Out & About with the Co-op: Summer 2025

So much summer, so little time! We enjoyed getting to see lots of community members and Co-op shoppers during the Chili and Chowder Cook-off (we won best chili again!), Healthy Kids Day at the Y, and during the festive and sunny Cinco de Mayo Parade!

This summer is packed with even more opportunities to connect with your Co-op at a number of community events, from our 12th Annual Bike to Farm tour to Salmon Day at the Market!

Here’s where you can find us over the next few months...

Riverwalk Concert Series: The Chris Eger Band

Thursday, July 24 | 6–8pm | Riverwalk Plaza

The Mount Vernon Chamber’s Riverwalk Concert Series is back for the summer! Concerts take place every Thursday night in July and August starting July 10 on the Skagit Riverwalk Plaza. Dust off your lawn chairs and your picnic gear and come to Historic Downtown Mount Vernon for some memorable summer evenings. We’re proud to sponsor The Chris Eger Band on Thursday, July 24.

Youth Arts Festival

Saturday, July 26 | 11–4pm | Hillcrest Park

Visit us at Hillcrest Park for the 39th Annual Youth Arts Festival! This free event is a great way to get the kids out of the house during summer break and enjoy some hands-on arts and crafts and children’s entertainment. Bring the whole family, a picnic lunch and enjoy the day together at Hillcrest Park in Mount Vernon.

12th Annual Bike to Farm!

Saturday, August 2 | 9am–12pm | Edgewater Park to Ralph’s Greenhouse

Join us for our 12th annual bike tour!

Take a behind-the-scenes look at one of our favorite local farms. You’ll get to meet the farmers and learn more about organic farming while taking in the beauty of Skagit Valley on two wheels. Round out the tour with a free ice cream cone at the Co-op.

National Night Out & Family Field Day

Tuesday, August 5 | 5–8pm | Edgewater Park

Mount Vernon’s 3rd Annual National Night Out is set for August 5th! Come to this police-community partnership event to learn about important resources in the Mount Vernon community and enjoy music, games, food, and activities. Stop by our booth to grab free samples, coloring pages, and more!

The Most Happening Summer Weekend

August 15–17 | Downtown Mount Vernon

ValleyFest 3-on-3 basketball tournament, the Mount Vernon Farmers Market, and Temperate Habits’ Anniversary Celebration! There’s so much happening the 3rd weekend in August! Shop, eat, enjoy downtown, and don’t forget a scoop of Co-op ice cream.

Salmon Day at the Farmers Market

Saturday, September 6 | 10am–2pm | Riverwalk Plaza

Join us for Salmon Day at the Mount Vernon Farmers Market! We’ll be sampling our famous Smoked Salmon Experience on Co-op made baguette slices. Come celebrate the salmon of the Skagit River with information booths, kids crafts, and more!

Christianson’s Nursery Giant Pumpkin Festival

Saturday, September 20 | 9am–4pm | Christianson’s Nursery

Nothing kicks off the fall quite like the Giant Pumpkin Festival! Come on over to Christianson’s Nursery to check out the giant pumpkins as they roll in, and stay for the weigh-off that happens around 12:30. There will be food trucks, live music, coffee, and farm animals for the kids. And do visit our booth where we’ll be handing out free samples and other goodies