Click on the links below for more info on each event.
Last Band Standing Semi-Final 1 - May 17 - Underground, Bellingham
Semi-final Round #1 includes performances from the Bad Tenants, Kowalski, the Ames, Woodshed, Keaton Collective and Red Racing Stripes. Show starts at 8p and is free to enter. Click for ticket locations. Click to hear music from competing bands.
Last Band Standing Semi-Final Round 2 - May 24 - Underground, Bellingham
Semi-final round 2 features live performances from Black Beast Revival, My Dad Bruce, Chris Eger Band, Boss Rhino, Daniel Kirkpatrick and the Bayonets and Bear Cove. Show starts at 8p and is free to enter. Click for ticket locations. Click to hear music from competing bands.
Last Band Standing FINALS - May 31 - Underground, Bellingham
Lineup to be announced soon of which bands will battle for the right to be called, The Last Band Standing.
Farmer's Day Parade in Lynden
This unique parade, dating back to the early 20th century, honors the economic and social impact of the agricultural industry in Lynden and its surrounding area. Trucks, tractors, and horse-drawn wagons are interspersed with floats, bands, and a variety of children’s entries. The parade will be from 10:30am-12pm on Saturday, June 2nd along Front Street in Lynden. An open air market will also be offered.
Anacortes Waterfront Festival
On June 2nd & 3rd, check out the Anacortes Waterfront Festival. Entertainment this year will be an eclectic mix of homegrown talent and acts from across the region. In addition to live music, the festival features an all corvette car show, a boat show, boat rides, a swap meet, and great food. More details available at www.anacortes.org/wff/waterfront-festival.cfm?CFID=11165523&CFTOKEN=90813986
Birch Bay Sandcastle Contest
Get ready to dig in! The beach at Birch Bay transforms into a series of sand castles and sand sculptures on Saturday, June 16th. No cost to participate! For more info, check out http://www.birchbaychamber.com/
Rock the Dock Community Concert
Rock the Dock 4th of July show is a free community concert ending with a large fireworks display at Seafarer’s Memorial Park in Anacortes. There will be arts and crafts, vendors, food, beverages, and kid’s activities. The concert is a fundraiser and showcase for local youth art & music school programs.
Blaine Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
Spend the day celebrating the 4th of July in Blaine. Thousands of people come to celebrate the 4th with day-long activities that include a pancake breakfast, a parade at noon, an arts & crafts fair with over 80 vendors, a show & shine, live entertainment, and plenty of good food. Grab a spot in Blaine Marine Park for a community picnic and jazz concerts. Ride the historic Plover Ferry from Blaine to Semiahmoo Resort where you can watch the fireworks over the bay! http://www.blainechamber.com/events.html
Art by the Bay
The annual summer fine arts and crafts festival features over 140 artists from around the Northwest, gourmet foods, live music, and kids activities. Check out Art by the Bay on Saturday, July 14th at the Stanwood-Camano Community Fairgrounds from 10am-5pm. Free admission and free parking.
Northwest Raspberry Festival
Celebrate the largest harvest of raspberries in North America in Lynden. The festivities kick off on Friday, July 20th with kid-friendly activities, raspberry & ice cream sundaes, jazz music, and the “Berry Fair” Street Market. Plus, the 13th annual Curt Maberry Memorial Classic 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, the Razz & Shine Car Show, and the Razz Run. For a full schedule of events, check out http://www.lynden.org/
33rd Annual Birch Bay Discovery Days
It’s a weekend of family fun on July 21st and 22nd at Birch Bay Discovery Days. Check out the Grand Parade on Saturday, followed by the 30th Annual Discovery Days Arts & Crafts Festival. Find a complete list of fun at http://www.birchbaychamber.com/
Bite of Skagit
On Saturday, July 28th, check out the 4th Annual Bite of Skagit on First Street in Mount Vernon. Join in the fun with local restaurants, live music, beer and wine garden, kids activities, and the annual sidewalk sale. Proceeds benefit the 14 food banks and 8 hot meal programs in Skagit County. Check out more info at http://www.biteofskagit.org/
Drayton Harbor Days
Enjoy two days of pirate themed family fun at Drayton Harbor Days in Blaine! It’s a weekend event on August 4th & 5th packed with kids games, crafts, a scavenger hunt, food vendors, life music and more. New this year: a pet show! For more info, check out http://www.blainechamber.com/events.html
