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Small-town Charm 4

Enjoy our Scenic Parks 6

Island Romance 8

Birds, Whales and Wildlife 10

Ebey’s Reserve: Sense of Place 12

Whidbey Island Map 14

The Island Arts Scene 16

Our Farming Tradition 18

A Great Place for Family Fun 20

Revel in Our Sunny Weather 22

Finding Your Way 23

Calendar of Events 24

On the Cover:A little boy waves a flag at the Coupeville

Memorial Day parade, and racers compete on Penn Cove during Whidbey Island

Race Week in July.Photos: The Whidbey Examiner

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Dances performed by members of the Tshmshian Haayuuk tribe are a popular draw at the Penn Cove Water Festival, held each May along Coupeville's historic waterfront. Photo: The Whidbey Examiner

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In the heart of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve – the only reserve of its kind in the United States – is the small

town of Coupeville, a place steeped in history.Founded in 1852 and named after Captain

Coupe, a New England sea captain, Coupe-ville is the second oldest town in Washington, founded two years before Seattle.

Much of the town’s history has been care-fully preserved, with more than 100 buildings on the National Historic Register.

Coupeville’s early glory days began in the mid 1800s, when its bustling little business district caught the attention of sea captains from New England, some 50 of whom even-tually sailed into the pristine waters of Penn Cove and settled into their new home.

Coupeville thrived from the middle 1800s

May 29 – Memorial Day Parade and Re-membrance Ceremony, Coupeville. A quint-essential small-town parade followed by a free concert in Town Park. centralwhidbey-chamber.com. 360-678-5434.

June 26 – Strawberry Social, Coupeville United Methodist Church. An honest-to-goodness old-time social featuring waffles, shortcake or sundaes made with fresh strawberries from Bell’s Farm near Coupeville. 360-678-4256.

March 4-6, 2011 – Penn Cove MusselFest, Coupeville. Cel-ebrate Penn Cove’s signature shellfish with chowder tasting, a mussel-eating contest and more. thepenncovemusselfestival.com. 360-678-5434.

Locals and visitors alike turn out for Coupeville's annual Memorial Day parade, held each year the Saturday before the holiday. Photo: The Whidbey Examiner

Coupeville offers all kinds of dining options, from waterfront restaurants and casual pubs to a summer hot dog stand. Photo: The Whidbey Examiner

to the early 1900s. Businessmen sold goods to prospectors headed to Alaska to seek their fortune, steamboats built in Coupeville plied the waters of Puget Sound, and the town’s residents built beautiful Victorian homes that boasted of the town’s prosperity.

In the late 1930s, as development shifted to other parts of Puget Sound, Coupeville settled in as a sleepy agricultural village. Surround-ed by scenic farms, the shimmering waters of Penn Cove and Admiralty Inlet and the majes-tic mountain beauty of the Olympics and the North Cascades in the distance, Coupeville seems frozen in time. The town’s beautifully preserved historic buildings, peaceful charm and interesting, unique shops and restaurants

attract visitors looking to experience a bit of the past while enjoying a relaxing getaway.

Visitors find a vibrant business district housed in the original buildings of early Coupeville, charming bed and breakfast inns, beautiful Victorian homes, breathtaking views, a chance to see gray whales and orcas, and a warm welcome from locals eager to share the best of their hometown.

Coupeville also is home to the oldest work-ing wharf in Puget Sound. The historic, barn-red granary at the end of the 450-foor pier was built in 1905 for the Mosquito Fleet and ships bringing supplies to Whidbey Island and car-rying away the produce from local farms.

Today, in additon to shops and two eater-

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ies, the remodeled wharf building houses an interpretive display focusing on the marine life in Penn Cove, the preserved skeletons of a gray whale, a Dall’s porpoise and a sea lion as well as an interactive underwater camera you can use to check out the sea life beneath the wharf. The wharf is also home to KWPA 96.9, Whidbey Island Public Radio, a community radio station that offers local programming.

The wharf also has public restrooms and showers for visiting boaters. An 80-foot long fuel pier provides access to diesel fuel and unleaded gasoline. Floats attached to the wharf provide about 400 feet of mooring space for pleasure craft. No electricity or fresh water is available at these floats. Just west of the wharf are four moor-ing buoys for boats 32 feet or less.

One of the more unusual destinations for visitors to Central Whidbey is historic Sun-nyside Cemetery, just south of Coupeville. Located high on a wooded ridge above Ebey’s Prairie, the peaceful grounds have a broad, sweeping view of Admiralty Inlet and the beautiful farmland below. In the distance, the white-capped peaks of the Olympic Moun-tains to the west and the Cascade Range to the east provide a majestic backdrop.

Established in 1865, the cemetery is the fi-nal resting place of many early pioneers. Also buried at Sunnyside are Chinese laborers, Na-tive Americans descended from Whidbey is-land’s early occupants and sea captains from the eastern United States who sailed into Penn Cove in the early 1850s, found their idyllic vi-sion of safe harbor, and stayed.

The cemetery is also home to Davis Block-

house, a small structure originally built as a log cabin in 1853 and later remodeled into a blockhouse after pioneer Isaac Ebey was be-headed by a raiding party of Haida Indians in 1857. Ebey and his wife had been the island’s first white settlers, arriving in 1852.

Coupeville is a wonderful place for a quiet, romantic retreat, with dining and lodging op-portunities in serene and scenic settings. It’s also a great destination for an active vacation centered around beachcombing, trail hiking, sailing, sea kayaking, bicycling, kite-flying, birding and other activities.

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Kids of all ages enjoy visiting Central Whidbey’s beautiful parks, each of-fering something unique, including

beautiful hiking trails, pristine beaches, tent and RV camping, playfields, a historic fort, a retired lighthouse, spectacular gardens and an underwater marine park.

At Fort Casey State Park, families enjoy exploring the old fort structures that once were part of the U.S. Army’s “Triangle of Fire” – three military forts that together protected the entrance to Admiralty Inlet. Activated in 1901, the fort was equipped with batteries of “disap-pearing guns,” so named for their ability to dis-appear behind the walls of their emplacements during reloading, protecting the gun and crew from enemy bombardment. In its day, the dis-appearing gun was the height of military tech-

The bluff trail above Ebey's Landing just south of Coupeville has a spectacular view of Admiralty Inlet and the Olympic Mountains, and is a great spot to watch for eagles, hawks, seals, orcas and gray whales.

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Central Whidbey has plenty of scenic trails offering great views, glimpses of wildlife and a chance for visitors – both two-legged and four-legged –to enjoy the great outdoors. Photo: The Whidbey Examiner

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nology. Fort Casey was used as a troop training facility during both World Wars.

