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Skagit Valley Highland Games 2014
July 2nd, 2014

Skagit Valley Highland Games 2014

Get ready for the 20th annual Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival, July 12-13, 2014, at Edgewater Park in Mount Vernon, WA.  Held the second full weekend each July, this Festival attracts over 10,000 people each year. Think of it as a …

World Famous Loggerodeo 2014, July 3rd-6th
June 10th, 2014

World Famous Loggerodeo 2014, July 3rd-6th

Many activities fill the Loggerodeo 2014 week long event, bringing fun for the entire family. From the Kiddie Parade and family night at the carnival, to the street dance, logging show, blues jamboree, of course the famous chainsaw carving competition, …

Berry Dairy Days 2014 – Shortcake Everyday!
June 9th, 2014

Berry Dairy Days 2014 – Shortcake Everyday!

On the third weekend in June, Burlington will explode into a delicious and exciting place to be celebrating Berry Dairy Days 2014! Fresh local strawberry shortcake, spectacular fireworks show, fabulous parade, Kiwanis Salmon BBQ, entertainment stage with live music, nostalgic …

Anacortes Waterfront Festival 2014 – 25th Anniversary!
June 3rd, 2014

Anacortes Waterfront Festival 2014 – 25th Anniversary!

The Anacortes Waterfront Festival 2014 is an event filled weekend with something for everyone including this BIG list: Waterfront All Corvette Car Show, a Custom Class Car Show, The Art of Fish Art Show, a Community Dance, A Formation Flyover …

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La Conner Classic Boat and Car Show – August 9th 2014
May 27th, 2014

La Conner Classic Boat and Car Show – August 9th 2014

Bring your entire family to La Conner on August 9th for our La Conner Classic Boat and Car Show – it’s fun for the whole family and one of the Northwest’s best summertime classic car shows near Seattle and Vancouver BC.  Plan your …

Skagit Valley Art Escape June 6th – 8th
May 7th, 2014

Skagit Valley Art Escape June 6th – 8th

Spend the weekend experiencing free art activities in Anacortes, Edison, La Conner, and Mount Vernon including gallery art walks, music performances, and artist demonstrations from painting to glass blowing to stitching. Enjoy great food, shopping, and stays. Download the Skagit Valley …

North Cascades Highway 20 Opens Thursday at Noon!
May 7th, 2014

North Cascades Highway 20 Opens Thursday at Noon!

*This post is from May 7th, 2014.  Please visit Washington State Department of Transportation for the latest North Cascades Highway news! 2024 UPDATE PASS REPORT SR 20 the North Cascades Highway is closed between milepost 134 at Ross Dam Trailhead …

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Skagit River Poetry Festival May 15th-May 18th, 2014
May 1st, 2014

Skagit River Poetry Festival May 15th-May 18th, 2014

Imagine: It is May in La Conner, Washington. Downtown streets are filled with high school students chattering, comparing notes, and deciding whom to see next. They are not talking about last week’s date or ball game; they are discussing poetry. …

Skagit Valley Art Escape May 2nd – 4th
April 29th, 2014

Skagit Valley Art Escape May 2nd – 4th

Spend the weekend experiencing free art activities in Anacortes, Edison, La Conner, and Mount Vernon including gallery art walks, music performances, and artist demonstrations from painting to glass blowing to stitching. Enjoy great food, shopping, and stays. Download the Skagit Valley …

La Conner Wine Walk This Weekend!
April 29th, 2014

La Conner Wine Walk This Weekend!

If you’re a wine enthusiast, you likely already know that Washington State produces some of the finest wines in the world. And as luck would have it, not only can you taste many of them at our local wine shops, …

Tulip Festival Street Fair 2014
April 11th, 2014

Tulip Festival Street Fair 2014

Stroll among hundreds of new and returning Arts & Crafts Vendors for the best art, photography, jewelry, clothing, gourmet food stuffs, unique gifts, delicious food court offerings, live entertainment, and fun for the whole family. Make it a family tradition …

Tulip Festival Photos – Where In Skagit Valley Are You?
April 2nd, 2014

Tulip Festival Photos – Where In Skagit Valley Are You?

In April, travelers come from all over to see the spectacular Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, spectacular vistas and hidden niches in the Skagit Valley.  We invite you to share your photos on our Facebook page while you explore and discover …

Talking Fields – Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland Launches Agri-Tourism Program
April 2nd, 2014

Talking Fields – Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland Launches Agri-Tourism Program

Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland is excited to announce the launch of an innovative educational and agri-tourism program:  Talking Fields. The Talking Fields program is a self-guided, driving tour throughout the Skagit Delta, with an initial launch of eight different sites …

Quilt Show – Pushing Boundaries and Embracing Old Favorites
March 29th, 2014

Quilt Show – Pushing Boundaries and Embracing Old Favorites

By Jan Hersey If your idea of a quilt is something that belongs in grandma’s attic—think again! The biennial Quilt Show sponsored by Fidalgo Island Quilters, April 11–13,  draws an international audience with something of interest for modernists, fashionistas, students, …

Art In Bloom – An Evening Of Color
March 29th, 2014

Art In Bloom – An Evening Of Color

by Lara Dunning In the Skagit Valley tulips bloom in every color during the Tulip Festival and in Anacortes art blossoms with local artists, fare and entertainment. This year, “Arts in Bloom, An Evening of Color,” by the Anacortes Arts Festival highlights …