Fairgrounds' Marie Boe Building Renovations

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The Marie Boe Building at the San Juan County Fairgrounds will receive a series of upgrades to increase it's capacity and usability as an Emergency Operations Center, viable rental space, community asset, and more.

The Department of Emergency Management received funding to update the building to a countywide Emergency Operations Center. Further funding opportunities, including a grant from the Washington State Department of Agriculture, were pursued to complete a holistic upgrade to the many uses the building sees every year. Renovations include:

  • Four restrooms and two showers. As a facility that sees frequent rental use, this project will add ADA bathrooms and value to the space.
  • Storage space. Secure storage for adequate and appropriate placement of tables and chairs will keep them clear of the rented area when not needed.
  • New roof, siding, and covered entryway. Main entrance on the west side will have a concrete pad and covered entry.
  • Demonstration plazas. The east side will have a plaza for 4-H Demonstrations.
  • HVAC. The building will have both heat and air conditioning provided by heat pumps.
  • Appropriate audio/visual hook-ups and a new sound system. Existing projector has been relocated for presentations and meetings, and a new sound system installed.
  • LED lighting. Money saving lighting with longer lifetime bulbs that use less electricity. The lights are on dimmers and smaller rooms have motion sensors so if lights are accidentally left on they will automatically turn themselves off.
  • Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The new County EOC will have a private entrance and storage area, and be connected to the generator.

The Marie Boe Building at the San Juan County Fairgrounds will receive a series of upgrades to increase it's capacity and usability as an Emergency Operations Center, viable rental space, community asset, and more.

The Department of Emergency Management received funding to update the building to a countywide Emergency Operations Center. Further funding opportunities, including a grant from the Washington State Department of Agriculture, were pursued to complete a holistic upgrade to the many uses the building sees every year. Renovations include:

  • Four restrooms and two showers. As a facility that sees frequent rental use, this project will add ADA bathrooms and value to the space.
  • Storage space. Secure storage for adequate and appropriate placement of tables and chairs will keep them clear of the rented area when not needed.
  • New roof, siding, and covered entryway. Main entrance on the west side will have a concrete pad and covered entry.
  • Demonstration plazas. The east side will have a plaza for 4-H Demonstrations.
  • HVAC. The building will have both heat and air conditioning provided by heat pumps.
  • Appropriate audio/visual hook-ups and a new sound system. Existing projector has been relocated for presentations and meetings, and a new sound system installed.
  • LED lighting. Money saving lighting with longer lifetime bulbs that use less electricity. The lights are on dimmers and smaller rooms have motion sensors so if lights are accidentally left on they will automatically turn themselves off.
  • Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The new County EOC will have a private entrance and storage area, and be connected to the generator.

  • Marie Boe Building Ready For Fair!

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    The Marie Boe renovations in the interior of the building were finished and 4-H exhibits were proudly on display at this year's Dancing With The Steers themed San Juan County Fair August 16-19. The remainder of the work on the renovations in the building will start up again after Labor Day and continue until the new restrooms and Emergency Operation Center are completed. Final completion is estimated to be sometime later this fall.

  • Exterior Painting Begins

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    The exterior painting of the Marie Boe to match the Tack Barn has begun. Red board and batten with white trim, white gutters & downspouts, and zinc colored metal roof.

  • Interior Marie Boe Ready For 4-H Exhibits

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    New drywall has been hung and painted, trusses boxed in and painted, and new lights have been hung means the interior of Marie Boe Building is ready to house 4-H Fair Exhibits. The north and south side additions have been built, the new metal roof is one, new covered entryway in use, and new siding have gone on on the exterior. The remainder of the building work will be completed in September after this year's fair.

  • First Concrete Pour

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    MEM Concrete delivering the first concreteThe first concrete pour for the Marie Boe Building renovation on the Fairgrounds took place early on May 3rd. The north side footings were poured for the area that when completed will be the new four restrooms and two showers. The south side pad had the edges thickened on what will be enclosed to be the San Juan County Emergency Operations Center.

    Getting ready to build stem wall formsSouth side apron with thickened edges

    Footings ready for stem walls to be added



  • Project out for bid, awarded, and work to begin on April 17th

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    The project went out for bid on December 19, 2022 and bids were opened on January 25, 2023.

    The low bidder was Boss Construction, Inc. from Bellingham.

    The building permit was conditionally approved on March 1, 2023.

    Work slated to begin on April 17, 2023.

Page last updated: 19 Dec 2023, 04:24 PM