Are you entering something in the Fair?

Check out these important dates for 2026 fair exhibitors

||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS |||

The San Juan County Parks & Fair Department is excited to continue offering convenient online pre-registration and multi-island pick-up and drop-off for non‑perishable Fair entries. Online registration opens Wednesday, July 1, and our staff will be traveling to Orcas, Lopez, and Shaw on August 8 to collect entries headed to the Fair. Register early, prepare your entries, and meet us on your island—let’s get your creations to the Fair! 

“The San Juan County Fair is a county-wide event, and we are committed to removing the barriers of entry for everyone to exhibit their homegrown talents and skills,” said Parks and Fair Director Brandon Andrews. “We’re excited to come to YOU to pick up and return your entries so you can just focus on enjoying the Fair!”

To further streamline exhibit entry days, we are trying something new! This year, exhibits will be accepted on two full days – one day (August 11) for non-perishable departments and the next day (August 12) for perishable and livestock departments. Spreading out entry days will make it easier for exhibitors to make their way around the grounds with fewer people and dedicated staff assistance will help decrease wait times!

Multi-island pickup-up & drop-off details 

• Pick-Up: Saturday, August 8, 11:00AM – 3:00PM
• Locations:
  1. Odlin County Park Office (148 Odlin Park Rd)
  2. Orcas Ferry Terminal (8368 Orcas Rd)
  3. Shaw County Park Office (218 Shaw Park Rd)
• Drop-Off: Saturday, August 22, 11:00AM – 3:00PM

Online Fair registration details

• Online registration opens on Wednesday, July 1, 2026
• Registration Link: http://sanjuancountywafair.fairentry.com/ 

Entry days at the Fair

• Tuesday, August 11, 9:00AM – 6:00PM
• Non-Perishable Entries ONLY (Non-Perishable Departments: Beer & wine, Crafts & Hobbies, Fiber Arts, Fine Arts, Fleece, Food Preservation, Junior Arts & Crafts, Photography, Textiles, Trash to Treasures)
• Wednesday, August 12, 9:00AM – 6:00PM
• Perishable Entries & Livestock ONLY (Perishable Departments: Baking, Flowers, Crops, Fruits, Vegetables)        

FAIR DATES: Thursday, August 13 through Sunday, August 16

About San Juan County’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Fair     

San Juan County’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Fair oversees public parks on all four ferry-served islands, manages camping, and hosts the San Juan County Fair. The department offices are located at 849 Argyle Avenue, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. For more information about San Juan County’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Fair, visit https://sanjuancountywa.gov/2170/Parks-Recreation-Fair.

Note: Find ongoing information about the 2026 San Juan County Fair by visiting https://sanjuancountywa.gov/1957/The-Fair.