PORT TOWNSEND — Mountain men and Sacagawea walked the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, dotted with teepees and lodges, as the fair opened Friday, drawing large crowds.
It continues through today, Sunday.
“It’s equal to the cash at the gate last year, or a little better,” said Sue McIntire, Fair Board treasurer, of ticket sales.
“The parking lot was full early.”
This year’s theme, “On the Trail With Lewis and Clark,” was carried out in exhibits and dioramas, posters and presentations.
Sacagawea’s husband Touissant Charbonneau, portrayed by Garry Bush, set up a fur-trapper’s lodge on the grounds, as did Charlie and Willow Hetrick and the Buckhorn Range chapter of the Backcountry Horsemen.
In the Yesteryear Building, Spc. Jan Critchfield of the Washington State National Guard dressed in a 1803-style Army recruiting uniform, showed people items from the Lewis and Clark Discovery Box with the help of Sgt. 1st Class Craig McClay.
The Jefferson County Historical Society’s booth displayed items from the Early Settlers Trunk and buildings sprouted “Fort Clatsop” signs.