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Born and raised eating and cooking the fiery bold flavored cuisine of Thailand's Issarn region near the Lao border, Chef Usanee now shares her love of cooking at Maikham in downtown Bellingham.
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Fairhaven Holiday Festival December | Fridays & Saturdays Allied Arts Festival of the Arts November-December | 3rd to last Friday Nov through Dec. 24th Mama’s Garden Family Harvest Festival, Deming October | 2nd Weekend
Experience the best that beautiful Whatcom County has to offer.
Whatcom Artist Studio Tour October |1st & 2nd Weekends
Bellingham International Airport, Bellingham, WA
Cloud Mountain Farm Fruit Festival, Everson October |1st Weekend
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Bellingham Traverse September | 3rd Saturday
Look for the Eat Local First logo at restaurants, farmers markets, grocery stores, and farm stands and stay connected as you taste your way through NW Washington, from farm to fork.
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Whatcom County Farm Tour September | 2nd Saturday
Leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life and visit a working dairy and artisan cheese farm.
Eat Local Month September | All Month Long Northwest Washington Fair, Lynden August |3rd Week
This publication is brought to you by the Sustainable Connections’ Food & Farming Program – our work supports new farmers, connects eaters and food buyers to local farms, fisherman and food artisans, and is a resource for building a vibrant local food economy in Northwest Washington. We are the home of the Eat Local First Campaign, the Whatcom County Farm Tour, September Eat Local Month, NW WA Chefs Collaborative, and the NW WA Farm-to-Table Trade Meeting.
Subdued Stringband Jamboree August | 2nd Weekend Northwest Raspberry Festival July | 3rd Weekend Lynden Farmers Day Parade June | 1st Saturday
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Ski to Sea Race & Fairhaven Festival May | Memorial Day Weekend Chef in the Market May | 3rd Saturday through Sept Dirty Dan’s Seafood Festival April | 4th Sunday Opening Day of the Bellingham Farmers Market April | 1st Saturday
2016 WHATCOM COUNTY EVENTS Whatcom County
Farm-to-Table Itineraries
Taste
DRINK. . EXPLORE.
NW WASHINGTON
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TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER
Nestled in between the mountains and the sea, with a blend of picturesque farmland and Bellingham with a thriving food and arts scene – we are a growing hotspot for a delicious array of food & farming experiences.
OUR PICKS FOR YOUR VISIT: Take a drive: farms open their doors to the public for the Whatcom County Farm Tour, always the 2nd Saturday in September, and all the farms listed in this guide have open-to-the-public hours for visits throughout the seasons. Wind down with a craft beer at one of 10 local breweries in Bellingham alone! Join us for the excitement of farm-to-table dining year round, with some of the most talented chefs this side of the Mississippi sourcing unique local fare for their menus. Stop by a local farmers market to taste the flavors of our region. From berry fields to fine dining, NW Washington offers it all. Plan a trip for a romantic weekend, or packed with activities for the whole family. Experience Northwest Washington farms & food, and enjoy the bounty we have here — we can’t wait to share it with you!
BELLINGHAM FOODIE HEAVEN
MOUNT BAKER FOODIE ADVENTURE
Start your morning off with breakfast at Old Town Café – a morning institution with options for vegans to omnivores and everything in between. Peruse the antique shops and mini mall down the block to find local treasures and head up Holly St. to Railroad and State Streets for more shopping. If it’s Tue-Fri, enjoy lunch at Ciao Thyme, recently voted Bellingham’s Best Lunch, for a truly local meal and memorable lunch experience. Afterwards explore Joe’s Garden, an urban farm just South of downtown to check out their thriving landscape and farm stand. Make the loop through Fairhaven and Boulevard Park, and when dinner time rolls around, check out one of these new hip spots: Maikham (farm-to-table thai) or Cosmos Bistro (locally-sourced comfort fare). Rest your head at The Chrysalis Inn & Spa for a great view of beautiful Bellingham Bay, just a few minutes walk from downtown Fairhaven.
Explore Cloud Mountain Farm Center’s beautiful farm and nursery, with dozens of fruit tree varieties, organic vegetables and nursery products, out near Everson. For lunch, head to Good To Go Meat Pies in Everson or Lynden for a delightful scratch made pasty and soup. BelleWood Acres is an awesome spot for kids of all ages with train rides, u-pick apples, a pumpkin patch, and a distillery and tasting room with spirits made from their apples. For more tastes, head east to Samson Estates Winery, with fruit-based and traditional wines that are sure to please. Still going strong? A favorite spot is The North Fork Brewery on the Mt. Baker Hwy near Deming. You won’t want to miss this pizzeria, beer shrine, wedding chapel and microbrewery.
Visit eatlocalfirst.org for events & happenings all year long. Visit Bellingham.org for additional itineraries.
Farm stands can range from full-fledged shops with tastings and tours, to self-serve stands – explore and enjoy! U-Pick berry, apple and veggie farms are gems scattered throughout our picturesque landscape – grab a basket and have fun.
NW WASHINGTON CULINARY AGRITOURISM MAP
Farms • Gardens • Markets • Restaurants Lodging • Vineyards • Breweries Many thanks to our program sponsors and funders who help ensure Sustainable Connections’ Food & Farming Program continues.
FARMERS MARKETS
Farmers Markets are a festive way to savor the food & farming culture Bellingham and Whatcom County have to offer. Grab lunch while you’re there! FARM-TO-TABLE DINING
Many of our local restaurants work directly with local farms, whipping up unique farm-totable dishes. Ask your server what’s local today, and visit in September for Eat Local Month! INDIE SHOPS
Northwest Washington is full of unique, independent retailers with everything from vintage shops to outdoor gear, art galleries galore, books, jewelry, gifts and more.
DOWNLOAD the Bellingham Whatcom County visitor’s app for tips on lodging, dining, outdoor activities, getting around, and planning your next trip to NW Washington with ease!
UNIQUE STAYS
Find your favorite new hideaway with bed and breakfasts peppered throughout the area, and award winning hotels to choose from.
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FARM VISITS
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