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Plans are well underway to welcome everyone back to “Come, Sit, Stay & Play for a Howlin’ Good Time” at the Skagit County Fair, August 11-14. After a very challenging 14 months, the Fair is looking forward to welcoming the community back.

“We’ve sorely missed putting on events for our community and are looking forward to getting back on the horse and welcoming back our fans for a festive, howlin’ good time this summer,” said Skagit County Fair Manager Aric Gaither. “We’ve been so pleased how our facility has been used during this crisis as a part of the solution, and ecstatic that we can continue being part of the solution by giving people that outlet they’ve been missing”.

Plans include a carnival, livestock, vendor booths, live entertainment and more. Safety protocol will be at the forefront of every decision, and the Fair will follow all COVID guidance.

“As we emerge from our ‘COVID caverns’, there is a renewed demand to celebrate the flavors and festivities of Skagit County,” said Skagit County Parks & Recreation Director Brian Adams. “The 2021 Fair will provide the venue for reconnecting you to the entertainment we have yearned for and fun we all crave. Join us as we welcome a new dawn to celebrate farms, food, family and performers.”

“I’m personally looking forward to seeing all the family fun at the fair again this year, and getting to see all the hard work Skagit’s FFA and 4H kids have put in this year,” said Commissioner Lisa Janicki, who currently serves as Chair of the Board. “Come have a ‘howlin’ good time’ with us, and celebrate all the things that make Skagit great.”

More announcements about entertainment, exhibits, vendors, safety protocol and more are coming. Visit the Fair website, social media pages and email list at skagitcounty.net/fair. To get involved or questions: 360-416-1350, [email protected].

Source: Skagit County government