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The Coupeville Wharf, built in 1905, is one of the last remaining wharfs of its kind in the country. It is owned by the Port of Coupeville and houses several businesses. The wharf is open to visitors year-round, offering a vantage point of scenic Penn Cove.

History provides backdrop for Central Whidbey communities

Visiting Central Whidbey Island is like taking a step back in time. The Town of Coupeville is the state’s second oldest town and maintains its historic character and charm with a waterfront commercial district lined with restored buildings that still appear much like they did in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Some buildings are more modern but most are more than a century old. Coupeville is home to two dozen structures built between the 1850s and 1870s, allowing visitors a unique sense of life during Washington’s Territorial Period.

Preserving history in this area is so important that Congress created Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve in 1978. The reserve is a unit

of the National Park Service that is the first of its kind in this country, established to preserve and protect a rural community that provides "an unbroken historic record" from mid 19th century exploration and settlement in Puget Sound to the present time.

Here is a look at some of Central Whidbey’s accessible and unique historic features:

FERRY HOUSEThe solitary structure, built in 1860, is one of

Washington's oldest residential buildings. It rests all alone on a bluff above Ebey's Landing, origi-nally built as an inn to serve travelers near the

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exeCutiVe editor & Publisher | KeVen r. GraVes

assoCiate Publisher | Kimberlly Winjum

editor | meGan hansenadministratiVe | heather sChmidt &

jill liGhtyCoPy & Photos | meGan hansen, ron neWberry & dan riChman

marKetinG | Phil dubois, nora durand & teri mendiola

CreatiVe | jen miller, miChelle WolfensParGer & niCK rouser

CoVer Photo | meGan hansen

PG. 3........ history

PG. 5.... reCreation

PG. 7......... dininG

PG. 8 ........... arts

PG. 9 ....... lodGinG

PG. 10 ..... festiVals

PG. 11 .... Calendar

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site of the former ferry landing that transported people between Coupeville and Port Townsend. The former inn was built by Winfield Ebey three years after the brutal murder of his brother, Col. Isaac Ebey, as a source of income for his three orphaned children. Isaac Ebey, Whidbey's first permanent white settler and a prominent territorial figure, was shot and beheaded by raid-ing northern Indians at his cabin only a couple hundred feet behind where the Ferry House pres-ently stands. The National Park Service currently owns the building and visitors can walk out and explore the site, but the house itself is locked.

FORT CASEYFort Casey, established in the 1890s, served as

one of three World War I-era U.S. coast artillery fortifications aimed at protecting the entrance to Puget Sound. Now the sprawling land that faces Admiralty Inlet is a popular Washington state park with the abandoned fort and its gun bat-teries serving as a big attraction for children and military history buffs. Guided tours are offered by the Fort Casey Volunteer Battalion. Another onsite attraction is the iconic Admiralty Head Lighthouse, built in 1903, which houses volun-teer docents who provide interpretation.

COUPEVILLE WHARF, FRONT STREET

The historic wharf, built in 1905, is the cen-terpiece of Coupeville's inviting downtown and once served as Whidbey Island's connection to other Puget Sound destinations via boat travel. The wharf extends 500 feet and is visible from great distances in Penn Cove. The wharf cur-rently houses shops and restaurants and an interpretive area. It connects to historic Front Street, which is lined with shops and restaurants in structures mostly built in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Island County Museum is located near the foot of the wharf. It showcases the Alexander Blockhouse, built in 1855, one of four surviving 19th century blockhouses on the island.

GREENBANK FARMGreenbank Farm was established as a

dairy farm in 1904, then in 1943 switched to loganberries, eventually becoming the larg-est loganberry farm in the United States and later Chateau Ste. Michelle winery. The farm was purchased by the Port of Coupeville, Island County and the Nature Conservancy in 1997 with the port taking ownership of 151 acres, including all of the barns and build-ings. Currently, the businesses that lease the buildings include a successful piemaker, cafe, art galleries and a cheese shop. An expansive, off-leash dog park with sweeping Puget Sound views is another big attraction.

SUNNYSIDE CEMETERYWith stunning views across the farmscape of

Ebey's Prairie and the Puget Sound, Sunnyside Cemetery sits on a hillside, serving as a peace-ful, final resting spot for most of Whidbey Island's earliest pioneers. The names on the headstones match names of towns, streets, lakes and prairies. Sunnyside Cemetery is one of the oldest extant cemeteries from Washington’s territorial days, and was once part of pioneer Isaac Ebey’s original donation land claim. Not far from the cemetery is a trail that leads to the Jacob Ebey House, built in 1856, and the Ebey Blockhouse, built in 1854. The Davis Blockhouse rests at the cemetery, built in late 1857 in response to the Isaac Ebey murder.

