which allowed him to continue sharing his music with the world.

Latin Stage Schedule

THURSDAY AUGUST 7

5:00PM - DJ SPIN

6:00PM - TALENT/Clown Show

7:40PM - Grupo Efectivo (Norteño)

8:45PM - Grupo Inefable (Sierreño)

FRIDAY AUGUST 8

5:00PM - DJ

6:00PM - Grupo D’Lujo (Versatil Group)

7:40PM - Grupo Ferozz (Spanish Rock Versatil Group)

8:45PM - Son De Oro (Norteño Band Group From Mazatlan, Sinaloa)

SATURDAY AUGUST 9

12:00PM - DJ

1:00PM - La Tierra De Mis Amores (Versatil Group)

2:05PM - MV Mariachi

3:10PM - MV Folklorico

4:15PM - Talent Kids Show (Noelia, Kike&Lino)

5:20PM - Jose Rangel Y Su Nueva Alianza (Norteño Group)

6:35PM - Frecuencia Acustica (Spanish Rock Band)

8:10PM - DJ Sonido

ON THE MAIN STAGE

8:00PM - Martha’s Bridal Fashion Show

8:45PM - Luis Coronel

SUNDAY AUGUST 10

12:00PM DJ Sonido

LATIN ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORS

1:05PM - Talent Herencias Mexicanas Folklore Dance Crew

2:35PM - Talent Saboco Dance Crew Colombian Dance Crew

3:40PM - TALENT (Cumbia Versatil)

4:40PM - Jorge Lozano (Norteño Group)

5:50PM - TALENT (Group)

6:55PM - Banda Real De Seattle

7:55PM - Banda Real De Seattle

HORSE ARENA – 7:30 PM Cabalgantes Del Northwest

Fair History Lovers!

Listen to past podcasts about the people and history that make the Skagit County Fair our favorite annual community celebration. You’ll find them on Tales of the Magic Skagit Podcast brought to you by Meyer Sign. The series host and producer, Michael Boss, will be wandering the fair doing impromptu videos with fair goers, 4-H and FFA kids, exhibitors, and entertainers — so let him know if you have a story you’d like to share. It’s all history in the making!

Listen to past Fair interviews on the Tales of the Magic Skagit on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

A big thank you to Brian Adams for 17 years of service as Director of our Parks, Recreation & Fair Department! This will be his last Fair in this role before he sails off into the sunset of retirement. It’s been a fun ride!

Grounds Entertainment

The Fair is here to entertain you even while you’re wandering around. With so many great shows, it’s non-stop fun all day long!

WREN THE JUGGLER

Experience the mesmerizing talent of Wren the Juggler, who has been captivating audiences with his extraordinary juggling skills for over 25 years. His infectious enthusiasm for things flying in the air (and sometimes landing on the ground) dazzles and delights audiences. Wren’s performances promise unforgettable entertainment for audiences big and small, near and far, old and young. Keep an eye out for him as he strolls around the fairgrounds.

BUTTERFLY ENCOUNTER

Open Daily 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Butterflies are beautiful, magical creatures and Skagit County Fair visitors will get to experience them up close at The Butterfly Encounter. Inside the screened-in butterfly exhibit, over 100 butterflies will be released on opening day. Come by to observe the butterflies and learn about the life-cycle of a butterfly. Visitors will be shown how to feed butterflies and then have the chance to feed them nectar on a feeding stick. This is a FREE exhibit at the Fair, but if you’d like to take the experience home with you, butterfly kits may be available for purchase.

FREE MINI GOLF

Visit the WECU booth for a FREE round of mini golf, 9-holes of fun blended with financial education for all ages!

DRAFT HORSE EXPERIENCE

Hands on draft horse and mini donkey experience! The Muñoz Percheron Family will provide you opportunities to meet the extra large draft horses and mini donkeys up close and personal. Enjoy the full experience of meeting furry friends and view an authentic hitch wagon.

Featured Family Entertainment - Puzzlemania

Located across from Vuelta La Luna Circus

Open daily 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Welcome Puzzlemania to their first exhibit at the Skagit County Fair! This free STEM exhibit offers all day, hands-on entertainment for the whole family with a wide range of fun, exciting games and puzzles! It will also be a space within the Fair that people can slow down, relax and then go back out and enjoy the rest of the Fair. From brain teasers to classic games - there is something for everyone. Puzzlemania is STEM at its best!

This dynamic exhibit offers a fresh twist on traditional puzzles, blending fun, challenge, and creativity for visitors of all ages. Explore a wide range of activities, from custom and classic jigsaw puzzles to giant versions of family favorites like 4 in a Row, Jenga, and Chess. Whether you’re untangling a tricky distanglement puzzle or testing your skills with geometric shapes, there’s something here to engage every level of puzzler.

Puzzlemania is more than just fun – it brings STEM concepts to life—encouraging spatial reasoning, geometry, identifying patterns, sequencing, problem solving, visual perception, and critical thinking through hands-on play. Said Owner, Tammie Wood, “Puzzlemania provides the opportunity for families to play and learn together. We often call it “sneaky learning” because it’s so much fun.” And if games aren’t your thing, don’t worry! Grab a seat, relax, and enjoy watching your family dive into some friendly, brain-boosting competition.

Puzzlemania is operated by Tammie under its parent company, Super Science Company, which she founded over 18 years ago. Tammie began her career as a middle school science teacher and worked at a science museum for 18 years before starting Super Science Company and her first exhibit called “Fun with Physics.” She shared, “I enjoy learning by doing and the informal education style of Puzzlemania and the other educational exhibits we have created. We are based out of central Oregon and bring our in-house designed and custom-built family-based attractions to county and state fairs, festivals, and private events mostly up and down the West Coast. We love small hometown fairs! Over the years, we have also conducted educational school assembly programs and outreach museum programs.”

We hope your whole family will get into this exhibit at the Fair! Learn more at https://supersciencecompany. com/puzzlemania or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/supersciencecompany.

Grounds Entertainment - Vuelta La Luna

Thursday-Sunday

Daily Showtimes: 12:30, 3:30 & 6:30pm

Don’t miss the Vuelta La Luna Variety Circus! Vuelta is a traveling variety circus made up of a curious collection of aerialists, dancers, fire-breathers, clowns, acrobats, jugglers, stilt walkers, and more! This is a FREE, family friendly event. Kids, young and old, love the creative acts and interacting with the performers after the show. Audiences will be entertained with character driven shows including clown skits, aerialists from space, a time machine, Disco down party time, and experimental acts, including an old lady who stumbles onto the stage and is sent back to her former glory!

