Bee Happy, Visit the Quil Fair!

Fall is officially here in the PNW.  Summer dawned late this year and was fleeting.  But while it was here it was beyond glorious.  Sadly it has come to a close this week, each day growing cooler than the one before.  And today brought the drizzle.  The ever-present NW drizzle....

But before I become too immersed in my SAD lamp, 'tis the season.  FAIR SEASON!  I love love love fairs.  There is something so all-American and down-home about fairs.  And let's not forget the food.  I turn in to Homer Simpson thinking about fair food.  Mmmmm.....fried fair food goodness.

This weekend dawns one of our state's BEST fairs, the annual Quilcene Fair.  It lasts all of one day, has about 15 crafty booths, a total of maybe 3 food vendors, and a small carnival complete with ferris wheel.  Oh, and a parade!  Consisting of every fire and EMS vehicle in town (maybe 3?), the local school band and small old tractors.  It lasts about 15 minutes.  Seriously.  And I love love LOVE it.  It really is a fabulous time, and a great opportunity to see small town America in action.

Ordinarily I sell my jams at the fair, but unfortunately this year got away from me.  To sell jam in WA state requires a commercial kitchen, permits, licensing, etc.  Too much to pull together this year, and super sadly, I will be out of town for work. :(

But my good friends WILL be there!  Go visit the Picket Fence and Buzzy Bee Creations to see their fabulous wares.  And my best friend Claudia will be there too.  That gorgeous honey you see above?  Yeah, she will be selling it.  Look how cute these jars are:

Ever since I was 5, I've wanted to have bees.  That dream came to a crashing halt after my first bee sting, when we learned I was deathly allergic. :(  So now I live my bee dreams through Claudia and her husband's hive.  Last summer I watched from afar, epi-pen in hand, as they caught a swarm of bees.  And now, you can taste the bees' happy work.  Stop by the fair and grab a jar of the golden goodness.  I can barely contain my Winnie the Pooh tendencies and not drink it straight from the jar.

The fair is Saturday the 17th, starting with the parade at 10:00 am.  Go check out the craft booths, the car show, and all of the wonderful events the volunteers worked so hard to bring together for your enjoyment.  And take some pictures for me! :)