Fort Casey State Park and adjacent Fort Ebey State Park offer RV and tent camping, hiking trails, fishing, miles of pristine beach to explore and lots of opportunities to see wildlife ranging from seals, waterfowl and shorebirds to our majestic national symbol, the American bald eagle.

Fort Casey also offers beach access, rest-rooms and a public-access boat ramp adjacent to the ferry terminal at Keystone Harbor. The site also boasts an underwater marine park that is a popular destination for scuba divers.

Fort Casey also is home to Admiralty

Head lighthouse, located high on a distinctive red bluff overlooking Admiralty Inlet and the Keystone-Port Townsend ferry crossing. Dur-ing its working life, it was an important navi-gational aid for sailing ships headed to Puget Sound from the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Built in 1903, the lighthouse, which re-placed the original wooden structure, boasts 18-inch, stucco-covered brick walls designed to withstand the concussion from Fort Casey’s big guns. It was operated only until the early 1920s, when steamships replaced sailing ships and the lighthouse was no longer necessary.

Today, the lighthouse houses Fort Casey’s interpretive center and is open to the public for

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free tours. It has also become a popular spot for weddings, and in December, when the building is dressed in its best holiday attire, it hosts a special holiday gift shop.

Island County-owned Rhododendron Park, about 2 miles south of Coupeville off Hwy. 20, offers RV and tent camping, trails, ball fields, picnic shelters, restrooms and a playground.

Nearby, Patmore Pit Off-Leash Dog Park offers 40 fenced acres that includes an agility practice area. The big, grassy meadow is a great place for unrestrained canine games of Frisbee or fetch. Water and waste bags are available on site. From Hwy. 20, turn onto Patmore Road, then onto Keystone Hill Road for a short dis-tance to the park entrance on the left.

Libbey Beach, another county-owned park, has restrooms and is a nice spot for bird-ing, a waterfront barbecue or a sunset walk on the beach. It’s on the west shore of the island at the end of Libbey Road off Hwy. 20, just north of Coupeville.

Another great place for a picnic is Coupe-ville Town Park, located about a block west of Coupeville Wharf. The park, which offers a picnic area, restrooms and a tennis court, also features a covered outdoor stage that hosts summertime concerts and other events.

If you’re looking for a playground where your children can burn off some energy, try the swings at Coupeville Town Park and the play-grounds at Coupeville Elementary School and at Rhododendron Park.

At Meerkerk Gardens near Greenbank, visitors can enjoy a Northwest-style woodland

garden surrounded by a lush, 43-acre woodland preserve. Be sure to visit during springtime to enjoy a spectacular wonderland of rhodies in full bloom.

Greenbank Farm, on Hwy. 525 just north of Greenbank, offers 522 acres of rolling fields, forest and wetlands with a 180-degree pan-oramic view of the Olympic Mountains and Admiralty Inlet to the west and the Cascade Range and Saratoga Passage to the east.

The historic farm houses several art galler-ies, a restaurant, a wine shop and a shop that features cheeses and specialty foods and gifts. The 100-year-old barn is a popular backdrop for outdoor weddings and other events, includ-ing the Loganberry Festival held each July.

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The serene and relaxing environment of Central Whidbey is a perfect place for romance.

Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, escaping for a honeymoon or looking for just the right place to “pop the question,” we of-fer a variety of accommodations ranging from private getaway vacation homes and intimate Victorian bed-and-breakfasts to traditional hotel suites and quaint country inns.

No matter what your taste – or budget – we’ve got just the perfect place for you to stay as you spend time on the Island.

During your visit, the historic waterfront town of Coupeville is a great place to spend a quiet day connecting with each other. Wander through the one-of-a-kind shops and galler-ies along Front, Coveland and Main streets, where you can discover local and regional art, interesting and offbeat antiques, home and cabin décor, apparel, jewelry and unique Northwest gifts.

Need help finding your way around? The friendly shopkeepers are glad to help!

At lunchtime, grab a bite at one of sev-eral local eateries, with menus ranging from traditional tavern and roadhouse fare and homemade pies to Northwest bistro-style din-ing, Vietnamese cuisine and memorable fine dining featuring mussels grown right here in Penn Cove.

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First Fridays at the Farm, held each month throughout the year at Greenbank Farm. Wine and cheese tasting, art galler-ies, music. greenbankfarm.com. 360-678-7700.

May 22 & 23 – Spring Wine-tasting and Farmers Market, Greenbank Farm. Painters, photographers, handcrafters, growers and producers bring the creativity of Whidbey and

the region to this market. greenbankfarm.com. 360-678-7700.

July 24 – Summer Swing Dance, Crockett Barn, Coupeville. John Holte Radio Rhythm six-piece orchestra. Sponsored by Concerts on the Cove. concertsonth-ecove.org. 360-678-6821.

Aug. 28 – Whidbey Island Bluegrass Festival, Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens, Greenbank. Listen to the twang of bluegrass in a laid-back celebration on the lawn amidst a spectacular woodland garden. meerkerkgardens.org. 360-678-1912.

Feb. 12-14, 2011 – Red Wine & Chocolate, Greenbank Farm. Celebrate the flavors of red wine and handcrafted chocolates at this romantic Valentine’s Day celebra-tion. greenbankfarm.com. 360-678-7700.

tacular local scenery is a drive along some of our most scenic routes.

From downtown Coupeville, follow Cove-land Street west to where it becomes Madrona Way, a winding route lined with majestic red madrona trees that follows the shoreline of Penn Cove, where you can see a floating mus-sel farm that grows Central Whidbey’s signa-ture shellfish.

South of Highway 20, Main Street be-comes Engle Road as it heads out of town across the pastoral farmland of Ebey’s Prai-rie National Historical Reserve. Follow the road uphill and take a right on Hill Road, which takes you out along the bluff above our island’s rugged western shore.

From Ebey’s Landing – the beach at the bottom of the hill – you can watch tugboats

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and container vessels on the waters of Admi-ralty Inlet, along with cruise ships headed to north to Canada and Alaska.

This stretch is Central Whidbey’s premier spot for a romantic stroll, with miles of un-spoiled beach and the perfect place to enjoy a spectacular sunset any time of year.

Another lovely place to discover is the Ad-miralty Head lighthouse, located high on a bluff overlooking Admiralty Inlet within Fort Casey State Park, just south of Coupeville. From the bluff, you can see the Keystone-Port Townsend ferry traveling back and forth be-tween Whidbey Island and the Olympic Pen-insula. A popular spot for weddings, the light-house is open for tours.

In Greenbank, explore the shops and res-taurant at Greenbank Farm. On the fi rst Friday of each month, the farm’s wine shop offers evening wine tastings, the galleries and shops are open late and the farm’s restaurant offers a special menu that often features lo-cally grown produce.

