Eat Local Month is a celebration of locally grown goods!
What better way to celebrate than with a whole month of festivals, tastings, farm tours, & workshops across Island County, all month long!
Experience the flavors of Whidbey and Camano by exploring the Farm & Food Trail
Celebrated in Island County throughout September!
Plan your visit around annual Farm to Table Events across the islands!
Click on each region to browse local farms, markets, restaurants, shops, cafes, lodging, farm stands, breweries & more!
Explore North Whidbey
Explore Central Whidbey
Explore Camano
Explore South Whidbey
Wish to feature your business on the Farm and Food Trail?
Find out how you can participate in Island County’s most robust and comprehensive promotion of the year - FOR FREE!
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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!
Visit the trail above and click on a region to start exploring.
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Lose yourself in a sea of blooms as you wander acres of trails dotted with scenic rest spots tucked among the flowers. In the heart of the field, you’ll find a spacious clearing—perfect for a picnic, playing games, or simply soaking in the view. Pick a stem to bring home!*
Admission prices (includes a stem):
$10 (age 13+)
$8 (ages 5-12)
4 & under: FreeFirst 2 weeks of September | 11:00 AM 5:00 PM
Scenic Isle 46 South Ebey Road Coupeville, WA
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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!
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. $40 for two hours of pressing.
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Saturday, August 30th, 2025 - Sunday, August 31st, 2025 | 11AM - 5PM
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.
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Sunday August 31st, 2025 | Noon
We will meet at our white barn (5641 Mutiny Bay Rd) for a barn tour, then to the blueberry fields where you will get to pick 2 lbs of blueberries to take home, then you will get to meet our chickens, and finish at our commercial kitchen where you will be able to see the mushroom operation and purchase blueberry goodies!
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Saturday, September 6 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The 3rd 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
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Saturday, September 13th
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.
Enjoy a golden-hour stroll through the fields, engage in meaningful conversation with fellow supporters of local agriculture, and savor the beauty of a shared meal in an unforgettable setting. With just 40 seats available, this exclusive gathering offers a rare opportunity to connect directly with the land, the farmers, and the mission behind resilient, community-based food systems on Whidbey Island.
All proceeds benefit Whidbey Island Grown Cooperative and our work to strengthen the island’s food economy—from supporting small farms and producers to expanding access to fresh, local food for all. Your participation directly invests in a more sustainable, connected, and delicious future.
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Saturday, September 13, 2025
Boat tours will make use of the beautiful bay, along with games for all ages, the classic rain gutter regatta, food trucks, a harvest tractor photo opportunity, and many different local vendors. Keeping energy high will be live music from Northern Storm, a local bluegrass band. It’s sure to be a fun a fun event for all ages.
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Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 10:00 AM
1686 Southwest Union StreetOak Harbor, WA, 98277United States (map)
You won’t want to miss this local sourdough baked goods pop up event!
Come grab your Sourdough Goodies or order online!
FCFS Honesty System
Cash, Venmo, Debit/Credit
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September 20 | 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Celebrate the harvest season with Pacific Rim Institute at the Whidbey Island Cider Festival!
Pacific Rim Institute for Environmental Stewardship is a 501c3 non-profit specializing in habitat restoration and native plant propagation. Enjoy cider tastings, live music, food, children’s activities, and more!
Location:
Pacific Rim Institute 180 Parker Rd, Coupeville, WA
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September 20th & 21st
The fourth annual Cornfest will take place at Whidbey Farm and Market. A celebration of eating local & knowing where your food comes from! Enjoy fresh-grilled corn, games, rides, and more at Whidbey Farm & Market.
Free entry; tickets for maze & activities available on-site. details
Address:
1422 N Monroe Landing Rd
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
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September 20th and 21st
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.
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September 27th
Visit Fainting Goat Farms, a 10-acre farm in Langley on Whidbey Island, for an evening tour of our flower and vegetable gardens, greenhouse, organically-fed chickens, the Whidbey Island Honey apiary and resident fainting goats - Peanut, Butter, and Jelly!
Arrange fresh local blooms during a hands-on workshop (beginning to intermediate level). You'll take home a stunning, sustainably grown , hand-harvested, foam-free floral arrangement!
Indulge in refreshments from local growers and purveyors, including beverages and our own Whidbey Island Honey. All supplies are included.
Fainting Goat Farm 5515 Coles Road Langley, WA, 98260
2025 Eat Local Month Flagship Events!
Are you a business who supports local food, or would like to incorporate locally sourced products into your menu or store? Here are some ideas for how to participate in Eat Local Month and sign up to have your event or business included in our celebrations.
Drink Local!
Whidbey is home to breweries, cideries, wineries, and even meaderies! Imbibe responsibly with the help of our partners at Experience Whidbey.
Wicked Teuton
Ogres Brewing
Driftwood Hard Cider
Spoiled Dog Winery
Whidbey Island Distillery
Ott & Hunter Wines
Greenbank Cidery
Misfit Island Cider
Thirsty Crab Brewery
Hierophant Meadery
Tasting Room
Dancing Fish Vineyards
Holmes Harbor Cellars
Leo & Leto’s
More Eat Local Events
All month long, all island long!
Visit HERE for a list of all events and activities
