As a collective of professionals who believe that “a rising tide lifts all boats” our mission is to: Position Quimper Peninsula as a Premier Event and Wedding Destination by building a Strong and Inclusive Community.
🚨Plus this Friday - Serpentine parade down Water Street for the East Jefferson Rivals Homecoming Game 🚨
It’s a full weekend of fall fun across Jefferson County — from the Olympic Peninsula Apple & Cider Festival (check out The Production Alliance for all the details) to fiber arts at Worthington Park Quilcene, live music, apple magic at Finnriver, and all the pumpkin patch goodness. Sip, shop, and celebrate the season!
Three more sessions to grow, connect, and strengthen our local hospitality community! 🌿
Our Workforce Development Series continues this Sunday with Inclusive Customer Service, led by @usawa_consulting. Let’s keep learning how to welcome everyone—together!
🔗 Register at workforce.quimpereventscollective.com
🎉 What a great day to kickoff our Hospitality & Tourism Workforce Training series!
Huge thanks to Natalie and Cody for leading our first session and diving into the essentials of hospitality and food & beverage.
We’re so grateful to all our participants who joined us — your enthusiasm made day one a success! And a special thank-you to @nw_maritime for providing such a welcoming and beautiful space for learning. 🌊
Next up: Inclusive Customer Service with Tonia and Cendre of Usawa Consulting!
This program is made possible through grant support from @stateofwatourism, helping us build a stronger local workforce for the future of tourism and events. 💪✨
We’re still accepting participants for our upcoming Workforce Development Training Series! 🌟
This Sunday’s session includes an overview on Hospitality (Hotels, Food & Beverage, Food Safety) and the chance to earn your Food Handler’s Permit or MAST (alcohol server) Certification—essential credentials for many hospitality jobs.
✨ Sign up now! https://workforce.quimpereventscollective.com - Snacks will be provided! 🍇🍪
Quimper Events Collective is celebrating our incredible community of members who were recognized in the Best of the Olympic Peninsula / Jefferson County presented by the @peninsuladailynews 🏆
This honor is a testament to the talent, creativity, and dedication that each of you brings to making the Quimper Peninsula a premier destination for celebrations of all kinds. We’re proud to work alongside you and thrilled to see your work celebrated! 💐✨
Here’s to lifting each other up and continuing to shine together. 💙🌿
✨ What’s Happening This Weekend on the Quimper Peninsula! ✨ From live music to festivals, there’s something for everyone Sept 26–28:
🎶 All Weekend: @asabovesobelowpnw multidimensional dance party at the @jeffcofairassociation 🎻 FRIDAY: Tunes around town – from @tapsattheguardhouse to Port Townsend Vineyards & Vintage, Finnriver & the All-Star Blues Revue at the Palindrome Port Townsend Event Center 🌲 SATURDAY: Jefferson Land Trust`s Grand Opening Celebration for the Chimacum Ridge Community Forest (sold out, but open daily dawn–dusk for all to explore!) 🎤 SATURDAY NIGHT: Pipeline Vocal Project, Tess Teel Trio, Lauruvia Jazz, Eugenie Jones, Blue Sky Iguanas plus the 🍷 @Bayside Housing & Services Gala & Auction 🏃 SUNDAY: Bless the Beasts & Children .5K Fun Run – @Camas Prairie Park at 12pm
Find your fun, support local, and enjoy the best of Jefferson County this weekend! 💙
Quimper Events Collective has submitted our 2026 Lodging Tax funding request to Jefferson County – and your support matters!
Over the past two years, we’ve built momentum for the wedding and event industry in Jefferson County—creating marketing assets, producing events like the Wedding Show, launching workforce development trainings, and positioning our region as a destination for celebrations. These projects are making a measurable difference, but to keep them going (and growing), we need sustainable funding.
Our request is designed to do just that: provide the resources to continue the work we’ve started, ensure it benefits more businesses, and expand opportunities for visitors and residents alike. Community voices are a critical part of this process—when you share how Quimper Events Collective’s work has supported you, your business, or the broader economy, you show the committee the real impact behind the numbers.
We would love if you could support our efforts by writing a letter of support or Signing Our Community Endorsement Form by adding your name and a few words about why QEC’s work matters. https://forms.gle/L7vdN5ShdrHNFa1q9
Every voice helps us demonstrate the breadth and depth of community support behind QEC’s efforts to promote Jefferson County as a year-round destination.
🌟 Ready to build your future in hospitality and tourism? 🌟
Our Workforce Development Training is designed to equip local residents—especially youth job seekers and those re-entering the workforce—with in-demand skills for successful careers in Jefferson County’s hospitality and tourism industry.
✨ Gain hands-on knowledge ✨ Learn from local industry experts ✨ Open doors to new opportunities
Join us and take the first step toward a rewarding career in one of our region’s most vibrant sectors.