The circus presents new performance material every season with a family forward focus on fun! There will be some new, exciting performances this year including Eros the Aerialist who is on an adventure to fight monsters and discover treasure, Kindara with a fun hand-balancing skit, and a wacky inflatable tube orchestra! Ring Master Jason Barker shared, “I scoured every car lot, truck stop, fast food, mini-mart, and car repair shop this side of the Mississippi River to assemble the best ensemble of singing inflatable fun! We can’t wait to entertain you with classic songs that the whole family will enjoy!”

The cast is made up of local artists from the Pacific Northwest region who will perform three shows daily, about 20-30 minutes long. After each performance, the circus ring will be open for poses and pictures, as well as teaching a first move or lesson! Costumed jugglers and entertainers will be doing roving acts in between performances. There will be an interactive Kids Zone next to the tent with some fun circus games and classics like Jenga and cornhole, custom-made hula hoops, and a box of costumes and props for a dress up “selfie” circus.

Vuelta has had crowds of up to 500 people at its shows at the Fair and the performers are looking forward to trying out some new acts this year in its family friendly performances.

Commercial Vendors

There’s a huge array of vendors to browse and shop at the Fair!

Accessorios Martinez

Bath Fitter

Bhu Namdol

Biancas Crafty Creations

Box of Good

Buncha Busta

Child Evangelism Fellowship

Christian Motorcyclist Association

Cocosheama

Crossroads Magic

DragonStone Design

Edward Jones

Farmers Equipment

Generator Supercenter of Puget Sound

George Holt

Gideons

Glitt3r Lyfe

Global Credit Union

Harley Exteriors

Harrisons Collectibles

Heavenly Soap

Henna by Lily

Hotworx Burlington

Isaura’s Novedades

Jacuzzi Bath Remodel of Seattle

JAKD Candy

Josesphine Caring Community

Jungetaria Pingues

LaConner Community News

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

LeafGuard of Seattle

Lenz Enterprises

Let’s Color

Martha’s Bridal

MB Builders/Skirting Pros

Moku Party

MoLa Shoppe

Monicas1ofakind

Monova Lady

Myrna’s Accesorios LLC

MysticallyGemini

Natural Way Chiropractic

Next Generation Performing Arts

Northwest Insurance Solutions

Northwest Washington Labor Council

Otaku Shoppe Creations

Pacific Northwest Hot Tub Company

P.A.N.

Paper Pie

PeaceHealth United General

Medical Center

Pogozone

Pony Rides Express

Radio of Life

Ramirez Accessories

Renewal By Andersen

RH Western Hats LLC

Roman Rocks Jewerly/Living Lens

Photography

Royal Prestige

Sanye Group Inc

Skagit 911 Driving School

Skagit Casino Resort

Skagit County Democrats

Skagit County Master

Composters/Public Works

Skagit County Noxious Weeds

Skagit County Republicans

Skagit Legal Aid

Stilly River Mechanical

Suzie’s Toys

Sweetful Thinking Gourmet

Popcorn

Tastefully Simple

Temp Wallz

Terri’s Custom Creations

The One Stop Sticker Shop

T-Mobile

Trinity Trikes

United States Air Force

US Army

United States Marine Corps

USTA Martial Arts

Valley Cactus Boutique

Washington Army National Guard

WECU

Why Islam

Willmake4U

Winay Arts

Western

Doug

Japanese

Cedar

Composite

Modified

Allura

Deck Railings & Accessories

Composite Fencing Pergolas

Hardware & Fasteners

Cedar

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4-H YOUTH PROGRAMS

The 4-H youth program is volunteer driven and community based; it was started at the beginning of the 20th century to ensure the future of rural youth. It consists of a community of more than six million members from ages nine through nineteen and 60 million alumni from across America.

Skagit county 4-H celebrated the 100th anniversary in 2022 of having clubs in the county. The clubs emphasize learning, leadership/life skills, healthy living, citizenship and science through classes, hands-on projects, and community service. Youth can choose from a variety of projects in the areas of technology, human sciences, large and small animals, science and engineering, natural resources, and citizenship and leadership.

Beyond the excitement of learning something new through a project, youth have the opportunity to participate in leadership conferences, travel the world, become involved in their community through service, develop healthy youth/adult partnerships and meet new friends in a safe and comfortable setting. In Skagit County, 300 youth are organized into 23 clubs and mentored by 60 adult volunteer Leaders. Adult volunteers are screened and trained to mentor youth in the projects the youth is interested in.

Children ages 5- 18 can join 4-H; visiting with leaders and members at the fair is a great way to find a good fit for an individual’s interests. 4-H members can compete with their projects in contests at the local, state, regional, or national levels and also attend conferences and events. 4-H has four Essential Elements: Belonging, Generosity, Mastery, and Independence. These topics give youth a safe place to “Learn as they Do”, generate positive youth/adult partnerships, and feel a part of a bigger community. The 4-H motto is “Making the Best Better”. You will see these values reflected in the youth when you take time to visit and talk with 4-H members at the fair.

Member enrollment begins each fall in October, if you are interested in joining 4-H please contact smoulton@wsu.edu

4-H thrives in Skagit County due to incredible support from

the Skagit County community. The generosity of our community enables Skagit County 4-H to continue our mission in raising responsible, thoughtful and generous leaders for our future.

4-H EXHIBITS AND CONTESTS

The 4-H building (Building A) is full of interesting still-life exhibits and 4-H in Action demonstrations. Building C houses the dog project and show ring, dog projects show in obedience and agility through an obstacle course; handlers exhibit dogs both on and off leash. The Pavilion barn is the home of livestock projects; Dairy, Beef and along with an exhibition of Shooting Sports. Goats and Sheep are housed and shown across the fairgrounds in Building F. Building E is the Small Animal Barn, this barn fills up with Rabbit, Cavy, Cat and Poultry projects. The Horse barns and the Horse arena is busy all day with many different horse performances. The Skagit Junior Livestock Show will be held the Livestock Pavilion on Saturday morning. This is where animals raised for market are auctioned off, anyone can bid! Come early for a bidder number. This is a great opportunity to support 4-H and FFA members.

Take a look at the enclosed schedule for many different activities and contests going on at the Fair this year!

THE SKAGIT COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SALE

FFA

Future Farmers of America was founded by a group of young farmers in 1928, their mission was to prepare future generations for the challenges of feeding a growing population. Today, now called the National FFA Organization, is not just for students who want to be production farmers, it also welcomes members who aspire to careers in agriculture as teachers, doctors, scientist, business owners and more. For this reason, the name of the organization was updated in 1988 to reflect the growing diversity and new opportunities in the industry of agriculture.

The National FFA Organization now has 1,027,273 members in 9,235 chapters nationwide with millions of alumni. The organization is part of the high school courses in the food, fiber and natural resources industry including animal science, horticulture, agricultural mechanics and natural resources.

