Chimacum (che-MA-kum) is near Port Townsend on the northwestern tip of the Washington Peninsula. Take the Bainbridge Island Ferry from Seattle, Kingston Ferry from Edmonds, or drive from Tacoma up Highway 3. The Fair features over 100 talented artisans from near and far offering a vibrant array of handmade goods, including one-of-a-kind jewelry, handcrafted home decor, holiday schwag, cozy textiles, wreaths, pottery, woodwork, original art, and much more. In addition to local artisans, youth and community groups will be raising funds for their programs. Chimacum HS Culinary Arts class will served hot soup and grilled sandwiches out of their FEED Truck, the state’s first student-run food truck enterprise. With something for everyone, it’s the perfect opportunity to find unique gifts while supporting local craftspeople. All proceeds from the event support community programs. Saturday 9a-4p, Sunday 10a-3p. More info: Chimacum Arts & Crafts Fair
Interesting tidbits: The Chimakum, also known as the Chimukum, Chimacum, Quamichan, Aqokulo, and Port Townsend Indians. Betty MacDonald’s book “The Egg and I”, which was the basis of the “Ma and Pa Kettle” series in the 1940s-1950s, described the author’s experiences on a chicken farm near Chimacum. More info: http://www.native-languages.org/chimakum.htm and https://www.facebook.com/Chimacum/
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