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Farm Hopping in the Skagit Valley is the Ultimate Summer Activity
July 26th, 2021

Farm Hopping in the Skagit Valley is the Ultimate Summer Activity

This region is teeming with farms and roadside farm stands, and there’s nothing more enjoyable than making a day out of visiting as many as we can and collecting all the fresh fruits, veggies, cheeses (and MORE) along the way!

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Sip Your Way Through the Skagit Farm to Pint Ale Trail
December 29th, 2020

Sip Your Way Through the Skagit Farm to Pint Ale Trail

Calling all beer lovers! The Skagit Farm to Pint Ale Trail is the best way to experience the beautiful Skagit Valley! It’s no secret that we love the Skagit Valley; Marcus and I have made the trip to this beautiful …

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Explore Skagit Valley and Find Your Flow
December 29th, 2020

Explore Skagit Valley and Find Your Flow

From the North Cascades, follow the Skagit River through the Skagit Valley to the Salish Sea.  Explore Skagit Valley and Find Your Flow!

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All the Fall Feels on the Skagit Valley Harvest Loop
November 2nd, 2020

All the Fall Feels on the Skagit Valley Harvest Loop

Fall is here and I’m so happily embracing crisp mornings, fuzzy sweaters, and pumpkin lattes. If you’re looking for the perfect fall day trip from Seattle; look no further than the lovely Skagit Valley. Just an hour north of downtown; the Skagit Valley Harvest Loop has all the pumpkins, autumn leaves and hot apple cider you could want this season! Take the family, take a friend, take a date; this is truly fun for everyone! I recommend the following seven stops in order, but there are more farms and shops along the way!

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Skagit Valley Birds of Winter 2020
October 16th, 2020

Skagit Valley Birds of Winter 2020

Human movement may have been restricted this year, but birds are still migrating. When the snow geese begin to return to the Skagit Valley each year it’s as if old friends are coming to visit. Every year, I like to note the first day I see snow geese. In 2019 it was October 3rd. This year I was out of town when a friend texted me that they had started arriving – on October 1st, but I have not yet had the opportunity to see them. Just knowing they are arriving, though, is comforting. Soon I will hear them flying over my house.

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Celebrate the Skagit Valley Harvest – Safely!
September 29th, 2020

Celebrate the Skagit Valley Harvest – Safely!

The Valley has big open spaces to enjoy the beauty of fall and the cornucopia of the harvest.  Our favorite fall harvest are pumpkins!  From the Giant Pumpkin Contest to our fields of pumpkins, we have the perfect pumpkin for you! We know that your trick-or-treating will be a different experience this year, but carving pumpkins at home and displaying them is a safe tradition to continue.

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Padilla Bay Shore Trail Walk
August 21st, 2020

Padilla Bay Shore Trail Walk

Padilla Bay Shore Trail is a 2.25 dike-top bicycle and pedestrian pathway. The estuary of the Skagit River is the most diverse, least disturbed, and most biologically productive of all major estuaries on Puget Sound.

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Spend the Day Shopping Farmstands!
August 10th, 2020

Spend the Day Shopping Farmstands!

The beautiful, bountiful Skagit Valley is a mecca for any food lover like me. Just over an hour north of Seattle, this area is scattered with darling fresh farm stands, big and small, ripe with fruits, vegetables, eggs, flowers, cheeses, and more.

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Farmstand Fresh Connects You to Chefs and Farmstands!
July 10th, 2020

Farmstand Fresh Connects You to Chefs and Farmstands!

Genuine Skagit Valley has teamed up with farm stores and chefs to offer some virtual kitchen inspiration! Shop at a participating stand and sign up for a free 15-minute Zoom session provided by a local chef. Glean cooking and preserving tips for your fresh farmstand foods while also qualifying to win a $25 gift certificate.

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Skagit Valley During the Coronavirus Pandemic
May 7th, 2020

Skagit Valley During the Coronavirus Pandemic

We missed you this year at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. We hope to see you next year!

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Skagit Valley Delivery, Take-out & Curbside Pickup
March 24th, 2020

Skagit Valley Delivery, Take-out & Curbside Pickup

Many of our Skagit Valley restaurants and breweries are offering delivery, take-out and curbside pickup.  Please support our local businesses! RESTAURANTS Anacortes: Adrift Restaurant – Take-out and Curbside Pick-Up – (360) 588-0653 Anacortes Pizza Factory – Take-out and Delivery- 15% …

Burlington Summer Nights Concerts
April 24th, 2018

Burlington Summer Nights Concerts

Burlington Summer Nights will offer the community a weekly market and free live entertainment! Just as local veggies and fruits start to peek through the soil, Burlington will blossom with its own market.

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80th Annual Berry Dairy Days June 16-18, 2017
May 25th, 2017

80th Annual Berry Dairy Days June 16-18, 2017

Free family fun all weekend long in historic downtown Burlington, WA! Berry Dairy Days is one of the oldest festival in Skagit County celebrating Burlington’s history and impressive agricultural and farming communities. 2017 marks the 80th Annual Berry Dairy Days …

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Harvest Festival 2015 – and Pumpkin Pitch!
September 7th, 2015

Harvest Festival 2015 – and Pumpkin Pitch!

Picture this…. medieval type machines hurling pumpkins through the air, zucchini car races, pumpkin painting contest and lots of kids activities, all for FREE!  The Burlington Harvest Festival 2015 is presented by the City of Burlington and the Burlington Chamber …

Berry Dairy Days 2015 June 18-21 – Shortcake Everyday!
June 10th, 2015

Berry Dairy Days 2015 June 18-21 – Shortcake Everyday!

On the third weekend in June, Burlington will explode into a delicious and exciting place to be celebrating Berry Dairy Days 2015! Fresh local strawberry shortcake, spectacular fireworks show, fabulous parade, Kiwanis Salmon BBQ, entertainment stage with live music, nostalgic …