Ron Newberry photo

The Ferry House, located near the bottom of Ebey's Landing, is a focal point of Ebey's Prairie.

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Ron Newberry photo

Fort Casey features a historic lighthouse as well as a large gun battery visitors can explore.

Megan Hansen photo

Coupeville's historic waterfront features a variety of busi-nesses housed in historic buildings.

Megan Hansen photo

What was once a loganberry farm is now home to a unique mixture of businesses and outdoor space.

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at our Town Shop:Beautiful Plants, Baked Goods,

Thoughtful Gifts, Classes,Our products, other local items

at our FARM:Fields of color, U-Pick,

Lavender Labyrinth and Shop

Town Shop: 15 Coveland Street in Coupeville | Farm: 2530 Darst Rd., June-August

360.544.4132 | lavenderwind.com

Camp Casey PoolCamp Casey PoolOpen June 17th- September 3rd

&Swim LessonsPublic Swim

www.spu.edu/caseypool360-678-5050

Surrounded by scenic shorelines, abundant natural beauty and open space, Central Whidbey Island is a playground for outdoor recreation enthusiasts.

The area features four water-front state parks with shorelines that bend around the west side of the island; two of them offer over-night camping. Central Whidbey is a place to bike, fish, hike, kayak, fly a kite and watch wildlife. Extreme adventurers find it a place to kite surf, parasail, surf and go scuba diving.

Here is a sampling of some of the outdoor recreation opportuni-ties available on Central Whidbey:

HIKING AT EBEY'S LANDINGOne of Whidbey's most pic-

turesque vantage points, Ebey's Landing State Park draws hikers, photographers and beach watchers year-round.

The bluff trails offer stunning views of Puget Sound, Mount Rainier and the island's coastline. On the bluff above Ebey's Landing, hikers can look over the prairie's vast farmlands and see Mount Baker in the distance.

Hikers also may follow a trail that will take them to the histor-ic Jacob Ebey House and Ebey Blockhouse and on to Sunnyside Cemetery.

BIRD WATCHING AT CROCKETT LAKE

On any given day, bird watchers can spot bald eagles, northern har-riers, red-tail hawks and great blue herons, often on the same outing. The massive, shallow lake and sur-rounding wetlands is a raptor hot spot where 238 bird species have been recorded, including shorebird and duck species in the double digits. It is mixture of salt and freshwater located along the North American Flyway and is designated an Audubon Important Birding Area. The best time to see shore-

Outdoors ideal for recreational opportunities

Jill Hein photo

Above: Orcas make an appearance in Central Whidbey from time to time. They can be spotted swimming through Admiralty Inlet on the west side of the island and sometimes are found visiting Penn Cove on the east side. Below: Great Blue Herons are abundant in Central Whidbey and can be often spotted at Crockett Lake and at Greenbank Farm.

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birds is during the northbound (April and May) and southbound (early July through October) migrations.

MOUNTAIN BIKING ON KETTLES TRAILS

There are more than 30 miles of trails in the Kettles Trails system, which cover both Fort Ebey State Park and Island County land. Although a popular hiking place, much of the trails also are used for mountain biking with rid-ers parking their vehicles near trailheads along State Highway 20 or at the state park. Because Central Whidbey benefits from a rain shadow, drier trails make the Kettles system a popular place to ride during the cooler months.

FISHING AT STATE PARKSSalmon fishing from the beach is common

at Keystone, Fort Casey and Ebey’s Landing state parks during late summer and early fall. Every odd year, pink salmon migrate through Admiralty Inlet in staggering numbers with August generally the peak month to catch them. Coho salmon, or silvers, follow right behind them and are generally caught through October. Silvers return every year, luring some anglers to book overnight camping reservations at Fort Casey, one of the better shores to try to catch them using the bobber-and-herring method.

DOG WALKING AT GREENBANK FARM

Dogs are allowed off leash on the expansive, scenic dog park at Greenbank Farm, which is a beautiful place to roam for dogs and people alike. At the crest of the sloping property, a visitor can see Puget Sound on the east and west sides of Whidbey Island. Across State Highway 525 are numerous great blue heron nests high in the trees. Aside from the large open meadow, walkers also may travel along a wooded trail.

