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A LITTLE HISTORY Mount Vernon’s founders arrived in the area in the 1870s and built a small town just above a three-mile log jam. A few dedicated farmers began hauling the logs out until there was a space big enough for small boats to travel through.
After two years of removing logs, the first steamer, the Wenat, made it into Mount Vernon in 1878. The jam was finally cleared several years later. When the town incorporated in 1890, it was home to 443 people. It now has more than 33,000 residents.
The summertime also brings the weekly farmers market to Mount Vernon. Farmers and community members gather downtown every Saturday into October to sell local produce and handmade goods.
Skagit County Fair August 9-12, 2017 • Farm Animals • Arena Events • Educational Displays • Kid’s Zone Events • Traditional Fair Food
Don’t miss our twice Annual Garage Sales, April 7-8 & September 22-23! www.skagitcounty.net/fairgrounds 360-416-1350 • Fairgrounds@co.skagit.wa.us
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• Carnival • Live Music • Hypnotist • Magician • Eating Contests
Summer brings pleasant weather to the valley, and the festivals come with it. The Skagit Valley Highland Games and Celtic Festival is always a hit at Edgewater Park, and the Skagit River Shakespeare Festival at the outdoor Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre is the perfect outing for theatergoers.
• Little Mountain Park is a must-see. The park sits at an elevation of 934 feet with two viewpoints offering stunning views of the Skagit Valley, the San Juan Islands and the Olympic Mountains. Follow a paved road for 1.5 miles to the 517-acre park and ride a bike, go for a short hike on trails or take in the sights.
VisitMountVernon.com 56 SKAGIT COUNTY Visitors & Newcomers Guide
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Biking • Birding • Historic Downtown • Hiking • Farmstands
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