 |
Welcome to the 2010 Events Calendar
Please inquire about hosting your event at the Farm!
We have facilities for meetings, receptions, art shows, workshops, weddings, classes and parties of all kind, both indoor and out. Please phone 360-678-7710 or email events@greenbankfarm.com
CSA program information click here! Sponsored by Northwest Agriculture Business Center, Greenbank Farm Management Group & Port of Coupeville, and Washington State Unitversity and Tilth, this program for Community Supported Agriculture will utilize 8 acres of certified organic land at Greenbank Farm for training in organic farming. Classes will begin again for the 2010 season, and harvests of the should begin again in May.
Event and Farm Volunteers Needed! Want to help? Click Here !
WE ARE STARTING TO FILL IN OUR CALENDAR FOR 2010, SO BE SURE TO SCHEDULE YOUR EVENT SOON!
January 2010 scheduled events for next year (scroll down for end of 2009)
|
No First Friday on New Years Day |
22, 23 Join the Shifty Sailors and other Shanty groups as they put on a two day concert and workshop series.
Friday the 22nd - Concert begins at 7 pm with Shifty Sailors, Chris Roe, the Cutters, Tom Lewis, the Rural Characters and Dan Maher.
Saturday workshops will be noon - 5, with a concert that evening from 7-9:30.
|
| February 2010 |
| 5 |
First Friday Wine and Art Evening
Start your weekend off right with First Fridays at the Farm! Meet friends and come enjoy the community spirit at Greenbank Farm. Don't miss out on this tasting at the Greenbank Farm Wine Shop and Tasting Room. Doug Peterson, the winemaker from Edmonds winery in Woodenville will be pouring a wonderful selection of his wines in our fun, casual environment. This is a new winery for the Farm Wine Shop, so come by and say hello. Peruse the art galleries for wine and snacks, music and art. Visit the Greenbank Cheese shop where you can sample artisan cheeses and local treats. We will be sponsoring an Italian Dinner in the Barn as a fundraiser for wine shop expansion. Billy D from Island Concierge Service will offer ceasar salad, a choice of meat or vegie lasagna, vegetables and bread for $18. Local bakers will have wonderful desserts to offer, and Dean Hatt will be on hand to provide music so perhaps some dancing will be in store! Call the wine Shop for information and reservations at 360.678.7700
$10. per person donation to the Farm for the Wine & Art Walk Passport. Enter the drawing to win a basket of wine! |
| 13-14 |
Red Wine & Chocolate Tasting & Sweetheart Market. In conjunction with the Whidbey Island Vintners Red Wine and Chocolate Tour, Greenbank Farm Wine Shop will host FishTalk Vineyards' red wines. The Farm Wine Shop will also have a wonderful selection of red wines for you to fall in love with from our shop as well as several other wines for tasting that will be available by the taste along with Greenbank Farm Loganberry Wine and a sample of the wonderful Loganberry Chocolate Truffles from Chocolates by George, who is a sponsor of the event at the Farm.
Also, throughout the weekend at the Greenbank Farm Market inside the historic 1904 Barn experience Belgian chocolates and fudge, stroll through the market of handcrafts, art, photography and gourmet foods created by local artisans to find special gifts for your Valentine. Enjoy the charming atmosphere of the market in the barn making your visit to the farm a sweet destination. For more information contact the wine shop at 360/678-7700 or email wine@greenbankfarm.com |
| 22, 23, 24 |
Whidbey Island Conservation District Plant Sale 11:30- 3:30 |
| March 2010 |
| 6 |
First Friday at the Farm! -Start your weekend off right with First Fridays at the Farm! Meet friends and come enjoy the community spirit at Greenbank Farm. Don't miss out on this tasting at the Greenbank Farm Wine Shop and Tasting Room . The winemaker from Lopez Island Vineyards will be pouring a wonderful selection of his wines in our fun, casual environment. Peruse the art galleries for wine and snacks, music and art. Visit the Greenbank Cheese shop where you can sample artisan cheeses and local treats. Perhaps you will treat yourself to dinner out at Whidbey Pies Cafe. Shops will remain open until 8pm and the cafe, which closes at 4pm, will re-open at 5:30 pm to serve dinner, often featuring a new local chef, (call 360-678-1288 for reservations) and be sure to save room for pie! Call the wine Shop for information at 360.678.7700 $10. per person donation to the Farm.
