Every year, what has been called “the largest motorcycle rally in the Pacific Northwest” takes place in Skagit County and Island County, Washington. Tens of thousands of people flock to this exciting event in groups of motorcycle clubs, families, and friends. This event is the Oyster Run 2019, a motorcycle run that has been happening … Read More
Popular Hikes in Skagit County There is no greater way to experience the beauty of Skagit County than by hiking in the beauty of our natural resources. You can immerse yourself in nature as you pass mountains, forests, valleys and islands on foot, all the while exploring the lengths and depths of the ‘Magic Skagit’! … Read More
Put the 17th of August on your calendar folks, it’s the 10th Annual Skagit Woodstock Festival in aid of the Cancer Patient Assistance Fund. Head on over to Edgewater Park in Mount Vernon to join your neighbors and the local community for a fun family day out. The music lineup is set to impress, and … Read More
The Mount Vernon area is known for its uncommon beauty and is adjacent to a vast river delta that stretches west to the Salish Sea and greater Puget Sound region. The Skagit River delta supports a magnificent area of farmland including world-renowned flower fields that bring visitors by the tens of thousands during the annual … Read More
There’s no doubt Mount Vernon Washington has a lot to offer its residents. The county seat of Skagit County, Mount Vernon has been voted “Best Small City in America” by the New Rating Guide to Life in America’s Small Cities and it’s not hard to see why. Its picturesque landscape, dotted with blooming tulips, … Read More
“Twelve highlanders and a bagpipe make a rebellion.” –Scottish proverb. Cue the bagpipes, fiddlers, pipes, and harps. The 25th Annual Skagit Valley Highland Games is about to begin… What to Expect? Held July 13th-14th the Annual Skagit Valley Highland Games are organized by the Mount Vernon based Celtic Arts Foundation. The weekend event attracts visitors … Read More
Situated in the picturesque Skagit Valley between the North Cascade foothills and the Skagit River delta, Mount Vernon is a conveniently-located city half way between Seattle, Washington, and Vancouver, British Columbia. Nestled within Skagit County and alongside the I-5 corridor, Mount Vernon has a natural balance of rural roots and thriving business culture with … Read More
The popular weekly Mount Vernon Riverwalk Summer Concert Series event in downtown Mount Vernon, Washington, are returning in 2019 for yet another spectacular line up of bands. Organized by the Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce and the City of Mount Vernon, a series of exciting evening Riverwalk music concerts will be taking place on … Read More
Name: BrewFest 2019 Date: Saturday, August 10th, 2019 Website: lincolntheatre.org Event Description: The 17th annual BrewFest on the Skagit, the Skagit’s longest running Craft Brew Festival Come celebrate the 15th Annual BrewFest on the Skagit this year on Saturday August 10th. Location: Downtown Mount Vernon Riverwalk Park Time: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Name: Downtown Trick-or-Treat Night Date: October 31, 2019 Event Description: Annual, must-attend event for Skagit County families. First Street closes to traffic between Division Street and Kincaid Street to make way for families to celebrate Halloween in a safe, welcoming environment. Local businesses share in the fun with treats and goodies for your kiddos.Don’t miss … Read More