The kids are bored; it’s the middle of summer and you’re going crazy trying to find stuff to keep them busy. The amusement park vacation is a pipe dream because travel and extras simply cost too much.

Don’t give up yet. The Skagit County Fair can solve your “staycation” dilemma, and it’s happening this week, right in your own backyard.

The carnival, live music, a petting zoo, a rodeo and other activities for kids of all ages beckon visitors to the annual Skagit County Fair from Wednesday through Saturday, Aug. 6-9, at the Skagit County Fairgrounds on Virginia Street in south Mount Vernon.
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