|
| 13 |
WAIF Healthy Pet Cooking Show! Don't miss out on this fun and informative demonstration about preparing food for both dogs and cats to keep them at their peak health and vitality! A fundraiser for WAIF. |
| 19, 20, 21 |
Antique and Collectible Show - A popular annual event that brings18 dealers to the Main Barn and loft. You'll find just what you are looking for plus more from this incredibly diverse inventory of goods. The sale runs from 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday. |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| April 2010 |
| 2 |
First Friday at the Farm! -Start your weekend off right with First Fridays at the Farm! Meet friends and come enjoy the community spirit at Greenbank Farm. Wineries will be featured at the wine shop and the galleries. Peruse the art galleries for wine and snacks, music and art. Visit the Greenbank Cheese shop where you can sample artisan cheeses and local treats. Perhaps you will treat yourself to dinner out at Whidbey Pies Cafe. Shops will remain open until 8pm and the cafe, which closes at 4pm, will re-open at 5:30 to serve dinner, often featuring a new local chef, (call 360-678-1288 for reservations) and be sure to save room for pie!Call the wine Shop for information at 360/678.7700 $10. per person donation to the Farm. |
| 3, 4 |
Whidbey Garden Faire - Spring is in the air and garden time is on the mind! Visit with Whidbey Island landscapers, nurseries and garden artists. Begin dreaming and planning your garden room. Get ideas for your patio container, garden and flower bed highlights. The Garden Faire is a one day event held inside the barn from 10am-5pm on Saturday. More information or to participate as a vendor, contact: Peter Andersen, Events Manager: 360/678-7710. |
| 4 |
Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Sunday from 12-1 pm. Come see what the Easter Bunny has in store for you! We will move indoors if it rains!
|
| 17 |
Greenbank Garden Club Plant Sale - Be sure to get here early for this sale because it is 'first come, first served'. Sale begins at 10am and is usually over by 2pm when the plants are gone, so get here early for the best selection!. |
| |
|
| May 2010 |
| 7 |
First Fridays at the Farm! Start your weekend off right with First Fridays at the Farm! Meet friends and come enjoy the community spirit at Greenbank Farm. Peruse the art galleries for wine and snacks, music and art. Visit the Greenbank Cheese shop where you can sample artisan cheeses and local treats. Perhaps you will treat yourself to dinner out at Whidbey Pies Cafe. Shops will remain open until 8pm and the cafe, which closes at 4pm, will re-open at 5:30 pm to serve dinner, often featuring a new local chef, (call 360-678-1288 for reservations) and be sure to save room for pie! Call the wine Shop for information at 360/678.7700 $10. per person donation to the Farm.
|
| 8 |
Master Gardeners Plant Sale - an annual event and a great place to get plants to enhance your yard.
Also enjoy the Master Gardener Educational Clinic to learn how to turn your black thumb to green! Lots of helpful tips and ideas straight from the experts!
