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Come out to the Barkley Market every Thursday starting July 10 to August 28. Barkley Village will be hosting local farmers, makers, and food trucks on the Barkley Village Green.
Come out to the Barkley Market every Thursday starting July 10 to August 28. Barkley Village will be hosting local farmers, makers, and food trucks on the Barkley Village Green.
Join us for The Atlantics
Blues, Brews, and BBQ is back and better than ever! You’re invited to put on your dancing shoes and join us on the Waterfront Terrace every Thursday for our annual summer concert series’ return to Bellingham Bay.
Enjoy some BBQ grub, sip on craft brews and cocktails and dance to the live tunes of your favorite local bands. Live it up while the boats cruise by and dance until the sun sets over Bellingham Bay.
The Atlantics will have you on your feet with rockin’ Rhythm & Blues, Motown hits of the 1960’s and Top 40 Rock from the 50’s 60’s 70’s & 80’s! They have performed with such luminaries as John Lee Hooker, Bonnie Raitt, T-Bone Burnett, Chubby Checkers and The Powder Blues Band.
Doors and BBQ open each week at 5 pm and Bellingham’s favorite bands perform from 6 pm-9 pm.
Pre-purchase Express Tickets online & save time AND the line, as well as guarantee your entrance! Limited online tickets available. Additional tickets available at the door until sold out. Seating is first come, first serve. Discounted BBQ pricing when purchased online ($5 off) Cash bar at event and not included in ticket pricing.
Hats, sunglasses and suncreen reccomended, as limited covered seating available.
Come out to the Barkley Market every Thursday starting July 10 to August 28. Barkley Village will be hosting local farmers, makers, and food trucks on the Barkley Village Green.
Join us for Chris Eger Band
Blues, Brews, and BBQ is back and better than ever! You’re invited to put on your dancing shoes and join us on the Waterfront Terrace every Thursday for our annual summer concert series’ return to Bellingham Bay.
Enjoy some BBQ grub, sip on craft brews and cocktails and dance to the live tunes of your favorite local bands. Live it up while the boats cruise by and dance until the sun sets over Bellingham Bay.
The Chris Eger Band is: REAL. AMERICAN. MUSIC. A bonafied “quadruple threat,” Eger is a multi-instrumentalist, accomplished songwriter, kick-butt showman, as well as sensational vocalist for which he has been nominated three years in a row, for Best Male Vocalist by the Washington Blues Society. Chris is backed by bassist and father Randall Eger, who has over 35 years of live performance experience. Drummer, Mark Clark, is a veteran of the Northwest music scene, playing with the likes of the New Deal Rhythm Band and the Chryslers. Clark brings a solid, funky foundation to the group, and always delivers. Rick Jiles, keyboardist and leader of the local favorites Midlife Crisis & the Alimony Horns, is a tasteful and scintillating addition to the rhythm section. Finally, Pete Kirkman and Mike West lend their talents as the noteworthy and eponymous Powerhouse Horns. The band’s high-energy performances always please crowds and are constant signatures of what the cast brings. The band is rockin’, fun, and dishes out plenty of soul!
Doors and BBQ open each week at 5 pm and Bellingham’s favorite bands perform from 6 pm-9 pm.
Pre-purchase Express Tickets online & save time AND the line, as well as guarantee your entrance! Limited online tickets available. Additional tickets available at the door until sold out. Seating is first come, first serve. Discounted BBQ pricing when purchased online ($5 off) Cash bar at event and not included in ticket pricing.
Hats, sunglasses and suncreen reccomended, as limited covered seating available.
Come out to the Barkley Market every Thursday starting July 10 to August 28. Barkley Village will be hosting local farmers, makers, and food trucks on the Barkley Village Green.
Blues, Brews, and BBQ is back and better than ever! You’re invited to put on your dancing shoes and join us on the Waterfront Terrace every Thursday for our annual summer concert series’ return to Bellingham Bay.
