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.
2023 Events
Self-Guided Farm Stand Tour
All September
There are farm stands scattered all around Whidbey and Camano Islands and during eat local month, you’re invited to visit them all. Hours and days vary, but it’s your own taste tour and a chance to see the area’s beauty.
Camano Ciderfest
September 2 | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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.
Whidbey Women and Art
September 2 & 3 | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 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.
Blueberry U-Pick at Silva Family Farm
September 2 – 3 & 9 – 10 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
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 (see map below)
Mutiny Bay Blues Farm Tour
September 3 | 12:00 pm
We will meet at our white barn (5641 Mutiny Bay Rd) for a barn tour. We will then head to Sleepy Bee’s farm (located on our property), then to the blueberry fields where you will get to pick 2 lbs of blueberries to take home, and then finish at our commercial kitchen where you can enjoy a blueberry ice cream and purchase any veggies, granola, preserves, etc. you may want.
Cost $35
($10 for Child)
Please email [email protected] if you have any questions!
Address:
5641 Mutiny Bay Rd., Freeland, 98249 (see map below)
Greenbank Farm Harvest Faire
September 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Whidbey Island’s Bounty at the Harvest Faire on Sunday, September 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event includes:
- Farm Tours – Visit gardens, birdwatching area, pond & barns
- Pea Patch Plots – Growing Vets, Salty Acres, Lesedi Farm, One Willow Farm
- Local Artisans Market – The flavors of local produce & products
- Dahlia Flower Farm – Take a hayride
- Children’s Crafts – Make scarecrows & paint pumpkins
- Family Games on the Lawn
- Live Music
- Good Food
All shops will be open, including:
- Fire of the Heart Gallery
- Greenbank Cheese Shop
- Greenbank Farm Wine Shop
- Old Spot’s Bistro
Address:
765 Wonn Rd., Greenbank 98253 (see map below)
Mutiny Bay Blues Farm Tour
September 3 | 12:00 pm
We will meet at our white barn (5641 Mutiny Bay Rd) for a barn tour. We will then head to Sleepy Bee’s farm (located on our property), then to the blueberry fields where you will get to pick 2 lbs of blueberries to take home, and then finish at our commercial kitchen where you can enjoy a blueberry ice cream and purchase any veggies, granola, preserves, etc. you may want.
Cost $35
($10 for Child)
Please email [email protected] if you have any questions!
Address:
5641 Mutiny Bay Rd., Freeland, 98249 (see map below)
Whidbey Farm and Market Cornfest
September 16
The second 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)
Keep Local with Whidbey Speaking Series
September 21 | 4:00 p.m.
Learn how eating and buying locally benefits farmers, the local community, and your own health from the Executive Director of Whidbey Island Grown Cooperative, Shannon Bly. Shannon will introduce you to Whidbey Island Grown, talk about their programs, and highlight where local food and products are available and how to participate in Eat Local Month events around the island.
Address:
Oak Harbor Library
1000 SE Regatta Dr., Oak Harbor, WA 98277 (see map below)
Preserving the Harvest with
Slow Food Whidbey Island
September 23 | 1:00 p.m.
($20.00) Arjai Allred will be doing a class on preserving the autumn harvest. She’ll be demonstrating techniques like freezing, drying, dehydrating, storage in the refrigerator and pantry, infused vinegar, and much more. Contact Kathy Floyd if you’d like to attend at [email protected].
Address:
Greenbank Progressive Club
3090 S Firehouse Rd, Greenbank, WA 98253 (see map below)
Fort Festival Fall
September 23 | 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
It’s fun for the whole family at Fort Casey’s inaugural fall harvest festival. Events include a corn maze, kite demonstration, pie-eating contest, and Whidbey Island rock scavenger hunt.
Address:
Fort Casey State Park
1280 Engle Road, Coupeville, 98239 (see map below)
Whidbey Island Cider Festival
September 30 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Celebrate the harvest season at Pacific Rim Institute at the Cider Festival, back for the first time since 2020! Enjoy cider tastings, live music, food, children’s activities, prairie tours, and more at one of the last existing native prairies in the Pacific Northwest.
Address:
Pacific Rim Institute
180 Parker Rd, Coupeville, WA 98239 (see map below)