Greenbank Farm also offers walking paths in the rolling fi elds above the barns, where you can enjoy the pastoral scenery and the waters of Saratoga Passage beyond. It’s a great place to enjoy a romantic picnic amid pretty, rolling fi elds. Visit the farm’s shops to pick up some delicious picnic treats.

Just south of the farm, in the tiny hamlet of Greenbank, a small winery called Green-bank Cellars offers a place to taste local wines – and buy a bottle to take home.

Back from a day of shopping and explor-ing, you’ll want to fi nd a place to enjoy din-

ner before returning to your accommodations. Coupeville offers a variety of dining estab-lishments ranging from waterfront restaurants and a Northwest bistro to a friendly tavern and several cafés.

If you’re still not ready to turn in for the day, take your honey for a drive just north of Coupeville to the Blue Fox Drive-In, one of the few remaining old-fashioned outdoor cin-emas in Washington.

Coupeville also has a tradition of barn dances, including the Summer Solstice Barn Dance in June. And in October, plan to attend a barn dance and potluck planned as part of the Ebey’s Landing National Historical Re-serve anniversary celebration.

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The red-tailed hawks have seen it all. Cen-turies of Salish canoes. Tall ships. Trucks and tractors. Screaming Navy jet planes.

Yet the elegant raptors still hang on thermals and swoop over fields along the graceful shore of Ebey’s Landing near Coupeville. They watch for something to move in the grass below, dis-missing the handful of hikers making their way up the bluff-side trail at this exhilarating place where the prairie collides with the sea.

Raptors, coyotes, salmon, shellfish, wild-flowers and whales thrive amid the fields, skies, beaches and waters of rural Central Whidbey. Tame deer graze all day on the parade grounds at Camp Casey. It’s a natural paradise that’s equally rewarding to hikers, bicyclists, birders, whale-watchers, artists, photographers – and anyone looking for a serene island escape.

Over the years, farmers have signed over the development rights to thousands of acres, now set aside forever as open prairie in Ebey’s Land-ing National Historical Reserve.

Our spectacular natural environment beck-ons visitors to explore. Here are a few places to enjoy the best of what the region has to offer:

Birding at Crockett LakeHands down, the state-designated Important

Bird Area at Crockett Lake is Whidbey Island’s top birding spot, among several great ones. Watch bald eagles devour their kill at the water’s edge while gangly great blue herons step delib-

erately in the marsh, necks coiled to spear dinner with their bills. This large marsh and adjacent saltwater shore attract dozens of migrating spe-cies, plus hawks, owls, swallows, red-winged blackbirds, waterfowl and shorebirds.

Watch gray whales in Penn Cove and Saratoga Passage

The large, leisurely grays often travel solo. Several take up residence in Saratoga Passage in March during their spring migration northward, staying through early June to feed on ghost shrimp in the sandy shallows. Watch for plumes of spray, arching backs and tail flukes from pub-lic access points at Monroe Landing, west Penn

Cove beach access, Coupeville Wharf, Captain Coupe Park or Long Point. Book a springtime trip on a whale-watching boat from Coupeville Wharf. The grays will be found almost any-where along the Whidbey and Camano shore-lines from Coupeville to Langley.

See orcas in Saratoga Passage and Admiralty InletWatch for agile, black-and-white orcas trav-

eling in groups led by a female elder. Pods of Puget Sound resident orcas often prowl the west shore of Whidbey from October through Janu-ary and may be seen from any high ground or from the deck of the Keystone ferry. Transient orcas pass through our waters at any time of year on either side of the island.

Admire underwater marine life at Keystone JettyAcres of anemones and coral-encrusted

rocks await scuba divers at the underwater ma-rine park next to the Keystone ferry landing. Divers find a wonderland of riotously color-ful rockfish, large Pacific octopus and lingcod, schools of forage fish and undulating forests of kelp. Divers who arrive on a weekday often get the entire dive site to themselves.

The waters surrounding Whidbey Island are cold and the currents dangerous; consult a pro with local experience at a dive shop in Oak Har-bor or Anacortes.

NATURAL BEAUTY

A graceful blood star clings to underwater rocks (Photo: Mary Jo Adams); an orca breaches within view of the shoreline (Photo: Jill Hein); a bald eagle takes a rest along the beach (Photo: Craig Johnson).

A heron strolls along a Whidbey Island beach.Photo: Mary Jo Adams


Admire majestic trees along Madrona WayThere may be no more delightful canopy of

madrone trees anywhere than along the several-mile stretch of Madrona Way, which hugs the southern shore of Penn Cove between High-way 20 and Coupeville. These rare, red-barked, broad-leafed evergreens grow mainly within sight of saltwater and reject human assistance of any kind, including watering!

Mingle with mussels and marine life at Coupeville Wharf

Gaze down from Coupeville Wharf at clus-ters of blue-shelled mussels, the succulent local bivalve that appears on restaurant menus world-wide. The world’s largest commercial mussel farm, Penn Cove Shellfi sh, grows them from lines suspended from dozens of aquaculture rafts anchored a mile west of this pier. Visit the marine exhibits at the end of the pier to learn more about the cove and what swims here. And enjoy the wealth of waterfowl visiting the cove from September through May, including grebes, loons, scoters and goldeneye ducks.

Enjoy trails and birds at Greenbank FarmExplore Whidbey’s narrow neck. The wa-

ter on both sides of the Island can be seen from this rolling hillside, once a vineyard and now set aside as public land for all to enjoy. Walk the farm and woodland trails, watching for herons, hawks and other birds hunting in the grassy fi elds. Take your dog – and please bag any pet waste.

Hike through old growth in Classic U ForestMarvel at rare monarchs of the forest – cen-

turies-old cedars – when you walk the Wilbert Trail through the Classic U Forest at South Whidbey State Park.

Visitors looking for a detailed guide to Whidbey Island’s spectacular natural landscape should pick up a copy of “Getting to the Wa-ter’s Edge on Whidbey and Camano Islands,” available for $15 at local bookstores and shops. The book provides maps and descriptions of 57 public places to enjoy the Whidbey shore and includes many trail maps and recreation sugges-tions. It’s also available by mail by placing an order at www.island.wsu.edu.

– Dan Pedersen is the author of Whidbey Island’s Special Places, a beautifully illustrated book that explores the island through the eyes of locals. Reach Dan through whidbeywriter.com.

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More than 30 years ago, local resi-dents and committed citizens came together to protect Ebey’s Prairie

from development. Their efforts made history, helping to establish our nation’s first historical reserve. The enduring pioneer spirit and vi-sion continues to be a part of our working rural community today.

