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Skagit County Fair organizers preview events, year-round fairgrounds activity and capital work
Summary
Fairgrounds staff told commissioners the Skagit County Fair will begin in 16 days, outlined year‑round events, youth participation levels, capital projects and grant funding for restrooms and sewer, and highlighted partnerships that support community programming and accessibility.
At the July 22 Skagit County Board of Commissioners meeting, Skagit County Fairgrounds staff outlined plans for the 2025 fair, year-round programming at the fairgrounds and recent capital and operational work.
Eric Ather, the fairgrounds manager, said the fair is the county’s longest‑running event (126 years) and described year‑round use of the grounds, including about 45 public and community events annually, ride nights for 4‑H, race car use in winter months, the Master Gardener Plant Fair, the Skagit Wood Expo and recent Highland Games. Ather said the fairgrounds has three full‑time staff listed as himself, an assistant manager and a maintenance technician, and depends on a large corps of volunteers and contributions from county parks staff.
Frances Ngranzu,…
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