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10th Annual Illuminight Winter Walk
January 1st, 2024

10th Annual Illuminight Winter Walk

Join us for a celebration of community and nature in the Skagit watershed with luminary arts! Illuminate Skagit and the Mount Vernon Parks & Enrichment Services will be hosting events throughout the whole month of January!  There are luminary lighting …

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Skagit Tourism Bureau Announces Kristen Keltz as New CEO
December 12th, 2023

Skagit Tourism Bureau Announces Kristen Keltz as New CEO

The Skagit Tourism Bureau is proud to announce the appointment of Kristen Keltz as its new Chief Executive Officer. Keltz, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in the tourism and hospitality industry, will lead the Bureau in promoting Skagit County as a premier travel destination.

Re-Imagined Anacortes Inn Reopens with Exciting Enhancements
November 1st, 2023

Re-Imagined Anacortes Inn Reopens with Exciting Enhancements

Anacortes Inn, a 44-room property nestled on picturesque Fidalgo Island, has reopened to the public after completing a three-month remodeling project, with design and construction by WestCorp Construction and managed by Columbia Hospitality. The reimagined property includes one-of-a-kind guest rooms …

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Whales Sighted on Over 98% of Tours in 2023
October 27th, 2023

Whales Sighted on Over 98% of Tours in 2023

Looking for ADVENTURE? Craving EXCITEMENT?  Join Blue Kingdom Whale Wildlife Tours for the most action–packed whale watching tour the Pacific Northwest offers!  Together, aboard a Zodiac-style vessel, you will search for whales, porpoises, sea lions, eagles, and more, surrounded by …

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Skagit Tours at Diablo Lake
July 18th, 2023

Skagit Tours at Diablo Lake

In partnership with Seattle City Light and North Cascades National Park, North Cascades Institute offers visitors fun, interactive tours of the Upper Skagit Valley and North Cascades National Park.

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Summer MakersFest at the Port: Handmade Art Market
July 18th, 2023

Summer MakersFest at the Port: Handmade Art Market

Join us for the first-ever Summer MakersFest: A celebration of homegrown art and all things handmade. Shop over 50 local vendors with art, photography, jewelry, stained glass, freshly brewed coffee, apparel, stickers, freshly baked desserts, and more!

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Skagit Farm to Pint FEST 2023
July 18th, 2023

Skagit Farm to Pint FEST 2023

Presented by the Port of Skagit at the La Conner Marina, Skagit Farm to Pint Fest Celebrates Local Craft Beer, Growers, and Producers Craft beer enthusiasts and food aficionados unite! If you’re searching for a unique and flavorful experience, look …

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La Conner Daffodil Festival Photo Contest 2023
May 5th, 2023

La Conner Daffodil Festival Photo Contest 2023

The finalists have been chosen. Now it’s your turn to vote with a like! The 2023 photo with the most likes wins and will be featured in the 2024 La Conner Daffodil Festival. The winner will be announced Monday, May 31st!

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Tulip Valley Farms 2023
April 26th, 2023

Tulip Valley Farms 2023

Local photographer, Sarah Walls, visited Tulip Valley Farms last week for an early shoot of the blooms!  Welcome to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2023!

2023 Tulip Festival Traffic Advisory
March 24th, 2023

2023 Tulip Festival Traffic Advisory

April 1st officially kicks off Skagit County’s 2023 Tulip Festival. This is an exciting and busy time for our community, with thousands of visitors visiting local tulip fields throughout the month of April.

Tulip Valley Farms Debuts New Field, Garden, and Unique Experiences in Skagit Valley
March 6th, 2023

Tulip Valley Farms Debuts New Field, Garden, and Unique Experiences in Skagit Valley

Visitors seeking to experience the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival now have a new field and garden to enjoy and brand new ways to interact and connect with the magic of nature’s gift.

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Skagit Valley Off Leash Dog Parks
March 6th, 2023

Skagit Valley Off Leash Dog Parks

We have you covered for dog-friendly tulip gardens during the Tulip Festival.  But what about the other 11 months of the year?  We have compiled a list of off-leash dog parks in Skagit Valley for your 4-legged friends.

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Another 105 Acres of Farmland Protected by Skagit County’s Farmland Legacy Program
February 2nd, 2023

Another 105 Acres of Farmland Protected by Skagit County’s Farmland Legacy Program

Skagit County’s Farmland Legacy Program has finalized three farmland preservation projects in the past three months, permanently protecting another 105 acres of farmland from residential development. The additional acres of farmland now under conservation easement protection bring the total protected farmland in Skagit County to more than 14,200 acres.

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Skagit Crop Identification Map
January 13th, 2023

Skagit Crop Identification Map

Skagitonians to Protect Farmland (SPF) has launched an interactive map of all Skagit Valley current crop identification signs. The online map allows you to see where the Skagit Valley crop sign identification routes are, then click on a sign icon to see what is currently growing in the field and what was last grown at the location.

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Skagit Food Trail Has Bloomed
January 6th, 2023

Skagit Food Trail Has Bloomed

The Skagit Food Trail is the newest Skagit Valley experience!  The Skagit Food Trail is a self-guided journey through local gardens, family-owned farms, markets, bakeries, eateries, artisanal producers, farm stays, and experiences of the magical Skagit River Valley & Salish Sea. 

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