Tour of the San Juan Islands

The 25th Annual Wildlife 100 tour of the San Juan Islands will kick off on Sunday, Aug. 21 at Wildlife Cycles in Eastound.

A $10 donation goes to the Orcas Island Recreational Program, which provides year-round activities for youth, teens, adults and families.

The tour will start at Wildlife Cycles at 6 a.m., but anyone can meet up with the group at any point of the route, which travels to all three main islands.

This is an unsupported ride. Call Wildlife Cycles at 376-4708 for more information.

Schedule

6 a.m.: Meet at Wildlife Cycles

9:15 a.m.: Catch ferry from Orcas to Lopez, arrive Lopez 9:50 a.m.

1:05 p.m.: Catch ferry from Lopez to San Juan, arrive around 1:55 p.m.

5:30 p.m.: Catch ferry from Friday Harbor to Orcas, arrive around 6:20 p.m.

SJC Fair

Come one, come all to the San Juan County Fair Wednesday, Aug. 17 through Saturday, Aug. 20.

The islands’ agricultural heritage will be on display at this year’s county fair, with the theme being “Barn and raised in the islands.”

The fair board chose the theme to encompass the entire county and all home-grown island qualities.

The local 4-H chapter will be holding events each day of the fair. Tuesday through Saturday 4-H will feature livestock and pet related events, along with archery and performances.

On Saturday, see how craftsmen create wool shawls from scratch at the Sheep to Shawl demonstration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Audiences will be amazed and amused by some of the best local musicians and some of the most eclectic entertainers on the West Coast.