Spring has arrived in Port Townsend, and there’s plenty to celebrate across the East Jefferson region this month. Three distinct happenings make now an especially good time to visit.
Port Townsend Farmers Market Is Back
The Port Townsend Farmers Market opened for the 2026 season on April 4 at Tyler & Lawrence Streets (Uptown). Running every Saturday from 9 AM to 2 PM, the market hosts up to 90 vendors through the season. Whether you’re looking for fresh produce, local artisan goods, or just want to soak in the community atmosphere, this is one of the Peninsula’s great weekly gatherings.
“UFO: Second Sightings” Fiber Art Exhibit at Fiber Habit
Peninsula Fiber Artists just installed a new walk-by exhibit in the window at Fiber Habit, 675 Tyler Street. The show — titled “UFO: Second Sightings” — launched April 7 and runs through May 31. Artists exchanged unfinished textile objects anonymously and transformed them into entirely new works. The exhibit is viewable 24/7 from the sidewalk, free to see any time day or night.
30th Annual Victorian Heritage Festival — April 24–26
The Port Townsend Heritage Association’s 30th Annual Victorian Heritage Festival is coming up April 24–26, 2026. Expect presentations at Fort Worden State Park, Victorian fashion talks, guided walking tours of Port Townsend’s landmark architecture, and a full weekend of immersive historical programming. This is one of the signature cultural events on the Olympic Peninsula each spring.
Plan Your Port Townsend Visit
- Farmers Market: Saturdays 9 AM–2 PM, Tyler & Lawrence Streets, Uptown Port Townsend. Up to 90 vendors. Through the season.
- “UFO: Second Sightings”: Fiber Habit Window, 675 Tyler St. Viewable 24/7 through May 31. Free, no admission.
- Victorian Heritage Festival: April 24–26. Fort Worden State Park + downtown Port Townsend. Events, tours, talks. portage.org for details.
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