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Summer Recreation Programs

Skagit County Parks & Recreation has a full offering of *Summer Youth Basketball Camps [ [link removed] ]* that we are currently accepting registrations for. Following is a rundown of the different camps available this summer, with links to their appropriate web pages where you can register & pay on-line or get a registration form to mail in or drop off with payment.

*Tiger Girls Basketball Camp *– June 18th-20th     


* @ Burlington-Edison H.S. Gym
* Wednesday-Friday from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
* 2nd-8th Grades (Based on Grade for 2025-2026 School Year)
* Registration Options:  ON-LINE [ [link removed] ]| PDF [ [link removed] ] (mail or in-person)

*Tiger Boys Basketball Camp *– June 18th-20th  


* @ Burlington-Edison H.S. Gym
* Wednesday-Friday from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
* 2nd-8th Grades (Based on Grade for 2025-2026 School Year)
* Registration Options:  _ON-LINE [ [link removed] ]_| PDF  [ [link removed] ](mail or in-person)

*Bulldog Girls Basketball Camp *– June 24th-26th      


* @ Mount Vernon H.S. Gym
* Tuesday-Thursday from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
* 3rd-8th Grades (Based on Grade for 2025-2026 School Year)
* Registration Options:  ON-LINE [ [link removed] ]| PDF [ [link removed] ] (mail or in-person)

 

Visit Skagit County Parks and Recreation [ [link removed] ] for more details. 

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Ferris Wheel Fair
Upcoming Events at the Fairgrounds

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

Skagit Garden & Art Fair
Skagit Garden & Art Fair [ [link removed] ]

June 21 & 22

Fun for the whole family - Come enjoy live music and dance the evening away! Proceeds go to the Mount Vernon Senior Center. 



MeWE
Metaphysical & Wellness MeWE Fair [ [link removed] ]

June 28 & 29

Enjoy Readers, Healers and Vendors, Live Talks and Gem Show for Energizing Body Mind Heart & Soul. Everyone is welcome!



Highland Games 25
Skagit Valley Highland Games [ [link removed] ]

July 12 & 13

Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival is coming to the Fairgrounds! Piping and drumming, heavy athletics, highland dancing, vendors, sheepdog demos, children's activities, live music, scotch tastings and much more!



Cirque Ma'Ceo
Cirque Ma'Ceo [ [link removed] ]

July 18, 19 & 20

This isn’t your typical big-top show. It’s an elegant, exciting performance that blends the raw power of exotic horses with the fluid grace of aerialists and dancers. At the center of it all is Olissio Zoppe, a ninth-generation bareback rider and visionary behind Cirque Ma'Ceo. His passion for preserving equestrian arts has created a touring masterpiece that speaks to both tradition and innovation.

Catch one of the five shows over the course of the weekend.



*View Full Calendar of Events* [ [link removed] ]


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Skagit County Fair

August 7-10, 2025

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All the Cool Cats are at the Skagit County Fair! 

Come join us for FOUR days of summer fun, with live entertainment, carnival rides, delicious food, farm animals, magician,  jugglers, butterflies and so much more! 

*Fair Hours:*
Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 10:00am -10:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am-9:00pm 

Skagit County Fairgrounds
501 Taylor Street
Mount Vernon, WA 98273

www.skagitcounty.net/fair [ [link removed] ]
Facebook: @Skagit County Fairgrounds
Instagram: @skagitfairgrounds

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Enter the Fair
Enter the Fair! 

Enter an exhibit in one of the 59 departments with over 750 divisions to participate in - photography, painting, woodworking, gardening and much more!

Did you know that Open Class competition is open to ALL ages? No club affiliation required. 



*Enter the Fair* [ [link removed] ]


Carnival
Group Tickets to the 2025 Fair!

Buy together, Save together!

Have a group of 25 or more? Join us at the Skagit County Fair and take advantage of our discounted savings. Organize a field trip,  treat your team members, thank valuable customers or host a party at the Skagit County Fair! 



*Buy Now and Save!* [ [link removed] ]


Blue Ribbon Family
Blue Ribbon Family Experience 

Nominate a Blue Ribbon Family Today!

The Fair will host one family of four each day of the Fair to provide a Blue Ribbon Experience at the Fair - an all inclusive day of FUN, including gate admission, parking, carnival wristbands, fair food bucks and Fair T-Shirts. 

Thank you to our sponsor Molina Healthcare! 

Families are nominated by the community and selected by our friends at KAPS/KBRC Radio. 



*Nominate a Family* [ [link removed] ]


Volunteer
Volunteer at the Fair 

Expereince the Fair from a different view, volunteer as a Gate Greeter, Garbage Picker or First Aid Booth*

Please reach out to [email protected] for more information.  

"*Must have valid First Aid and CPR Certificate"



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Skagit County Fairgrounds Foundation

Fairgrounds Foundation

The Foundation has already started to significantly contribute to the Fair, events and the facility.
The Foundation board is looking for new board members, 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."

*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]






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*Skagit County Fair & Fairgrounds*

*Administration Office* / *Mailing*
1730 Continental Place, Mount. Vernon, WA 98273
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday

*Fairgrounds Event Site (South Gate-Car Entry)*
501 W. Taylor Street, Mount Vernon WA 98273

www.skagitcounty.net/fair [ [link removed] ]
www.skagitcounty.net/fairgrounds [ [link removed] ]

Phone:(360) 416-1350
Email: [email protected]

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