Today’s small farmers are passionate about what they do. After all, their work is meant to be shared. And, at the end of the growing season, our farming community, led by Whidbey Island Grown, wants to share their food, their community, and an understanding of why eating local is essential.
2024 Events
Farm and Food Trail
All September
Follow the Farm & Food Trail to explore the four distinct regions of Island County from a farm and food perspective: North, Central, South Whidbey, and Camano. Businesses on the trail are marked with Farm & Food Trail window clings and yard signs, and include farmstands, farmers markets, retail shops, restaurants, taprooms, cideries, markets, events, and more!
Blueberry U-Pick at Silva Family Farm
First 2 Weekends in September | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Keep it fresh! Pick your own blueberries at the Silva Family Farm the first two weekends in September. The farm specializes in the “Legacy” variety of blueberry. Close-toed shoes are recommended.
Entrance is $3 (kids free), and blueberries are $3.75 a pound.
Address:
935 Bunch Lane, Oak Harbor, WA. 98277
wildly beloved foods: Pasta workshops
September 7 & 21 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Soroptimists International of South Whidbey presents “Whidbey Women and Art,” their 2023 benefit art show and sale on September 2 and 3 at Dancing Fish Vineyards. See works of art from women from around the region in the unique setting of Dancing Fish Vineyards.
Greenbank Farm Harvest Faire
September 8 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Whidbey Island’s Bounty at the 2nd annual Harvest Faire on Sunday, September 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event includes:
- Local food & drinks
- Hayrides
- Pie eating contest
- Live Music
- Lawn games
- Flower farm tours
- Artisan market
- Kid’s crafts + Face painting
- Farm animals
- Nonprofit education – and much more!
Address:
765 Wonn Rd., Greenbank 98253 (see map below)
Whidbey Farm and Market Cornfest
September 14 & 15 | 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The third annual Cornfest will take place at Whidbey Farm and Market. Enjoy a corn maze, ice cream, a corn hole tournament, and more!
Address:
1422 N Monroe Landing Rd
Oak Harbor, WA 98277 (see map below)
Whidbey Island Cider Festival
September 28 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This year the Cider festival will be held at the Greenbank farm, located at 765 Wonn Rd Greenbank, WA.
The event is free for anyone who is not participating in the Cider and alcohol tastings. Those who wish to sample the varieties of local ciders, beers, wines, meads, spirits, and kombucha must purchase a tasting glass and 10 tokens.
$40 in Advance, $45 at the door.
Address:
Greenbank farm
765 Wonn Rd., Greenbank 98253 (see map below)
