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Skagit County Fair

 

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About Us

The Skagit County Fairgrounds is home of the annual Skagit County Fair, twice annual garage sales and is utilized for over 40 community events throughout the year.

The Fair has been a summer highlight and tradition of Skagit County for over 125 years, showcasing agriculture, 4-H and FFA youth programs, elevating community organizations, hosting positive competition and providing quality Fair entertainment and experiences for the community.

While the Fair is a county entity, it does not currently receive county general funds to support annual operations and the Fair and Fairgrounds must function as a self-sustaining unit year-round. The Fair consists of 3 full-time employees, hundreds of volunteers, and support from the community who dedicate their time and effort into this annual tradition and vital community gathering place.

Full-Time Staff

Aric Gaither, Fairgrounds Manager
Frances Negranza, Assistant Manager
John Mackowiak, Fairgrounds Maintenance Technician

Part-Time Staff

Lisa Castilleja, Fair-Time Commercial Vendors and Camping

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.

Meeting Agenda and Minutes

Monique Brigham

Geri Cardenas
Hank Davies
Robert Desmarais
Dorothy Elsner
Kristen Keltz
Virginia Learned

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. 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.

Sharrie Nelson – President
Bekki Cox- Treasurer
Ayla Finnegan - Secretary
Rick Donovan
Liz Holtcamp
Robert Johnson