CAMPING AT FORT CASEY AND FORT EBEY

The remnants of the old U.S. coastal defense forts provide fun and adventure for children and adults alike. Fort Ebey offers a wooded campground with 39 standard campsites and 11 utility campsites. Fort Casey is known more as a day-use park but offers 21 standard tent sites and 14 utility sites next to the Coupeville ferry land-ing that are used year-round. Deer are abundant at Fort Casey, particularly around the nearby Camp Casey Conference Center grounds.

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10 Acres of Display GardensSpecialty Nursery • Dog Friendly

4 Miles of Hiking Trails

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360-678-5396 Across from the Coupeville Ferry

Fish & Chips • Espresso • Soups • Salads Cascade Glacier Ice Cream • Sandwiches • Chowder

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10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.$35 per person

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Greenbank Farm offers acres of off-leash dog park, walking trails mixed in with scenic views and wildlife. Take a walk with your dog after stopping by the farm's shops and cafe.

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Ebey's Landing offers scenic views with beach access as well as walking trails for hikers of varying experience.

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BAYLEAFWines, cheeses and delicacies

101 Coveland Street | Coupeville360-678-6603 • www.bayleaf.us

KNEAD & FEEDOld-fashioned family bakery with breakfast, lunch & water views since 1974. 4 NW Front Street | Coupeville360-678-5431 • www.kneadandfeed.com

THE OYSTERCATCHERSimply Good Food901 Grace Street | Coupeville360-678-0683 • www.oystercatcherwhidbey.com

THE TYEE RESTAURANTLarge menu, salad bar, Sunday breakfast bu� et

405 South Main Street | Coupeville360-678-6616 • www.tyeehotel.com

COUPEVILLEBayleaf

101 N.W. Coveland St.Open: Year-round hours, expand-ed in summer and holiday season. Fare: Wine, cheese, deli, gourmet

food items. Contact: 360-678-6603. www.bayleaf.us

Christopher’s on Whidbey103 N.W. Coveland St.

Open: Lunch and dinner hours vary. Fare: Northwest cuisine.

Contact: 360-678-5480. www.christophersonwhidbey.com

Ciao501 N.E. 9th St.

Open: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday Fare: Woodfired

pizza, sandwiches, salads, pasta, seafood. Contact: 360-678-0800.

www.ciaocoupeville.com

Coupeville Coffee and Bistro

200 S. Main St.Open: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily

Fare: Coffee, pastries, breakfast, soups, salads, sandwiches, Thai

cuisine. Contact: 360-682-5832. www.coupevillecoffeebistro.com

Coupe’s Last Stand

At the corner of Front and Alexander streets

Open: Seasonally, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Memorial Weekend to mid October depending on weather.

Fare: Hot dogs, brats, polish sau-sage and veggie dogs with the fix-ins. Pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw also available. Contact:

360-320-1143

Emily’s Sweets and Treats

17 Front St.Open: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Tuesday. Fare: Coffee and

bakery items. Contact: www.emilysweetsandtreats.com

Front Street Grill20 Front Street

Open: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9

p.m. Friday and Saturday. Fare:

Classic American grill experience. Contact: 360-682-2551.

www.frontstreetgrillcoupeville.com

Kapaws Iskreme21 Front St.

Open: 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., daily March to December Fare:

Ice cream. Contact: 360-929-2122

Keystone Cafe12981 SR 20, Coupeville (By Coupeville Ferry Terminal)

Open: Hours vary by season.Fare: Soups, salads, wraps, sand-

wiches, fish and chips, chicken strips, breakfast items, ice cream, coffee. Contact: 360-678-5396

Kim’s Cafe26 Front St.

(in the Coupeville Wharf)Open: Seasonally Fare: Hand-crafted Vietnamese dishes and

American cuisine. Contact: 360-678-4924.

www.whidbey.com/kimscafe/

Restaurants offer fresh food, waterfront views

Megan Hansen photo

Amanda Collins and her children Joshua and Olivia enjoy a meal at Knead & Feed on Coupeville's historic waterfront during a spring break vacation this year.

