Mason County Farm Map
2006
Your Resource and Guide to Local Farms,
Agricultural Products, and Services
LOOK INSIDE!!
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Farmers Market Information
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Individual products
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Find farms near you!
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What’s FRESH this season!
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AND MORE!!!
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Welcome to the
2006 Mason County Farm Map
How to Use The Map
The Mason County Farm Map is designed to provide residents and visitors with a comprehensive look at agricultural products in Mason County. It provides a link to Mason County
farms that sell their goods directly to the consumer. Keep it in your kitchen, your glove compartment, or anywhere that’s handy—and be sure to tell farms that you saw them in the
Farm Map!!
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If you are looking for a certain product (i.e. Christmas Trees), turn to page 3 and
look at the Product Guide to locate which farms sell them and then turn to Page
5/6 to locate that farm and find the farm descriptions for more information.
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If you want to locate farms in your neighborhood, select a farm number from
the map on Page 4 and then read the farm description to learn specific information about that farm.
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To locate a Farmers Market near you, turn to Page 3 for the Farmers Markets section or look on the map for the FM symbol.
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Want to know what’s in season now? Turn to Page 7 and look at the In Season
Guide.
We ask that you do NOT use this as a sight-seeing guide. Please respect business hours and
call ahead to make appointments. Farmers are busy folks, but encourage serious inquiries
and will happily accommodate your requests.
Credits
Production & Coordination: Kirsten Workman
Design & Layout: Kirsten Workman
Cartography: Jen Thurman Williams
Printing/Publishing: Washington Advantage
Funding for this publication is in part from:
Mason County Tourism & Lodging Taskforce
WSU Extension—Mason County
Mason Conservation District
Extension programs & employment are available to all without discrimiParticipating Farms & Advertisers
nation. Evidence of non-compliance may be reported through your local
extension office
Mason County Farm Map 2006
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Product Guide
PRODUCT
Agritourism
Asparagus
Berries
Christmas Trees/
Greens/Wreaths
Corn
CSA Shares
Eggs
Flowers
Fruit
Garlic
Goat products
Greens/Lettuce
Hay/Feed
Herbs
Livestock
Meat
Organic/Natural
Perennial Plants
Potatoes
Poultry
Pumpkins
Radishes
Rhubarb
Shellfish
Summer Squash
Tomatoes
Value-Added
Vegetables
Vegetable Starts
Winter Squash
Wool/Fleece/Hides
FARM NUMBER
1, 2, 13, 15, 17
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5, 9, 12, 13
3, 15, 17, 22
15, 16
5, 7, 8, 18
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 25
3, 9, 11,13, 23
4, 15, 22
4, 10
1, 5, 20
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 23,
24
11, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21,
23
4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 23, 25
1, 4, 12, 20, 21, 22,
23, 25
1, 4, 15, 21, 22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 15,
18, 21, 23, 24, 25
2, 9, 15, 25
5, 7, 16
4, 12, 25
4, 5, 15
4, 5, 7
5, 13
14, 22
4, 10, 16, 24
5, 6, 24, 25
1, 13, 15
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,
12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 23,
24, 25
2, 6, 7, 12, 13, 15,
23, 25
4, 16, 24
1, 4
DO YOU OWN A SMALL FARM?
Looking for assistance with:
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On Farm Practices?
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Direct Marketing?
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Finding other farmers to network with?
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Need an answer to a question?
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Looking for opportunities for small farm education?
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Technical Resources?
MASON COUNTY SMALL FARMS PROGRAM
“Working with the Mason County Community to foster
profitable family farms, land & water stewardship, and access
to healthy food.”
(360) 427-9436 * http://mason.wsu.edu/farms *
[email protected]
Mason County Small Farms Program
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2006
Mason County
Farm Map
Your Resource and
Guide to
Local Farms,
Agricultural
Products, and
Services
Mason County Farm Map 2006
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BYWAY FARMS
Dave and Pauline Krauss
(360) 482-3180
3132 Satsop-Cloquallum Road * Elma
SO R W (Delivery Available)
Dairy Sheep lambs, Nubian Goat kids, goat milk
soap, and 100% wool blankets from our flock.