Enjoy some BBQ grub, sip on craft brews and cocktails and dance to the live tunes of your favorite local bands. Live it up while the boats cruise by and dance until the sun sets over Bellingham Bay.
Lost at Last is a six-piece original and cover band based in Bellingham, Washington. They specialize in country, rock, and island-flavored music. Led by lead singer and guitarist Thomas Sandblom and his psychedelic cowboys, Lost at Last is known for their country rock/folk sound. If you’re in the area, you won’t want to miss their performances! So grab your cowboy boots and dancing shoes and enjoy their lively tunes!
Doors and BBQ open each week at 5 pm and Bellingham’s favorite bands perform from 6 pm-9 pm.
Pre-purchase Express Tickets online & save time AND the line, as well as guarantee your entrance! Limited online tickets available. Additional tickets available at the door until sold out. Seating is first come, first serve. Discounted BBQ pricing when purchased online ($5 off) Cash bar at event and not included in ticket pricing.
Hats, sunglasses and suncreen reccomended, as limited covered seating available.
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Notes: Tickets are non-refundable. In the event of a cancellation due to rain, refunds will be issued less the Eventbrite fees. Alcohol is not included in ticket price. Food service is from 5 pm – 7:30 pm
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We encourage you to bring your hats, sunglasses, and dancing shoes.
Come out to the Barkley Market every Thursday starting July 10 to August 28. Barkley Village will be hosting local farmers, makers, and food trucks on the Barkley Village Green.
Blues, Brews, and BBQ is back and better than ever! You’re invited to put on your dancing shoes and join us on the Waterfront Terrace every Thursday for our annual summer concert series’ return to Bellingham Bay.
Enjoy some BBQ grub, sip on craft brews and cocktails and dance to the live tunes of your favorite local bands. Live it up while the boats cruise by and dance until the sun sets over Bellingham Bay.
SpaceBand is a highly entertaining and electrifying cover band that focuses on R&B/Hip-hop hits from the 90’s as well as the current, chart-topping dance tunes! To round out their repertoire, SpaceBand tastefully sprinkles in some classic rock, funk, and Motown. Phil Carter on drums and Aeden Hunter on bass provide the solid, funky foundation on which a temple of soul is built with Brian Hillman’s powerful vocals leading the way. Charlie Elmore’s rhythm guitar permeates with warm splendor and Baron Kim’s funky riffs and face-melting solos grab hold of you in a way you can’t shake.
Doors and BBQ open each week at 5 pm and Bellingham’s favorite bands perform from 6 pm-9 pm.
Pre-purchase Express Tickets online & save time AND the line, as well as guarantee your entrance! Limited online tickets available. Additional tickets available at the door until sold out. Seating is first come, first serve. Discounted BBQ pricing when purchased online ($5 off) Cash bar at event and not included in ticket pricing.
Hats, sunglasses and sunscreen recommended, as limited covered seating available.
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Notes: Tickets are non-refundable. In the event of a cancellation due to rain, refunds will be issued less the Eventbrite fees. Alcohol is not included in ticket price. Food service is from 5 pm – 7:30 pm
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We encourage you to bring your hats, sunglasses, and dancing shoes.
Please join naturalist and botanist, Jazmen Yoder for a day out this summer learning about medicinal plants and wildcrafting infusions and fruit leather from common and abundant plants.
If you have an interest in bushcraft, survivalism, herbalism, or wildcrafting, this course is for you!
What to Bring:
Dress for the weather
Comfortable shoes
Snacks/lunch and plenty of water
Sunscreen and/or other sun protection (hat, glasses, etc)
Packable camp chair or blanket
Foraging basket
Scissors or a knife
Notepad and pen (optional)
*Class size is limited
Registered individuals will receive details on location in an event-reminder email in the week leading up to the event.
Please register via the event website.
Come out to the Barkley Market every Thursday starting July 10 to August 28. Barkley Village will be hosting local farmers, makers, and food trucks on the Barkley Village Green.
