Fall in Snohomish County

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1 Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate Visitor Newsletter: Fall in Snohomish County, Washington View this in your browser Fall in Snohomish County After a long, hot summer, the appearance of fall in Snohomish County is like a 1/11

2 breath of fresh air. Fall means cool, crisp days filled with sunshine, an array of colors on the trees, and trips to the farm for pumpkins, produce and family-fun. Rain or shine, fall weather here is usually still warm enough to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors, the fresh air and the abundant beauty of the Pacific Northwest. At the end of the day, pitch your tent in one of the beautiful campgrounds throughout the county, on a fluffy pillow in one of our comfortable hotels, inns or in the home-away-from-home setting of one of our cozy bed and breakfasts. Whatever you choose to do, we hope you enjoy your stay in Snohomish County! Farm Fresh: Farmers Markets & Farm Days Nearly every community in Snohomish County has a farmers market visit one near you to stock up on fresh fruit and produce, colorful flowers, deliciously prepared food and artisan goods. Most of the markets run until late September or early October. Here are a few of the markets throughout the county: Arlington Farmers Market, Saturdays through September 25th Bothell Farmers Market, Fridays through October 2nd Carleton Farm Produce in Lake Stevens, daily until November 1st 2/11

3 Edmonds Museum Summer Market, Saturdays through October 3rd Everett Sunday Farmers Market, Sundays through October 18th Friday Farmers Market Everett Mall, Fridays through September 25th Marysville Farmers Market, Saturdays through October 3rd Monroe Farmer s Market, Wednesdays through October 14th Mukilteo Farmers Market, Wednesdays through September 30th Port Susan Farmers Market in Stanwood, Fridays through October 16th Snohomish Farmers Market, Thursdays through September 24th Snohomish Sundays Farmers Market, Sundays through September 27th For a complete listing of farms and farmers markets, visit our website. As you can see from the abundance of farmers markets in our area, Snohomish County is rich in agricultural resources. Throughout the fall, many of the farms open their doors to visitors, and host fun autumn-themed events. Pick a pumpkin, enjoy a hayride or get lost in a corn maze! And follow it all up with a hot apple cider and a delicious homemade treat. Don t miss the Snohomish Valley Festival of Pumpkins, from September 26th to October 31st. This festival is an association of seven family-owned pumpkin farms who work together to promote family-fun in the Snohomish Valley. Enjoy fresh country air, wide-open spaces, children's activities, food, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and more! Also, be sure to check out the Sky Valley Farm Festival in Monroe on October 3rd. Here you can tour several working farms, take a wagon ride through a field, enjoy cooking demonstrations, horse rides, corn maze, pumpkins and more! For a complete listing of farms and local products experiences in Snohomish County, visit our website. Get Mobile: Explore Snohomish County with Your Phone! 3/11

4 Tours are great and all, but sometimes they re inconvenient. You have to be somewhere at a certain time, meet at a certain place, and then you have to take your tour at the pace the tour guide decides upon. So why not try a tour on your own a tour where YOU decide how long to spend at each location, and where you can skip parts that are of less interest to you? We ve created a series of mobile tours that allow you to do just that. Access the tours for reading or listening from any mobile device or desktop computer, or call the number and listen to the tours on your cellphone. Create your own adventures, on your own terms! Aviation enthusiasts will want to check out our Aviation Adventures Mobile Tour, which includes a stop at the well-known Boeing Tour & Future of Flight, as well as a handful of other smaller (but equally impressive!) aviation attractions. If small towns and history interest you, you ll be interested in the City of Granite Falls Mobile Tour. Explore historic buildings, learn all about their past tenants, and end your tour in the fabulous Granite Falls Historical Museum. History buffs will also love the Everett on Port Gardner Bay Historic Places Mobile Tour, highlighting some of the historic homes and buildings around Snohomish County s biggest city. If the mountains are calling, you must go. And why not take our Mountain Loop 4/11

5 Highway Mobile Tour with you? Explore trails, lakes, historic buildings and sites, and quirky attractions on this popular tour. If you love cute historic downtowns and antique shopping, you re in for a treat check out the City of Snohomish Mobile Tour! Get acquainted with the antique capital of the Northwest, tour historic buildings and bask in the small-town charm. If a day of farm-fresh produce, crisp country air and wide-open views sounds like a good time to you, try our Farm Trail Mobile Tour. Use this driving tour as a chance to explore many of Snohomish County s local farms, see all the corners of the county, and support local businesses. Got kiddos to entertain? No problem! Kids and adults alike will delight in our Kid Zone Mobile Tour an overview of many of the fun, kid-friendly activities to do all over the county. Need to pick up some souvenirs before you head home? We ve got you covered with our Shopping Mobile Tour. From shopping centers to boutiques, and antiques to specialty foods, we have a little something for everyone! Art-lovers will definitely want to check out our Edmonds Mural Mobile Tour. Edmonds, a quaint, waterfront community, is full of artists, art galleries and beautiful murals around every turn. See the murals, learn a little about Edmonds history and take in impressive views of Puget Sound. Get Outside: Hiking & Horseback Riding 5/11

6 Just because the weather is starting to cool down doesn t mean it s time to bundle up and stay indoors! Here in the Pacific Northwest, we re blessed with relatively mild weather in the autumn, including plenty of sunshine and dry days. Make good use of this time by trying two popular outdoor activities hiking and horseback riding! Hikers will find themselves with an abundance of riches here in Snohomish County there are so many beautiful places to hike all over the county, for all hikers of all skill levels, in a variety of settings. To see some of what Snohomish County has to offer, check out our brand new 2015 Hiking Guide. If you d rather explore on horseback, you re in luck Darrington and Granite Falls both have some excellent options for horseback adventures. Take a trail ride, or go on an overnight camping adventure or fishing trip -- all on the back of a trusty steed, with world-class guides by your side. For more outdoor recreation adventures in Snohomish County, visit our website. Get the Guides 6/11