Established in 1978, the 17,400-acre Re-serve preserves and protects a rural community and an unbroken historical record of Pacific Northwest history, from 19th century explo-ration and settlement to the 21st Century. The landscape is a bucolic tapestry of fields, farm-houses and wooded hills that reflects the pat-tern of settlement from the 1800s.

The historical landscape of Ebey’s Landing appears much as it did a century ago. Historic homes, farmsteads and commercial buildings remain in their original settings. Within the

fast-growing Puget Sound region, the Reserve is the last remaining place where visitors can see a broad spectrum of Northwest history still intact within a large-scale landscape. Within the Reserve is one of the largest concentrations of historic architecture in the state, from pio-neer blockhouses and Victorian homes to his-toric Coupeville storefronts.

Ebey’s Landing is one of the places where Washington began. Originally cleared by the Northwest’s native Salish Indians, the fertile land – an ancient lakebed – is still used for farming today. The Reserve reaches beyond Ebey’s Prairie to include the boundary lines of the original 1850s land donation claims. Many of the roads we use today are the same roads that farmers used more than 100 years ago.

Ebey’s Landing is unique in the nation. While the Reserve is part of the U.S. National Park System and is protected from develop-ment, it is by no means a static museum of the past. Within its borders are the thriving small town of Coupeville, neighborhoods tucked away in the trees, and productive farmland still being worked by descendents of some of the families who first established homesteads in the prairie landscape.

In 2008, the Reserve celebrated 30 years of protecting the unique historical and cultural landscape of Ebey’s Prairie. As Whidbey Is-land’s population continues to grow, awareness of the value of protecting this landscape is key

to its continued preservation.Development rights are purchased from

willing landowners who want to see their land preserved as part of the prairie’s unbroken his-torical record, and sustainable building and land-use practices are encouraged as a way to limit our footprint on the land and protect our historic resources for future generations.

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Nov. 5 & 6 – Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve annual celebra-tion & conference, Coupeville. Bring the family for a weekend of hands-on farming and historic preservation workshops, a barn dance and the big-gest community potluck ever. www.nps.gov/ebla; 360-678-5787.

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In the heart of Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, within view of the Olympic Mountains, the fields at the historic Smith farmstead produce vegetables for sale at local markets. Photo: The Whidbey Examiner

The beach at Ebey's Landing is a popular destination for salmon fishing. Photo: The Whidbey Examiner


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spring, features members of Whidbey Working Artists on Central Whidbey and the north end of the Island. A summer tour set for July 17 and 18 features more than 90 artists with studios scat-tered throughout the Island.

The annual Whidbey Island Open Studio Tour in September offers an intimate glimpse into the artists’ worlds. There is no better way to see and appreciate creation than at the point of in-spiration. The two-day tour gives guests the rare chance to meet nearly 100 artists and to purchase their work directly from them in the environment where it was created. Proceeds support scholar-ships for local aspiring artists. Many of our local artists offer classes and workshops at their stu-dios at various times throughout the year.

The performing arts are well represented on Central Whidbey, with a busy season of family-friendly concerts at Coupeville Town Park and other venues, presented by Concerts on the Cove.

The fiber arts communities also gather at Greenbank Farm for special textile events. Whidbey Island’s Quilters on the Rock transform the big barn for their annual quilt show, and the Whidbey Weavers Guild offers handspun and hand-dyed yarns, weavings and jewelry at their annual show and sale.

In Langley on the south end of Whidbey Island, the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts presents a full schedule of theater, concerts, dance, readings, movies and special events, such as Youth in Arts.

It’s no wonder that Central Whidbey is home to so many artists. Endless inspirations are found in Central Whidbey’s bucolic land-

scapes of open prairie, bluffs, trails and beaches. Soaring eagles draw the eye upward to an ever-changing sky. On the clearest days, the light il-luminates the nuances of the spectacular island scenery. When clouds blow in, they move fast, shape-shifting and sending shadows scudding across the fields of Ebey’s Prairie. On foggy days, the jagged horizon of evergreens fades into a mist, intriguing the imagination. And on those gray days when clouds hang low in the sky, the colors of nature, with all the greens and punctuations of flower brights, glow all the more intensely.

Galleries representing regionally and nation-ally recognized artists and craftspeople are found in Coupeville, Greenbank and San de Fuca along Hwy. 20 at the head of Penn Cove. Artist-owned and cooperative galleries, art shows and work-shops are opportunities for visitors to converse with local artists about their work, inspiration and techniques.

The Pacific Northwest Art School pairs stu-dents with some of the nation’s best artists, bring-ing together those who are eager to learn and those who are eager to teach.

Set in one of the most beautiful locations in the world, the school’s varied programs empha-size the visual arts. Formed as the Coupeville Arts Center in 1986, today the school attracts both students and professional artists seeking a creative and beautiful atmosphere.

In addition to classes, the Pacific Northwest Art School sponsors the annual Plein Air Paint-

At Greenbank Farm, where the resident geese occasionally cause a temporary traffic jam, several galleries showcase the works of local and regional artists. Photo: The Whidbey Examiner

ers’ U.S. Open. Now in its fourth year, the five-day event celebrates painting outdoors. Artists compete to capture, in a few hours, the fleeting effect of light on the Island landscape. The only painting event of its kind in the nation, it allows both professionals and amateurs to work side by side. The closing evening includes a gala celebra-tion, where the winners are recognized and the week’s paintings are sold in both live and silent

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

auctions.Many local artists also offer classes and

workshops at their own studios.Whidbey Island is home to two annual self-

guided tours of artists’ studios, one in the spring and one in the fall. The Art Studio Tour, held each

Artists' palettes line Coupeville Wharf during Whid-bey Island Race Week. Photo: The Whidbey Examiner


June 3 – Whidbey Island Preserva-tion Art Show,Pacifi c North-West Art School,C o u p e v i l l e .

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July 17 & 18 – Whidbey Working Art-ists Summer Art Studio Tour. Free self-guided tour from Greenbank to Oak Harbor. 360-678-3068.

Sept. 12 & 13 – Whidbey Artists Co-operative Show, Greenbank Farm. greenbankfarm.com. 360-678-7700.

Sept. 25 & 26 – Whidbey Island Open Studio Tour. Some 100 work-ing artists and craftspeople welcome visitors into their studios. islandarts-council.org. 360-678-3396.

An artist demonstrates technique at Green-bank Farm. Photo: The Whidbey Examiner

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A successful farmer on Whidbey Island has always been one who is optimis-tic, entrepreneurial and able to adapt

to changing market conditions and climate.In the 160 years since settlers first began

farming on the Island, farms have gone from small to large and, it seems, back to small again as farmers continually adapt to market conditions.

