Upcoming Programs and Events

Parks, Recreation and Fair

Fall & Winter Recreation Programs

Check out the Fall/Winter Youth and Adult Recreation Programs, including Girls SWISH Basketball League starting on October 26! Visit Skagit County Parks and Recreation for more details. 

Upcoming Events at the Fairgrounds

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events located at the Skagit County Fairgrounds! 

Skagit Bigfoot Fest September 27, 28 & 29 Believers, local beer, flannels, bigfoots and good vibes only!  Step into a world of music and magic at Skagit Bigfoot Fest Music Festival. Offering a unique experience that combines  music, art and creativity.  https://skagitbigfootfest.com/

Skagit County Clothing Swap October 9 Join the Skagit County Solid Waste Division for the first ever Skagit County Clothing Swap. Free to the community, on October 9th from 1pm-6pm, at the Fairgrounds.

Fall Veterans Stand Down October 18 & 19 A free event to provide support services for veterans of Skagit County.  Services to include: Dental, Vision and Hearing Services, Veteran Benefits, Food and Clothing, Showers, Health Services Immunization Information, Educational Services, Job Fair and Hiring, Catered Lunch, Veteran Service Organization, Bellingham Vet Center, WA Dept. of Veterans Affairs, VA Puget Sound Health Care System Programs and Services, Department of Licensing.

Fall Spooktacular Market  October 26 Fall Spooktacular Market, a free admission vendor event with shopping vendors, coffee, food trucks and kid's trick-or-treating.

NORA RC Racing Rookie Academy  October-February  Interested in RC car racing but don't know where to start? The Rookie Acadmey is a chance for Novice Racers or anyone that has never tried driving an RC car, to run on the track with their own car, or a loaner car. NORA Carpet On-Road Rookie Academy  https://www.skagitriverraceway.com/

Fairgrounds Rental Space Available During Winter Months, Oct 1-Mar 10

The fairgrounds is looking for an insured business to rent the G Building through the offseason, October 1 -  March 10. Great for winter equipment storage or an extra covered indoor work space. 

30ft x 90ft building - more information available here.

• Minimum 5 month rental between October 1 - March 10 
• $1 million general liability insurance required for duration of lease
• No heat. Not suitable for public events or gatherings.

If interested contact [email protected], for pricing and further information.

Skagit County Fairgrounds Foundation 

The Foundation has already started to significantly contribute to the Fair, events and the facility. The Foundation board is looking for donors and supporters to help the Foundation keep up the good work that has been started! 

Formed in 2024, the Skagit County Fairgrounds foundation is a  501(c)3 non profit organization comprised entirely of volunteers from the community who wish to see the Skagit County Fairgrounds flourish for generations to come.