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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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!
Press Your Own Cider,
By Appointment
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. $45 for two hours of pressing.
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Saturday, September 5, 2026 - Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 12PM - 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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Saturday, September 12 2026 | 11AM - 4PM
This 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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September 19, 2026 | 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 12th and 13th 2026 - 11AM - 3PM
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 12th 2026, 4-6PM
Enjoy an evening at Fainting Goat Farms arranging dahlias from our field, light bites, beverages, and meet the goats!
Escape to the peaceful countryside and spend an unforgettable evening at Fainting Goat Farms, our 10-acre farm nestled in Langley on beautiful Whidbey Island.
Your visit begins with a guided walking tour through our vibrant flower and vegetable gardens, greenhouse, Whidbey Island Honey apiary, and organically raised chickens. Along the way, you'll meet our farm's favorite personalities: our friendly fainting goats, Peanut, Butter, and Jelly.
Then settle into a hands-on floral design workshop, where you'll create a seasonal centerpiece using fresh dahlias and other blooms harvested directly from our cutting gardens. We'll guide you through arranging a naturally beautiful, foam-free design using sustainable techniques. Your finished arrangement is yours to take home.
As you create, enjoy a curated selection of local refreshments featuring products from Whidbey Island growers and artisans, including beverages and tastings featuring our own Whidbey Island Honey.
Whether you're celebrating with friends, looking for a unique date night, or simply treating yourself to an evening on the farm, you'll leave inspired, relaxed, and carrying home a one-of-a-kind floral arrangement.
Fainting Goat Farm 5515 Coles Road Langley, WA, 98260
Get tickets here
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Details coming soon
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September 18, 2026 | 10AM - 2PM
Meet the Maker! Come learn about caramel making at Sweet Mona’s and taste a selection of handmade chewy caramels during Eat Local Month! We’ll be sharing little tasting bags filled with an assortment of our Old-Fashioned, Espresso, Lavender, and Chocolate caramels.
It’s a fun opportunity to sample several flavors and discover a new favorite—all made right here at Sweet Mona’s Chocolates on Whidbey Island.
221 Second Street #16, Langley
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Details coming soon
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September 19th | 12 PM -3 PM
Enjoy samples of produce and specialty food items grown and made on Whidbey Island and be sure to take some home to share with others!
Location: 14485 WA-525 #4, Langley, WA 98260
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Whidbey Pies, Pie Tasting!
September 18th | 11AM - 2PM
Come learn more about our delicious local pies at our Pie Tasting where you will be able to sample a selection of our seasonal and staple pies.m description.
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.
Glendale Shepherd
Misfit Island Cider
Thirsty Crab Brewery
Spoiled Dog Winery
Whidbey Island Distillery
Ott & Hunter Wines
Wicked Teuton
Driftwood Hard Cider
Holmes Harbor Cellars
Heirophant Meadery
Dancing Fish Vineyards
More Eat Local Events
All month long, all island long!
Visit HERE for a list of all events and activities