Rich pockets of agricultural lands on Whidbey Island carry a deep history of the evolution of farming. Salish tribes regularly burned the broad, open prairies to encourage wild camas and provide forage for game. As the early settlers arrived, they found the deep, loamy, prairie topsoil and mild climate with good year ’round rainfall a sought-after gift. Land that settlers claimed on Whidbey eventu-ally produced a wheat crop that broke the re-cord for the highest yield per acre in the entire United States.

Early farms raised cattle, produced milk, grew hay, wheat, rye and oats as well as peas and potatoes. While the first farms were sub-sistence operations, Central Whidbey farmers went on to provide supplies for passing sailing ships and, later, for those headed north to seek their fortunes in Alaska.

Between the 1880s and 1920s, Chinese ten-ant farmers were known for their impressive potato crop. Remnants of their tiny, one-room shacks can still be seen tucked away at the edges of the prairie.

From the turn of the century to the 1960s, Central Whidbey was known for poultry pro-duction, and the early 1900s brought the first dairy creamery. Perfect climate conditions and the ability to grow top-quality forage kept dair-ies a mainstay of farming until the late 1990s, but changing market conditions and led to the closure of the last dairy farm in 2007. Today,

Aug. 19-22 – Island County Fair, Langley. Bring the whole family to our old-fashioned country fair, where you’ll enjoy music, carnival games and rides, food booths – and lots of animals. islandcountyfair.com. 360-221-4677.

Sept. 11 & 12– Whidbey Island Farm Tour. Free, self-guided tour of working farms all over beautiful Whidbey Island featuring locally grown food and products, farm animals and a tour of the largest mussel farm in the United States. whidbeyfarmtour.com.

Oct. 9 – HarvestFest, Coupeville Farmers Market. Celebrate the end of the market season with fall produce, food, art, music, a giant pumpkin contest, a pumpkin-pitching trebuchet and lots more. coupevillefarmersmarket.com.

the Holstein heifers you see at local farms are being raised for farms elsewhere.

Families can get an up-close look at our working farms during the Whidbey Island Farm Tour, held the first weekend in October. It’s a chance to visit with local farmers, pur-chase locally grown food, fiber and farm-re-lated products, and soak up the rural character of our beautiful island.

Some of the most scenic farmland is pro-tected as part of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, which encompasses the fertile prairie surrounding Coupeville. Among the most profitable crops grown by Central Whidbey farmers today are vegetable seeds such as beet and cabbage. Seeds produced here are planted as food crops all over the world.

Central Whidbey also is home to sev-eral farms that specialize in organic produce. Some sell their fruits and vegetables through community-supported agriculture, at local farmers markets or directly to local restaurants that try to “buy local.”

During the growing season, local produce is available each Saturday at the Coupeville Farmers Market, located in the field behind the library, within walking distance of down-town Coupeville.

At Lavender Wind Farm on Darst Road west of Coupeville, you’ll find a pretty purple labyrinth in a spectacular scenic setting above the Strait of Juan de Fuca. A gift shop offers lavender gifts, as well as ice cream and other treats made with lavender essential oil.

A visit to Sherman Farms on Ebey's Prairie near Coupeville is a highlight for locals and families visiting Central Whidbey during the harvest season. Photo: The Whidbey Examiner

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The Island is home to a few more unusual agricultural operations, such as the largest mussel farm in the nation. Driving along sce-nic Madrona Way just west of Coupeville, you can see floats bobbing on the waves of Penn Cove, where the workers of Penn Cove Shell-fish grow mussels from “seed.”

The Central Whidbey farm scene also in-cludes a project aimed at increasing the popu-lations of native prairie plants that might oth-erwise disappear as open land is developed or used for more traditional farm production. At Pacific Rim Institute for Environmental Stewardship just southeast of Coupeville, volunteers save seeds from about 20 endan-gered prairie plants, and those seeds are used to restore the prairie environment that settlers found when they first arrived in the 1800s. Spring is a great time of year to see these rare wildflowers in bloom.

At Greenbank Farm, a gorgeous sweep of land that started out as a dairy and later be-came the largest loganberry farm in the coun-try, visitors can roam trails up into the rolling fields for a spectacular view of the sparkling waters and distant mountains that surround the Island. Dogs are welcome as long as they’re on a leash. The historic barn and adjacent buildings house art galleries and a restaurant as well as shops featuring fine wines, cheeses and gifts. Outside, ducks and geese float on a pond next to a demonstration garden that beckons visitors to take a stroll.

The farm is home to a Sunday produce and crafts market, and is a great place to enjoy a picnic on a warm, sunny afternoon.

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Central Whidbey offers lots of things for kids to see and do. In downtown Coupeville, kids can walk out on

Coupeville Wharf and check out the dozens of colorful starfish hanging out underneath the pier. In the historic building at the end of the Wharf, they can visit Rosie, Rudy and Sam-son – a display of the complete skeletons of a gray whale, a Dall’s porpoise and a Steller sea lion that once swam in the waters off Whidbey Island.

An educational display on marine life of-fers an underwater video camera through which you can see the starfish and other sea life thriving beneath the wharf. And when the tide is at its lowest, it’s easy to spot tangles of bright-orange starfish and squirting clams

features an old-fashioned hayride.In October, the Coupeville Farmers Market

hosts its annual HarvestFest, featuring a giant pumpkin contest, silly scarecrows, wild and crazy relay races and a pumpkin-pitching trebuchet. Be sure to wander through town to check out the scarecrow competition!

Kids also love to explore the beach at Ebey’s Landing, just south of Coupeville. Walk for miles along a pristine shoreline, collecting agates from among the rocks on the beach and keeping an eye out for passing container ships, cruise ships, tugboats – and even an occasional submarine!

Fort Casey State Park, which is close to the Keystone ferry dock, is a great place to fly a kite, explore the historic Admiralty Head light-house and play hide-and-seek in the old fort structures where soldiers once kept a lookout for invading foreign forces that never came.

At the Camp Casey Conference Center, on Engle Road not far from Fort Casey State Park, a protected outdoor swimming pool is a great place to spend a warm summer day.

A few miles north of Coupeville, the Blue Fox Drive-In is one of Washington’s few re-maining outdoor cinemas. Open since 1959, the theater also offers go-carts, miniature golf and a game arcade.

The Whidbey Island Kite Festival, held each year in September at the Camp Casey Conference Center, is a big attraction for kids of all ages. The 2010 festival is set for the weekend of Sept. 25 & 26.


Need to burn off some energy? In Central Whidbey, miles of beaches await exploration.


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from the pier. Families with older children may enjoy renting a couple of kayaks from the Harbor Store at the end of the wharf.