www.island.wsu.edu/mastergardener/mginfo.htm
|
|
2, 9,
16, 23,
30 |
Sunday Farmer's Market - Find the market at the field's edge across from the barn. Look for banners welcoming you to the market at the heart of the Island. Organic produce, honey, art and crafts of all kinds. Hot food and coffee. Live music and classes for cooking, food, art or health. Every Sunday 11am-3pm. Vendor sign up, contact Peter Andersen, Market Manager: 360/678-7710 or GBSundaymarket@whidbey.com
|
| TBD |
Spring Wine Tasting and Market - Join the fun at Greenbank Farm this weekend. Local painters, photographers, handcrafters, growers and producers bring the creativity of Whidbey and the region to this market. Our barn will be filled with wonderful vendors, local artists and wines from the Puget Sound area and Whidbey Island. Taste, Nibble and enjoy gourmet food or stay for lunch. Sample wines from our selected wineries including many new releases for spring, and the farms' own Loganberry Wine. Enjoy the hidden pleasures of wineries from Marysville to the San Juan Islands, including our own Whidbey made wines, paired with cheeses. More information call the wine shop at 360-678-7700 or email wine@greenbankfarm.com and for vendor sign-up call 360/678-7710 or events@greenbankfarm.com |
| |
|
-
| June 2010 |
| 5 |
First Fridays at the Farm!
Start your weekend off right with First Fridays at the Farm! Meet friends and come enjoy the community spirit at Greenbank Farm. Don't miss out on this tasting at the Greenbank Farm Wine Shop and Tasting Room, when the winemaker will be pouring a wonderful selection of wines in our fun, casual environment. Peruse the art galleries for wine and snacks, music and art. Visit the Greenbank Cheese shop where you can sample artisan cheeses and local treats. Perhaps you will treat yourself to dinner out at Whidbey Pies Cafe. Shops will remain open until 8pm and the cafe, which closes at 4pm, will re-open at 5:30 pm to serve dinner, often featuring a new local chef, (call 360-678-1288 for reservations) and be sure to save room for pie! Call the wine Shop for information at 360/678.7700 $10. per person donation to the Farm.
|
| 5, 6 |
Relay for Life South Whidbey High School. The Farm is a sponsor of this event and encourages everyone to participate and support the efforts of the American Cancer Society in the battle to find a cure for cancer and celebrate the cancer survivors everywhere! |
6,13,
20, 27 |
Sunday Farmers Market - Many colorful banners will welcome you from the highway when you turn into this outdoor market. The vendors are here every Sunday 11am-3pm and bring their creative wares, art, and produce to market. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while you discover what is here or have a picnic in the food area. There will be live music and cooking, food, health or art classes each week. For more info: 360/678-7710 or gbsundaymarket@whidbey.com |
| TBD |
Whidbey Artists Cooperative presents "Art at the Farm" in the main barn from 10-5. A great chance to see what the local art community has created and perhaps find something you will treasure! |
| 26, 27 |
Greenbank Artists Show and Sale - Central Whidbey's longest running art group's annual show and sale. Support an artist and enjoy selecting local art to have in your home. For information: 360/678-5558 |
| July 2010 |
| 2 |
First Fridays at the Farm! -Start your weekend off right with First Fridays at the Farm! Meet friends and come enjoy the community spirit at Greenbank Farm. Don't miss out on this tasting at the Greenbank Farm Wine Shop and Tasting Room, when the winemaker will be pouring a wonderful selection of wines in our fun, casual environment. Peruse the art galleries for wine and snacks, music and art. Visit the Greenbank Cheese shop where you can sample artisan cheeses and local treats. Perhaps you will treat yourself to dinner out at Whidbey Pies Cafe. Shops will remain open until 8pm and the cafe, which closes at 4pm, will re-open at 5:30 pm to serve dinner, often featuring a new local chef, (call 360-678-1288 for reservations) and be sure to save room for pie! Call the wine Shop for information at 360/678.7700 $10. per person donation to the Farm. |
| |
|
| |
|
| 4, 11, 18 |
Sunday Farmers Market - Come shop for your summer produce now. Cherries and peaches may be here from organic growers. Flowers are in bloom and the selection is wonderful. Artists and handcrafters have a wide variety for you. Kettlecorn is a popular treat at the summer market. 11am-3pm. More info: 360/678-7710 or events@greenbankfarm.com |