Now taking orders for milk-fed beef and/or started
calves. Cheese-making classes available upon request. 4-H Family.
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GIGGLING GOAT GARDENS
Katrinka Hibler
(360) 427-9349
251 W. Loertscher Road * Shelton
UP FS SO CSA FM
Certified Salmon-Safe; full service CSA; wide variety
of locally grown vegetables May through October;
asparagus May through June; rhubarb May
through July; Cascade blackberries and raspberries
in July; blueberries July through August; Eggs
available year round.
Business hours are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily or by ——————————————————————————————--
appointment. To visit the farm for product selection or pickup only: From Shelton, West 14 miles
on Cloquallum Rd., right on Satsop-Cloquallum
Road, 3 miles to farm.
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Produce sold at Shelton Farmers Market and
through CSA; call to arrange special orders and
farm visits by appointment only. Located 4.5 miles
west of Shelton off Cloquallum Road, turn LEFT
onto Loertscher Road, farm is at end of county
Shelton’s CHOICE Horticulture road.
Paul Feenan, Teacher
(360) 426-7991
N. 3301 Shelton-Springs Rd. * Shelton
SO R
Shelton’s CHOICE Horticulture is a student run
program that sells annuals, perennials, trees,
shrubs, natives, hanging baskets, and vegetable
starts. The annual plant sale fundraiser is held the
two weekends following Mother’s Day each May
(May 19, 20, 21, 27, 28, 2006). All proceeds go to
the Horticulture students’ ASB fund to pay for field
trips, community service, and the We Be GROWIN’
Community Food Security Garden.
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Greenhouses are located between Shelton High
School and Oakland Bay Junior High School. From
Highway 101, take Wallace Kneeland Boulevard
past Wal-Mart, turn LEFT into OBJHS parking lot
and drive straight back to greenhouses.
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LAUGHING DUCK FARM
Laura Neal Seward
(360) 427-2830
121 W. Stardust Lane * Shelton
SO FM
Seasonal cut flowers (May through October); native, evergreen, and dried flower arrangements
available year round. Special orders and delivery
available.
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Located on the north side of Lake Isabella. Call for
appointments and directions to farm.
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DELANDE DAN FARM, LLC
Barbara Greene
(360) 275-9041
E. 270 Windy Ridge Lane * Belfair
SO FM
Certified Organic & Salmon-Safe. Organic eggs
year-round; Heritage Breed turkeys available November; organic apples, pears, peaches & plums
summer and fall; mixed vegetables May through
September; garlic & pumpkins in fall; raw Cashmere wool & grass-fed beef (not certified Organic,
but raised sustainably).
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OUT BACK FARMS
Roger & Sharon Pearson
(360) 426-9221
Shelton-Matlock Road * Shelton
FM
Full selection of season vegetables and veggie
starts available at the Shelton Farmers Market May
through September.
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Visits by appointment, call for directions.
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NATURES CREATION
ORGANIC FARM
Nicholas & Brittany Pouch
(360) 426-6693
3210 W. Deckerville Road * Matlock
CSA FM R W
Eggs, greens, vegetable starts, carrots, green
beans, peas, radishes, potatoes, and many other
seasonal crops.
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FROG BELLY ORGANICS
JoAnne Coleman
(360) 426-3955
8580 W. Cloquallum Road * Shelton
UP FS SO FM
Organic produce (vegetables, and berries), cut
flowers, and local hard perennials—available at the
Shelton Farmers Market.
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Visitors accepted on the farm on Sundays from
12:00—5:00 PM: take Cloquallum Road west for
8.5 miles, farm will be on your RIGHT
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BALDWIN FARM
Catherine & John Moss
(360) 432-8538
Agate Area * Shelton
SO CSA FM R
Seasonal vegetables, lettuce, spinach, carrots,
beets, snow peas, summer squash, Asian and
Mediterranean specialties, garlic, and shallots.
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Visitors accepted by appointment only (limited
parking), please call for directions.
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DAVIS FARM
Marilyn Davis & Ken VanBuskirk
(360) 275-3890
Davis Farm Road * Belfair
SO FM
Several varieties of seasonal vegetables, fresh cut
flowers, and hay.