Central Whidbey is booming with dining experiences from restaurants offering dishes utilizing local ingredients like mussels harvested that day from Penn Cove, to tastes of the world beyond

like woodfired pizza featuring ingredients imported from Italy. Many of the restaurants in Coupeville and Greenbank feature

fresh produce provided from the area's flourishing agricultural community. It's not uncommon to find dinner salads with local greens and dishes with vegetables grown just down the road. During peak farming season, visitors can stop by one of the

area’s many farm stands to pick up produce to take with them.

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Knead & Feed4 Front St.

Open: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Fare: Breakfast, bakery items, soups, salads,

sandwiches, mussels. Contact: 360-678-5431. www.kneadandfeed.com

Lavender Wind15 N.W. Coveland St.

Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., dailyFare: Coffee, baked goods, hand-crafted

chocolates. Contact: 360-544-4132. www.lavenderwind.com

Mosquito Fleet Chili12 Front St.

Open: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily Fare: Soups, sandwiches, salads, seafoods, baked goods

and specialty items. Contact: 360-678-2900

The Oystercatcher901 Grace St.

Open: 5 p.m. to close, Wednesday through Thursday. 12-3 p.m. Thursday through

Sunday for lunch. Fare: High-end dining offering innovative dishes featuring fresh

local ingredients. Menu changes frequently. Contact: 360-678-0683.

www.oystercatcherwhidbey.com

Pad Thai Restaurant602 N. Main St.

Open: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays, closed Tuesday. 12-8 p.m. weekends Fare: Authentic

Thai food. Contact: 360-678-6963.

Penn Cove Brewing Co.103 S. Main St.

Open: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., closed TuesdaysFare: Craft beer, rotating menu of sandwich-

es and tapas during happy hour. Contact: 360-682-5754. www.penncovebrewing.com

Pizza Factory107 S. Main St.

Open: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., except Sundays 12-9 p.m. Fare: Pizza, pasta, soup, salad,

sandwiches. Contact: 360-678-3200. www.pizzafactory.com

The Salty Mug26 Front St. (in the Coupeville Wharf)

Open: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Fare: Coffee, pastries and soups and chowders for lunch Thursday through

Sunday. Contact: 360-678-3648

Toby’s Tavern8 Front St.

Open: 11 a.m. to close, daily. Kitchen closes at 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday Fare: Fresh local

seafood, steak, prime rib, sandwiches, salads, soups, burgers. Daily specials. Contact: 360-

678-4222

Tyee Restaurant and Lounge405 S. Main St.

Open: 6:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Fare: Diner-style meals featuring full breakfast, lunch and din-

ner menus. Contact: 360-678-6616. www.tyeehotel.com

Vail Wine Shop and Tasting Room

22 Front St.Open: 12-5:30 p.m., Wednesday through

Sunday. Open until 7:30 p.m. Fridays. Fare: Washington wine shop, tasting room and

wine bar featuring a wide variety of exclusive and hard to find Washington state wines.

Contact: 360-632-2227. www.vailwineshop.com

GREENBANKGreenbank Cheese

Specialty Foods and Gifts765 Wonn Road (At Greenbank Farm)

Open: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in summer, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in off season. Expanded hours vary in summer. Fare: Cheese, meats, crackers and other specialty food items. Contact: 360-222-3474. Find them on Facebook.

Greenbank Farm Wine Shop

765 Wonn Road (At Greenbank Farm)Open: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and

Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Fare: Wines, hard ciders, fruit and dessert wines, loganberry wine, jams and

syrups. Contact: 360-222-3797. www.greenbankfarmwineshop.com

Greenbank Store and Grille25189 SR 525

Open: Hours vary between store, deli and grille. Deli open daily, grille open Thursday

through Sunday. Fare: Deli and dinner options include sandwiches, salads and burg-

ers. Contact: 360-678-3300. Whidbey Pies Cafe

765 Wonn Road (At Greenbank Farm)Open: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Tuesdays.

Fare: Coffee, sweet and savory pies, soups, salads, sandwiches, quiche. Menu changes with the season. Contact: 360-678-1288.

www.whidbeypies.com

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The Pacific Northwest Art School is a bit of a hidden gem in Central Whidbey. What started in 1987 as a series of fiber-based workshops has grown into a thriving art school that offers 80-90 workshops each year and brings visitors and art lovers from all over the world. The school features two classrooms and two gal-lery spaces.

