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Coupeville Historic Waterfront Assoc.

~ Strengthen, promote, and maintain our successful historic downtown district.

Coupeville Historic Waterfront Assoc.

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Pennies for Preservation – Coupeville Wharf

30 Saturday Dec 2017

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Coupeville Wharf, Deception Pass bridge, Ebey's Reserve, Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, Historic Coupeville, Library of Congress, Mosquito Fleet, National Main Street Center, National Park Service, Pennies for Preservation Coupeville, Port of Coupeville, Salish Sea, Strait of Juan de Fuca, Washington state Main Street program, Wharf Whidbey, Whidbey Island, Whidbey Island Washington

The Pennies for Preservation Coupeville Wharf Fund did very well in 2017. 

Sincere thanks to the people and companies who gave tax deductible donations to the fund throughout 2017. As Coupeville Wharf stewards you have helped boost the preservation and restoration possibilities of the iconic Coupeville Wharf.

We look forward to a great 2018, with love of preservation for historic Coupeville and our Wharf.

Photo Credit: Whidbey Panorama’s by Denis Hill

Each year the Wharf requires annual maintenance, repairs from storms, and upgrades that are necessary and costly. The annual budget of the Port of Coupeville is stretched each year by any number of repair needs, general maintenance and upgrades. Wharf Fund donations make a vital difference. 

The 110 year old wharf building,  and her 134 pilings is currently in need of piling repairs, piling caps, a fire suppression system, dredging, and a list of misc maintenance, safety and improvement needs, severely stretching the annual budget of the Coupeville Port. 

Make an end of year tax deductible donation today

One of the most photographed and loved historic buildings in Washington, the Coupeville Wharf sits in Penn Cove within the Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve on the central eastern side of Whidbey Island. Flanked by the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Salish Sea Coupeville and the wharf can often be battered by weather.

Photo Credit: Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association

A star of Pacific Northwest history, the entry to the wharf is located at the foot of both Front and North Alexander streets in the historic Coupeville catchment.

The 1905 wharf (Coupeville’s fourth) was built longer and wider than its previous incarnations by a group of local farmers and merchants who wanted to better accommodate their transportation and commerce needs during daily low tides. The wharf extends 500 feet directly into Penn Cove.

Photo Credit: Island County Historical Society Archives and Museum

Above: Roberson Wharf (left) was located next to what is now Toby’s Tavern building. Photo Credit: Island County Historical Society Archives and Museum – Janet Enzmann Archives Collection 

Relying on boats for goods and travel the current Coupeville wharf, and other wharfs no longer standing along the Coupeville shore(pictured above and below), connected central and north Whidbey to Seattle, Everett, and ports beyond. The famous “mosquito fleet” came in and departed from the wharf until 1937 when the Deception Pass bridge was built.

Above: Roberson Wharf Island County Historical Society Archives and Museum – Janet Enzmann Archives Collection 

With views of Mount Baker, the Salish Sea and the Cascade Range, the Wharf is listed within Coupeville’s Historic District (est. 1973) in the United States Library of Congress National Register for Historic Places, and with the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation.

Photo Credit: Craig Sullivan. Facing West from over penn Cove. Coupeville wharf in forground. Image shot over central Whidbey, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, to the Olympic national park range of Mountains 
Photo Credit – Island County Sheriff’s Department.

The Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association is a registered National Main Street and Washington State Main Street not-for-profit. The mission of the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association is to strengthen, promote and maintain our historic district.

The Pennies for Preservation (P4P) Wharf Fund was created by the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association, in 2014 as a way for all Whidbey residents, former residents and visitors to support the Coupeville Wharf’s preservation. The Coupeville Chamber of Commerce and Penn Cove Sailing partner with the Historic Waterfront in sharing the program with even wider circles and resources.

Make an end of year Wharf Fund tax deductible donation to the P4P Wharf Fund today

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Visit our Walking Tour page for more about the area surrounding the Wharf

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Visit our Island County 4-H AV Project built history site with an interactive image.

Just click on a building on the interactive image and you’ll be transported through that Coupeville building’s history.  Our thanks to the Island County 4-H Audio Visual project for researching and building the Coupeville History site. 

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Visit the online bookstore of the Island County Historical Society Archives and Museum for a selection of books on Whidbey and Coupeville history. Or visit the store in the museum at 908 Alexander Street, Coupeville. Hours: Monday thru Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday’s 11am to 4pm.  

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Mussel Chowder Contest 2014 Winner Coupeville Coffee & Bistro

16 Sunday Mar 2014

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Just one week ago we celebrated our town and our Penn Cove mussels with the annual Penn Cove MusselFest. “Bold, briny and blue,” Coupeville’s world famous mussels were, once again, the centerpiece of this fantastic event.

Another centerpiece (we have so many) is the Mussel Chowder Contest.  A key and tasty ingredient of our festival.  Local restaurant’s presented secret mussel chowder recipes for visitors who traveled from restaurant to restaurant to taste and vote for their favorite!

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THE WINNER IS – June Blouin, of Coupeville Coffee and Bistro, who cooked up the winning chowder.  Here’s June accepting the coveted Best Chowder MusselFest 2014 award from CHWA President Chuck Poust.

Congratulations to June and her staff!  It sure was a tasty treat!  A two time winner, June has the muscle for chowder on Whidbey!

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Coupeville Coffee and Bistro is a place for great coffee, tea, breakfast and lunch – AND WINNING MUSSEL CHOWDER!

