INFORMATION: Questions?  Please, call Jennifer at 360-317-8342.

  Twenty of your favorite (and some new) Northwest hard cider and mead producers will be offering tastes from up to 70 varieties of ciders and meads to visitors in our big white tasting tent next to the Farmers Market. Those over 21 will be admitted for just $10 that includes admission, tastes and a commemorative tasting glass. A huge cider garden and wonderful music by the Dustbunnies; and singer/songwriter from Seattle, Isaiah Dominguez will round out a perfect summer Day!   At around 2:00 pm, the OI Home Brew Competition will take place. Bring your brew!!

INFORMATION: Visit www.orcasislandciderfest.org or www.facebook.com/orcasislandciderfest.


(Saturday, July 23, 5:00 pm @ Morning Star Farm)
Tickets are now on sale for FLOTA, For the Love of the Arts: Orcas Center's Annual Gala & Auction. Enjoy a first-class, vintage FLOTA evening at Morning Star Farm peppered with foot stomping music by JP and the OK Rhythm Boys, scrumptious food from the Orcas Village Store, choice whiskey and wine, and a bountiful crop of select auctions. This fun, down home evening benefiting 30 years of Orcas Center is not to be missed!
$165 per person, $330 per couple

INFORMATION: 360-376-2281 x1


(Sunday, July 24, 9:00 - 11:30 am at Turtleback Mountain Preserve)
Dr. David Jordon studies forests, particularly the Garry Oak (Quercus garryana) forests that occur from Southern Vancouver Island to Northern California. He uses the analysis of tree rings not only to age old growth oaks but also to reconstruct a time-line of events that have impacted their long lives.
Walking with David among the oak forest areas of Turtleback Mountain Preserve will provide an opportunity to learn about the science of dendrochronology, the natural history of our local oak woodlands, and the status of the Land Bank's oak woodland restoration project. Easy to moderate walking with some elevation gain. Close-toed shoes recommended.
This event is presented by San Juan County Land Bank, is free to the public, and does not require pre-registration.  

INFORMATION: Questions? Contact Tanja Williamson at 360-378-4402 or email [email protected].


(Sundays, July 24 - August 28, 5:00 - 7:00 pm on the Eastsound Village Green)
Admission: Free
Enjoy the Annual Music in the Park featuring many great bands on the following dates:
July 24 - JP & the OK Rhythm Boys
July 31 - Carl Burger
August 7 - Almost Classical
August 14 - Susan Osborne
August 21 - Crow Valley String Band
August 28 - To be announced
Sponsored by The San Juan County Parks Department.
Come early to secure a good spot on the Green for a fine summer evening!

(Sunday, July 24, 5:00 - 7:00 pm on the Village Green)
Bring your picnic dinner, your sun hat (We hope you'll need it!) and your friends and neighbors and join JP, Gordon, and Anita as they return to The Stage on the Village Green in Eastsound. Fiddle, guitar, bass, mandolin, uke, musical saw, vocals, originals and classics, JP and the OK Rhythm Boys promises something for everyone. Sing along, dance in the grass, tap your toes, just come have a grand time - we promise the band will! If you haven't heard them before, check them out at jpandtheokrhythmboys.com. If you have heard them before, you know you want to again! Free to all, fun for all. Sunday, July 24th, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, the Concert on the Green will be THE place to be!






All Island singers are invited to come take part in a weekend gospel choir on July 29 and 30 under the direction of gospel/jazz vocalist, composer, conductor and pianist Stephen Newby. Gospel music is music of the spirit. It transcends religion and speaks to our soul. This summer as part of SummerFest, Newby will lead a Gospel Choir, and all Orcas Island singers are invited to join.
We'll rehearse Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30 at 4:00 pm and perform Saturday night at 7:00 pm. Please call the Community Church office to sign up (360-376-6422) so we know how many to prepare for.
Dr. Stephen Newby is a composer, conductor, gospel/jazz vocalist, and pianist.  Be part of the fun! Sing with us!

INFORMATION: For more information about SummerFest, visit http://orcaschurch.org/events/summerfest-2016.


(Sunday, July 31, 4:00 pm on the Outlook Inn lawn in Eastsound)
Join us on the Outlook Inn lawn for an evening of wonderment and whimsy in support of Orcas children!
Cocktails and Entertainment at 4:00 pm.
Dinner and Auction at 5:30 pm.
Click here to buy your tickets.


(Friday, August 5 - Sunday, August 7, all day event)
Admission: Free
The annual Old Fashioned Fly-In is fun for the whole family! Each year 100-150 aircraft attend the Orcas Fly-In from around the country. Come enjoy the best of general aviation! Warbirds, experimentals, old-fashioned airplanes, local pilots and seaplanes, aircraft, plus flying demonstrations.
There will be a Pancake Breakfast both days at the Fire Hall from 7:00 - 11:00 am.
Also enjoy the Orcas Road Classics car club's most widely known event is the Annual Car Show hosted during the first weekend of August in conjunction with the Fly-In. This year the club has decided to give back to the community and has teamed up with the local Food Bank by accepting cans of food and cash donations for this cause. Car entrants to the show are asked to donate food for the Food Bank and/or $10 as an entrance fee to help this local charity.

INFORMATION: For more information, call Gil Blinn at 360-376-6579.

Diversity of Uptown Eastsound Presents Summer Classes at the Shop with Art & Wine Nights! Book your reservations now. $65 Per Person per class. Some classes led by and featuring the local, talented artist Susan Slapin!

INFORMATION: Call 360-298-4218 or [email protected]. Reference Summer Art & Wine Night.


Island Robotics is starting a robotics club at the Funhouse! Orcas Island High School student, Sandy Rost, will be running the program. Kids, ages 9-14, are invited to join! Adults with robotics experience or interest are invited to participate and help out. Join the fun and learn STEM related skills. This club will participate in regional qualifying competitions next spring.
INFORMATION: For more info, contact Rebecca at 360-376-7177, [email protected] or Sandy at 360-472-1104, [email protected].