Faculty come from all over the world including Finland, Thailand, Australia and Russia. The art school is one of many locations in Central Whidbey where visitors can not only view and purchase art, but can participate in creating. The community has an abundance of artists who create pieces and local wares and sell them in a variety of ways — from the local seasonal farmers market to inside the shops of some of Coupeville’s downtown merchants. Visit Penn Cove Gallery and view a collabora-tive space featuring art by 26 local artists. Visit three gallery spaces that sit side-by-side at the Greenbank Farm and offer completely different experiences.

Artworks Gallery 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank

360-222-3010www.artworkswhidbey.com

The Artworks Gallery is another of the island's co-operative enterprises. It features an

ever-evolving display of pieces in a variety of media.

Island Life Photography Studio302 N. Main St., Coupeville

360-678-3002

www.islandlifephotography.comOperated by Sean Callahan, an international, award-winning photographer, and his wife

Laura Callahan, the studio displays Callahan’s Island Life landscape photography.

Pacific Northwest Art School 15 N.W. Birch St. Coupeville

360-678-3396 pacificnorthwestartschool.org

The school offers workshops on mediums including fiber arts, mixed media, photogra-

phy and painting.

Penn Cove Gallery 9 N.W. Front St., Coupeville

360-678-1176www.penncovegallery.com

This gallery offers pieces from 26 island artists.

Raven Rocks Galleries 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank

360-222-0102www.ravenrocksgallery.com

Artists Mary Jo Oxrieder and Windwalker Taibi are featured at Raven Rocks as are

emerging and revered local artists.

Rob Schouten Gallery 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank

360-222-3070robschoutengallery.com

The Rob Schouten Gallery features works from area artists, including co-owners Rob Schouten and wife, poet Victory Schouten.

Megan Hansen photoPenn Cove Gallery features art from 26 Whidbey Island artists.

Central Whidbey features art by array of talented artisans

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Coupeville, the “town of sea captains,” is the second-oldest town in Washington state. Greenbank is home to the Greenbank Farm and

coastal vistas. Each has a number of unusual

inns and bed-and-breakfasts. Some are converted Victorian homes, others are farmhouses, and yet

others are cottages tucked away in the woods. Both Coupeville and

Greenbank are near shopping, hik-ing trails and water vistas.

COUPEVILLE

Anchorage Inn B&BSeven rooms, big front porch807 N. Main St., Coupeville

360-678-5581 or 1-877-230-1313www.anchorage-inn.com

The Blue Goose InnHoused in two restored Victorian

homes, near the water702 N. Main St., Coupeville

360-678-4284 or 1-877-678-4284www.bluegooseinn.com

Captain Whidbey InnBuilt in 1907, log walls, waterfront restaurant

2072 W. Captain Whidbey Road, Coupeville

360-678-4097 or 800-366-4097www.captainwhidbey.com

Compass Rose B&B1890 Queen Anne house

near Ebey's Prairie508 S. Main St., Coupeville

360-678-5318 or 1-800-237-3881www.compassrosebandb.com

Coupeville Firehouse InnStay in a renovated 1937 firehouse!

905 Alexander St., Coupeville360-678-2184

www.coupevillefirehouseinn.com

Fort Casey InnTwo-bedroom houses, next door to

467-acre Fort Casey State Park1276 Engle Road, Coupeville

360-678-5050www.fortcaseyinn.com

The Inn at Penn CoveBuilt in 1889, it was originally the

Jacob Jenne house602 N. Main St., Coupeville

360-678-8000www.whidbey.com/penncove

Jenne Farm1908 house on a 143-acre farm

538 Engle Road, Coupeville360-678-4433

www.jennefarm.homestead.com

Spinnaker Tea Garden B&BOn five acres of fields and gardens1872 W. Arnold Road, Coupeville

360-678-4481stay@spinnakerteabb.com

GREENBANKGuest House Log Cottages

Five cottages in wooded seclusion — no phones

24371 S. State Route 525, Greenbank1-800-997-3115 or 360-678-3115www.guesthouselogcottages.com

Lagoon Point B&BLog home with water view

3617 Marine View Dr., Greenbank818-895-7464 or 818-903-1980www.lagoonpoint-bandb.com

WildeBerryOne cottage, nestled between

apple treesOff State Route 525, 1.5 miles south of

the Greenbank Store360-914-6241

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The Yoga Lodge B&B Inn10-acre yoga retreat

3475 Christie Road, Greenbank360-929-5985

www.yogalodge.com/concrete/index.php. . .