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Visitors accepted by appointment: 1/2 mile from
downtown Belfair off Old Belfair Highway, call for
directions.
LEGEND
Produce available at Shelton Farmers Market May
through September. Visitors by appointment: 22
miles west of Shelton, off Shelton-Matlock Road,
call for directions, more information, and CSA
questions.
UP
U-Pick
FS
Farm Stand
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SO
Special Order
LIFEFORMS FARM
Lincoln, Petra, Dolphin & Raven Bode
(360) 432-9303
PO Box 253 * Matlock
www.lifeformsfarm.com
SO CSA
Lifeforms Organic Produce Farm is a family owned
and operated not for profit farm—based on the
concept of domestic food security and nutritional
equanimity. You can purchase their organic eggs
and produce (some of which is available year
round) by subscribing to their CSA program or by
special order. Call and ask about Lifeforms Farm
hosting the Live Food for Live People Project!
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Visits by appointment only, please call for directions.
CSA Community Supported
Agriculture
FM
Farmers Market
R
Retail
W
Wholesale
Salmon—Safe
Produce sold at Shelton Farmers Market and visitors accepted by appointment, please call for directions.
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Mason County Small Farms Program
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ISLAND VIEW FARM
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BREWER’S DOUBLE B RANCH
Jerry & Michelle Headding
& CHRISTMAS TREES
(360) 427-8991
Bob & Gail Brewer
Island View Road * Grapeview
(360) 426-4936
SO
2380 W. Deegan Road * Shelton
Flemish Giant rabbits, Indian Runner ducks, Muswww.bbranchandchristmastrees.com
covy ducks, Boer goats, chickens, eggs, baby chicks
UP SO R W
and ducks, Big Horn Hair sheep, and produce.
Wholesale Christmas tree & wreath orders for No——————————————————————————————-- vember and December accepted year round; UVisitors accepted by appointment only: Highway 3 Cut Christmas trees open day after Thanksgiving
to Island View Road, 1.7 miles on LEFT.
until Christmas; children’s Pony Parties on weekends beginning in March.
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BEARFOOT SANCTUARY
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Dan & Viola Rau
from Highway 101, take the City Center/Matlock
(360) 427-3832
exit and turn LEFT, proceed to next LEFT on
360 SE Arcadia Road * Shelton
Deegan Rd., go 2.5 miles to farm.
www.bearfootsanctuary.com
FS SO R
Naturally Grown—No Chemicals: Herbs, berries,
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HIGH WATER AGRICULTURE
vegetables, flowers, rhubarb, and gifts.
Nicholas Browne & Jonathan Pavley
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Visitors encouraged by appointment, call for direcSkokomish Valley Road * Shelton
tions. Visit our website!
SO CSA FM R W
10 acre organic, Salmon-Safe certified farm dedi14
THE FARMERS’ FARM
cated to producing nutritious vegetables through
Tom & Jean Farmer and family
environmentally sound practices. This season’s
varieties include exciting exotics and heirlooms.
(360) 275-5832
Organic hay available starting in July. Call for a full
17001 E. State Route 3 * Allyn
variety list, availability, and CSA information.
FM R W
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Produce available by CSA, special order, and at the
calms—available year round. Buy direct from the
Shelton Farmers Market.
farmer, “Farmer Fresh”
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Visitors accepted by appointment Monday
through Saturday, 9:00—5:00, please call ahead.
We are 3/10 mile south of Allyn on Highway 3.
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HUNTER FARMS
Paul & Bill Hunter and Families
(360) 426-2222 or (360) 898-2222
1921 E. Highway 106 * Union
www.hunter-farms.com
UP FS SO R W
We are a 3000 acre Family Farm operating in Mason County since 1889. The Hunter Farms General Store is open 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily and
offers: U-Pick pumpkins, U-Cut/wholesale Christmas trees, sweet corn, mail order wreaths, USDA
inspected Local beef, Local grass hay, alfalfa, oysters, clams, seafood, greenbeans, cucumbers,
squash, Yakima produce in season; and greenhouse with annuals, perennials, and evergreens.
