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Discovery Gardens Open House – June

Discovery Gardens Open House – June

Discover the Demonstration Gardens! Explore eight acres of gardens at one location in Skagit Valley on the last Saturday in June!

Summer Sips – June

Summer Sips – June

Downtown Mount Vernon’s biggest party is here again, and you’re invited to celebrate summer with beverage tastings at your favorite shops & restaurants!  Join us on the first Friday of June. Enjoy in-store specials & events, wine, beer & cider tastes at select locations as we celebrate summer.

Berry Dairy Days – June

Berry Dairy Days – June

Although it started as the “Strawberry Festival”, Berry Dairy Days has been a consistent part of the community for over 85 years! Berry Dairy Days continues to celebrate Burlington’s history, agriculture, farming, traditions and community and features fireworks, entertainment stage, kid zone, grill competition, lawnmower races, and a grand parade.

Anacortes Waterfront Festival – June

Anacortes Waterfront Festival – June

The Anacortes Waterfront Festival is a free event showcasing the best waterfront activities the first weekend of June. This family-friendly event holds many traditions for residents and visitors, including Quick and Dirty Boat Building Competitions, free boat rides provided by the Anacortes Yacht Club, hands-on children’s activities, including building wooden sailboats with Fidalgo Island Rotary, games, making costumes, and more.

Blast From The Past – June

Blast From The Past – June

Blast from the Past is a local three day Sedro-Woolley event generally held the first weekend in June featuring a vendor fair, live music and a car, truck and motorcycle show. Featured Site: Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce

Skagit Valley 4th of July Celebrations

Skagit Valley 4th of July Celebrations

The 4th of July is a time for celebration and reflection, and Skagit County in Washington State is the perfect place to experience the true essence of freedom. With a wide range of events and activities happening throughout the county, you’re sure to find something that sparks your interest. From thrilling fireworks displays to lively parades and unique local traditions, Skagit County has it all. Explore the exciting lineup of Independence Day festivities happening in our communities in Skagit County!

Loggerodeo – July

Loggerodeo – July

Welcome to the Official Loggerodeo™ in Sedro-Woolley! We are celebrating the longest-running 4th of July celebration in Washington State. Sedro-Woolley will host many activities during the July 4th celebration. Our main event is an International invite-only chainsaw carving competition and …

Skagit Valley Highland Games – July

Skagit Valley Highland Games – July

The Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival is an annual event at Edgewater Park in Mount Vernon, WA.  Held the second weekend of each July, this Festival attracts over 10,000 people yearly. We think of it as a kind …

Anacortes Shipwreck Fest – July

Anacortes Shipwreck Fest – July

Forty years ago, our commercial fishermen sold their used gear as yard art on Commercial Ave. “Shipwreck” has evolved into a massive community garage sale, including a flea market and antique vendors.

Shakespeare Northwest – July & August

Shakespeare Northwest – July & August

Founded by Damond Morris, the Western Washington Shakespeare Festival began performing at Mount Vernon’s Edgewater Park in 2001. Its motto: “Outdoors and under the stars, the way it was meant to be.” Indeed, it can be magical to create and …

Riverwalk Summer Concert Series – July & August

Riverwalk Summer Concert Series – July & August

The City of Mount Vernon and the Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce proudly hosts the Riverwalk Summer Concert Series. Starting mid-July, the concerts occur every Thursday on the Skagit Riverwalk Plaza and go through the end of August. The two-hour concerts begin at 6 pm and feature a mix of family-friendly local and regional artists.

Burlington Summer Nights Concerts – July & August

Burlington Summer Nights Concerts – July & August

Residents and visitors join us in downtown Burlington every summer for Burlington’s Summer Nights Concert Series.  Burlington is proud to offer free live music on Friday nights during the summer and encourages folks to come out and enjoy dinner, relax …

La Conner Classic Boat and Car Show – August

La Conner Classic Boat and Car Show – August

The La Conner Classic Boat & Car Show celebrates the rich maritime history of La Conner and those that love and appreciate classic cars and boats! Don’t miss this opportunity to experience our American heritage with you and your family …

Brewfest on the Skagit – August

Brewfest on the Skagit – August

BrewFest on the Skagit, the Skagit’s longest-running Craft Brew Festival, is the second weekend in August at Edgewater Park along the banks of the Skagit River in Mount Vernon. BrewFest on the Skagit features craft beer, regional bands, leisure games, arts, vendors, and local food trucks.

Fidalgo Bay Day – August

Fidalgo Bay Day – August

We hope you were able to join us for our 19th annual Fidalgo Bay Day event on Saturday, August 26, 2023, to help celebrate our local estuaries and the beauty, history, and incredible marine life. The event was held from …