There’s so much to see, hear, smell and do at the Jefferson County Fair.
This is just a small sampling of what the Fair has to offer. Lots more animals, activities and demonstrations await …
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There’s so much to see, hear, smell and do at the Jefferson County Fair.
This is just a small sampling of what the Fair has to offer. Lots more animals, activities and demonstrations await fairgoers. Detailed schedules are available at the information booth in front of the Art Building at the fairgrounds, 4907 Landes St., Port Townsend.
HORSES
Draft Horse Pulls
Sat., 3:30 p.m.; Main Stage
Presented by Washington Draft Horse Pullers Association
MUSIC
Troy “T-Bone” Lucas
See Gate Schedule for times.
High-energy show combines songs from the past with country hits of today. Visit tboneentertainment.com.
Brian “Buck” Ellard
Fri., 1 p.m.; Sun., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m.; Small Stage
Solo guitar, fiddle and vocals show. Walk down memory lane with some brand-new side streets along the way. Visit fiddlebuck.com.
Shady Grove
Fri., 3 p.m.; Small Stage
All-acoustic group, which features strong three-part vocal harmonies accompanied by guitar, banjo, mandolin and upright bass, plays lively folksongs from the ’60s, Kingston Trio and Brothers Four. To sample the band’s music, visit shadygrovetheband.com.
Soul Siren
Fri., 5 p.m.; Small Stage
A quartet of musicians playing everything from funk and soul, to rock and top-40 dance favorites, old and current. To sample their music, visit soulsirenband.com.
Ukuleles Unite! of Jefferson County
Fri., 10:30 a.m.; Small Stage
The group promotes “esprit d’ukulele” in Port Townsend and East Jefferson County, Washington. To sample its music, visit ukulelesunite.com.
Porto Alegre Music
Sat,, 10:30 a.m., 3:30, 6:30 p.m.; Small Stage
Music that celebrates the dances of Brazil and Latin America such as bossas, sambas, mambos, cha-chas, meringues and swing. To sample their music, visit portoalegremusic.com.
Young Fiddlers
Sat., noon; Small Stage
A group that includes young and old alike who have a desire to share the music they enjoy playing. The group is led by Kate Powers; backup players are Phebe on spoons, and Chris Ethan and Don on guitars.
Aces Up
Sat., 1:30 p.m.; Small Stage
Enumclaw-based band with a unique blend of blue-collar country and the raw energy of the famous Seattle rock scene. Visit acesupcountry.com.
Dukes of Dabob
Sat., 4:30 p.m.; Small Stage
A fair favorite with their combination of swinging Dixie, traditional jazz and blues.
Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers”
Sun., 1 p.m.; Small Stage
Intriguing melodies played vigorously on stringed instruments give this group an acoustic, driving sound; the hand drummer adds a world rhythm beat. The band features two outstanding jazz improvisers: Ranger on violin and Dave Stewart on mandolin. Visit rangerswings.com.
Bobby Sox & the Jukebox
Sun., 3 p.m.; Small Stage
High-energy show to rock, clap and dance to. Visit funaddictsband.com.
FOR CHILDREN
The Greatest Kids’ Show on Dirt
Fri., 10:30 a.m., 1, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m., 1, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30, 4:30 p.m.
Complete with chaps, cowboy hat and a rodeo clown to show you the ropes. Free bull rides for children. Visit gotbull.com.
Walk on Water
Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 2:30-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 2-6 p.m.
For $5, you can experience the “Water Balls.” Climb into a 6-foot-diameter, water-tight plastic sphere and try to cartwheel, flip, bounce, crawl or simply stand. Those weighing less than 440 pounds can play. All ages.
Bamboozle Magic with Magician Brian Wood
Fri., Sat., Sun., check Gate Schedule for times; Tent
Grand illusion and variety show that promises to entertain, amaze and, at times, confuse.
Mud Drags
Sun., 11 a.m.; Main Stage Area
Mud Drags are back for more mud throwing.
Barrel Racing
Sun., 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Horse Arena
Barrel racing action and the Pee-Wee riders.
Zipline
All three days.
DEMO DERBIES
Kids’ Demolition Derby
Sat., 7 p.m.; Main Stage Area
COOKING & BAKING
BARBECUE
Salmon barbecue
Sat., noon-3 p.m.; $10
Beef barbecue
Sun., 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; $8