Port Townsend Events: April 2026 Festivals & Markets

Last refreshed: October 22, 2026 (Pacific).

Spring arrived in Port Townsend in April 2026, with plenty to celebrate across the East Jefferson region that month. Three distinct happenings made it 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; the regular 2026 season runs through October 31, followed by winter hours (Saturdays 10 AM to 2 PM, November 7–December 19). 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 installed a walk-by exhibit in the window at Fiber Habit, 675 Tyler Street. The show — titled “UFO: Second Sightings” — launched April 7 and ran through May 31. Artists exchanged unfinished textile objects anonymously and transformed them into entirely new works. The exhibit was 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 ran April 24–26, 2026. It featured 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. It remains one of the signature cultural events on the Olympic Peninsula each spring.

The April 2026 Lineup

• Farmers Market: Saturdays 9 AM–2 PM, Tyler & Lawrence Streets, Uptown Port Townsend. Up to 90 vendors. 2026 regular season through October 31; winter hours Saturdays 10 AM–2 PM, November 7–December 19.
• “UFO: Second Sightings”: Fiber Habit Window, 675 Tyler St. Was viewable 24/7 through May 31, 2026. Free, no admission.
• Victorian Heritage Festival: April 24–26, 2026 (held). Fort Worden State Park + downtown Port Townsend. Events, tours, talks. porttownsendvictorianfestival.org for details.