At the Island County Historical Museum, you can see the largest collection of woolly mammoth artifacts in the Puget Sound region, most of which were found in glacial deposits on Whidbey Island. Kids are especially im-pressed by the big tusks and teeth. The muse-um also is home to Whidbey Island’s first car, a 1902 Holsman with black leather seats, 48-inch wheels and a maximum speed of 25 mph.

Each October, the museum hosts Mammoth Day. By digging for and identifying different characteristics of real mammoth bones, kids are transformed into real, certified amateur pa-leontologists. Fun, hands-on activities include making and playing “prehistoric” musical in-struments in a Caveman Band. A scavenger hunt in the museum and on its grounds is lots of fun, and along the way, kids get to learn a little about mammoth life.

At Greenbank Farm, kids can check out a herd of fuzzy llamas, watch ducks and geese on the pond next to the big red barn or run through the fields where the farm’s signature loganberries once grew. On Sundays from spring through fall, the farm hosts a farmers market with fresh produce and local crafts, and the annual Loganberry Festival always


July 24 & 25 – Logan-berry Festival, Green-bank Farm. Food, music, art and activi-ties for kids, plus a lip-smacking loganberry

pie-eating contest. greenbankfarm.com. 360-678-7700.

Aug. 14 – Whidbey Island Highland Games, Greenbank Farm. An annual celebration of all things Scottish. Enjoy pipe bands, pip-ers, dancers and athletic events along with sheepdog demonstrations and plenty of food and fun. wihg.org. 360-331-5437.

Sept. 18 – Mammoth Day, Island County Historical Museum, Coupeville. Learn about the days when mammoths roamed the earth, and learn about fossils found here on Whidbey Island. Kids’ activities and more. islandhistory.org. 360-678-3310.

Sept. 25 & 26 – Whidbey Island Kite Fes-tival. Camp Casey Conference Center, Coupeville. Colorful kites fi ll the sky at his-toric Camp Casey, with kite making, ground and air displays, competitions and chil-dren’s activities set against the backdrop of the Olympic Mountains and Admiralty Inlet. whidbeykites.org. 360-678-9358.

Oct. 23 – Coupeville Halloween Torchlight Parade. A fun children’s costume party by torchlight (fl ashlight) begins at dusk. Trick-or-treating and kids’ activities follow the parade. coupevillehistoricwaterfront.com. 360-672-4227. 360-678-1746

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The weather of the Puget Sound region has been described as extraordinary because of its mild, dry summers and

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dinary, thanks to the effects of the “rain shad-ow” cast by the Olympic Mountains, which places most of Whidbey Island in the driest region of Western Washington.

The rainfall variation along the 45-mile length of Whidbey Island clearly illustrates the rain shadow effect. The southern tip of Whidbey Island near Clinton is often not in the main rain shadow, as it is too far south. Rainfall there is about 38 inches per year – similar to Everett and Seattle.

A little farther north, yearly rainfall to-tals decrease to about 32 inches at Bayview, 26 inches at Freeland and Greenbank, and to about 21 inches at Coupeville and Oak Har-bor. At the northern tip of the island, Decep-

tion Pass State Park gets a bit more – about 24 inches.

Central Whidbey is lucky. It’s in the rain shadow “sweet spot,” enjoying one of the dri-est climates in western Washington.

The rain shadow also influences the kind of rain that falls in Central Whidbey. While other locations may be getting moderate rainfall, the Coupeville area often gets light rain or drizzle – and those showers are often brief. We also get a bit more sunshine and less cloudy weather.

Another unique feature is Whidbey’s fabu-lous summer weather. Temperatures are mild throughout the year due to the moderating effects of the cool waters of Puget Sound. In summer the water temperature is about 55 de-grees, which keeps air temperatures generally below 80 degrees and humidity at comfortable levels. A visit to a Whidbey Island beach on a hot day is refreshing.

Central Whidbey also enjoys dry, sunny summers. The average monthly rainfall in Coupeville in July is 0.73 inches, with August at 0.86 inches. That makes for some of the driest summers not only in the region, but in the entire United States. Planning an outdoor wedding or party? Your best chance of per-fect weather is between July 15 and Aug. 15. That’s also when temperatures are warmest, with the average high temperature at about 72 degrees.

On the other hand, if you are looking for wind and rain, plan to visit around the Thanks-giving holiday. The stretch between Nov. 15 and Dec. 8 has the best chance for rain. But if you’re a true Northwesterner, you know that a walk on the beach in the wind and rain can be exhilarating – as long as you’re dressed for the weather.

Whether you enjoy walking, hiking, bi-cycling, fishing or just wandering the shops of historic downtown Coupeville, Whidbey Island’s unique geography and location make for a wonderful climate bonanza.

– George Haglund

Central Whidbey enjoys lots of sunny weather.Photo: The Whidbey Examiner


FINDING YOUR WAY TO COUPEVILLE AND CENTRAL WHIDBEYFrom Seattle, Portland and points south:

From I-5 northbound, take exit 189 just south of Everett. Follow signs for the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry. Take the ferry to Clinton on Whidbey Island. Follow Hwy. 525 north, which takes you through the tiny village of Greenbank and past scenic Green-bank Farm. Hwy. 525 joins with Hwy. 20 just south of Coupeville. About eight miles north, a traffic light on Hwy. 20 marks the inter-section with Coupeville’s Main Street. Turn right (north) and drive one-half mile into the Coupeville Historic Waterfront District.

From Mount Vernon, Bellingham, Canada and points north:

From I-5 southbound, take Burlington exit 230 and follow signs to Whidbey Island on Hwy. 20. Once on Whidbey Island, follow Hwy. 20 south across the scenic Deception Pass Bridge and through Oak Harbor. About 10 miles south of Oak Harbor, a traffic light on Hwy. 20 marks the intersection with Main Street. Turn left (north) and drive a half mile into historic Coupeville. To get to Greenbank, continue south on Hwy. 20, which becomes Hwy. 525 a few miles south of Coupeville. Greenbank is about eight miles south of Coupeville.

Taking the ferry?Ferry schedules are available in Coupeville

at many local businesses, including Prairie

Center Red Apple Market, and at the Central Whidbey Chamber Visitor Center.

Port Townsend/Keystone ferry: Advance and same-day reservations are encouraged, but stand-by space is available on every cross-ing. There is no reservation fee. Full sailings and cancellations due to weather and tides can be expected. Reservations are required at least one day in advance for vehicles with trailers or RVs weighing 6,000 lbs. to 80,000 lbs.

You must arrive at the terminal at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure or you will forfeit your reservation.