For other Coupeville accommodations, including guest houses and cottages, see www.coupevillelodging.com/lodging/ and www.cometocoupeville.com/coupe ville_lodging.html

Central Whidbey lodging offers unique stays

Dan Richman photo

The Compass Rose B&B operates out of an 1890 Queen Anne house, featuring eclectic treasures from around the world collected by owners Marshall and Jan Bronson.

PENN COVE MUSSELFESTMarch

“Bold, briny and blue,” world-famous mus-sels are the centerpiece every March of a two-day festival, including chowder tasting and mussel eating competitions, farm tours and activities for all ages featuring locally-flavored fun. Visitors to the festival should start at the MusselFest Headquarters, located at the Coupeville Recreation Hall in the heart of historic downtown Coupeville. Here they can purchase tickets to the festival favorite Mussel Chowder Tasting Competition, which pits local

restaurants against each other for the cov-eted Mussel Chowder prize. The competition sells out quickly, so organizers recommend that visitors buy their tickets before noon each day. MusselFest Headquarters is also the center for mussel cooking demonstrations, the daily mussel eating competition and tickets for the mussel farm boat tour. No festival experience is complete without a stop by the Musselfest beer and wine gardens. The Waterfront Wine & Beer Garden provides locally crafted brews with nearby family outdoor dining. Explore the com-plexity of Coupeville’s historic waterfront while sampling the blue fruits of the sea.

PENN COVE WATER FESTIVALMay

The mission of the Penn Cove Water Festival Association is to continue an annu-al revival of the historic Coupeville Water Festival by bringing families together to enjoy Native American canoe racing, enter-tainment, crafts and culture and by giving them a chance to learn about, appreciate and protect the environment. The annual event features annual tribal canoe races, Native arts and crafts, demonstrations, storytelling, dance performances, artist demonstrations, authentic Native foods, children's activities and exhibits and displays.

ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVALAugust

The Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival is held each summer with Penn Cove as the quaint backdrop. Come experience some of the finest art and crafts with vendors from all over the country. In addition to the vendor booths, the festival also features an art gallery and wine reception, a wine and beer garden, a hands-on children’s activity area, a food court and live entertainment. The Coupeville Festival Association is all about giving back to the local community. It is a 100 percent volunteer run organization and the money raised stays local through annual community grants.

HAUNTING OF COUPEVILLEOctober

Each October a variety of community part-ners, with the Coupeville Chamber of Commerce at the helm, host a month of Halloween and harvest-related activities. Check out the corn maze during the day and the haunted corn maze at night. Visit Sherman Pioneer Farm’s pumpkin patch complete with trolly rides and a haunted barn. Stop by Front Street for the Great Pumpkin Race and Halloween Torchlight Parade. Events vary week-to-week and by appeal. Check out www.hauntingofcoupeville.com for dates and times as the event approaches.

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Fine Art OriginalsCards - Prints - Gifts

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Delicious Food Made Fresh on Whidbey IslandHouse-made soups from scratch. Seasonal

and locally sourced salads and sandwiches. Espresso, teas, select wine and beer.

Pies, both savory and sweet!(360) 678-1288 www.whidbeypies.com

Award-Winning Foods & CheesesLocal Products & Picnic Supplies

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Wine Tasting. Local Whidbey Island award-winning wines, hard ciders, fruit and dessert wines, organic and biodynamic wines, and a new selection of craft brew.

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Tribal Canoe RacesNative Arts & Crafts , Music, Dancing Food, Storytelling & Youth Activities

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Coupeville festivals draw crowds year-round

March's Musselfest celebrates the briny mollusk farmed in Central Whidbey waters.

Coupeville embraces its Native heritage each May with canoe races, music and dance performances.

The streets of downtown Coupeville fill with visitors and artist vendors every August.

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MAYMay 21: Wine and Rhodies at Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank. Enjoy the spring splendor of the gardens with wine and appetizers. www.meerkerkgardens.org

May 28: Memorial Day Parade and Celebration. Parade begins 11 a.m. on South Main Street. Ends at Coupeville Town Park.

May 28-Sept.5: Jacob Ebey House open to public, Ebey's Reserve, Coupeville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. 360-678-6084.

JUNEJune 3: First Fridays at the Farm, at Greenbank Farm, 5-8 p.m., wine tasting, special events, culinary delights, art presentations. www.greenbankfarm.com

June 4-5: Purple Passion Sale, at Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank. www.meerkerkgardens.org

June 25-26: Coupeville Lions Club Garage Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coupeville Elementary School.

