Things to See and Do

Coupeville’s Concerts on the Cove sponsors a series of outdoor concerts throughout the spring, summer and fall, which feature a variety of music styles and a wide range of musicians and bands. 360-678-5434

Coupeville Arts center, a private, non profit visual arts education center, with an established national and international reputation, offers workshops in the visual arts for aspiring artists or just for fun. www.coupevillearts.org or call 360-678-3396

Performing artists are welcomed at the Penn Cove Mussel Festival and Penn Cove Water Festival. Artists and patrons of art are welcome to the Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival

Greenbank Farm hosts a Sunday Market with artists and craftsmen, as well as musical entertainment. The farm also features art studios, an art co-op and a poetry festival. The Loganaberry Festival is in July and features lots of live music, jazz, rock, polka and bluegrass, wine, art, great food prepared by locals, and a children’s play area. Admission is free. Loganberry Festival information is 360-678-7700 The Highland Games in August. Watch solo pipers, pipe bands, Highland dancing and field athletic competitions, clan tents, country dancing exhibitions, plus art, craft and food booths. For information call 360-331-5437 or www.greenbankfarm.com Call 360-331—2981 for general Greenbank Farm information.

Whidbey Island Race Week in July brings participants and viewers from all over the country. It is open to all one-design keelboats. The regatta offers five days of the most competitive racing in the Northwest. Awards are presented nightly followed by live music. Volleyball, golf and reggae night are all part of the celebration. The racing fleet consists of 150 boats with approximately 1500 enthusiastic racers and guests. Call 206-286-1004 for more information.

Coupeville also has a variety of small galleries and art shops, where patrons can admire, enjoy and purchase art. The annual Arts and Crafts Festival, the second weekend in August, is located on the waterfront and is a tradition of great family entertainment and shopping opportunities. This Festival is the oldest arts and crafts fair in the State of Washington featuring nearly 200 of the Northwest’s finest arts and crafts vendors. For more information call 360-678-5116 www.coupevilleartsandcraftsfestival.org

Check the Calendar for event dates and further contact information.