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Hwy 101 north of Shelton, turn east on Purdy Cutoff Road, turn LEFT onto 106, parking lot on RIGHT
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RICHERT RANCH
Jerry & Shirley Richert
(360) 426-9273
2631 Skokomish Valley Road * Shelton
UP FS SO R
Greenbeans, corn, summer & winter squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, Yellow Finn potatoes, and
Local grass hay (year round).
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Visit our roadside stand on Mud Bay Road in Olympia (at Phyl’s Furniture parking lot). Call for an
appointment for on farm sales: 2.25 miles from
Highway 101, just north of Shelton.
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KEYHOLE VALLEY RANCH
Vivian Stickly
(360) 490-0150
Wivell Road * Shelton
SO
Hay available year round. You haul from my farm.
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Please call to order and for directions.
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SKYWOOD CREEK FARM
Catie Godfrey
(360) 427-3837
Cloquallum Road * Shelton
R W
Baby goats—Pygmy and Nigerian dwarf breeds.
Available July through September.
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Visitors accepted on weekends and afternoons,
call for appointment. Farm located south of Shelton on Cloquallum Rd., 1/2 mile after salvage yard
on Right, end of lane.
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EDGE OF THE EARTH FARMS
Rick & Alyson Johnson
(360) 426-9485
Matlock-Brady Road * Elma
SO
Grass-fed Angus beef, naturally grown pork, local
grass hay (new crop each July). Call for more information.
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Visitors by appointment, please call for directions.
Mason County Farm Map 2006
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HAMA HAMA CO.
Adam James & Dave Robbins
(360) 877-6938
35846 W. US Highway 101 * Lilliwaup
www.hammahmaoysters.com
UP R W
Fresh oysters since 1922. Retail shellfish (oysters,
clams, smoked salmon and more) available year
round at our retail store—open 7 days, 9:30—5:30.
Grass fed beef (all natural), must call to pre order.
Special forest products (Salal, Huckleberry, etc.),
Christmas trees, and bows available seasonally.
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Visitors welcome during store hours—daily 9:30 to
5:30. 14 miles N of Hoodsport on Highway 101.
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OAKLAND BAY
ORGANIC FARM, LLC
Todd & Joy Waltermire
(360) 426-7542
4721 E State Route 3 * Shelton
SO FM R W
From the store: conventional bulk and bagged
feed, eastern WA alfalfa and orchard grass, local
grass hay, Certified Organic feed (from BC), Certified Organic straw (call for organic hay), indoor/
outdoor/hydroponic/natural fertilizers and pest/
disease controls, seeds, propagation supplies, animal supplies, soil testing & fertilizer recommendations; local arts, crafts, and animals on consignment.
From the Field for 2006: Ready-to-eat salad mixes
year round; vegetable, herb, and flower seedlings,
seasonal produce coming in 2007.
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Open Tuesday through Sunday 10 am to 6 pm.
4.5 miles north of downtown Shelton, on SR 3
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SIDE BY SIDE FARM
Hannah Whyte & Riley Morrison
(360) 432-7864
Skokomish Valley Road * Shelton
SO FM
Throughout this spring, summer, and fall we are
dedicated to bringing organic, local produce to
market every week with varieties of lettuce, salad
mixes, greens, seasonal tomatoes, peppers, squash,
peas, and several varieties of root crops.
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Find Side by Side’s produce weekly at the Shelton
Farmers Market or call for special orders.
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BARNYARD GARDENS
Paul & Kirsten
(360) 427-0616
Phillips Lake Area * Shelton
SO CSA R W
Farm fresh, free range, organic grain-fed eggs
available year round (call and ask about our Egg
CSA!); started pullets in spring; vegetable starts;
greenhouse tomatoes; annual and perennial
plants for your garden or landscape; creative landscape design. All farm products are grown sustainably.
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Call to sign up for an Egg CSA, for special orders,
or to make an appointment for product selection.
