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FRIDAY

HARBOR

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All the Best Local Events and Deals in One Place

NOV 28-

DEC 31
 

2025 Winterfest Schedule

Islands Artisans Holiday Market

November 28th- November 29th 10am-5pm

@Fairgrounds

Find unique, island- made gifts for everyone on your list and support not only the local makers.

Island Artisans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1976 to raise scholarship funds for young artists within the community. The holiday market is the primary fundraiser for those scholarships. It is a juried show and sale by San Juan County artists, with each participating artist donating 10% of their sales to support the scholarship program. More than $15,000 in scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors annually. 

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Friends of the Library Sale

November 29th 9am-3pm

@SJI LIbrary 1010 Guard Street

Baked goods, small gifts, handcrafted items, specialty books will all be available followed by a silent auction that will last through December 6th.

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Chardonnay Shopping

December 4th All Day

@Downtown

To the many new residents on the island, Chardonnay Shopping is an annual event where we shop on a specific day to support our local businesses and restaurants. Most of the businesses and restaurants entice shoppers with special discounts and or extended hours, and or drawings with purchase and or snacks and beverages. Many people get a small group together and wear fun holiday hats or something festive to identify themselves as Chardonnay Shoppers. Some choose to start in the morning and then go to lunch at their favorite restaurant and then continue shopping. It is very fun to act like a tourist in your own town and to see so many locals out and about.

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First Friday Art Walk

December 5th

@Participating Art Studios

Every first Friday of the month local galleries and shops will stay open late for an Art Walk! Look out for the window decals and the list of participating venues on our Facebook page.

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Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 5th (Tree lights at 6pm)

@Wells Fargo Round About followed by Santa's Workshop at The Grange 

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Roche Harbor

Holiday Shop & Stroll 

December 11th 

@11am-6:30pm

Dominique's House - 20% off Retail
Louella Gifts and Memories -20% off Retail 
Afterglow Spa - 20% off Retail! Plus - 20% off Services all weekend. 

Join us for a cheerful Holiday Shop & Stroll across Roche Harbor! Enjoy an exclusive savings, small bites, and refreshments!

Stay for dinner and drinks! Enjoy 20% off at McMillian's Dining Room! 

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Old Fashioned Christmas Market

December 12th (10am-7pm) December 13th (10am-3pm)

@Brickworks

The Old-Fashioned Christmas Market will light up historic Brickworks again this year!  The popular event features a holiday crafts market, island food vendors, local farm products, live music, local libations, and activities for kids and grownups alike. Festivities will take place over two days; Friday, December 12th from 10am-7pm, and Saturday, December 13th from 10am-3pm. 

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San Juan Singers Holiday Concert

December 13th-14th

@TBD

Times Coming Soon

Choir Performance Setup

Lime Kiln Point State Park Holiday Open House

December 14th 

@12-3pm

Come visit us for: Santa Photos, Lighthouse Tours, Fireside Refreshments & S'mores, and come see the Ugly Sweater Contest where the winner will get a free Discovery Pass good for a year!

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Scavenger Hunt

December 20th 1:30-4pm

@Starts and ends at Friday Harbor House

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Scavenger Hunt! This year the prizes are HUGE with $1,700 worth of work being given away by Doulos Construction, a Home Battery by Swiftwater Electric & Solar, $1,000 worth of work by Island Deck & Rail, a $25 food gift certificate by Friday Harbor House just for participating, and too many more to list!

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WOMEN WHO STARE @ GOATS

- Presents -

A SOLSTICE CELEBRATION

December 20th-21st 11am-4pm

@Talking Horse Ranch

Halvorsen Road off Roche Harbor Rd.

FESTIVITIES:

  • Cozy Winter Cafe w/bonfire
    & Little Christmas Market

  • Hot Food, Hot Drinks
    Q Baked Goods

* Holiday Photo Booth with our GOATS!

*Seasonal Gifts Q Goodies

Holiday Performance

@ 2pm Sunday featuring:

- The Tales of - The Lost Wisemen

The Yule Goat

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Omnium Gatherum

December 22nd (7pm), 23rd (4 & 7:30pm), and 24th (4 & 6:30 pm)

@Brickworks

From the ridiculous to the sublime! A splendid celebration to warm the heart, ticklye the funny bone, and kindle the spirit of the season.

Free Admission and No Reservations Needed

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FESTIVAL INFO

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ABOUT WINTERFEST

Welcome to San Juan Island Winterfest, a celebration of our island's best holiday events, island artisans and local businesses, all together in one place! You'll find "Something for Everyone" this month, from the famous Tree Lighting Ceremony to our 2nd Annual Holiday Scavenger Hunt, from classic holiday concerts and shows. Welcome to the new San Juan Island Winterfest!

WHERE TO SLEEP

If you thought San Juan Island was only a summer town, think again! Winterfest is the perfect time to enjoy the lush greenery, open trails and idyllic nature and wildlife of San Juan Island. If you are planning to come overnight, we suggest staying at one of our favorite local hotel. Friday Harbor House is the best all-in-one hotel on the island located a short walk from all the action down-town. After a long day enjoying the events of Winterfest, Friday Harbor House is the perfect places to put your feet up and enjoy some hot cocoa and a great night's sleep!

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Christmas on San Juan Island

WHAT TO EAT

San Juan Island has tons of local restaurants and cafes that serve up great fare year-round. For breakfast or lunch, we recommend Salty Fox Coffee, located right across from the Friday Harbor ferry landing. Try the Pesto Rice Bowl! For locally roasted coffee, walk down to Friday Harbor Roasters on the pier. We suggest grabbing a bag of island-roasted coffee to take home. For a sit-down meal, swing by Tenth House for dinner. Here's to good food all season long!

2024 SJI Winterfest Highlights

Visualize Snow for 2025 SJI Winterfest!

WINTERFEST HIGHLIGHTS!

We are grateful for the incredible
turnout and festive cheer!

Pray for Snow!

SJI

WINTERFEST

November 28th- December 31st, 2025

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