The Quilcene Fair of 2017 was graced with plenty of reasons to linger longer, in keeping with its theme, “Quilcene: Still a Great Place to Linger Longer.”
Bright skies greeted Saturday, with …
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Quilcene gathered for its annual community portrait after the parade.
Sawyer Duval, 9, and Trey Hill, 12, were two of many to enjoy the large, hand-dipped Dose Dux ice cream bars, only available at the Quilcene Fair and the Brinnon ShrimpFest.
Jacque Bancroft served her special “cowboy beans” for the popular Lions Club salmon barbecue at the Quil Fair.
Anne Gibson sang the national anthem beautifully to start the Quilcene Fair Parade.
Jim Hodgson was the grand marshal of the Quilcene Fair Parade, riding with his daughter Ruth.
Citizen of the Year Norm Johnson rode in the Quilcene Fair Parade with his grandchildren Thomas, 7, Lilah, 22 months, and Jackson, 4.
The Quilcene Fair of 2017 was graced with plenty of reasons to linger longer, in keeping with its theme, “Quilcene: Still a Great Place to Linger Longer.”
Bright skies greeted Saturday, with the traditional parade and national anthem sung by Anne Gibson opening the fair.
Friends and neighbors posed for a community portrait, then circulated through a variety of food, goods and informational booths, enjoying excellent live music.
Exhibits of produce, crafts and Quilscenery photos showed off local talents.
Carnival rides capped the day.
Sunday morning saw the Quilcene Oyster Races under cloudy skies, and more live music not rained out.
Viviann Kuehl is a member of the Quilcene School Board and active in the Quilcene community; she is also a longtime Leader contributor.