| |
|
| 24, 25 |
LOGANBERRY FESTIVAL - The Farm's annual wine tasting with up to 20 Puget Sound wineries, a beer tent and music and art extravaganza! The field is filled with artists, artisans, and craftspeople while local musicians entertain. There are food booths by local folks and a play area for the children. Check each day's schedule for the loganberry pie-eating contest! Join us both days. Saturday will be open later for music and fun. Admission is free, there is a $5.donation charge for parking in the field. For information: 360/678-7700 or 360/222-3151. To be a vendor 360/678-7710 or gbsundaymarket@whidbey.com |
| August 2010 |
| 7 |
First Fridays at the Farm! 5-8 pm
Start your weekend off right with First Fridays at the Farm! Meet friends and come enjoy the community spirit at Greenbank Farm. Don't miss out on this tasting at the Greenbank Farm Wine Shop and Tasting Room. A winemaker will be pouring a wonderful selection of wines in our fun, casual environment. Peruse the art galleries for wine and snacks, music and art. Visit the Greenbank Cheese shop where you can sample artisan cheeses and local treats. Perhaps you will treat yourself to dinner out at Whidbey Pies Cafe. Shops will remain open until 8pm and the cafe, which closes at 4pm, will re-open at 5:30 pm to serve dinner, with ciopppino for dinner, and be sure to save room for pie! Call for reservations 360-678-1288.
Call the wine Shop for information at 360/678.7700 $10. per person donation to the Farm.
|
| 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
Sunday Farmers Market - The produce and art/craft outdoor market continues every Sunday from11am-3pm. Visit with the farmers and crafters while you shop, they are proud to bring their product to market. Please bring your family and friends to this exciting event! Enjoy the ripe summer season. For more information: 360/678-7710 or GBSundaymarket@whidbey.com |
| 8 |
Highland Games - Whidbey Island Celtic Society's annual celebration of all that is Scottish. Pipe bands, pipers, dancers and athletic events with food and fun to spare. 9:00am - 6:00pm. For information call the Tartan Thistle at 360/331-4688 |
| 9, 16 |
Whidbey Island Music Festival- August 9th features music from Henry Purcell's England at 4 pm and August 16 features Handel's Inheritance at 4 pm. |
| 23 |
WAIF Wag n'Walk. Bring your four legged friends to this annual event celebrating man's best friend. |
| September 2010 |
| 4 |
First Fridays at the Farm!
Start your weekend off right with First Fridays at the Farm! Meet friends and come enjoy the community spirit at Greenbank Farm. Don't miss out on this tasting at the Greenbank Farm Wine Shop and Tasting Room. A winemaker will be pouring a wonderful selection of his wines in our fun, casual environment. Peruse the art galleries for wine and snacks, music and art. Visit the Greenbank Cheese shop where you can sample artisan cheeses and local treats. Perhaps you will treat yourself to dinner out at Whidbey Pies Cafe. Shops will remain open until 8pm and the cafe, which closes at 4pm, will re-open at 5:30 pm to serve dinner, often featuring a new local chef, and be sure to save room for pie! Call the wine Shop for information at 360/678.7700 $10. per person donation to the Farm.
|
| 5, 6 |
Antique and Collectible Show and Sale - This fall show brings back 18 dealers to show their furnishings, linens, silver, collectibles, books, trunks and more. Open from 10am-5pm Saturday and 10am-3:30pm on Sunday. For information call: 360/341-3280 |
| 6, 13, 20, 27 |
Sunday Farmers Market - You'll find apples and plums, squash and fall veggies. September is Eat Local Month, so come by and support the local growers. Art, photography and handcrafts that are made by local and vendors. Food booths, kettlecorn and BBQ - who knows what will be here for your market treat. The last day will be October 4th for the market outside at the field's edge every Sunday, 11am-3pm. Info: 360/678-7710 or events@greenbankfarm.com |
| 12, 13 |
Whidbey Artists Cooperative Show - The final "Art at the Farm" sale of the year. Come see what the local talent has created. From 10 am to 5 pm each day. |
| 26 |
Tour d' Whidbey - Whidbey Hospital Foundation's annual bicycle event that brings out bicyclists from all over. 50 and 100 mile routes through some of the most beautiful island scenery. For more information: 360/678-7656 xt.4020 or blankl@whidbeygen.org |
| October 2010 |
| 2 |
First Fridays at the Farm!!
