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'Belfair' is an unincorporated community located in Mason County, Washington. Located at the head of the Hood Canal, a branch of Puget Sound, it serves as the commercial center of North Mason. The population of the surrounding area swells in the summertime as tourists and nature lovers flock to the Canal and Olympic National Park. The population within the Urban Growth Area (UGA) is an estimated 700.
Belfair is located on an isthmus connecting the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsula. It receives an average rainfall of 60" yearly and has a growing season of 212 days.
Mason Lake is eight miles southwest of Belfair.
Belfair is the home of congressman Norm Dicks a member of the Democratic Party . Belfair was also home to Noah Ashenhurst, a teacher and award-winning author of the novel ''Comfort Food''.
Belfair is generally considered to be the largest community in Washington to not be recognised by the US Census in any form, even under the Census-designated place form. It is considered a topic candidate to become a CDP for the 2010 US Census.
Belfair was originally called Clifton, as were several other WA towns. To avoid confusion, it was renamed in 1925 by Mrs. Murray, the postmaster, who submitted the name Belfair from a book that she was then reading.
Belfair is home to The Taste of Hood Canal, an annual event falling on the second Saturday in August. This festival features local artists, foods, a classic car show and is sponsored by the North Mason Rotary Club.

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★ Map of Area

★ Noah Ashenhurst, author and teacher

★ North Mason Chamber

★ Theler Center

★ Taste of Hood Canal

★ Belfair page at Official Mason County Tourism website

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