7 Our Fall/Winter Visitors Guide is being published this month. Order your copy here. Are you a traveler who is looking to fully explore East Snohomish County? If you re interested in having a good time, not making good time, check out our Sky Valley Back Road Attractions guide, filled with exciting recreational opportunities in one of the most naturally scenic areas of Washington State. Upcoming Events 7/11

8 Arlington s Pioneer Days at Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum September 19, 2015 Hands-on fun for children of all ages -- milk a cow, wash clothes, sewing machine, old toys, shake shingles, churn butter, grind wheat and more! Snohomish Zombie Walk September 19, 2015 All zombies and ghouls are invited to downtown Snohomish for a friendly (or not!) visit. In preparation for the impending zombie apocalypse, all participants and spectators are asked to bring "rations for the survivors" (food to benefit the Snohomish Food Bank). Tulalip s 3rd Annual Hibulb Cultural Center Film Festival September 19, 2015 This years theme is Language: Our Living Treasure." The festival includes films honoring language and heritage with strong voices of old cultures and connections to land and families; various features, documentaries, short films and animation. The 10th Annual Edmonds Art Studio Tour September 19 to September 20, 2015 The 10th Annual Edmonds Art Studio Tour is a free, self-guided, once a year opportunity to visit 25 private studios displaying the work of 42 artists in the Edmonds area. Everyone is welcome to visit from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., ask questions, see art being created and purchase works of art. 8/11

9 The Everett 22nd Annual COHO Salmon Derby September 19, 2015 The Everett 22nd Annual COHO Salmon Derby is the biggest fishing derby on the west coast of the continental U.S.! Proceeds support community events, many of which are focused on youth and conservation projects. Everett s Schack Art Center presents Schack-toberfest September 24 to September 27, 2015 Schack-toberfest features glass pumpkins and gourds, demonstrations, activities for kids, face painting, raffles and Make-it-Now pumpkin classes in the hot shops. Admission is free to this four-day harvest themed weekend, featuring an urban pumpkin patch with over 600 glistening glass pumpkins and gourd. Sultan s Return of the Salmon Festival September 26, 2015 Sultan s Return of the Salmon Celebration in Osprey Park includes educational tours, vendors, arts, music and native culture, activities and a 5k salmon run. Mountlake Terrace s Annual Arts of the Terrace Juried Art Show September 26 to October 11, 2015 Enjoy paintings, prints, drawings, miniatures, photography and 3-dimensional works by top local and regional artists. This is one of the best art shows in the region and a great way to spend a beautiful fall weekend! Edmonds Write on the Sound October 2 to October 4, 2015 Now in its 30th year, Write on the Sound is a unique and affordable conference for fiction, nonfiction and poetry writers. There are over thirty workshops and panel discussions at all levels and interests, focused on the craft of writing, marketing, publishing and industry trends. A program of the Edmonds City Art Commission. The 39th Annual Everett Sausage Festival October 2 to October 4, 2015 The 39th Annual Everett Sausage Festival is a family oriented weekend with a Bavarian theme. Enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner, a beer garden, food booths, children s activities, an entertainment stage, bingo, a carnival and arts and crafts. Located at Perpetual Help Church Grounds; free Sausage Festival Shuttle bus every 20 minutes from Everett Transit Station south parking lot. 9/11

10 Arlington s Viking Fest & Pub Tour October 3, 2015 Enjoy a Swedish pancake breakfast, a Viking camp, weapons demonstrations and reenactors, Nordic vendors, Nordic games, a tug of war competition, a pizza eating contest, Scandinavian history, a Viking costume contest and more! Plus, take the pub tour and enjoy a variety of local brews and spirits! Granite Falls Railroad and Reunion Days 50th Anniversary October 3, 2015 Railroad and Reunion Days features a Grand Parade and a Children s Parade. Come be in the parade that goes through town or be a spectator and cheer them on! The traditional Main Street Parade features local groups, politicians and bands, plus the colorful Seafair Pirates. Local businesses and street vendors will be ready for the crowds, and a carnival will be in town the whole weekend. Monroe s 11th Annual Oktoberfest Northwest October 9 to October 11, 2015 Monroe s 11th Annual Oktoberfest Northwest features an area for families at the Family Fest Zone & Kinderhaus, a beer garden, a 5k dash, German souvenirs, games and more! Snohomish s 5th Annual Snoho Brewfest October 23 to October 24, local craft brewers will showcase 75 unique specialty brews with mouthwatering food in a safe and fun environment at Snohomish s 5th Annual Snoho Brewfest. Proceeds benefit the Snohomish Senior Center. Designated driver tickets available. Everett s Village Theatre presents Snapshots October 23 to November 15, 2015 Village Theatre presents Snapshots, a Stephen Schwartz Musical Scrapbook, featuring the music of Stephen Schwartz (the composer who brought the world Wicked!). This new musical reminisces on the heartrending story of a couple of empty nesters, and the bond that began when they were teenagers. Performance times vary. Snohomish Artisans Holiday Festival November 7 to November 8, 2015 The Snohomish Artisans Holiday Festival is an event that allows small business 10/11

11 artisans the opportunity to introduce themselves and their products to the community. Come shop local to support these artisans, who put their heart, soul and creativity into some amazing products. Sultan s Winterfest December 5, 2015 This craft, business, kids and health fair is the official kickoff for Christmas shopping in the Sky Valley. Enjoy music all day courtesy of local school and music groups. Plus, sponsor a low-income child in the "Giving Tree" program. Website Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest Copyright 2015 Snohomish County Tourism Bureau, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these s? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list 11/11