The FFA motto: “Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve” and the chapter’s activities are planned to help students do all of this.

Skagit County has four FFA chapters:

The Burlington-Edison FFA chapter has a long tradition of involving its members in the many different facets of agriculture that the Skagit Valley area has to offer. Students take pride in exhibiting their various projects at the fair each summer, and during the school year are involved in everything from Trapshooting, Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems, Floriculture and Nursery Landscape, Veterinary Science, Food Science and Leadership training in many different ways.

as veterinary science and trapshooting activities. Their activities are about getting outdoors - whether it’s to tend to animals, practice for competitions, or explore the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The chapter emphasizes leadership and personal development through action and involvement and we strive to offer members as many new and exciting experiences as possible.

Mount Vernon Christian High School is the newest chapter in Skagit County. Students are involved in Veterinary Science, Dairy Cattle, Milk Quality and Products Evaluation, and Environmental Natural Resources.

Come and see the FFA club members in:

• Dairy Cattle

• Beef Cattle

• Swine

Mount Vernon FFA is one of the first five chapters in Washington State! We’re also the home to the first female National FFA Officer, Julie Smiley. Throughout the year our chapter is dedicated to community service and leadership; we work on projects with Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland, Skagit County Farm Bureau, and other organizations. Besides animal projects, students participate in Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems and Veterinary Science competitions and their activities include many options for students to practice their leadership skills in the community.

Sedro-Woolley FFA is active in the Floriculture and Nursery Landscape competitions hosted by FFA as well

• Sheep

• Goats

• Poultry

• Rabbits

• Dairy Cattle and Livestock Judging Contests

• Agriculture Mechanics and Technology Displays

• Horticulture and Landscape Displays

• Educational Exhibits

AND at Old McDonalds Farm Petting Zoo, which is managed by all of four of the county’s FFA chapters.

AUG. 7

Barns Schedule

8/3 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Open Class Sewing, Needlework and Quilt Entries Accepted Buidling B

8/4 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Open Class Photography, Fine Arts and Crafts Entries Accepted Building D

8/4 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Open Class Sewing and Needlework Entries Accepted Buidling B

8/4 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open Class Food Preservation and Canning Entries Accepted Building D

8/4 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open Class Baking Entries Accepted Building D

8/5 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open Class Honey Entries Accepted Building D

8/6 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Open Class Floriculture and Agriculture Entries Accepted Buidling D

8/6 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Open Class Photography, Fine Arts and Crafts Judging Building D

8/6 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm Open Class Floriculture and Agriculture Judging Building D

8/7 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 4-H / FFA / Open Class Poultry Type Building E - Poultry Area

8/7 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 4-H Cat Show - Fititng and Showing, Followed by Type, Followed by Costume Contest Building E Show Barn

8/7 9:30 am - 11:30 am FFA Sheep Fitting and Showing and Type Sheep and Goat Arena

8/7 10:00 am - 11:00 am Beef Bowl Pavilion

8/7 10:00 am - 11:00 am Cavy Veggie Eating Contest Cavy Cages in Barn E

8/7 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Dairy Foods Demonstrations Tent by Dairy Parlor

8/7 10:30 am - 2:30 pm 4-H Dog Showmanship Building C

8/7 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 4-H Goat Bowl Goat Barn

8/7 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Rabbit Agility Between Building E and D

8/7 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm 4-H Sheep Fitting and Showing and Type Sheep and Goat Arena

8/7 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm 4-H / FFA Poultry Showmanship

AUG. 8 SATURDAY, AUG. 9 SUNDAY, AUG. 10 AFTER THE FAIR

Between Building E and D

8/7 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Dairy Demonstrations Tent by Dairy Parlor

8/7 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm 4-H Dog Quiz Bowl Building C

8/7 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 4-H and FFA Fleece Judging Sheep Barn

8/7 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm FFA Beef Fitting and Showing Pavilion

8/7 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 4-H Cavy Member Eating Contest

8/7 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm 4-H Trick Dog Contest

8/7 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4-H Beef Fitting and Showing

8/7 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm FFA Beef Type

Building E

Building C

Pavilion

Pavilion

8/7 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sheep Lads and Ladies Lead Sheep and Goat Arena

8/7 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm 4-H Dog Costume Contest

8/7 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Rabbit, Cavy and Cat Exhibitor Meeting

8/7 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 4-H Dog Barn Awards

8/7 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 4H Beef Type

8/7 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 4-H Dog Parent Showmanship

8/7 09:00 PM Barns Close

8/8 9:00 am - 10:00 am 4-H Cavy Show (Type followed by Showmanship)

8/8 9:30 am - 11:00 am FFA Goat Market Wether Type, 4-H Goat Market Wether Type to Follow

8/8 10:00 am - 10:30 am 4-H and FFA Rabbit Market Sale Type

8/8 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Beef Demonstrations

Building C

Building E Show Barn

Building C

Pavilion

Building C

Building E Show Barn

Sheep and Goat Arena

Building E Show Barn

Beef Barn

8/8 10:00 am - 3:00 pm FFA / 4-H Swine Fitting and Showing, Type to Follow Swine Arena

8/8 10:00 am - 3:30 pm 4-H / FFA Dairy Fitting and Showing, Type to Follow Pavilion

8/8 10:00 am - 2:30 pm 4-H Dog Obedience

8/8 10:30 am - 11:00 am FFA Rabbit Showmanship and Type

8/8 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 4-H Rabbit Type Show

8/8 11:00 am - 3:00 pm FFA /4-H (Meat / PygmyGoat and Dairy) Goat Fitting and Showing

8/8 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Chicken Races

8/8 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 4-H Rabbit Showmanship

8/8 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm 4-H Dog Rally Obedience

Building C

Building E Show Barn

Building E Show Barn

Sheep and Goat Arena

Between Building E and D

Building E Show Barn

Building C

8/8 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Goat Costume Sheep and Goat Arena

8/8 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Livestock Show Set Up Pavilion

8/8 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm Sheep Awards Sheep Barn

8/8 08:30 PM 4-H and FFA Sheep Haul Out Sheep Barn

8/8 09:00 PM Barns Close

8/9 6:00 am - 8:00 am Open Class Sheep Vet Check Behind Building F

8/9 9:30 am - 10:00 am Livestock Sale Group Picture and Show Awards Pavilion

8/9 10:00 am - 10:30 am FFA Goat Type (other than stock show animals) Sheep and Goat Arena

8/9 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Skagit Junior Livestock Sale Pavilion

8/9 10:00 am - 3:30 am 4-H Goat Type (other than stock show animals) Sheep and Goat Arena

