April
San Juan Island Farmers Market
April - September, Saturdays, 10am-1pm
Every Saturday morning from late spring into the fall, islands farmers sell their home-grown goods in the San Juan County Fairgrounds Main Building. Together with the occasional baked goods or other treats, this truly is the farmer's market.
369.378.4414
May
Pig War Story Guided Walk, American Camp
May 31 - August 30, Saturdays 11:30am
Park rangers and volunteers describe events leading up to and including the Pig War and the peaceful joint occupation of San Juan Island by British and American Troops. In 1859, San Juan Island was the location of the last military standoff between England and the United States; a dispute that finally settled the question of the most western border between the US and Canada. In the so-called Pig War, the only casualty inflicted by the military was a pig, yet the two armed camps remained on opposite ends of the island for twelve years until the matter was resolved in arbitration.
360.378.2902 or 360.378.2240 | www.nps.gov/sajh
Living History Life During the Joint Military Occupation, English Camp Parade Ground
June - August, Saturdays 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Park rangers and volunteers create military and civilian life during the island's early pioneer period. Activities include blacksmithing, weaving, needlework and exhibitions of military equipment and skills.
360.378.2902 or 360.378.2240 | www.nps.gov/sajh
June
Annual San Juan Islands Artists' Studio Tour
June, 2008
A self-guided tour of 12 working studios with over 31 participants. This is a unique opportunity to observe a variety of artists on their home turf. All studios are located on beautiful San Juan Island within several miles of the town of Friday Harbor. To attend, take the Washington State ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harbor. After arriving in Friday Harbor, stop at Island Studios for your free studio tour map. Island Studios is located just 2 blocks up from the ferry at 270 Spring Street.
360-378-7110 | www.sanjuanislandartists.com
Wildlife in the San Juan Islands
June - August, Fridays 1-3pm
English Camp barracks, San Juan Island
Puzzled by an animal or bird? Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Coordinator Shona Aitken answers questions and uses a variety of media to talk about wildlife in the San Juan Islands.
360.378.2903 or 360.378.2240 | www.nps.gov/sajh
Barrel Tasting
Mid-June at San Juan Vineyards
360.378.wine | www.sanjuanvineyards.com
July
Pelindaba Lavender Farm and Festival
Pelindaba grows and harvests fields of lavender, distill lavender essential oils, and craft and sell a wide range of lavender-based products. The lavender fields, which are open to visit, are a great stop for any San Juan Island visitor. The best time to visit is in summer, especially during the farm's annual Harvest Festival (the third weekend in July), when there are picnics in the fields, music, workshops, lavender crafts, and a wide range of lavender foods and drinks available.
www.pelindaba.com
Splash of Summer Color
"Splash of Summer Color" weekend is a two-day festival in July showcasing the Summer Arts Fair in Friday Harbor and the San Juan Island Lavender Festival at Pelindaba Lavender Farm.
Fourth of July, Friday Harbor Foot Race
July 4, 2008, 7:30 a.m.
A 5K foot race benefiting the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce fireworks display.
360.472.0908 | www.islandathleticevents.com
Summer
Killer Whale Watching
For years, three orca whale pods consisting of between 75-95 whales have made the San Juan Islands their home. The prime whale watching area is along the west side of San Juan island where the whales will go up and down several times per day in the summer as they pass through their feeding grounds; picnic at Limekiln State Park and wait for the whales to go by.
October
Artstock
Fall Festival of Art in October
www.artstocksanjuanisland.com
Harvest Festival
San Juan Vineyards in early October
360 378 wine | www.sanjuanvineyards.com
December
Island Lights
San Juan Island will once again take on a magical air in December when the "Island Lights” holiday celebration begins. The celebration's main events occur during the first three week-ends in December in Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor.
360-378-5240
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