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Events in September 2026
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The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Public Tuesday (Monday is a holiday) Meeting 9:00 am <!– 9:00 am – {endtime before= d after=”“}The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Public Tuesday (Monday is a holiday) Meeting 9:00 am
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The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners meet the first 4 Mondays of each month. Meetings begin @ 9:00 AM in the Commissioners’ Chambers, in the basement of the County Courthouse. If a Monday meetings falls on a holiday when the Courthouse will be closed, the meeting is held on Tuesday @ 9:00AM instead. If you would like to make a comment you may do so up to 9:00 AM on date of hearing
More information abouthttps://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/492/Board-of-County-Commissioners
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Jefferson County Planning Commission <!– 5:30 pm – {endtime before= d after=”“}Jefferson County Planning Commission
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The Planning Commission is composed of nine (9) citizen volunteers appointed by the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) to support the Department of Community Development (DCD) and to make advisory recommendations on land use planning matters to the BoCC as authorized in the Planning Enabling Act (RCW 36.70.040). The group does not review project-specific permit applications. Appointees represent their constituents and the general public from their district.
Date: May 27, 2026Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PMAddress:Jefferson County Transit Center
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Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival <!– All day – {endtime before= d after=”“}Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival
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SEPTEMBER 11, 12, & 13, 2026
<p style=More information about https://woodenboat.org/Experience the craft and beauty of wooden boats at North America’s largest wooden boat festival! Learn from experts, and create unforgettable memories with your family at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival.
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Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival <!– All day – {endtime before= d after=”“}Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival
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SEPTEMBER 11, 12, & 13, 2026
<p style=More information about https://woodenboat.org/Experience the craft and beauty of wooden boats at North America’s largest wooden boat festival! Learn from experts, and create unforgettable memories with your family at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival.
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Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival <!– All day – {endtime before= d after=”“}Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival
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SEPTEMBER 11, 12, & 13, 2026
<p style=More information about https://woodenboat.org/Experience the craft and beauty of wooden boats at North America’s largest wooden boat festival! Learn from experts, and create unforgettable memories with your family at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival.
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The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Public Monday Meeting 9:00 am <!– 9:00 am – {endtime before= d after=”“}The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Public Monday Meeting 9:00 am
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The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners meet the first 4 Mondays of each month. Meetings begin @ 9:00 AM in the Commissioners’ Chambers, in the basement of the County Courthouse. If a Monday meetings falls on a holiday when the Courthouse will be closed, the meeting is held on Tuesday @ 9:00AM instead. If you would like to make a comment you may do so up to 9:00 AM on date of hearing
More information abouthttps://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/492/Board-of-County-Commissioners
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2026 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks <!– All day – {endtime before= d after=”“}2026 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
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Come experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to US citizens and residents (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
- February 16: Presidents Day (Washington’s Birthday)
- May 25: Memorial Day
- June 14: Flag Day/President Trump’s birthday
- July 3–5: Independence Day weekend
- August 25: 110th Birthday of the National Park Service
- September 17: Constitution Day
- October 27: Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday
- November 11: Veterans Day
More information at https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/fees.htm
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Quilcene Fair & Parade <!– All day – {endtime before= d after=”“}Quilcene Fair & Parade
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30th ANNIVERSARY Quilcene Fair & Parade Sept 19th 2026
<p style=More information about https://quilcenefair.org/Celebrate community, music, and fun at Quilcene Fair!
Quilcene Fair & Parade
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Quilcene Oyster Races <!– All day – {endtime before= d after=”“}Quilcene Oyster Races
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Quilcene Oyster Races, ½ marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids Sprint, Worthington Park, 151 E Columbia St., worthingtonparkquilcene.org
<p style=More information about https://www.worthingtonparkquilcene.org/quilcene-events-calendar/list/page/2/Worthington Park151 W Columbia StQuilcene, WA 98376Quilcene Oyster Races
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Speaker Series: Gardening With Native Plants <!– 1:00 pm – {endtime before= d after=”“}Speaker Series: Gardening With Native Plants
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Join our exciting bi-monthly free speaker series focusing on the importance of planting native plants in your garden. The presentations occur in May, July, and September at the Salmon Shelter at H.J. Carroll Park in Chimacum.