8/9 10:30 am - 2:30 pm 4-H Dog Showmanship Building C

8/9 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Rabbit Races Between Building E and D

8/9 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Chicken Races Between Building E and D

8/9 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sale Tear Down Pavilion

8/9 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Poultry Judging (time may be adjusted based on other shows) Building E Show Barn

8/9 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cavy Races

8/9 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm 4-H and FFA Dairy Judging

8/9 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm 4-H Dog Showmanship Finals

8/9 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Goat Obstacle Course

8/9 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Poultry Awards

8/9 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Rabbit Parent Showmanship

8/9 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm 4-H Trick Dog Contest

8/9 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging Pavilion and Sheep and Goat

8/9 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cavy Parent Showmanship

8/9 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm 4-H Dog Costume Contest

8/9 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Rabbit, Cavy and Cat Exhibitor Meeting

8/9 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 4-H Dog Parent Showmanship

8/9 09:00 PM Barns Close

8/10 8:30 am - 9:00 am 4-H Photo Horse Arena

8/10 9:00 am - 10:00 am Dairy Quiz Bowl Pavilion 8/10 9:15 am - 10:15 am Beef Exhibitor Meeting and Awards Pavilion - Beef Barn

8/10 9:30 am - 10:30 am Swine Exhibitor Meeting and Awards Swine Arena

8/10 10:00 am - 11:00 am Cavy Agility Contest Between Building E and D

8/10 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cat Bowl Building E Show Barn

8/10 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Open Class Sheep Show Sheep and Goat Arena

8/10 10:00 am - 2:30 pm 4-H Dog Obedience Building C

8/10 10:30 am - 11:30 am Dairy and Beef Costume Contest Pavilion

8/10 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Cavy and Rabbit Creative Costume Contest Between Building E and D

8/10 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm FFA Round Robin Pavilion

8/10 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Chicken Races Between Building E and D

8/10 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Cat Parent Showmanship Building E Show Barn

8/10 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Poultry Costume Contest Between Building E and D

8/10 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm 4-H Large Animal Round Robin Pavilion, Sheep and Goat Arena, Swine Arena and Horse Arena

8/10 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm 4-H Dog Rally Obedience Building C 8/10 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Open Class Sheep Fleece Judging Sheep Barn 8/10 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Cat, Cavy and Rabbit Awards including People’s Choice Awards Building E - Rabbit/Cavy/Cat Area

8/10 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Goat Awards Sheep and Goat Arena

8/10 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4-H Dairy Awards Pavilion

8/10 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 4-H Small Animal Round Robin

8/10 6:00 PM 4-H Horse Awards

8/10 6:30 PM Swine Haul Out

8/10 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 4-H Dog Barn Awards

8/10 07:00 PM Beef and Dairy Haul Out Behind the

8/10 07:30 PM Sheep and Goat Haul Out Behind the

8/10 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Open Class Exhibits Pick Up

8/10 9:00 pm Sheep and Goat Haul Out Behind Sheep Barn

8/11 9:00 am - 10:00 am Haul Out - Poultry, Rabbits and Cavy

E 8/11 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Barn and Cage Cleaning

8/11 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 4-H Indoor Exhibits Haul Out

A 8/11 11:00 am - 5:30 pm Open Class Exhibits Pick Up

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8:30 - 9:00 Wednesday August 7

Dorothy’s Next Chapter: From 4-H Coordinator to

After nearly 11 years (3,993 days!) as Skagit County’s 4-H Program Coordinator, Dorothy Elsner is starting a new chapter –but don’t worry! She isn’t straying too far as she has joined the reestablished Skagit County Fair Advisory Board.

Dorothy’s roots in 4-H go deep. Raised on a cattle ranch in Yavapai County, Arizona, she showed swine and beef and pursued every leadership opportunity she could, including a trip to National 4-H Congress in Chicago. That early passion for youth development stayed with her through decades of service in Skagit County.

She first joined the Skagit County Fair community in 1999 as a 4-H mom, then became a club leader for the Valley Green Acres club in 2002. As coordinator, she guided thousands of youth, some from their first Cloverbud years through high school graduation—and many of those former members are now 4-H leaders themselves.

“Watching kids grow from Cloverbuds through their senior year is something special,” she says. “Some of those same kids are now leading clubs of their own. That kind of full-circle moment—it’s what 4-H is all about.”

Now, she’s bringing her experience to the Fair Advisory Board. “Skagit County has something really special,” she says. “The teamwork, the families, the support—it’s a community I’m proud to keep serving.”

This year, she’s especially excited to watch her successor, Nicole Jones, step into the coordinator role and, of course, to enjoy her Fair favorites: Ice cream and sharing fries with friends!

Though her title may have changed, Dorothy’s dedication hasn’t. The fair is lucky to have her, and she’s not going anywhere.

Fair Advisory Board Member

SKAGIT COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION

-Formed in 2024, the SCFF is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization comprised entirely of volunteers from the community who wish to see the Skagit County Fairgrounds flourish for generations to come.

The mission of SCFF is to preserve and improve the health and beauty of the Fairgrounds, enhance the community’s use of the Fairgrounds, and foster projects that develop our local youth in agriculture.

THIRSTY?

The Cantina at the Fair

Presented by the Mount Vernon Kiwanis, with beverages from Farmstrong Brewing Company

Support from:

• Right by the main stage.

• Shaded seating

• Lawn games

• Local micro-brews

• All proceeds go to Mount Vernon area scholarships

Located near the SICBA Main Stage

HOURS: Thur.-Sun., Noon-9:30 P.M. Sunday closes 8:30 P.M. **Patrons must be 21 years of age or older to enter.**

TRAINS!

Puget Sound Garden Railway Society Building D

• Big Lake Stables – Hard scooped ice cream, waffle cones

• Bubble Bee Tea – Flavored Bubble Tea

• Chispita de Sabor – Quesabirra, asada tacos, elote, esquite, horchata, mangonada, strawberry lemonade

• Donut Seed Co. – Mini donuts, corn dogs, nachos, fried cheese wedges, taquitos, chips

• Food King Express – Hamburgers, curly fries, hot dogs, nachos, carne asada fries, asada and pork tacos

• Funnel of Love – Funnel Cakes, Elephant Ears and Deep Fried: candy bars, oreos, nutter butters, pop tarts, strawberries, twinkies, zingers, smores, PB&J, pickles, cheese on a stick, strawberry shortcake, bananas, peaches, cookie dough, butter, lemonade

• Gold Buckle Espresso – Espresso drinks, energy drinks, smoothies, Italian sodas, muffins, biscuits and gravy

• Corndogs of the World – Corndogs of the world, philly cheesesteaks, french fries, lemonade