Start your weekend off right with First Fridays at the Farm! Meet friends and come enjoy the community spirit at Greenbank Farm. Don't miss out on this tasting at the Greenbank Farm Wine Shop and Tasting Room. A winemaker will be pouring a wonderful selection of their wines in our fun, casual environment. Peruse the art galleries for wine and snacks, music and art. Visit the Greenbank Cheese shop where you can sample artisan cheeses and local treats. Perhaps you will treat yourself to dinner out at Whidbey Pies Cafe. Shops will remain open until 8pm and the cafe, which closes at 4pm, will re-open at 5:30 pm to serve dinner, often featuring a new local chef, and be sure to save room for pie! Don't forget all purchases of our featured wines at First Friday are an additional 5% off!
Call the wine Shop for information at 360/678.7700 $10. per person donation to the Farm.
|
| 3, 4 |
Whidbey Island Farm Tour Weekend - Support local farmers and learn about Whidbey Island farms and the organic farming program here at Greenbank Farm. Stop at the Cafe for lunch or coffee and pie as a rest stop on your tour. Join the farm spirit! For info: 360/678-7710.
|
| 3 |
PROST! PROST! PROST! OKTOBERFEST Fundraiser at the Farm! - Come and support the Farm at the 4th Annual Oktoberfest fundraiser. Enjoy "wunderbar" German Bier and Wine with German fare including bratwurst and pretzels. Top notch entertainment with the will be rocking the Old Red Barn! Dance, eat, drink and be merry with German Polkas. Greenbank Farm staff, board and volunteers will be donning their lederhosen and dirndls' at this event which will raise funds for the continued preservation of the Farm. Tickets $15 adults includes cover charge and your meal authentic German food. (10% Senior discount also applies) Tickets go fast so call to reserve yours now! 360/678-7700.
|
| 17 |
Garden Club Plant Sale - Come enjoy Fall at the farm! See what is available for planting for those early spring blooms! Open from 10 am to 2 pm.
Horses Trials for Trails are scheduling another Horse Trials Clinic in the west fields. |
22 |
Soroptimist International of South Whidbey Island will do a fundraising event this evening starting at 6:30 in the Barn. "Purses With a Purpose" - bid on fabulous purses filled with wonderful items and support the good works of the Soroptimists group. Call Jennifer at 331-6006 for more information. |
| 31 |
Halloween Costume Parade and Pumpkin Patch- Pick your pumpkin from the Farms organic pumpkin patch! Grown by the CSA farmers training students. Family fun and costume parade from 1pm - 3pm at the Jim Davis House. Trick or treat at the Farm and visit the wine shop for the Grapes & Ghouls weekend wine event by Whidbey Island Vintners Association! Pumpkin carving, kettle corn, cider and apples may be available - details to come!. All monsters, ghoul friends and families are welcome! For info: 360/678-7700 wine@greenbankfarm.com
Also, Sno Isle Regional Library will be holding a fund raising event that afternoon in the Barn, prepare to meet Edgar Allen Poe and taste some treats and sample some wines while you support the local library foundation. |
| November 2010 |
| 6 |
First Fridays at the Farm! -
Start your weekend off right with First Fridays at the Farm! Meet friends and come enjoy the community spirit at Greenbank Farm. Don't miss out on this tasting at the Greenbank Farm Wine Shop and Tasting Room. The winemaker from Whidbey's newest winery - Ott & Murphy Wines from Swede Hill Cellars - will be pouring a wonderful selection of wines in our fun, casual environment. Peruse the art galleries for wine and snacks, music and art. Visit the Greenbank Cheese shop where you can sample artisan cheeses and local treats. Perhaps you will treat yourself to dinner out at Whidbey Pies Cafe. Shops will remain open until 8pm and the cafe, which closes at 4pm, will re-open at 5:30 pm to serve dinner, often featuring a new local chef, (call 360-678-1288 for reservations) and be sure to save room for pie!