The third and final “Growing In The Garden Speaker Series” presentation will be:
Sunday, September 20 at 1:00 pm
in H.J. Carroll Park, at the Kul Kah Han Native Plant Demonstration Garden 9884 Rhody Drive, Chimacum,Title: Highlights Of Researching the Flora of the Olympics
Our guest speaker, Patrick Loafman, botanist and author, will discuss the native plant species he discovered over the past ten years that were not formally associated with the Olympics.Where: Kul Kah Han Native Plant Garden, HJ Carroll Park, ,Chimacum WA
When: Sunday, September 20, at 1:00 pmPlease join us! See you there!🌸
Further questions email: kkhnativeplants@gmail.com
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Ballots Out for New Board Nominations in US Mail <!– All day – {endtime before= d after=”“}Ballots Out for New Board Nominations in US Mail
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Ballots Out for New Board Nominations in US Mail
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The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Public Monday Meeting 9:00 am <!– 9:00 am – {endtime before= d after=”“}The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Public Monday Meeting 9:00 am
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The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners meet the first 4 Mondays of each month. Meetings begin @ 9:00 AM in the Commissioners’ Chambers, in the basement of the County Courthouse. If a Monday meetings falls on a holiday when the Courthouse will be closed, the meeting is held on Tuesday @ 9:00AM instead. If you would like to make a comment you may do so up to 9:00 AM on date of hearing
More information abouthttps://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/492/Board-of-County-Commissioners
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North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce Board & Members Meeting (Brinnon CC) 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm 
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North Hood Canal (Quilcene/Brinnon) Chamber of Commerce’s Monthly Meetings are always the 3rd Monday of the month, Board Meeting starting at 4:30PM and Member’s Meeting at 5:30m, and location alternates between the Quilcene & Brinnon Community Centers month to month.We will be voting on new Board nominations at this meeting.
<p style=More information aboutBrinnon Community Center306144 Highway 101Brinnon, WA 98320North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce Board & Members Meeting (Brinnon CC) 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
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Jefferson County Planning Commission <!– 5:30 pm – {endtime before= d after=”“}Jefferson County Planning Commission
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The Planning Commission is composed of nine (9) citizen volunteers appointed by the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) to support the Department of Community Development (DCD) and to make advisory recommendations on land use planning matters to the BoCC as authorized in the Planning Enabling Act (RCW 36.70.040). The group does not review project-specific permit applications. Appointees represent their constituents and the general public from their district.
Date: May 27, 2026Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PMAddress:Jefferson County Transit Center
Port Townsend, WA 98368<p style=More information about https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/580/Planning-CommissionLink: Open Zoom MeetingJefferson County Transit CenterJefferson County Planning Commission
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Port Townsend Film Festival <!– All day – {endtime before= d after=”“}Port Townsend Film Festival
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The Port Townsend Film Festival returns in 2026 with a vibrant lineup of independent films, documentaries, and special screenings, drawing filmmakers and audiences from around the world. Held across historic venues throughout downtown, the festival offers engaging Q&As, workshops, and a lively celebration of storytelling in all its forms.
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Port Townsend Film Festival <!– All day – {endtime before= d after=”“}Port Townsend Film Festival
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The Port Townsend Film Festival returns in 2026 with a vibrant lineup of independent films, documentaries, and special screenings, drawing filmmakers and audiences from around the world. Held across historic venues throughout downtown, the festival offers engaging Q&As, workshops, and a lively celebration of storytelling in all its forms.
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Port Townsend Film Festival <!– All day – {endtime before= d after=”“}Port Townsend Film Festival
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The Port Townsend Film Festival returns in 2026 with a vibrant lineup of independent films, documentaries, and special screenings, drawing filmmakers and audiences from around the world. Held across historic venues throughout downtown, the festival offers engaging Q&As, workshops, and a lively celebration of storytelling in all its forms.
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Port Townsend Film Festival <!– All day – {endtime before= d after=”“}Port Townsend Film Festival
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The Port Townsend Film Festival returns in 2026 with a vibrant lineup of independent films, documentaries, and special screenings, drawing filmmakers and audiences from around the world. Held across historic venues throughout downtown, the festival offers engaging Q&As, workshops, and a lively celebration of storytelling in all its forms.
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The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Public Monday Meeting 9:00 am <!– 9:00 am – {endtime before= d after=”“}The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Public Monday Meeting 9:00 am
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The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners meet the first 4 Mondays of each month. Meetings begin @ 9:00 AM in the Commissioners’ Chambers, in the basement of the County Courthouse. If a Monday meetings falls on a holiday when the Courthouse will be closed, the meeting is held on Tuesday @ 9:00AM instead. If you would like to make a comment you may do so up to 9:00 AM on date of hearing
More information abouthttps://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/492/Board-of-County-Commissioners
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Promote your business or non-profit event through the North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce.
Step 1: Submit Locally
Post your event directly to our website for review by our team.
– Action: Visit our Submission Page
Step 2: Expand Your Audience
To reach tourists and regional visitors, we highly recommend submitting your event to the Olympic Peninsula Tourism Bureau.
– Action: Submit to Olympic Peninsula
Support: If you encounter any issues during the submission process, please contact us at admin@nhccc.com for assistance.
The North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce Welcomes you to the “Emerald Towns” of the Hood Canal: Quilcene and Brinnon
Our area offers wonderful outdoor recreational opportunities and fun things to do. Here you will enjoy camping, boating, SCUBA diving, fishing, bird watching, fun local fairs and festivals, shopping, great food, lodging, and much more. Our Visitors’ Centers are a good place to start.
We are proud of our corner of the world and look forward to sharing it with you. Explore this website to learn all about our beautiful Emerald Towns and our Chamber member businesses.
The Olympic Peninsula is a unique geographic province consisting of five major landscape settings: temperate rain forest, rugged mountain terrain, large lowland lakes, cascading waterfalls, rivers, and saltwater beaches. We know you will love it here, just like we do.