• Hotbox Barbecue - Pulled Pork, Brisket, Ribs, Cheesesteaks, Sandwiches, Loaded Nachos, Loaded Potatoes, beans, potato salad, mac salad, slaw

• Irishman Ice Cream – Soft serve ice cream cones in cake or waffle cone, soft serve soda floats

• JJ FroyoGo – Soft serve ice cream, fat free frozen yogurt served in cones and cups. Add fresh fruit toppings, dips, nuts, candy and NY style soda floats

• JJ Dole Whip Tropical Treats – Dole Whip and soda floats

• Karuma Sushi and More – California Roll, crunchy shrimp roll, sweet and sour chicken, gyoza, katsu burger

• Kona Ice of Skagit Valley – Gourmet Shaved Ice, bottled water

• Linda’s Gyros – Gyros, hamburgers, hot dogs, corn dogs, curly fries

• Popmaster Kettle Corn – Kettle Corn, lemonade

• Puget Sound Pizza - 4 different varieties of Pizza by the slice, Cheesy Garlic Bread, Chocolate Cookies, chips and soda

• Rainbow Mexican Food – Tacos, tortas, burritos, quesadillas, corn on the cob, aguas frescas

• Road Dawg – Hot dogs; beef, chicken, veggie with loaded toppings, lemonade, strawberry lemonade

• That’s What I Like! Island Grill –Lumpia, pancit, adobo, fried rice, white rice, grilled pork, kalua pork, grilled chicken

Thank You to Our Sponsor!

Fair Staff and Boards

Fair – Full Time Staff

Aric Gaither, Fair Manager

Frances Negranza, Assistant Manager

John Mackowiak, Fairgrounds Maintenance Technician

SKAGIT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS FOUNDATION

Formed in 2024, the Skagit County Fairgrounds Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization comprised entirely of volunteers from the community who wish to see the Skagit County Fairgrounds flourish for generations to come.

Board Members

Sharrie Nelson – President

Bekki Cox – Treasurer

Ayla Finnegan – Secretary

Rick Donovan

Robert Johnson

Liz Holtcamp

FAIRGROUNDS ADVISORY BOARD

Formed in 2025, the Fairgrounds Advisory Board consists of seven Skagit County residents to provide recommendations concerning the development of appropriate short and long-range planning programs for the Skagit County Fair and Fairgrounds.

Board Members

Gery Cardenas – Board Chair

Monique Brigham

Hank Davies

Robert Desmarais

Dorothy Elsner

Kristen Keltz

Virginia Learned

Daily Themed Events

North End of Fair near Petting Zoo

FAMILY RESOURCES

DAY

Thursday, August 7 10am-4pm

FREE KIDS ACTIVITIES

Meet the faces of local community organizations. Earn raffle tickets at event booths to enter a prize drawing!

SAFTEY AND PREPAREDNESS

DAY

Friday, August 8 10am-4pm

9 Great Organizations Educational Booths Interactive Safety Displays Giveaways Activities for all ages!

SVC AUTO CLUB DISPLAY

Saturday & Sunday August 9-10 10am-8pm

Skagit Valley College Automotive Program is excited to be at the Fair again this year. Come by our booth Friday evening through Sunday. We are going to have some fun things on display including multiple vehicles! Stop by to learn more.

Sunday is SVC Day at the Fair!

Skagit Valley College is the Presenting Day Sponsor on Sunday, August 10! Whether you’re curious about career pathways, academic programs, or community offerings, our team is ready to share how SVC can support your goals. Stop by and say hello. We can’t wait to see you there!

Exhibit Hours:

10am–10pm Thurs-Sat, 10am–9pm Sun

Show Times: 1:45, 4:00 and 6:15pm

Located at Sherman Anderson Ballfield

DAILY – Visit at the WSU Livestock booth

Come meet the friendly duo, Connie and Max the Alpacas! Connie, a bay black Huacaya alpaca, was born June 22, 2004 in southern WA and is a very quiet gentle soul. Max, who is a brown and white Suri alpaca, was born June 1, 2014. His mom died shortly after he was born and was raised on a bottle by Jackie and Jessica Waltner. Due to his handling early in life he is extremely friendly! Come by and visit this special duo all four days of the Fair!

Connie Max

Sunday Night Arena Programs

Jan & Jewel

Horse Arena: 5:30pm

STOCK DOGS: The Farmer’s Friend

Herding dogs are invaluable on the farm. Australian Shepherds are highly intelligent dogs whose natural instincts are to gather a herd and move it to please their human handlers. They have been bred to have incredible endurance and enthusiasm for working stock.

This exhibition will show stock dog working fundamentals as dogs run sheep through obstacles as they herd them into a pen. Jan communicates with her dogs through whistles or voice commands. This is a true showcase of the partnership between the handler and their dog! Jan’s dogs help her demonstrate the different skills that working dogs bring ro the job: strength, biddability, and intelligence.

Jan Wesen has a B.S. in Dairy Science and lives in Bow, Washington where she and husband Rod work their dogs on their organic 600 cow dairy farm. Jan judges, competes and teaches herding clinics internationally and throughout the US.

Cabalgantes Del

Northwest

Horse Arena: 7:30pm

Cabalgantes Del Northwest is a passionate equine group that brings the beauty of hispanic culture to life, at paragdes and community events. They proudly ride together to share traditions, heritage and the ar t of horsemanship. Their mission is to keep these cultural roots alive and inspire everyone to celebrate and appreciate the rich history they represent.

Fun Fair Tips, Facts & Fun from the Fair Management

Aric Gaither Fair Manager

From Your Fair Management Team

FREE gate admission ticket into the Fair.

Visit the Community Stage, whose mission is to raise awareness and support for Fibromyalgia.

by the WECU Booth to pick up your club and ball.

Support the 4-H and FFA youth by becoming a buyer at the Junior Livestock Sale, Saturday at 10:00am in the Pavilion.

Frances Negranza Assistant Fair Manager

DOING THE FAIR ON A BUDGET

Getting in the Gate

(Full details on Page 5)

Buy Fair Tickets in advance and save! Only available at Kaptein’s Ace Hardware in Mount Vernon. Advance tickets are $10 (saves on Friday through Sunday admission).

Reduced Admission for all ages on Thursday of the Fair, $10 at the gate.

Donate an unopened package of Diapers at the Cleveland Park Gate on Thursday from 10a-5p and get in FREE.

WIN BIG AT THE FAIR

At the Main Stage: Daily Pie Eating Contests, impromptu contests in-between shows with Emcee Todd Young, and the Diaper Derby on Thursday (Chance at a $1,200 recliner)

Visit booths in the Daily Themed Fun Zone on our Community Focused Days. Grab some swag and enter the big raffle prize!

