Chimacum (che-MA-kum) is near Port Townsend on the northwestern tip of the Washington Peninsula. Take the Bainbridge Island Ferry from Seattle, Kingston Ferry from Edmonds, or drive from Tacoma up Highway 3. Hand made gifts of all varieties. This iconic, high-quality, destination event draws people from around Western Washington. It showcases the spirit of East Jefferson County and Chimacum High School, while raising money for school programs and supporting the local Maker’s Economy. We heard there’s also photos ops with Santa. More info: http://chimacumarts.org/
Interesting tidbits: The Chimakum, also known as the Chimukum, Chimacum, Quamichan, Aqokulo, and Port Townsend Indians. Betty MacDonald’s book “The Egg and I”, which was the basis of the “Ma and Pa Kettle” series in the 1940s-1950s, described the author’s experiences on a chicken farm near Chimacum. More info: http://www.native-languages.org/chimakum.htm and https://www.facebook.com/Chimacum/
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