Blues, Brews, and BBQ is back and better than ever! You’re invited to put on your dancing shoes and join us on the Waterfront Terrace every Thursday for our annual summer concert series’ return to Bellingham Bay.
Enjoy some BBQ grub, sip on craft brews and cocktails and dance to the live tunes of your favorite local bands. Live it up while the boats cruise by and dance until the sun sets over Bellingham Bay.
Since 1988, Rick, Randal, Joe, Chris, Bruce, Ed, Larry, and Pete of Midlife Crisis & the Alimony Horns have been giving Pacific Northwest crowds something to dance about with their mix of unique, popular and recognizable music. The MLC&AH have played hundreds of venues in the US and Canada, but the Evergreen state is truly their home. For more than 25 years, this band has been delighting Northwest audiences, headlining for acts like Foghat and drawing big crowds at the Mt. Baker Rhythm and Blues Festival.
Doors and BBQ open each week at 5 pm and Bellingham’s favorite bands perform from 6 pm-9 pm.
Pre-purchase Express Tickets online & save time AND the line, as well as guarantee your entrance! Limited online tickets available. Additional tickets available at the door until sold out. Seating is first come, first serve. Discounted BBQ pricing when purchased online ($5 off) Cash bar at event and not included in ticket pricing.
Hats, sunglasses and sunscreen recommended, as limited covered seating available.
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Notes: Tickets are non-refundable. In the event of a cancellation due to rain, refunds will be issued less the Eventbrite fees. Alcohol is not included in ticket price. Food service is from 5 pm – 7:30 pm
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We encourage you to bring your hats, sunglasses, and dancing shoes.
Come out to the Barkley Market every Thursday starting July 10 to August 28. Barkley Village will be hosting local farmers, makers, and food trucks on the Barkley Village Green.
Are you ready for the coming mushroom season? Join outdoor educator, naturalist, and experienced forager, Jazmen Yoder, for this comprehensive one-day workshop to get prepared! We’ll cover essential skills and knowledge to safely and responsibly forage for wild mushrooms in your area.
In this class you will learn:
-Mushroom foraging basics: regulations, ethics, safety, and gear
-Mushroom identification techniques for common edible and poisonous species
-Mushroom ecology – understanding fungal life cycles, seasonality, and habitats
-Tips for finding your own reliable mushroom foraging spots
Through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on activities you’ll gain confidence and know-how before you find yourself in the middle of the upcoming foraging season. We’ll also discuss preservation, cooking, and other ways to enjoy your fungal finds.
Whether you’re a beginner or have some foraging experience, this workshop will provide the fundamentals of responsible mushroom foraging to prepare you for a bountiful mushroom season. Join this special event to get ready to hunt those delicious wild fungi!
Please register via the event website.
Join Sustainable Connections for a month-long celebration of local food and those who grow, raise, fish, make, and cook it to share with us! All September long we’ll be highlighting opportunities to meet your chef, farmer, fisher, and grocer and experience the unique flavors of our region. New in 2025 – Our annual Sandwich Showdown is making its debut as part of Eat Local Month! Community members will have the opportunity to vote on sandwiches made with local ingredients from talented chefs all over NW Washington! https://sustainableconnections.org/eat-local-month/
Join Sustainable Connections for a month-long celebration of local food and those who grow, raise, fish, make, and cook it to share with us! All September long we’ll be highlighting opportunities to meet your chef, farmer, fisher, and grocer and experience the unique flavors of our region. New in 2025 – Our annual Sandwich Showdown is making its debut as part of Eat Local Month! Community members will have the opportunity to vote on sandwiches made with local ingredients from talented chefs all over NW Washington! https://sustainableconnections.org/eat-local-month/
Join Sustainable Connections for a month-long celebration of local food and those who grow, raise, fish, make, and cook it to share with us! All September long we’ll be highlighting opportunities to meet your chef, farmer, fisher, and grocer and experience the unique flavors of our region. New in 2025 – Our annual Sandwich Showdown is making its debut as part of Eat Local Month! Community members will have the opportunity to vote on sandwiches made with local ingredients from talented chefs all over NW Washington! https://sustainableconnections.org/eat-local-month/