Thursday, Family Resources Day 10am-4pm

Friday, Safety and Preparedness Day 10am-4pm

SUPPORTING COMMUNITY CAUSES

Donate an unopened package of Diapers at the Cleveland Park Gate on Thursday from 10a-5p and receive a

Drink a cold brew in the Cantina, proceeds go to fund local scholarships through the Mount Vernon Kiwanis Club.

GETTING TO THE FAIR

Ride the Bus! Skagit Transit is now offering free rides for those 18 years of age and younger.

THE CARNIVAL

We are pleased to announce that all day (12p-10p) wristbands are back all days of the Fair! To get the most rides in and avoid lines, show up earlier in the day to beat the evening crowd.

SAMPLING OF FREE FAIR ACTIVITIES INCLUDED WITH GATE ADMISSION

Be awed by the Magic of Elliott Hunter, twice daily on the main stage! Free Mini Golf, 9-holes of fun, stop

Watch live music and performances on one of three stages: Main Stage found in the center of the grounds, Community Stage on the Ballfield and Latin Entertainment Stage in the Carnival.

NEW THIS YEAR! Test your problem solving skills at the Puzzlemania! A hands-on attraction for the entire family including brain teasers to classic games - there is something for everyone, STEM at it’s best!

Catch a show from the Vuelta La Luna Circus and Sardis Raptor Exhibit. Each separate exhibit has 3 shows daily! Learn about and feed live butterflies at the Butterfly Encounter! Located next to Puzzlemania

Browse the indoor exhibit halls and animal barns to see who will come

away with a ribbon!

Meet some baby farm animals at the Old McDonald’s Farm FFA Petting Zoo located by the Pavilion.

Participate in or watch a pie eating contest and other contests at the Main Stage.

Grab a buddy and make memories by snapping a photo at one of our Photo Stations!

AREAS NOT TO MISS!

Enter your 6-14 month old in the Diaper Derby for a chance to win IN-

CREDIBLE prizes. Or just watch...Babies Racing for glory! Thursday at 11:00am on the Main Stage.

Meet your favorite Enchanting Events Character: Rapunzel, Cinderella, Spiderman and Elsa!

Witness daily the roving Entertainment around the grounds from Wren the Juggler and Vuelta La Luna Circus.

Take a seat at the horse arena grandstands and catch all the action!

BANKING FOR PEOPLE, NOT

Going once, going twice - experience the Livestock Auction at 10am on Saturday in the Pavilion. You don’t have to be a buyer to attend, it’s a fun to watch the bidding happen! QUICK TIP: Be sure to keep your hands down and don’t scratch your nose or you might become a buyer!

While enjoying the carnival, check out the Latin Entertainment Stage, an explosion of culture and talent that is worth witnessing. The stage is live Thursday and Friday evening and most of the day Saturday and Sunday.

STAYING COOL AND HEALTHY

Take a rest under some shaded seating out in the Sherman Anderson Ballfield.

Stay hydrated and keep your bottle full at the Thirst Buster, thanks to Skagit PUD. Located by Vuelta La Luna Circus, Puzzlemania and the Butterfly Encounter.

Don’t forget to wash your hands! Handwashing stations located throughout the grounds thanks to Skagit Regional Health.

ADA restrooms located near the Main Stage. More restroom facilities in the Pavilion, ballfield and carnival.

First Aid booth is located just East of the horse arena on the main row next to the Snack Zone.

Check out the Kiddie Corral/Parent Rest Area in the Sherman Anderson ballfield. There will be shade, chairs, toys to entertain the kids as well as a small private nursing area.

FAIR EVENT MASTER SCHEDULE

THURSDAY AUGUST 7

10AM-4PM Family Resources Day

10AM-5PM STUFF THE BUS Diaper Drive (Cleveland Park North Entrance)

10AM-8PM PUZZLEMANIA (Grounds Entertainment)

10AM-8PM BUTTERFLY ENCOUNTER (Grounds Entertainment)

10:00AM Beef Bowl (Pavilion)

10:00AM Cavy Veggie Eating Contest (Cavy Cages Barn E)

10:00AM Dairy Foods Demonstrations (Tent by Dairy Parlor)

10:30AM 4-H Dog Showmanship (Building C)

11AM-8PM Kiddie Corral Shaded Rest Area (Sherman Anderson Field)

11:00AM 4-H Goat Bowl (Goat Barn)

11:00AM KAPS/KBRC Diaper Derby (Main Stage)

11:00AM Games Exercise (Horse Arena)

12:00PM Carnival Rides Open (Carnival)

12:00pm Rabbit Agility (between Building E & D)

12:00PM Keith Howard (Community Stage)

12:00PM Wren the Juggler (Main Stage)

12:30PM 4-H Sheep Fitting & Showing and Type (Sheep & Goat Arena)

12:30PM Rapunzel: Story Time (Main Stage)

12:30PM Vuelta La Luna (Grounds Entertainment)

12:45PM Rapunzel: Meet & Greet (just off Main Stage)

12:45PM Magic of Elliott Hunter (Main Stage)

1:00PM Key Race Round #1 & #2 (Horse Arena)

1:00PM 4-H/FFA Poultry Showmanship (Between Building E & D)

1:45PM Ron Stubbs Hypnotic Mayhem (Main Stage)

1:45PM SARDIS Raptor Show (Sherman Anderson Ballfield)

2:00PM Dairy Demonstrations (Tent by Dairy Parlor)

2:15PM Brittany Collins (Community Stage)

3:00PM 2 Barrel Flag Round #1 & #2 (Horse Arena)

3:00PM 4-H Dog Quiz Bowl (Building C)

3:00PM Wren the Juggler (Main Stage)

3:30PM Vuelta La Luna (Grounds Entertainment)

3:45PM Magic of Elliott Hunter (Main Stage)

4:00PM 4-H and FFA Fleece Judging (Sheep Barn)

4:00PM FFA Beef Fitting & Showing (Pavilion)

4:00PM 4-H Cavy Member Eating Contest (Building E)

4:00PM SARDIS Raptor Show (Sherman Anderson Ballfield)

4:30PM Pension King (Community Stage)

4:45PM Cheer at the Fair (Main Stage)

5:00PM 4-H Trick Dog Contest (Building C)

5:00PM 4-H Beef Fitting & Showing (Pavilion)

5:00PM DJ SPIN (Latin Stage)

5:30PM Cheerleader Pie Eating Contest (Main Stage)

6:00PM TALENT/Clown Show (Latin Stage)

6:00PM Sheep Lads and Ladies Lead (Sheep & Goat Arena)

