Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce

Weekly Newsletter | August 13th , 2026

National Night Out 2026

National Night Out Brings the Community Together

We had the honor of co-hosting this year’s National Night Out at Birch Bay Beach Park last Tuesday! It was a wonderful evening celebrating the people and agencies who work hard to keep our community safe.


A huge thank you to our Birch Bay Neighborhood Deputy, Joel Douglas, for all his hard work bringing so many agencies together and even coordinating a helicopter flyover! We were thrilled to welcome representatives from the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, local fire departments, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Bikers Against Child Abuse, Washington State Patrol, Blaine Police, Washington State Parks Rangers, and the FDA.


Thank you to Birch Bay Parks and Recreation and Friends of the Birch Bay Library for partnering with us and providing cotton candy and fun activities for the kids. And a special shoutout to Sahara Pizza in Birch Bay for donating pizza for our first responders and government workers, along with 300 slices for event attendees!


We are incredibly grateful to all of our first responders for everything they do to serve and protect our community.


We also want to congratulate North Whatcom Fire & Rescue on the passage of their levy lid lift, which will help fund much-needed building and equipment updates, as well as additional firefighters and EMTs. We are grateful for this investment in the safety of our community!

Upcoming Events:

There is no better way to wrap up summer than with a day in Birch Bay! What began many years ago as "Discover Birch Bay Days" has evolved into Derby Day, a celebration of the people, places, businesses and experiences that make Birch Bay such a special place to visit.


The Chamber is helping coordinate a full day of fun to the community with events and activities happening throughout the weekend, including the Billy Brown Crab Derby, Duck Derby, and other family-friendly festivities. Learn more about Derby Day in Birch Bay on our website using the links below.

⏰ 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM



📍Along Terrell Creek Across from Birch Bay Carts and Rentals


🏎️ Pinewood Derby: Build it, decorate it, race it! Join us for the first-ever Pinewood Derby at Birch Bay Derby Day. 

⏰ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM



📍Stops along Birch Bay Drive from Birch Bay Carts and Rental to Bay Center Market


🚲 Final Poker Run of 2026: Grab your crew and hit the road for a fun-filled Poker Run through Birch Bay! 

⏰ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM



📍7876 Birch Bay Drive | In front of The Beach Bar


🦀 Billy Brown Crab Derby: Think you caught a winner? Bring your biggest crab and compete for prizes at this uniquely Birch Bay tradition! 

⏰ 6: 00 PM

Please note: The duck drop is entirely dependent on the tide, so timing may vary slightly depending on conditions and weather



📍Finish Line: Birch Bay Drive Bridge, just north of The C Shop


🦆 Duck Derby: Purchase a duck, cheer it on, and watch it waddle, float, and race to victory—all while supporting the library! 

Duck Derby Prizes!

Thank you to all of these amazing businesses that donated prizes towards our Duck Derby with all the proceeds going towards the new Birch Bay Library! These packages are AWESOME!


Ducks are $5.00 each, and you can purchase them at the following locations for a chance at one of these awesome prize packages!


Birch Bay Chamber and Visitor Center

Open 7 days a week from 10 am - 4 pm

4819 Alderson Rd Unit 103, Birch Bay, WA


Birch Bay Book Mobile Stop

Behind the C-Shop every Wednesday from 3 PM - 7 PM

Member of the Month

✨Sahara Pizza✨

🍕 August 2026 Member of the Month: Sahara Pizza


The Birch Bay Chamber is proud to recognize Sahara Pizza as our August Member of the Month!


While they're known for serving delicious handcrafted pizzas, what truly sets Sahara Pizza apart is their willingness to give back. Time and again they've stepped up to support our community, whether that meant saving a Chamber luncheon with a last-minute pizza delivery or providing lunch for the Sheriff's Work Crew during our annual July 5 Beach Cleanup.


Their commitment to Chamber events, local organizations, and the Birch Bay community exemplifies what it means to be a great local business. We're also excited to congratulate them on their continued growth with the opening of a new location in Lynden.


Thank you, Sahara Pizza, for your partnership, generosity, and for always being ready to lend a hand when our community needs it most.

Member News:

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Community Information

Partner Spotlight

Blaine Birch Bay Park & Recreation District 2:

Read the AUGUST Newsletter Here

Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism

Adventure | Sightsee | Attend | Savor | Plan

BIRCH BAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER


Located behind the C Shop in the Terrell Creek Landing Building:

4819 Alderson Rd. #103

Birch Bay, Washington 98230

(360) 371-5004


Open Daily: 10 AM - 4 PM


[www.birchbaychamber.com]  

   [www.birchbaywa.org]

[Birch Bay Chamber Event Calendar]

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CONNECT WITH US:


Danielle Gaughen - director@birchbaychamber.com

Sacha Sanguinetti - sacha@birchbaychamber.com

Mary Jane Thompson - info@birchbaychamber.com

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