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IN SEASON GUIDE
Taken from the Washington State Department of Agriculture In Season Sheet
Spring (April—June)
Asparagus
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Leaf Lettuce
Peas (June)
Radishes
Salad Greens
Mushrooms
Spinach
Beets
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Cucumbers
Corn, Sweet
Eggplant
Green beans
Hearty Greens
Lettuce, Head & Leaf
Onions, Sweet
Peas (June—July)
Peppers
Potatoes
Salad Greens
Spinach
Squash, Summer
Tomatoes
Apples
Winter Pears
Rhubarb
Strawberries (mid-June)
Scallops
Oysters
Clams
Shrimp
Summer (June—August)
Apples
Apricots
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cherries
Currants
Gooseberries
Melon
Nectarines
Peaches
Plums
Raspberries
Strawberries
Sockeye Salmon
Pink Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Prawns
Mushrooms
Onions
Parsnips
Peppers
Potatoes
Pumpkins
Radishes
Shallots
Spinach
Summer Squash
Tomatoes
Turnips
Winter Squash
Apples
Asian Pears
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cranberries
Currants
Gooseberries
Grapes
Pears
Raspberries
Oysters
Clams
Geoduck
Mussels
Coho Salmon
Chum Salmon
Onions
Potatoes
Salad Greens
Apples
Pears
Frozen berries
Frozen/canned/dried fruit
Fall (September -November)
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Corn, Sweet
Hearty Greens
Salad Greens
Turnips
Leeks
Lettuce
Hazlenuts
Walnuts
Winter (December - March)
Carrots
Garlic
Hearty Greens
Mushrooms
Mushrooms
Pickles
Year Round
Sprouts
Apples
Frozen/Canned fruits Beef
Eggs
Jams
Chicken Dairy
Oysters
Clams
Scallops
Geoduck
Seafood
Mason County Small Farms Program
DON’T MISS THESE EXCITING EVENTS IN MASON COUNTY!!
Old Time Fiddler Fest
1st weekend in April
Shelton High School
Bite of Shelton/ Business Expo
3rd Thursday in May
Pavilion at Sentry Park
Celebrate Hoodsport
4th of July Weekend
Downtown Hoodsport
Bluegrass from the Forest
Last Saturday in April
Shelton High School
Celebrate Mason County Agriculture
Friday after Mother’s Day
Shelton/CHOICE Plant Sale (Jr. High)
Allyn Days Festival & Salmon Bake
3rd Saturday in July
Allyn Waterfront Park
Matlock Old Timer’s Historical Fair
1st full weekend in May
Mary M. Knight School
Forest Festival
Weekend after Memorial Day
Shelton (various locations)
Mason County Fair & Rodeo
4th weekend in July
Mason County Fairgrounds
Grapeview Day
Saturday before Mother’s Day
Grapeview Fire Hall
Concerts in the Park
Thursdays @ 7:00 PM, July—August
Post Office Park, Shelton
Taste of Hood Canal
2nd Saturday in August
Downtown Belfair
WSU Master Gardener Plant Sale
Mother’s Day Weekend
Mason County Fairgrounds
Tahuya Day & Parade
1st Saturday in July
Tahuya Fire Station
OysterFest
1st weekend in October
Mason County Fairgrounds
Rhododendron Show
Mother’s Day Weekend
Mason County Fairgrounds
Antique Farm & Tractor Show
2nd Weekend in July
Mason County Fairgrounds
Shelton Christmas Parade
1st Saturday in December
Downtown Shelton
THANK YOU!!
This farm map is a community effort that wouldn’t happen without the support of the participating farms, the Mason County Tourism & Lodging Taskforce, the Mason County Commissioners, the WSU Mason County Extension,
the Mason Conservation District, the staff who coordinate and produce it, and community members like YOU who
use the map to find and purchase fresh, local food & fiber products and other goods and services. Every time you
purchase from someone listed in this guide, you help make Mason County a better place to live, work, and play!
If you would like to be listed in or sponsor the 2007 Mason County Farm Map or would like more information,
please contact Kirsten Workman @ (360) 427-9436 or [email protected] or http://mason.wsu.edu/farms/map
SE 1051 Highway 3, Suite G
Shelton, WA 98584
Phone: 360-427-9436
Fax: 360-427-4396
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://mason.wsu.edu/farms