Skagit County Permanently Protects 190th Farmland Property—Bringing Total to More than 14,000 Acres Protected 57 Acres of Prime Farmland Added to County Farmland Preservation Program This August 11, 2022, Skagit County finalized a conservation easement on a 57-acre property to …
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Celebrate our local estuaries and the beauty, history, and wonderful marine life. Take part in our popular beach seining demonstration, touch live marine critters in Shannon Point Marine Center’s undersea zoo, get creative at the kid-friendly craft tables, play fun games, win prizes, and learn about local projects and volunteer opportunities at the many educational exhibits staffed by local agencies and organizations.
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The WSU Skagit county Master Gardeners Discovery Garden is open daily from dawn to dusk and is free! Signage throughout the garden introduces and explains the plantings and growing techniques used. Master Gardeners work in the garden on Tuesdays, so stop by and get advice on plants.
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Brimming with freshly-picked and locally-grown Skagit Valley bounty (think plump berries, crisp beets, fresh meats, field flowers, tender greens, sweet corn, etc.,) sixteen produce stands and farm stores welcome visitors to Genuine Skagit Valley’s Farmstand Fresh, a summer-long celebration highlighting growers and food producers from across the region beginning July 1 through August 31, 2022.
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Add a bioluminescence sunset kayak tour to your Skagit Valley vacation itinerary with Anacortes Kayak Tours! This unique 3-Hour sea kayaking trip is a true celebration of light. Paddling in open water as the day draws to a close and the sun sets is an experience that few have the chance to enjoy.
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Celebrate the 4th of July in Skagit Valley! We have consolidated all of the public display fireworks shows and festivities. Happy 4th of July!
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Come to a free concert at the Deception Pass State Park amphitheater (no registration required)! The American Roots Concert Series is hosted in partnership with the Washington State Parks and Recreation’s Folk & Traditional Arts Program. These concerts are held every Saturday, July 2 – August 27, 2022, at the Amphitheater!
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Planning a trip to Skagit county next year?! Check back to learn more about the Skagit Food Trail coming in 2023. Are you interested in being a part of the Skagit Food Trail? If you are making a significant commitment …
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The Concrete Chamber is happy to announce that we’re finally able to host the first Mountain Film Festival in Concrete after two years of cancellations!
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Meet Jessica Gigot and learn how STEM is used at Harmony Fields farm to raise sheep, make cheese and practice agroecology (agriculture + ecology) such as composting.
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When you think of spring what comes to mind? What does spring look like where you live? In the far reaches of northwestern Washington State, this magnificent ecosystem is welcoming the spring.
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Welcome to our thirty-ninth Skagit Valley Tulip Festival! The Tulip Festival returned in 2021 with reimagined events and 2022 is building up to be even better! There will be millions of tulips for you to see, a wide array of events, and adventures and explorations for you to enjoy during your visit to Magic Skagit.
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Viva Farms is hosting the 4th Annual Skagit Farm to Pint ROADSHOW, presented by the Port of Skagit this April. The ROADSHOW is a month-long local beer, cider and bounty celebration held at breweries around Skagit Valley featuring craft beers brewed with Skagit Valley Malt, cider and delicious bites highlighting local ingredients. Join other local beer, cider and food enthusiasts, as you enjoy exclusive beer and bite pairings on a self-guided brewery adventure. Participants can also join in the fun of a homebrewer’s competition; cornhole and trivia tournaments; or join us as a VIP to create a truly magic Skagit experience.
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You all have heard about the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, right? While the tulips are Skagit Valley’s most famous blooms, there’s nothing quite as extraordinary as entire fields of bright, cheery daffodils against a Mt. Baker backdrop during the La Conner Daffodil Festival. Did you know that more tulip and daffodil bulbs are produced here than in any other county in the United States?
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Fourth Farm for 2021 Added to Farmland Preservation Program
This fall, Skagit County finalized a conservation easement on a 103-acre property to permanently limit the land’s use to farming.
