The WhatcomTalk Events Calendar shares things to do around Whatcom County including Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Blaine and beyond. Find fun activities and adventures throughout the region on our comprehensive events calendar. Have an event that isn’t listed? Click the green “Post your Event” button and our editors will review and approve within two business days.
“Whatcom This Whey”—a free, self-guided celebration of local farms, food, and family fun on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Hosted by Washington Dairy, this one-day event invites the public behind the scenes at Whatcom County’s most beloved dairies and creameries. Families can experience real farm life while enjoying dairy tastings, wagon rides, and hands-on activities for all ages.
Featured Stops Include:
Ferndale Farmstead, Twin Sisters Creamery, Appel Farms, Grace Harbor Farms, Steensma Creamery, Twin Brook Creamery, Acme Farms Cheese, Edaleen Dairy Store, and Van Dellen Farms.
Chuckanut Drive officially reopens and Taylor Shellfish Farms is celebrating with a Summer Solstice Party at their Samish Bay location.
From 3–8 PM, they’ll be serving fresh and wood-grilled oysters, paella, and cold drinks by the water, with live music starting at 4 PM. It’s a thank-you to our community for sticking with us through the rockslide closure—and a proper kickoff to the summer season.
Visit DowntownDistilled.com for more info! In the menu, check out the Tasting Guide, it has it all!
Sip, stroll, and savor at Downtown Distilled!
Join us for a fun-filled day of exploring Downtown Ferndale while tasting an incredible selection of craft beverages from local wineries, distilleries, and breweries. Along the way, discover charming local shops, delicious eateries, and live music that will make the experience even more enjoyable.
This is the perfect opportunity to sip on something new, meet the makers, and immerse yourself in the vibrant heart of Ferndale—all in one delicious and unforgettable day!
Join us for our fun and festive Fourth of July Celebration with BBQ, Beats and Booms on our waterfront Terrace featuring the headliner band Chris Eger Band and the Powerhouse Horns! They will have you on your feet with high-energy record hits and electric Blues with Hendrix inspired classic rock and horn infused funk.
With the best seats in the house, enjoy a spectacular grand finale firework show over Bellingham Bay, bountiful BBQ dinner, libations and music that will have you dancing into the sunset.
Doors open at 5:30 pm with the band playing from 7 pm to 10 pm and firework show to follow at dusk (about 10:30 pm). Admission: $75 (plus taxes and Event Brite ticket fees), which includes entrance and bountiful BBQ dinner.
4th of July BBQ MENU
Pork Spare Ribs
BBQ Chicken
BBQ Prawns
Potato Salad
Corn Bread
Grilled Veggies
Green Salad
Cajun Corn on the Cobb
Mac and Cheese
Chili Lime Tofu Skewers
Baked Beans
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!
Hats, sunglasses and sunscreen recommended, as limited covered seating available. Open seating with community tables.
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.
Mara and The Charm: Seattle-based Mara & the Charm is a powerhouse ensemble that blends timeless classics with high-energy performances. Fronted by the commanding voice of Mara Baker, the band delivers a diverse repertoire ranging from 90s hits and Yacht Rock to One-Hit Wonders and dance anthems. Their sound is a rich tapestry woven from the influences of Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Hall & Oates, Whitney Houston, Toto, The Beatles, and Aretha Franklin. Together, Mara & the Charm offer a musical experience that is both nostalgic and fresh, captivating audiences with their infectious energy and musical prowess.
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.
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.
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.
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/
