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Winterfest Schedule

Decemberness: Friday Harbor Band Concert

Tuesday, December 10th @ 6pm

@San Juan Community Theatre

The Friday Harbor Middle and High School bands are putting on a free concert for the holidays! FHMS will perform at 6pm, FHHS will perform at 7pm, and the evening will include jazz, a bake sale, holiday music and good times galore. No tickets needed, this is a free event.

Winter Wonderland Party

Friday December 13th

@Friday Harbor Suites

Medio Cafe transforms into a Winter Wonderland for this all-ages party! Celebrate the season with music, drinks, food and more within the cozy arms of Medio inside the Friday Harbor Suites. No tickets needed, this is a public event.

Holiday Magic the Gathering Night

Friday Dec. 13th 5:30pm

@The Toy Box

Join The Toy Box on Friday the 13th for a special Magic the Gathering booster draft event! Entry is $25 and space is limited, so come right at 5:30 (or a little before) to be sure you snag a spot.

Old Fashioned

Christmas Market

Friday Dec. 13th 3-7pm

Saturday Dec. 14th 10am-3pm

Sunday Dec. 15th 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.

Shop Local

Saturday Dec. 14th.

Click Here for Shop Local Deals!

Your favorite local businesses are offering special deals every Saturday this holiday season. Let's keep holiday money in our economy and help our community thrive!

Alchemy Arts Pop-Up

Mural Project

Saturday Dec. 14th 12-5pm

Location TBD

Join Alchemy Arts and help create a beautiful mural for our town! You'll create one tile that will go into a large public mural, under the guidance of the artists at Alchemy.

Pop Up Art Salon

@ Waterworks

Saturday Dec. 14th 12-5pm

@Waterworks Gallery

Waterworks Gallery owner Nate Fihn is hosting a different pop-up arts event every Saturday during Winterfest, including Live Sculpture Making, Psychology of Art in the Home and a Saturday Open Mic and Open Jam! This salon will feature Kimberly Garner, founder of school of Holistic Design.

Farmer's Market

Saturday Dec. 14th 9am-1:30pm

@Brickworks

Come enjoy the best local produce, foods and crafts at the San Juan Island Farmer's Market at Brickworks. Stock up for the winter!

SJI Singers

Holiday Concert

Saturday Dec. 14th @7:30pm

Sunday Dec. 15th @2pm

@San Juan Community Theatre

The San Juan Singers present their annual concert at the San Juan Community Theater! You can buy tickets to this event on the SJCT website by clicking here.

Whale

Museum

Holiday Ball And Auction

Saturday December 14th @7-11pm

@Saltwater Farm

Join your friends and community for a fun, elegant night of dancing at Saltwater Farm to benefit The Whale Museum! This all-ages event will feature dancing and dance lessons, appetizers, a closed bar, and an auction with unique art, gift cards, and experiences. Children under 5 get in free, for youth and adult tickets available click here.

Lime Kiln Point State Park Holiday Open House

Sunday Dec. 15th 12pm - 3pm

@Lime Kiln Lighthouse

Join us to jingle & mingle! Santa photos and treats! Lighthouse tours to the top! Interpretive Center gift shop - stocking stuffers and more! Fireside refreshments & s'mores with Ranger Dylan! National Monument ‘Sister Sentinels’ booth. Ugly Sweater Contest – Win a Discover Pass and more!

Questions? Contact Erin 360.378.5154 - Info@FolksSJI.org

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Handel's Messiah

Wednesday Dec. 18th 7pm

@Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church

Under the direction of Amber Lauridsen, the 57 singers of the San Juan Master Chorale will bless the ears of the Friday Harbor community with Handel's iconic masterpiece for the second year in a row. No tickets needed, this is a public event.

Cabaret Corner: Making Spirits Bright

Friday, December 20th @ 7pm

Saturday, December 21st @ 7pm

Sunday, December 22nd @ 7pm

@Studio Jamm

Relive the magic of Christmas past with timeless songs and charming moments that will warm your heart and light up your smile. Let the holiday magic begin, spread the cheer, share the joy, and join us for a Christmas Cabaret that’s sure to sleigh! Tickets and more info HERE.

Shop Local

Saturday December 21st

Click here for Shop Local Deals of the Week!

Your favorite local businesses are offering special deals every Saturday this holiday season. Let's keep holiday money in our economy and help our community thrive!

Pop Up Art Salon

@ Waterworks

Saturday Dec. 21st 12-5pm

@Waterworks Gallery

Alchemy Arts Pop-Up

Mural Project

Saturday Dec. 21st 12-5pm

Location TBD

Join Alchemy Arts and help create a beautiful mural for our town! You'll create one tile that will go into a large public mural, under the guidance of the artists at Alchemy.

Omnium Gatherum

Sunday Dec. 22nd 7pm

Monday Dec. 23rd 4pm-7:30pm

Tuesday Dec. 24th 4pm- 6:30pm

@Brickworks

Catch the FREE opening night of Omnium Gatherum, an annual performance from Island Stage Left that captures the magic of gathering with friends, candlelight, home-spun music, warm drinks, telling stories by the fire and letting go of life's worries. Click here for more info.

How The Grinch

Stole Christmas

Free Movie

Tuesday Dec. 24th Time TBD

@Palace Theatre

The Palace Theatre invites theatre-goers of all ages to come enjoy a FREE screening of How the Grinch Stole Christmas on Christmas Eve!

Alchemy Arts Pop-Up

Mural Project

Saturday Dec. 28th 12-5pm

Location TBD

Join Alchemy Arts and help create a beautiful mural for our town! You'll create one tile that will go into a large public mural, under the guidance of the artists at Alchemy.

Pop Up Art Salon

@ Waterworks

Saturday Dec. 28th 12-5pm

@Waterworks Gallery

Farmer's Market

Saturday Dec. 30th 9am-1:30pm

@Brickworks

Come enjoy the best local produce, foods and crafts at the San Juan Island Farmer's Market at Brickworks. Stock up for the winter!

FESTIVAL INFO

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 brand-new Holiday Scavenger Hunt, from classic holiday concerts and shows to special Shop Local Deals from your favorite local businesses. 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 two favorite local hotels. The Trumpeter Inn is a cozy, intimate B&B located on a gorgeous farm just outside town. If you'd prefer to stay right in town, we suggest The Friday Harbor Suites, 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, The Trumpeter Inn and the Friday Harbor Suites are the perfect places to put your feet up and enjoy some hot cocoa and a great night's sleep!

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 SJI Golf Club for breakfast or lunch at their Greenside Grill -- we recommend their amazing burger. Here's to good food all season long!