Call the wine Shop for information at 360/678.7700 $10. per person donation to the Farm.
|
| 6, 7 |
Weaver's Guild Show and Sale-Uncommon Threads 4 - A community of fiber artists offers unique weaving, spinning, dyeing, basketry, felting and jewelry. November 6th weaver's guild show and sale will be happening in conjunction with First Fridays at the Farm. Come enjoy the artistry, cheese and wine tasting as the farm will be open late.
Textures / Color / Pattern for you / For living / For gifts! www.whidbeyweaversguild.org
Sale November 6th Friday 11-6pm, November 7th Saturday 10-5pm. For more info contact Tricia ph. 360-331-2067
|
| |
|
| 26 |
Closing on Thanksgiving Day! |
| 27 |
Holiday Celebration! - Families, friends and visitors will delight in Santa's visit to the Farm to open the holiday season. Special new items will be available by all the businesses, the Holiday Market and Santa. Hot cider and cookies will add to the holiday spirit and community caroling celebration from 5-7:30 pm. |
| 27-29 |
Holiday Gift Market - First weekend of Greenbank Farm's Annual Holiday Market. Local artisans bring their wonderful talents to the Main Barn from 10am - 5pm creating a festive marketplace to kick off the holiday season. Visit Santa. Shop early to stay ahead of the rush, and support local vendors while you find those unique gifts people love. For more information or to sign-up as a vendor, contact Market Manager: 360/678-7710 or events@greenbankfarm.com |
| December 2010 |
| 4 |
First Fridays at the Farm!-
Start your weekend off right with First Fridays at the Farm! Meet friends and come enjoy the community spirit at Greenbank Farm. Don't miss out on this tasting at the Greenbank Farm Wine Shop and Tasting Room. The winemaker from Chelan Estate Winery, longtime Whidbey Islander Bob Broderick and his wife Mary will be pouring a wonderful selection of his wines in our fun, casual environment. Peruse the art galleries for wine and snacks, music and art. Visit the Greenbank Cheese shop where you can sample artisan cheeses and local treats. Perhaps you will treat yourself to dinner out at Whidbey Pies Cafe. Shops will remain open until 8pm and the cafe, which closes at 4pm, will re-open at 5:30 pm to serve dinner, (call 360-678-1288 for reservations) and be sure to save room for pie!
Call the wine Shop for information at 360/678.7700 $10. per person donation to the Farm.
|
|
5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20
|
Holiday Gift Market - Three more weekends of Greenbank Farm's Holiday Market continue into December so you can complete your gift shopping in time for your festivities. New vendors each weekend join in with returning vendors to bring a wide variety of art, photography, handmade crafts and gourmet foods to fill the barn, loft and annex! You never know when we may get a visit from Santa! Hours are from 10am - 5pm. Local musicians provide music throughout the market dates. Meet with friends to catch the holiday spirit inside Greenbank's historic barn or and bring the kids to meet Santa!! For info: 360/678-7710 or events@greenbankfarm.com |
| 25 |
Closed for Christmas Day |
|
January 2010 Closed New Years Day
|
| Happy New Year! |
For information about participating as a vendor at our various markets email gbsundaymarket@whidbey.com
For scheduling your event, wedding, meeting etc. please contact 360-678-7710 or email events@greenbankfarm.com |
| All of our farm events are put on with the help of volunteers. We couldn't do it without you! Please help to keep these events going by offering your time. We need helpers to put up posters, help with set up, direct visitors, act as cashiers, pour wine, clean up. |
Volunteers Needed! click here for information
|
|
