New Openings
Belfair Saturday Market Is Open for Its 33rd Season
After a winter hiatus, the Belfair Saturday Market opened its 33rd season on Saturday, May 2, running weekly from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Theler Center south parking lot, State Route 3, Belfair. The market features locally grown produce, handmade arts and crafts, fresh-cut flowers, local honey, plants, and jewelry. New vendors have joined the lineup this year. The market is a cornerstone of community commerce in North Mason every weekend through the season.
Belfair Public Market Launches Biweekly Sundays at Legacy Home Center
A brand-new artisan vendor market debuted this past Sunday, May 3, at Legacy Home Center, 23495 NE State Route 3, Belfair. The Belfair Public Market runs from 1:00–7:00 PM on select Sundays, with upcoming dates on May 17, June 7, and June 21. Admission is free. See the Business Spotlight below for full details.
Closings / Changes
No reported closings or ownership changes were identified in the Belfair, Allyn, or Grapeview area this week.
Permits & Development
No new commercial permit filings were identified in Mason County public records this week for the North Mason area. The North Mason Regional Fire Authority headquarters station at 490 NE Old Belfair Highway continues its construction timeline, with completion expected in September 2026. The project, valued at approximately $9 million, will serve as the primary response hub for the North Mason corridor.
Chamber Notes
The North Mason Chamber of Commerce is relocating its visitor center from its State Route 3 office in Belfair to a moveable structure at the Salmon Center. The move—supported by $45,000 in 2026 county funding—aims to place the visitor center in a higher-traffic location better suited to welcoming residents and tourists to the area. Chamber President and CEO Kerry Myers presented the plan to Mason County Commissioners in March, noting the current office had not been functioning effectively as a public visitor center.
The Chamber continues to offer complimentary ribbon-cutting services for new businesses launching in North Mason. Learn more at northmasonchamber.com.
Business Spotlight: Belfair Public Market
North Mason has a fresh reason to spend Sunday afternoons local. The Belfair Public Market held its inaugural event on May 3 at Legacy Home Center, 23495 NE State Route 3, Belfair, WA 98528—and the community response is already drawing people back.
The market runs biweekly on Sundays from 1:00 to 7:00 PM, with remaining 2026 dates on May 17, June 7, and June 21. Admission is free. Parking is available at the adjacent lot.
Vendors are stocked with artisan and handmade goods from local creators:
- Hand-blown glass
- Freeze-dried candy
- Professional tie dye
- Curated books
- Natural skin care products
- Hand-poured candles
- Crocheted stuffies and handmade gifts
- Driftwood goods
- DIY craft kits
Community partners Port of Allyn and Kitsap Credit Union also have booths at each event. The June 21 date is a Father’s Day Special featuring a free raffle for tools and dad-themed giveaways.
The Belfair Public Market fills a niche between the traditional Saturday farmers market and boutique craft fairs—expect handmade and artisan goods from regional creators, with a rotating vendor mix each event. Follow updates at the Facebook event page: facebook.com/events/813180155169563.
Address: 23495 NE State Route 3, Belfair, WA 98528 (Legacy Home Center)
Hours: 1:00–7:00 PM, every other Sunday (next dates: May 17, June 7, June 21)
Phone: Not listed
Admission: Free
Shop local, support your neighbors, and bring a little Hood Canal artisan energy home.
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