6:00PM FFA Beef Type (Pavilion)

6:00PM International Flags (Horse Arena)

6:15PM Ron Stubbs Hypnotic Mayhem (Main Stage)

6:15PM SARDIS Raptor Show (Sherman Anderson Ballfield)

6:30PM 4-H Dog Costume Contest (Building C)

6:30PM Vuelta La Luna (Grounds Entertainment)

7:00PM Rabbit, Cavy & Cat Exhibitor Meeting (Building E Show Barn)

7:00PM 4-H Dog Barn Awards (Building C)

7:00PM 4-H Beef Type (Pavilion)

7:00PM 4-H Dog Parent Showmanship (Building C)

7:00PM JP Valentine (Community Stage)

7:40PM Grupo Efectivo (Norteño) (Latin Stage)

7:45PM Pension King and the Dependents (Main Stage)

8:30PM Exercise (Horse Arena)

8:45PM Grupo Inefable (Sierreño) (Latin Stage)

9:00PM Exhibit Barns Close

11:00PM Carnival Rides Close (Carnival)

Make sure to verify times with official schedules posted throughout the fair guide

FRIDAY AUGUST 8

10AM-4PM Safety and Preparedness Day

10AM-8PM PUZZLEMANIA (Grounds Entertainment)

10AM-8PM BUTTERFLY ENCOUNTER (Grounds Entertainment)

10:00AM 4-H and FFA Rabbit Market Sale Type (Building E Show Barn)

10:00AM Beef Demonstrations (Beef Barn)

10:00AM FFA/4-H Swine Fitting and Showing, Type to follow (Swine Arena)

10:00AM 4-H/FFA Dairy Fitting and Showing, Type to follow (Pavilion)

10:00AM 4-H Dog Obedience (Building C)

10:30AM FFA Rabbit Showmanship and Type (Building E Show Barn)

11:00AM 4-H Rabbit Type Show (Building E Show Barn)

11:00AM FFA/4-H (Meat/Pygmy Goat and Dairy) Goat Fitting and Showing (Sheep and Goat Arena)

11:00AM Keith Howard (Main Stage)

11AM-8PM Kiddie Corral Shaded Rest Area (Sherman Anderson Field)

12:00PM Carnival Rides Open (Carnival)

12:00PM Bareback Equitation (Horse Arena)

12:00PM Wren the Juggler (Main Stage)

12:00PM Willie Reavis (Community Stage)

12:30PM Vuelta La Luna (Grounds Entertainment)

12:30PM Cinderella: Story Time (Main Stage)

12:45PM Cinderella: Meet & Greet (just off Main Stage)

12:45PM Magic of Elliott Hunter (Main Stage)

1:00PM Games Exercise (Horse Arena)

1:00PM Chicken Races (Between Building E & D)

1:45PM Ron Stubbs Hypnotic Mayhem (Main Stage)

1:45PM SARDIS Raptor Show (Sherman Anderson Ballfield)

2:00PM 4-H Rabbit Showmanship (Building E Show Barn)

2:15PM Michael Dayvid (Community Stage)

2:30PM Pole Bending Round #1 & #2 (Horse Arena)

3:00PM 4-H Dog Rally Obedience (Building C)

3:00PM Wren the Juggler (Main Stage)

3:30PM Vuelta La Luna (Grounds Entertainment)

4:00PM Goat Costume (Sheep and Goat Arena)

4:00PM The Fentons (Main Stage)

4:00PM SARDIS Raptor Show (Sherman Anderson Ballfield)

4:30PM Figure 8 Round #1 & #2 (Horse Arena)

4:30PM Hayley Suiter (Community Stage)

5:00PM DJ (Latin Stage)

5:45PM Magic of Elliott Hunter (Main Stage)

6:00PM Livestock Show Set Up (Pavilion)

6:00PM Grupo D’Lujo (Versatil Group) (Latin Stage)

6:15PM SARDIS Raptor Show (Sherman Anderson Ballfield)

6:30PM Pie Eating Contest (Main Stage)

6:30PM Vuelta La Luna (Grounds Entertainment)

6:45PM Ron Stubbs Hypnotic Mayhem (Main Stage)

7:00PM Kick Brass (Community Stage)

7:30PM Sheep Awards (Sheep Barn)

7:40PM Grupo Ferozz (Spanish Rock Versatil Group) (Latin Stage)

8:15PM Troy Fair Band (Main Stage)

8:30PM Exercise (Horse Arena)

8:30PM 4-H and FFA Sheep Haul Out (Sheep Barn)

8:45PM Son De Oro (Norteño Band Group from Mazatlan, Sinaloa) (Latin Stage)

9:00PM Exhibit Barns Close

11:00PM Carnival Rides Close (Carnival)

FAIR EVENT MASTER SCHEDULE

SATURDAY AUGUST 9

10AM-8PM SVC Auto Club Display

10AM-8PM PUZZLEMANIA (Grounds Entertainment)

10AM-8PM BUTTERFLY ENCOUNTER (Grounds Entertainment)

10:00AM Performance Medals (Horse Arena)

10:00AM FFA Goat Type (other than stock show animals) (Sheep and Goat Arena)

10:00AM Skagit Junior Livestock Sale (Pavilion)

10:00AM 4-H Goat Type (other than stock show animals) (Sheep and Goat Arena)

10:30AM 4-H Dog Showmanship (Building C)

11:00AM Games Exercise (Horse Arena)

11:00AM Rabbit Races (Between Building E & D)

11:00AM Charlie Partin (Main Stage)

11AM-8PM Kiddie Corral Shaded Rest Area (Sherman Anderson Field)

12:00PM Carnival Rides Open (Carnival)

12:00PM Smile Aisle (Community Stage)

12:00PM DJ (Latin Stage)

12:30PM Barrels Round #1 & #2 (Horse Arena)

12:30PM Vuelta La Luna (Grounds Entertainment)

12:45PM Magic of Elliott Hunter (Main Stage)

1:00PM Chicken Races (Between Building E & D)

1:00PM La Tierra De Mis Amores (Versatil Group) (Latin Stage)

1:30PM Spiderman: Superhero Training (Main Stage)

1:45PM Spiderman: Meet & Greet (just off Main Stage)

1:45PM Ron Stubbs Hypnotic Mayhem (Main Stage)

1:45PM SARDIS Raptor Show (Sherman Anderson Ballfield)

2:00PM Sale Tear Down (Pavilion)

2:00PM Poultry Judging (time may be adjusted based on other shows) (Building E Show Barn)

2:05PM MV Mariachi (Latin Stage)

2:15PM Shannon Patino (Community Stage)

3:00PM Cavy Races (Between Building E & D)

3:00PM 4-H and FFA Dairy Judging (Pavilion)

