The Orcas Island Historical Museum will again be holding its annual Historical Days Fair this July 3 on the Eastsound Village Green.

This year’s Historical Days Fair will include an Antiques Roadshow-inspired “Appraisal Fair.” There will be four certified appraisers from the greater Seattle area. Bette Belle of Guildmark Appraisal and Estate Services, LLC, Sarahlynn Scheneck of Sound Estate Management, Greg Brown of Greg C. Brown and Associates and Mike Odell from Auction Assets and Appraisals. With four generalist appraisers whose expertise ranges from Northwest coast native art and antique quilts to Asian art and antiques and ceramics, there is an endless list of items that can be appraised.  There is a fee of $15 associated with each item being appraised.  Appointments are suggested due to limited spaces; each appointment will run 10 to 15 minutes. Search your attics, dust off your family heirlooms and join them on July 3. For questions or to make an appointment, call Maggie Vinson in the museum office at 376-4849 or email her at info@orcasmuseums.org.

Along with the Appraisal Fair the museum will again be hosting the annual hot dog stand. Don’t forget to purchase a hot dog and a soft drink. There will also be a beer garden featuring Island Hoppin’ Brewery beer. This year they are welcoming the Parks and Rec Program into the fold; they will be hosting a number of family friendly games. And last but certainly not least do not miss the annual Pie Booth on the July 4th. Get your slice of homemade pie with a scoop of ice cream to enjoy while you watch the parade.

The museum’s Antiques Auction will be held later this summer. The date has yet to be announced.