Join Sustainable Connections for a month-long celebration of local food and those who grow, raise, fish, make, and cook it to share with us! All September long we’ll be highlighting opportunities to meet your chef, farmer, fisher, and grocer and experience the unique flavors of our region. New in 2025 – Our annual Sandwich Showdown is making its debut as part of Eat Local Month! Community members will have the opportunity to vote on sandwiches made with local ingredients from talented chefs all over NW Washington! https://sustainableconnections.org/eat-local-month/
Join Sustainable Connections for a month-long celebration of local food and those who grow, raise, fish, make, and cook it to share with us! All September long we’ll be highlighting opportunities to meet your chef, farmer, fisher, and grocer and experience the unique flavors of our region. New in 2025 – Our annual Sandwich Showdown is making its debut as part of Eat Local Month! Community members will have the opportunity to vote on sandwiches made with local ingredients from talented chefs all over NW Washington! https://sustainableconnections.org/eat-local-month/
Join Sustainable Connections for a month-long celebration of local food and those who grow, raise, fish, make, and cook it to share with us! All September long we’ll be highlighting opportunities to meet your chef, farmer, fisher, and grocer and experience the unique flavors of our region. New in 2025 – Our annual Sandwich Showdown is making its debut as part of Eat Local Month! Community members will have the opportunity to vote on sandwiches made with local ingredients from talented chefs all over NW Washington! https://sustainableconnections.org/eat-local-month/
Join Sustainable Connections for a month-long celebration of local food and those who grow, raise, fish, make, and cook it to share with us! All September long we’ll be highlighting opportunities to meet your chef, farmer, fisher, and grocer and experience the unique flavors of our region. New in 2025 – Our annual Sandwich Showdown is making its debut as part of Eat Local Month! Community members will have the opportunity to vote on sandwiches made with local ingredients from talented chefs all over NW Washington! https://sustainableconnections.org/eat-local-month/
Join Sustainable Connections for a month-long celebration of local food and those who grow, raise, fish, make, and cook it to share with us! All September long we’ll be highlighting opportunities to meet your chef, farmer, fisher, and grocer and experience the unique flavors of our region. New in 2025 – Our annual Sandwich Showdown is making its debut as part of Eat Local Month! Community members will have the opportunity to vote on sandwiches made with local ingredients from talented chefs all over NW Washington! https://sustainableconnections.org/eat-local-month/
Join Sustainable Connections for a month-long celebration of local food and those who grow, raise, fish, make, and cook it to share with us! All September long we’ll be highlighting opportunities to meet your chef, farmer, fisher, and grocer and experience the unique flavors of our region. New in 2025 – Our annual Sandwich Showdown is making its debut as part of Eat Local Month! Community members will have the opportunity to vote on sandwiches made with local ingredients from talented chefs all over NW Washington! https://sustainableconnections.org/eat-local-month/
Join Sustainable Connections for a month-long celebration of local food and those who grow, raise, fish, make, and cook it to share with us! All September long we’ll be highlighting opportunities to meet your chef, farmer, fisher, and grocer and experience the unique flavors of our region. New in 2025 – Our annual Sandwich Showdown is making its debut as part of Eat Local Month! Community members will have the opportunity to vote on sandwiches made with local ingredients from talented chefs all over NW Washington! https://sustainableconnections.org/eat-local-month/
Join Sustainable Connections for a month-long celebration of local food and those who grow, raise, fish, make, and cook it to share with us! All September long we’ll be highlighting opportunities to meet your chef, farmer, fisher, and grocer and experience the unique flavors of our region. New in 2025 – Our annual Sandwich Showdown is making its debut as part of Eat Local Month! Community members will have the opportunity to vote on sandwiches made with local ingredients from talented chefs all over NW Washington! https://sustainableconnections.org/eat-local-month/