JULYJuly 1: First Fridays at the Farm, at Greenbank Farm, 5-8 p.m., wine tasting, special events, culinary

delights, art presentations. www.greenbankfarm.com

July 9: Fairy House Festival, at Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank. Children of all ages bring their imaginations and build fairy hous-es from natural materials. www.meerkerkgardens.org

July 11-15: Whidbey Island Race Week, Oak Harbor. Watch races from the Coupeville waterfront. www.whidbeyislandraceweek.com

July 16: Rhodie Care Class, at Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank. www.meerkerkgardens.org

July 23: Friends of Meerkerk Annual Meeting, at Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank. www.meerkerkgardens.org

July 30-31: Lavender Wind Festival, 2530 Darst Road. www.lavenderwind.com

AUGUSTAug. 5: First Fridays at the Farm, at Greenbank Farm, 5-8 p.m., wine tasting, special events, culinary delights, art presentations. www.greenbankfarm.com

Aug. 13: Race the Reserve, half marathon begins 8:30

a.m., 10K/5K begins 9 a.m. at Coupeville Middle School. RaceTheReserve.com

Aug. 13-14: Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival, Coupeville. 360-678-5116. www.coupevillefestival.com

Aug. 20: Bluegrass Concert, at Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank, bring your blanket, wine and cheese, and relax to the music of some of the area;s favorite artists. Bluegrass workshop and open mic. www.meerkerkgardens.org

Aug. 21: WAIF's Wag 'n' Walk, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Greenbank Farm. www.waifanimals.org

Aug. 27: Tour de Whidbey, begins and ends at Greenbank Farm, annual ride benefits Whidbey General Hospital Foundation. www.tourdewhidbey.com

SEPTEMBERSept. 2: First Fridays at the Farm, at Greenbank Farm, 5-8 p.m., wine tasting, special events, culinary delights, art presentations. www.greenbankfarm.com

Sept. 3-4: Labor Day Sale, at Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank. www.meerkerkgardens.org

Sept. 17: Whidbey Island Raptor Day, at the Pacific Rim Institute for Environmental Stewardship.

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Sept. 17-18: Whidbey Island Kite Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy color kites flying, competitions, kids kitemaking, teddy bear drop, kite lessons. Saturday evening 7:30 at Coupeville High School free indoor kite flying competition. www.whidbeykiteclub.org or 360-678-5434.

OCTOBEROct. 7: First Fridays at the Farm, at Greenbank Farm, 5-8 p.m., wine tasting, special events, culinary delights, art presentations. www.greenbankfarm.com

Oct. 1-31: Haunting of Coupeville, events all month long through-out Coupeville. Haunted corn maze, haunted barn, pumpkin patch, pumpkin race, Halloween Torchlight Parade and more. www.hauntingofcoupeville.com

Oct. 1-2: Fall Garden Fest, at Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank. Other nurseries and local artist join to present special items for your garden. www.meerkerkgardens.org

Oct. 15: Propagation Class, at Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank. www.meerkerkgardens.org

NOVEMBERNov. 4: First Fridays at the Farm, at Greenbank Farm, 5-8 p.m., wine tasting, special events, culinary

delights, art presentations. www.greenbankfarm.com

Nov. 4-5: Whidbey Weavers Guild Uncommon Threads Sale, Greenbank Farm. whidbeyweavers guild.org

Nov. 26: Sip N’ Shop on the Cove, a Small Business Saturday event, in downtown Coupeville. www.coupe villechamber.com

DECEMBERDec. 2: First Fridays at the Farm, at Greenbank Farm, 5-8 p.m., wine tasting, special events, culinary delights, art presentations. www.greenbankfarm.com

Dec. 3: Jingle Trail Run, 5k run or walk through Scenic Camp Casey trails and Fort Casey State Park. Includes a t-shirt and goodie back. www.jingletrailrun.com

Dec. 3: Greening of Coupeville, all day in Coupeville. Parade, tree lighting. www.coupevillehistoricwa terfront.com

A look ahead at 2017:Feb. 11: Coupeville Chocolate Walk, sponsored by The Whidbey Examiner, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Coupeville. Limited number of tickets sold in advance. www.coupe-villechamber.com

March 4-5: Penn Cove Musselfest, starting 10 a.m. each day in down-town Coupeville. www.thepenncov emusselsfestival.com

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