Welcome to East Jefferson County – where Washington goes for something different. Located on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula, the communities of Chimacum, Port Hadlock, and Marrowstone Island invite you to discover the people, places, and experiences that make our home such a special place.
Nothing says “holiday season” in East Jefferson County like the renowned Chimacum Arts and Crafts Fair.
Held each December, and organized by parents, grandparents, and graduates dedicated to schools in the area, the Chimacum Arts and Crafts Fair is a community event with something for everyone.
The Fair has nearly a hundred vendors in a secure and enclosed environment featuring holiday and Christmas items of all kinds.
The fair supports students in East Jefferson County’s three school districts - Chimacum, Port Townsend and Quilcene/Brinnon.
Learn more about Arts and Culture in East Jefferson County.
Kick off the new year (and your cardiovascular system) in style!
Each January 1 at noon, residents and visitors gather on the dock in front of the Nordland General Store for the Polar Bear Dip, organized by store owner Tom Rose.
Although ice on the water is a rarity, the water temperature and the air temperature are usually right around 40 degrees for the annual event. The Nordland General Store sells commemorative shirts and hats for the occasion, and warm beverages are close at hand.
The Store has been sponsoring the Polar Bear Dip since the mid1990s, and it is a community event the entire area looks forward to.
Learn more about Marrowstone Island.
January - Nordland Polar Bear Dip
February - Cidery and Culinary Tours
March - Fort Flagler Spring Getaways
April - The Fish Are Waiting in Port Hadlock
May - Tractor Days on Marrowstone Island
June - Visit the Chimacum Farmers Market
July - Port Hadlock Days
August - Artist Studio Tours
September - Jefferson County Farm Tours
October - Fort Flagler Haunted Halloween
November - Fall Getaways
December - Chimacum Arts and Crafts Fair