Witches, Harry Potters, princesses, kings, Colonial Americans, soldiers, bananas, a bag of Reese Pieces, a ghost and even a table paraded through downtown Friday Harbor Monday morning, October 31, 2022. Residents and visitors admired the creativity displayed in the Friday Harbor Elementary School students's costumes. Photos by Matt Pranger
Friday Harbor High School students took to the streets in downtown Friday Harbor Friday, October 28 and showed off their class' homecoming float. All photos by Matt Pranger.
Seniors - Class of 2023
The Rotary Club of San Juan Islands recently presented checks to the recipients of net proceeds from the 14th Annual San Juan Concours held on August 14th at the San Juan Vineyard. This event was co-sponsored by the Sports Car Club of San Juan Islands.
The 45th Annual Island Rec Loop Run took place Saturday, August 20, 2022 and had a first. Never before had a runner gotten lost and still finished second. Cataldo DiDonna of Anacortes explained that the directions said you go by Jacksons Beach - so he did. Even with the mixup he finished second overall with a time of 34:03.
San Juan County Fair's popular Trashion Fashion Show was extra lively this year with energetic Mason Turnage as the emcee. An overflow crowd watched the show Saturday afternoon August 20.
Here are a few photos from the 2022 San Juan County Fair. We still have images of Trashion Fashion, more quilts, more auction, more Zuke 500, exhibit photos, art, horse games, sheep shearing, carnival, more livestock auction, etc. to post. Hope you enjoyed the fair and will enjoy the photos.
Walt Cooter's turquoise '57 Corvette was judged Best of Show at the 2022 Rick Campbell Memorial Hot Rod Show Matt Pranger photo
The annual Rick Campbell Memorial Hot Rod Show drew more than two dozen entries Saturday, August 6 at Lugnuts (CarQuest) on Spring Street in Friday Harbor. Residents and visitors enjoyed looking at the variety of vehicles on display.
Crowds of islanders lined Spring Street to watch the 2022 Fourth of July parade in Friday Harbor Photos by Sharon Kivisto
There were 50 entries in the 2022 Friday Harbor 4th of July parade. San Juan Chamber of Commerce awarded prizes to the following entries in these categories.
Best off Island Entry: Canoe Island French Camp
Judges Special Choice: San Juan Community Theatre
Best Vehicle: San Juan Yacht Club
Best Animal Group: Golden Retrievers
Best Costumed Group: Pirates
Children/Youth: San Juan Island Library
Best Float: Uncle Sam, the Sons of the American Legion.
Best Non-Float: UW Laboratories
Music, dancing, food, cake walk, games - the annual Pig War Picnic in Friday Harbor had it all. The new location just down from San Juan Island Historical Museum provided plenty of room for the crowds who walked up Spring Street after the parade.
Photos by Sharon Kivisto
“United We Stand, saluting heroes, helpers and essential workers” was the theme of the 2022 Fourth of July Parade in Friday Harbor. Lin and Pam Pearson, who organized the parade for 17 years, were the Grand Marshals.
Vicky Thalacker, was the honored citizen. Through her leadership, a local pilot, and the local Soroptimist chapter, the San Juan Eagles were organized in 2002 to fly cancer patients to mainland cancer treatment centers on a voluntary basis.
Crowds of islanders lined both sides of Spring Street from Price to First Streets. The parade was sponsored by the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce.
The prize winners will be posted Tuesday afternoon. Categories are: Best Use of Theme Float, Best Use of Theme Non-Float, Best Use of Theme- Children/Youth, Best Costume Group, Best Animal/Animal Group, Judges Choice, Best Off-Island Entry, and Best Vehicle.
There are 84 photos of the parade in the slideshow posted at the top of this page. Photos by Sharon Kivisto
Mom coming home with a rabbit (sharing size). Brad Pillow photo
Friday Harbor High School junior Cody Balcomb-Bartok's community project - The Friday Harbor Car Show - was a welcome event on a sunny afternoon on San Juan Island. Turnout indicates the community is ready to get back to a more normal life.
Balcomb-Bartok (in photo with his Volkswagen Bug) organized the event to fulfill his community project graduation requirement. He's already working on another car show for 2023.
Slideshow photos by Matt Pranger; Winner photos courtesy of San Juan County Parks and Fairground
The winners were:
JD Allen of Friday Harbor, won Best Custom car for his 1935 Chevy Coupe
Gary Fischer of Roche Harbor, won Best Classic for his 1955 Chevy Nomad
Susan Mazzarella of Friday Harbor, won People’s Choice for her 1957 Ford T-Bird
Raymond Ploghoft of Friday Harbor, won Best in Show for his 1948 Chevy Truck 3100
Breaking with tradition, the weather cooperated for the Island Lights Fest in Friday Harbor and everyone stayed dry. Dozens of islanders gathered on Spring Street in front of Memorial Park. Kira Sable led the crowd in singing familiar Christmas carols including "Here Comes Santa Claus". And right on cue, Santa showed up, counted down from five, and the lights on the two elms in Memorial Park glowed. Mrs. Claus handed out candy canes to excited children.
The first annual Witches Paddle took place Sunday morning, October 31, 2021 in Friday Harbor. Photos by Dena Royal
All Welcome - Requirements
Bring Paddle Board and Paddle
Must Have a Leash for Paddle Board (For Safety)
PFD / Personal Flotation Device
Dressed as Witch
Let's Infuse Friday Harbor with Some Witchiness this Halloween