Making reservations: The Central Whid-bey Chamber Visitor Center at the corner of Front and Alexander streets in downtown Coupeville can help you make a reservation. Reservations also may be made by phone at 206-464-6400 or 1-888-808-7977. To make a reservation online, visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries. WiFi is available at several locations around Coupeville, including at the library.

Mukilteo/Clinton ferry: Expect delays during periods of heavy traffic, such as when headed north to the Island on weekday after-noons and evenings, especially on Fridays. When headed south to the Clinton dock, expect delays on Sunday afternoons and evenings. No reservations are available for this route.

Whidbey Island also is accessible from the I-5 corridor via Hwy. 20 and the Deception Pass Bridge.

Need information? The Central Whid-bey Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center has staff and volunteers ready to help you find your way around. Find the Chamber at the corner of Front and Alexander streets in historic downtown Coupeville, and online at www.centralwhidbeychamber.com. For infor-mation, call 360-678-5434, or e-mail [email protected].

Got extra time before your ferry ride?There’s plenty to do within a six-mile ra-

dius of the Keystone ferry terminal.You can visit Coupeville and spend time

visiting the historic waterfront district, where you can grab a bite to eat, visit our eclectic shops and take a walk on the historic Coupe-ville Wharf.

Also nearby are Fort Casey and Fort Ebey State Parks, where you can visit a historic lighthouse, explore old Army fortifications and take a walk on scenic beaches and trails.

At Greenbank Farm, you can visit shops, taste local wines and eat at a restaurant that serves the farm’s signature loganberry pie.

To find out what’s happening in the com-munity and learn about upcoming events, pick up a copy of The Whidbey Examiner, Whid-bey Island’s only locally owned, independent newspaper. Read the Examiner online at www.whidbeyexaminer.com.

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Saturdays through Oct. 9 – Coupeville Farmers Market. Eighth & Alexander streets, Coupeville. coupevillefarmersmarket.com.

Sundays through Oct. 3 – Sunday Market, Greenbank Farm. Produce, food, arts & crafts. greenbankfarm.com. 360-678-7710.

May 9 – Mother’s Day Harp Concert, Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens, off Resort Rd, Green-bank. meerkerkgardens.org. 360-678-1912.

May 22 – Penn Cove Water Festival, Coupeville. Northwest tribal canoe races, native arts and crafts, native dance & storytelling. penncovewaterfestival.com. 360-678-5434.

May 22 & 23 – Spring Wine-tasting and Farmers Market, Greenbank Farm. greenbankfarm.com. 360-678-7700.

May 29 – Memorial Day Parade & Remembrance Ceremony, Coupeville. Parade followed by free concert in Town Park. centralwhidbeychamber.com. 360-678-5434.

May 29 – Art & Antiques Walk, Coupeville. centralwhidbeychamber.com. 360-678-5434.

June 3 – Whidbey Preservation Art Show, Pacific NorthWest Art School, Coupeville. pacificnorthwestartschool.org. 360-678-3396.

June 4 – First Friday at the Farm, Greenbank Farm. 360-678-7700.

June 12 – CeeCee James Blues Music Revival, Greenbank Farm. 360-678-7700.

June 26 – Strawberry Social, Coupeville United Methodist Church, 608 N. Main, Coupeville. All welcome. 360-678-4256.

June 26 – WharfFest, Coupeville. A family-oriented waterfront celebration of Coupeville’s maritime history. coupevillehistoricwaterfront.com. 360-678-5434.

June 26 & 27 – Spirit of the Northwest Art Show, Coupeville Recreation Hall, 901 NW Alexander. 360-678-0382.

July 18 to 23 – Whidbey Island Race Week, Watch from the Coupeville waterfront as boats compete. whidbeyislandraceweek.com.

July 2 – First Friday at the Farm, Greenbank Farm. Wine and cheese tasting, art & music. greenbankfarm.com. 360-678-7700

July 3 & 4 – World’s Biggest Garage Sale, Coupeville Elementary School. 360-678-4105.

July 17 & 18 – Whidbey Artists Summer Studio Tour. whidbeyworkingartists.com.

July 24 – Summer Swing Dance, Crockett Barn, Coupeville. John Holte Radio Rhythm six-piece orchestra. 360-678-6821.

July 24 & 25 – Loganberry Festival, Greenbank Farm. Food, music, art, kids’ activities and a lip-smacking loganberry pie-eating contest. greenbankfarm.com. 360-678-7700.

July 31 & Aug. 1– Whidbey Island Regional Art Exhibit & Sale, Coupeville Recreation Hall. 901 NW alexander. 360-678-3068.

Aug. 6 – First Friday at the Farm, Greenbank Farm. Wine and cheese tasting, art & music. greenbankfarm.com. 360-678-7700.

Aug. 9 & 16 – Whidbey Island Music Festival, Greenbank Farm. Music of Purcell and Handel. greenbankfarm.com. 360-678-7700.

Aug. 14 – Whidbey Island Highland Games, Greenbank Farm. Pipers, dancers and athletic events, sheepdog demonstrations and plenty of food and fun. wihg.org. 360-331-5437.

Aug. 14 & 15 – Tall Ships visit Coupeville. historicalseaport.org. 1-800-200-5239.

Aug. 14 & 15 – Coupeville Arts & Crafts Festival, Coupeville. Arts, crafts & music. coupevilleartsandcraftsfestival.org. 360-678-5116.

Aug. 19-22 – Island County Fair, Langley. islandcountyfair.com. 360-221-4677.

Aug. 23 – Wag & Walk, Greenbank Farm. A festival celebrating all things canine.

wagnwalk.org. 360-678-7700.

Aug. 24 to 28 – Plein Air Painters’ U.S. Open, Coupeville and Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. A gala and silent auction of paintings is held on Aug. 28. pacificnorthwestartschool.com. 360-678-3396.

Aug. 28 – Whidbey Island Bluegrass Festival, Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens, Greenbank. meerkerkgardens.org. 360-678-1912.

Aug. 28 & 29 – Whidbey Regional Art Exhibit, Coupeville Recreation Hall, 901 NW Alexander. Benefits animal shelter. 360-678-3068.

Sept. 4 – First Friday at the Farm, Greenbank Farm. Wine and cheese tasting, art & music. greenbankfarm.com. 360-678-7700.

Sept. 4 – Art & Antiques Walk, Coupeville. centralwhidbeychamber.com. 360-678-5434.

Sept. 5 & 6 – Antiques and Collectibles Show & Sale, Greenbank Farm. 360-341-3280.

Sept. 11 & 12– Whidbey Island Farm Tour. Free, self-guided family-friendly tour of local working farms. whidbeyfarmtour.com.

Sept. 11 & 12 – Whidbey Artists Cooperative Show, Greenbank Farm. greenbankfarm.com. 360-678-7700.

