LaConner Events
(360) 466-4778

The LaConner Summer Street Festival
When: June 28-29, 2008
Celebrate music, art, & summer.

La Conner Classic Yacht and Car show
When: September 13th, 2008- 10:00-6:00 p.m.
The “8th Annual La Conner Classic Yacht & Auto Show” celebrates Historic Waterfront La Conner’s maritime and automotive history! A fun filled weekend for the entire family! Coordinated with the La Conner Chamber of Commerce.

La Conner Quilt Festival
When: September 26th-28th, 2008
The La Conner Quilt Festival & Quilt Walk showcases a selection of quilts at the La Conner Quilt Museum, the La Conner Garden Club, Maple Hall and participating merchants in town. La Conner Quilt Museum, in the Gaches Mansion, is the only Quilt Museum in the Pacific Northwest and one of only 12 quilt museums in the U.S.A. National and International quilt exhibits throughout the year.

La Conner’s 23rd Annual Art's Alive! Festival & Invitation Art Show
When: November 7-9, 2008
A celebration of Northwest visual and other mediums.

La Conner’s Holiday Festival
When: December
Visit La Conner during the Winter Holidays for the Santa Parade, Breakfast with Santa, Gingerbread House Contest, Holiday Performing Arts Events, and Art Exhibits. Coordinated with the La Conner Chamber of Commerce.

La Conner Rotary Club 44rd Annual Smelt Derby
When: February 23, 2009
The "world's only" derby targeting the tiny silver fish. Fishing is the highlight of the event. Laconnerchamber.com for more information.

Skagit River Poetry Festival
When: May, 2008
La Conner hosts the Skagit River Poetry Project with a combination of regional and national poets to participate in readings, workshops, and panels over two days.
Web Site: www.skagitriverpoetryfestival.org

3rd Saturday of Art
Join us every 3rd Saturday for La Conner’s Art Walk. From 4-8pm, meet the artists in person, taste some local wines, shop the locally owned boutiques & galleries, and enjoy the fine restaurants & inns. A sampling of the monthly art at www.insidelaconner.com/art and more information at laconnerchamber.com.

2nd Annual La Conner Spa Walk
When: May 10th, 10-5 Come enjoy sights and sound of La Conner and enjoy an array of spa treatments. Pick up a walking map at the La Conner Visitor Information Center or download at laconnerchamber.com

Sedro-Woolley Events
(360) 855-1841

Blast From the Past
June 6-8 A sidewalk sale with a 1950s theme. Features arts and crafts, food booths, antique car show, pie-eating and hula hoop contests, live music and stage shows.

Loggerrodeo
The oldest 4th of July Festival in Washington State. Highlights include logging demos, chainsaw carving, live music, a rodeo and Grand Parade.
Web Site: www.loggerodeo.com

Magic of Christmas
Dec. 6th: Features one of the region's largest yuletide parades, the lighting of the downtown Christmas Tree, fireworks, Santa, children train rides.

Burlington Events
(360) 757-0994

71st Annual Berry Dairy Days
When: June19th-22nd, 2008
A festival celebrating our local Berry & Dairy Producers. Friday fireworks, Saturday parade, and lots of family fun.

Annual Fall Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Pitch
When: October 2008
The West Coast’s one and only! In October. Free. Fun children and family activities. Trebuchets hurl pumpkins over 1600 ft. Info: (360)757-0994.

Christmas Lighting
When: December 5, 2008

Mount Vernon Events
(360) 428-8547, www.visitmountvernon.com

Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival
When: July 12th-13th, 2008
Celtic games, spectator sports, dancing, food and music for everyone in the family, including your pets. (360) 416-4934 or www.celticarts.org

Across the River Golf & Show
When: August 15th, 2008
Celtic games, spectator sports, dancing, food and music for everyone in the family, including your pets. (360) 416-4934 or www.celticarts.org

Skagit County Fair
When: August 6th-9th, 2008
Skagit County Fairgrounds.

The Skagit River Shakespeare Festival
When: August 2008
Edgewater Park. Visit www.shakesnw.org for more information.

Skagit Valley Business 2 Consumer Expo
When: September 19th-20th, 2008
Experience Skagit Valley and all the great businesses that are in your own backyard!

Festival of Trees
Skagit Valley College Foundation: 360-428-2140

Olde Fashioned Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
Downtown Mount Vernon www.downtownmountvernon.com

Golf
10 championship courses available year-round all within one hour drive.

Downtown Mount Vernon
Retail shopping, Historic Lincoln Theatre, Restaurants, Farmer’s Market next to the Skagit River from May through October

Anacortes Events
(360) 293-3832

Anacortes Waterfront Festival
When: May 17 &18, 2008
A wonderful family festival highlighting Anacortes' waterfront. Music, entertainment, arts & crafts, food, children's area and more! Free admission.
Web Site: www.Anacortes.org

Trawler Fest
When: May 22nd-24th, 2008
Hundreds of boating enthusiasts will travel to Anacortes to attend the TrawlerFest, a niche boat show that displays long-range cruising powerboats and offers land-based exhibits, in-depth seminars, and social activities for the cruising-under-power community.

Shipwreck Day
When: July 19, 2008
Billed as the largest town-wide flea-market/garage sale in Skagit County, this fun event has something for everyone. Food, music and treasures galore matey! Free admission.
Web Site: www.Anacortes.org

Anacortes Arts Festival
When: August 1st-3rd, 2008, 2008
One of the largest Arts Festivals in the Northwest.

Anacortes Jazz Festival
When: August 30th-September 1st , 2008
5th Annual Festival is held at Curtis Wharf on the Guemes Channel. Main stage lineup features a mix of Latin jazz, Big Band and powerful vocals. Visit www.Anacortes.org for details.
For More Details: www.Anacortes.org

Oyster Run
When: September 28th, 2008, 2008
The largest motorcycle run in the Pacific Northwest.

Other Events

Shear Fest
When: June 14, 2008
Call Alpaca's of Misty Ridge at 360 424-0501.
Web Site: www.alpacaranch.com

Skagit Valley Highland Games
When: July 12-15 , 2008
(360) 416-4934
Web Site: www.celticarts.org

6th Annual Samish Bay Bi-valve Bash & Low Tide Mud Run
When: July 19, 2008
Call Taylor Shellfish at 360 766-6002.
Web Site: bivalvebash.com

Skagit Valley Farm Tour/ A Festival of Family Farms - October 4th-5th, 2008
Skagit Valley’s farm tour with kid’s activities, pumpkin patches, farmstands, hayrides and more. Visit www.farmtour.com for details.

Upper Skagit Visitor Info

Concrete Town Hall
(360)853-8401