3:00PM 4-H Dog Showmanship Finals (Building C)

3:00PM Wren the Juggler (Main Stage)

3:10PM MV Folklorico (Latin Stage)

3:30PM Vuelta La Luna (Grounds Entertainment)

3:45PM Magic of Elliott Hunter (Main Stage)

4:00PM Performance Barrels (Horse Arena)

4:00PM Goat Obstacle Course (Sheep and Goat Arena)

4:00PM Poultry Awards (Building E Show Barn)

4:00PM SARDIS Raptor Show (Sherman Anderson Ballfield)

4:15PM Talent Kids Show (Noelia, Kike & Lino) (Latin Stage)

4:30PM Forest Stoke (Community Stage)

5:00PM Rabbit Parent Showmanship (Building E)

5:00PM 4-H Trick Dog Contest (Building C)

5:00PM 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging (Pavilion, Sheep and Goat Arena)

5:00PM 80’s Ladies (Main Stage)

5:20PM Jose Rangel Y Su Nueva Alianza (Norteno Group) (Latin Stage)

6:00PM Grand Entry and Senior Salute (Horse Arena)

6:00PM Cavy Parent showmanship (Building E)

6:15PM SARDIS Raptor Show (Sherman Anderson Ballfield)

6:30PM 4-H Dog Costume Contest (Building C)

6:30PM Pie Eating Contest (Main Stage)

6:30PM Vuelta La Luna (Grounds Entertainment)

6:35PM Frecuencia Acustica (Spanish Rock Band) (Latin Stage)

6:45PM Ron Stubbs Hypnotic Mayhem (Main Stage)

7:00PM Rabbit, Cavy and Cat Exhibitor Meeting (Building E Show Barn)

7:00PM 4-H Dog Parent Showmanship (Building C)

7:00PM Jammin’ Afternoon Band (Community Stage)

8:00PM Martha’s Bridal Fashion Show (Main Stage)

8:10PM DJ Sonido (Latin Stage)

8:30AM Exercise (Horse Arena)

8:45PM Luis Coronel (Main Stage)

9:00PM Exhibit Barns Close

11:00PM Carnival Rides Close (Carnival)

Make sure to verify times with official schedules posted throughout the fair guide

SUNDAY AUGUST 10 - SVC DAY AT THE FAIR

10AM-8PM SVC Auto Club Display

10AM-8PM PUZZLEMANIA (Grounds Entertainment)

10AM-8PM BUTTERFLY ENCOUNTER (Grounds Entertainment)

10:00AM Groom Squad (Horse Arena)

10:00AM Cavy Agility Contest (Between Building E & D)

10:00AM Cat Bowl (Building E Show Barn)

10:00AM Open Class Sheep Show (Sheep and Goat Arena)

10:00AM 4-H Dog Obedience (Building C)

10:30AM Dairy and Beef Costume Contest (Pavilion)

11:00AM Pairs Class (Horse Arena)

11:00AM Cavy and Rabbit Creative Costume Contest (Between Building E & D)

11:00AM Marcia Kester (Main Stage)

11AM-8PM Kiddie Corral Shaded Rest Area (Sherman Anderson Field)

12:00PM Carnival Rides Open (Carnival)

12:00PM Ranch Riding (Horse Arena)

12:00PM Mount Baker Council Square Dancers (Community Stage)

12:00PM DJ Sonido (Latin Stage)

12:15PM Wren the Juggler (Main Stage)

12:30PM FFA Round Robin (Pavilion)

12:30PM Vuelta La Luna (Grounds Entertainment)

12:45PM Elsa: Sing-a-long (Main Stage)

1:00PM Elsa: Meet & Greet (just off Main Stage)

1:00PM Chicken Races (Between Building E & D)

1:00PM Cat Parent Showmanship (Building E Show Barn)

1:00PM Magic of Elliott Hunter (Main Stage)

1:05PM Talent Herencias Mexicanas Folklore Dance Crew (Latin Stage)

1:30PM Fun Game (Horse Arena)

1:45PM SARDIS Raptor Show (Sherman Anderson Ballfield)

2:00PM Poultry Costume Contest (Between Building E & D)

2:00PM 4-H Large Animal Round Robin (Pavilion, Sheep & Goat Arena, Swine Arena and Horse Arena)

2:00PM Ron Stubbs Hypnotic Mayhem (Main Stage)

2:15PM Lee Howard (Community Stage)

2:30PM Round Robin (Horse Arena)

2:35PM Talent Saboco Dance Crew Colombian Dance Crew (Latin Stage)

3:00PM 4-H Dog Rally Obedience (Building C)

3:15PM The Dunton Sisters (Main Stage)

3:30AM Costume Class (Horse Arena)

3:30PM Open Class Sheep Fleece Judging (Sheep Barn)

3:30PM Vuelta La Luna (Grounds Entertainment)

3:40PM TALENT (Cumbia Versatil) (Latin Stage)

4:00PM Cat, Cavy and Rabbit Awards including People’s Choice Awards (Building E - Rabbit/Cavy/Cat Area)

4:00PM SARDIS Raptor Show (Sherman Anderson Ballfield)

4:30PM Charlie Partin (Community Stage)

4:40PM Jorge Lozano (Norteño Group) (Latin Stage)

4:45PM Magic of Elliott Hunter (Main Stage)

5:00PM Goat Awards (Sheep and Goat Arena)

5:00PM 4-H Dairy Awards (Pavilion)

5:30PM 4-H Small Animal Round Robin (Building C)

5:30PM Pie Eating Contest (Main Stage)

5:30PM Jan Wesen Stock Dogs (Horse Arena)

5:45PM Ron Stubbs Hypnotic Mayhem (Main Stage)

5:50PM TALENT (Group) (Latin Stage)

6:15PM SARDIS Raptor Show (Sherman Anderson Ballfield)

6:30PM 4-H Dog Barn Awards (Pavilion)

6:30PM Swine Haul Out (Behind the Pavilion)

6:30PM Vuelta La Luna (Grounds Entertainment)

6:55PM Banda Real De Seattle (Latin Stage)

7:00PM Beef and Dairy Haul Out (Behind the Pavilion)

7:00PM Inefable (Community Stage)

7:15PM The Enthusiasts (Main Stage)

7:30PM Sheep and Goat Haul Out (Behind the Pavilion)

7:30PM Cabalgantes Del Northwest (Horse Arena)

7:55PM Banda Real De Seattle (Latin Stage)

8:00PM Open Class Exhibits Pick Up (Buildings B, D)

9:00PM Sheep and Goat Haul Out (Behind the Sheep Barn)

10:00PM Carnival Rides Close (Carnival)

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