Washington County Repair Fair

Repair Fairs are free community events that bring volunteers and community members together to fix broken items, teach valuable repair skills, and learn from listening and doing. Repair Fairs help the community create connections, learn skills, reduce waste and save money.

Where
The Repair Fair will be held in the Tualatin Public Library Community Room.

What to expect
Community members bring their broken items from home. A skilled volunteer (fixer) will attempt to repair or mend your items and may teach you how to fix them yourself. Learning how to fix and maintain your items is essential for Repair Fair events. Even if a repair is not possible, fixers can help diagnose an issue or offer advice on repair and maintenance. It’s an ongoing learning process.

Although the repair rate is about 70% at these events, a repair is not guaranteed. The fixer volunteers specialize in various types of repairs and choose items based on their skill set and comfort level with the items. Volunteers may refuse to begin or continue with any repair as needed.

Items accepted for repair include:
• Clothing and other textiles
• Tools
• Jewelry
• Home décor
• Small furniture items
• Toys
• Bicycles
• Electronics
• Small home appliances and more

Please note
We only accept small items that can be easily carried or rolled into the event venue by the owners.

Do not bring any items that are leaking, dangerous, dirty or have a strong odor. Items must be clean. Wash clothing and vacuum, dust and wipe down items before bringing them in for repair.

We do not repair gas-powered items, hazardous items, vehicles or weapons and do not offer clothing alteration or tailoring services.

Guidelines
• Repair Fair events are always free to attend. Registration is encouraged for a successful repair and to help the event coordinators and volunteers. (Go here to register your items for repair.)
• Each attendee may bring up to two items to each event. If you have two items, submit one registration per item.
• Guests are expected to stay with their items and be active participants so they can learn the repair process.
• If you know what part is needed for the repair, please order it and bring it with you to the event.