Sept. 12 – Community Concert & Salmon Barbecue, Town Park, Coupeville. concertsonthecove.org. 360-678-6821.

Sept. 18 – Mammoth Day, Island County Historical Museum, Coupeville. Kids can learn about fossils found here on Whidbey Island. islandhistory.org. 360-678-3310.

Sept. 25 – Tour de Whidbey, Coupeville. Bike tour with 10-, 40-, 50- and 100-mile routes. whidbeygen.org. 360-678-7656, ext. 4020.

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COUPEVILLE & CENTRAL WHIDBEY VISITOR GUIDE

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Sept. 25 & 26 – Whidbey Island Kite Festival, Camp Casey Conference Center, Coupeville. whidbeykites.org. 360-678-9358.

Sept. 25 & 26 – Whidbey Island Open Studio Tour. islandartscouncil.org. 360-678-3396.

October – Scarecrow Corridor, Coupeville. Vote for your favorite scarecrow. centralwhidbeychamber.com. 360-678-5434.

Oct. 2 – Oktoberfest, Greenbank Farm. greenbankfarm.com. 360-678-7700.

Oct. 7 – Plein Air Photography Show & Sale, Pacific NorthWest Art School, Coupeville. pacificnorthwestartschool.org. 360-678-3396.

Oct. 9 – HarvestFest, Coupeville Farmers Market. Food, art, music, giant-pumpkin contest, a pumpkin-pitching trebuchet and lots more. coupevillefarmersmarket.com.

Oct. 9 & 10 – Uniquely Whidbey Biz Expo, Coupeville High School campus. islandcountyeconomicdevelopmentcouncil.net. 360-678-6889.

Oct 9 to Dec. 18 - Red Ticket $1,000 Cash Giveaway, Coupeville. Shop, dine and stay with participating merchants and earn raffle tickets for a drawing for $1,000 cash. coupevillehistoricwaterfront.com. 360-678-5434.

Oct. 15 – Tingstad and Rumble in concert, Camp Casey Conference Center, Coupeville. concertsonthecove.org. 360-678-6821.

Oct. 23 – Coupeville Halloween Torchlight Parade. Children’s costume party by torchlight (flashlight) begins at dusk. coupevillehistoricwaterfront.com. 360-672-4227.

Oct. 31 – Halloween Kids’ Party & Costume Parade, Greenbank Farm. greenbankfarm.com. 360-678-7700.

Nov. 5 & 6 – Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve annual celebration and conference, Coupeville. Hands-on farming and historic preservation workshops, a barn dance and the biggest potluck ever. www.nps.gov/ebla; 360-678-5787.

COUPEVILLE AND CENTRAL WHIDBEY VISITOR GUIDE 2010 CALENDAR (con’t)

Nov. 5 – First Friday at the Farm, Greenbank Farm. Wine and cheese tasting, art & music. greenbankfarm.com. 360-678-7700.

Nov. 6 & 7 – Uncommon Threads: Whidbey Weavers’ Guild Show and Sale, Greenbank Farm. greenbankfarm.com. 360-678-7700.

Nov. 21 – Coupeville Lodging Open House, historic Coupeville. Bed-and-breakfast inns open their doors for visitors. coupevillelodging.com. 360-678-5581.

Nov. 26 to Dec. 19 – Holiday Gift Shop, Admiralty Head Lighthouse, Fort Casey State Park. Open weekends. admiraltyhead.wsu.edu. 360-240-5584.

Nov. 26 to Jan. 2 – Victorian Holiday Christmas Parlor Exhibit, Island County Historical Museum, Coupeville. islandhistory.org. 360-678-3310.

Nov. 27 – Tree-Lighting Celebration, Greenbank Farm. Caroling, hot cider & cookies, arts & crafts and a visit with Santa. greenbankfarm.com. 360-678-7700.

Nov. 27 to Dec. 20 – Holiday Gift Market, weekends at Greenbank Farm. Bring the kids for a visit with Santa. greenbankfarm.com. 360-678-7700.

Dec. 3 – Concerts on the Cove Holiday Concert, Coupeville. Saratoga Symphony presents “Night Visitor.” concertsonthecove.org. 360-678-5581.

Dec. 3 – First Friday at the Farm, Greenbank Farm. Wine and cheese tasting, art & music. greenbankfarm.com. 360-678-7700

Dec. 4 – Jingle Trail Run and Walk, Fort Ebey State Park, Coupeville. 5k run and 1-mile walk. centralwhidbeychamber.com. 360-678-5434.

Dec. 4 – The Greening of Coupeville and annual Holiday Parade, historic Coupeville. A holiday parade featuring Santa Claus aboard a decorated fire truck. Tree-lighting and caroling follow. centralwhidbeychamber.com. 360-678-5434.

Dec. 4 – Art & Antiques Walk, Coupeville. centralwhidbeychamber.com. 360-678-5434.

Dec. 18 – Holiday Home Tour, Coupeville. Enjoy a tour of local historic homes all decked out in their holiday finest. islandhistory.org. 360-678-3310.

Plan ahead for 2011

Feb 5 – Sound Waters, Coupeville High School campus. A fascinating one-day “university” with classes on marine life, plants and wildlife of Whidbey Island. beachwatchers.wsu.edu. 360-679-7327.

Feb. 12 to 14 – Red Wine & Chocolate, Greenbank Farm. A romantic Valentine’s Day celebration. greenbankfarm.com. 360-678-7700.

March 4 to 6 – Penn Cove MusselFest, Coupeville. Celebrate Penn Cove’s signature shellfish with chowder tasting, a mussel-eating contest and more. thepenncovemusselfestival.com. 360-678-5434.

March & April – Meerkerk Gardens Spring Flower Show, Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens, Greenbank. meerkerkgardens.org. 360-678-1912.

March 27 – Cookin’ in the Kettles Mountain Bike Race, Fort Ebey State Park, Coupeville. A challenging 6.5-mile loop on forested park trails, with a short race for kids. Sponsored by the Skagit Bicycle Club. 360-929-5003.

April 16 & 17 – Meerkerk Magic Festival of Flowers and Fairies, Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens, Greenbank. Children of all ages love this tradition of making forest fairies from woodland materials. meerkerkgardens.org. 360-678-1912.

May 8 – Mother’s Day Concert, Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens, Greenbank. Live music in a serene garden setting. meerkerkgardens.org. 360-678-1912.

May 14 – Penn Cove Water Festival, Coupeville. Tribal canoe races, native arts and crafts, native dance & storytelling. penncovewaterfestival.com.

May 28 – Memorial Day Parade & Re-membrance Ceremony, Coupeville. centralwhidbeychamber.com. 360-678-5434.

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