PORT TOWNSEND — The 11th annual Jeffco Expo aims to have something for everyone Saturday.
Along with the old favorites of arm wrestling, mud drag racing, a car show and a horse show will be several other activities — a garage sale, a plant sale, free bingo, an arts and crafts show, a “walking” Poker Run and Easter egg hunts.
All will be packed into one day between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 4907 Landes St., Port Townsend.
“This year, we are holding the Expo on Saturday only so everyone will be able to spend Easter with their families,” said Sue McIntire, fair board treasurer.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, $2 for children 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and younger and active military personnel with current identification.
Pre-event single-day tickets may be purchased for $4 at the fair office between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. today.
Easter eggs
Easter eggs will be hidden all over the fairgrounds when visitors arrive, with more hidden throughout the day, McIntire said.
Special egg hunts are planned at 10 a.m. for children up to 3 years old and at 11 a.m. for those 4 and 5. Both will be in the Erickson Building dance hall.
Also on hand will be mechanical-bull riding, the Big Purple Slide, lots of vendors at the arts and crafts show in the 4-H Building and breakfast and lunch menus at the fair restaurant from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The 4×4 double elimination Mud Drags once again will be featured.
Registration will start at 8 a.m. The fee is $40 per class and does not include gate admission.
Pit passes are available for $10 each for those 16 years old.
Registration for a show of cars, trucks and motorcycles will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., with more than 15 awards to be presented at 4 p.m.
The Best of Show will be featured in next year’s expo advertising.
The first 100 registered will each receive a goodie bag and a dash plaque.
Arm wrestling
The Pacific Northwest Arm Wrestling Tournament will be open to people from 5 years and older.
The weigh-in will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
The youth competition will begin at 1 p.m., with the adult contest to follow.
The first 30 adult competitors will get free T-shirts, while hooded sweatshirts will be awarded to champions.
Entry fees are $15 for adults (each arm), $10 for teens and $5 for children.
Beginners are welcome, McIntire said.
For entry information, phone Deanne and Jacob Abbott at 360-668-3020.
Horse gaming will be conducted between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., with registration from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
The garage sale in the Cat Building will begin at 10 a.m. and continue through 4 p.m.
Free bingo will be played throughout the day in the Erickson Building dining room, with prizes awarded.
A plant sale will be set up in the 4-H Building.
The expo is a major fundraiser for the Jefferson County Fair Association, whose responsibility is to fund, maintain and operate the fair and fairgrounds, McIntire said.
Expo sponsors are Bernt Ericksen Excavating Inc., Les Schwab Tire Center, Pizza Factory and the Peninsula Daily News.
Only service dogs are allowed on the grounds during the expo.
For more information phone the fair office at 360-385-1013, email jeffcofairgrounds@olypen.com or visit www.jeffcofairgrounds.com.
