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.
September: Eat Local Month 2026
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!
Arrowhead Ranch Flower Farm & Apple Press | Apple Press September 2 – October 31 | 10:00pm – 2:00pm
Welcome to Arrowhead Ranch Flower Farm! Our fields are bursting with the vibrant hues of Zinnias, Dahlias and Sunflowers, complemented by lush greenery for our stunning bouquets, with a convenient self-service farm stand selling beautiful bouquets. The season concludes with the festive charm of our expansive pumpkin patch!
Press Your Own Cider, By Appointment
Cider pressing season is from Labor Day to Halloween at Arrowhead Ranch! Bring your own apples, and we’ll provide the place and the equipment to help you create the perfect cider. A great opportunity to gather friends and family for a fun-filled experience. $45 for two hours of pressing.
Address:
615 Arrowhead Rd, Camano, WA 98282
Camano CiderFest | Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Noon – 5:00pm
Camano Ciderfest is a cider lover’s dream. Located at the Camano Commons, the festival features three cideries, a brewery, and plenty of food for your enjoyment.
Address:
Camano Commons 848 N Sunrise Blvd Camano Island, WA 98282
Greenbank Farm Harvest Faire | Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 11:00am – 6:00pm
This annual Harvest Faire celebrates Whidbey Island’s bounty!
The Faire features old fashioned activities for the whole family:
- 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!
- This community event features the island’s food, farms, and nonprofit organizations that together create a great way of life on the island!
Address:
765 Wonn Rd., Greenbank 98253
Whidbey Island Cider Festival | September 19, 2026 | 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Join us for a truly special evening at Fainting Goat Farm as we gather around the table to celebrate and support Whidbey Island’s local food system. This intimate farm-to-table dinner will feature a locally grown menu highlighting the best of Whidbey’s seasonal harvest—including herb-roasted chicken, wild salmon, and vibrant local produce—all paired with thoughtfully selected local wines and craft beverages.
Sales end Sept 2
Address:
Pacific Rim Institute 180 Parker Rd, Coupeville, WA 98239Â
Kristoferson Farm Cider Weekend | September 12th & 13th 2026 – 11:00am – 3:00pm
It’s time for one of our favorite seasonal traditions—fresh-pressed apple cider! Join us for one special weekend only as we fire up the old-fashioned cider press and fill the air with the crisp, sweet scent of freshly ground apples grown right here on the farm. Watch as we hand-crank the wheel and drop in this season’s harvest, turning orchard-fresh fruit into pure, golden cider.
Fresh cider will be available for purchase while supplies last—don’t wait! This small-batch cider is only pressed once a year and is available for two days only, so be sure to stop by early.
Celebrate the season, sip something delicious, and experience a true taste of fall at Kristoferson Farm.
Address:
398 NE Camano Dr, Camano Island, WA 98282
Flowers on the Farm Dahlia Centerpiece Class | September 12, 2026, 4:00-6:00pm
Enjoy an evening at Fainting Goat Farms arranging dahlias from our field, light bites, beverages, and meet the goats! Escape to the peaceful countryside and spend an unforgettable evening at Fainting Goat Farms, our 10-acre farm nestled in Langley on beautiful Whidbey Island. Your visit begins with a guided walking tour through our vibrant flower and vegetable gardens, greenhouse, Whidbey Island Honey apiary, and organically raised chickens. Along the way, you’ll meet our farm’s favorite personalities: our friendly fainting goats, Peanut, Butter, and Jelly. Then settle into a hands-on floral design workshop, where you’ll create a seasonal centerpiece using fresh dahlias and other blooms harvested directly from our cutting gardens. We’ll guide you through arranging a naturally beautiful, foam-free design using sustainable techniques. Your finished arrangement is yours to take home.
As you create, enjoy a curated selection of local refreshments featuring products from Whidbey Island growers and artisans, including beverages and tastings featuring our own Whidbey Island Honey.
Whether you’re celebrating with friends, looking for a unique date night, or simply treating yourself to an evening on the farm, you’ll leave inspired, relaxed, and carrying home a one-of-a-kind floral arrangement.
Address:
Fainting Goat Farm 5515 Coles Road Langley, WA, 98262
Sweet Mona’s Chewy Caramel Tasting | September 18, 2026 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Meet the Maker! Come learn about caramel making at Sweet Mona’s and taste a selection of handmade chewy caramels during Eat Local Month! We’ll be sharing little tasting bags filled with an assortment of our Old-Fashioned, Espresso, Lavender, and Chocolate caramels.
It’s a fun opportunity to sample several flavors and discover a new favorite—all made right here at Sweet Mona’s Chocolates on Whidbey Island.
Address:
221 Second Street #16, Langley 98260