Restaurants participating in the 2014 Mussel Chowder contest included:
– Brett’s Bread
– Christopher’s on Whidbey
– Ciao
– Coupeville Coffee & Bistro
– Ebey Bowl
– Front Street Grill
– Kim’s Cafe
– Knead and Feed
– Mosquito Fleet
– The Oystercatcher
– Pra Nakorn Thai Cuisine
– Pizza Factory
– The Captain Whidbey Inn
– Toby’s Tavern
– The Tyee

THANKS to all of these local restaurants, their owners and staff for making MusselFest 2014’s Chowder Contest another great, and tasty, success. 

Runner up was Kim’s Cafe on the Wharf!  Great job! 

 

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2012 – WATER FESTIVAL was a SUCCESS!

21 Monday May 2012

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Anchorage Inn, BC, Benye Weber, Betty Gewald, Blue Fox Prints, Bonnie Gertz, Bonnie Gretz, Cathie Harrison, Central Whidbey Chamber of Commerce, Central Whidbey Fire Chief, Chehalis, Cheryl Bradkin, Chilliwack Landing, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Compass Rose Bed and Breakfast, Coupeville Arts & Crafts Festival Association, Coupeville High School Honor Society, Coupeville Inn, Coupeville Lions, Coupeville Town Mayor and Marshall, Deanna Rogers, Dianna Piazzon, Dick Snowberger, Elkhorn Trading Co., Front Street Grill, Gary Piazzon, George Lloyd, Gerry Roberts, Grace Purdue, Grace Tiffany, Hallie Herwick, Howard Garrett, Island County Historical Society and Museum, Island County Sheriff’s Department, Jackie Feusier, Jill Hein, Jim Sherman, Jim Sherman and Michael Ferri, John Weber, Judy Lynn, Julie Dougherty-Winger, Kay Foss, Ken and Nan Leaman, Kyle Waterman, Lavender Wind Farm, Linda Eccles, Lisa Haas, Long's Harbor Store, Lou Labombard, Luce Ed Computing Support, Lummi Tribe, Makah Tribe, Mel Rogers, Michael Ferri, Millie Fonda, Molly Hughes, Mosquito Fleet, Nahma Investments, NAS Whidbey Island, Nooksack Tribe, Office Max, Orca Network, Penn Cove Shellfish, Penn Cove Shellfish Farm, Penn Cove Veterinary Clinic, Platt and Buescher -Attorneys at Law, Port of Coupeville, Puget Sound Energy, Ralph and Karen Munro, Ramona Laster, Ricardo Reyes, Richard Melaas, Rick Castellano, Roger Purdue, Sammye Kempbell, Sandra Dubpernell, Sandra Pollard, Sarah Schmidt, Skowkale Band of Sto:lo First Nation, Skwah Band, South Whidbey Yacht Club, Susan Berta, Susan Berta and Howard Garrett, Swil Kanim, Swil Kanim Honorworks Foundation, Swinomish Tribe, Teresa Ellis, The Coupeville Wharf, The Jenne Farm, The Whidbey Examiner, Toby's Tavern, Tom Ellis, Town of Coupeville, Vickie Reyes, Whidbey General Hospital EMS, Whidbey Island Bank, Whidbey Island Boat races, Whidbey Island Coupeville, Whidbey Island Family, Whidbey Island Festival, Whidbey Island Indians, Whidbey Watershed Stewards, Wilbur Purdue, Windjammer Gallery

WOW!  What a wonderful 2012 Penn Cove Water Festival we had in historic Coupeville this weekend! 

The Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association would like to THANK all those who made the Water Fest a hugh success!  

Besides great weather and calm seas, we want to thank the people who made this years festival so wonderful!  Big THANKS especially goes out to the Penn Cove Water Festival Volunteer Board of Directors, sponsors and working volunteers who pulled out the stops and created a fantastic event!  

Images on this post are links to Penn Cove Water Festival sponsor sites.  

THANKS, THANKS and MORE THANKS TO:

2012 WATER FESTIVAL SPONSORS!!!!!  Coupeville Arts & Crafts Festival Association Puget Sound Energy Honorworks Port of Coupeville Penn Cove Shellfish Town of Coupeville 

PENN COVE WATER FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION BOARD                            Lisa Haas – President                                                               Vickie Reyes – Secretary                                                               Tom Ellis – Treasurer                                                                   Lou LaBombard – Native American Advisor                                   Julie Dougherty-Winger – Registered Agent                                                                 Teresa Ellis – Board Member at Large                                                                               Kay Foss – Board Member at Large                                                                                   Kyle Waterman – Board Member at Large

Penn Cove Water Festival VOLUNTERS: Susan Berta, Cheryl Bradkin, Rick Castellano, Linda Eccles, Michael Ferri, Jackie Feusier, Millie Fonda, Howard Garrett , Betty Gewald, Bonnie Gretz, Cathie Harrison, Hallie Herwick, Molly Hughes, Sammye Kempbell, Ramona Laster, Richard Melaas, Dianna Piazzon, Gary Piazzon, Grace Purdue, Roger Purdue, Wilbur Purdue, Ricardo Reyes, Gerry Roberts, Deanna Rogers, Mel Rogers, Jim Sherman, Grace Tiffany, John Weber, Dick Snowberger, Sandra Pollard…  HOPE WE DID NOT FORGET ANYONE!

THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR IN-KIND DONATIONS to the PENN COVE WATER FESTIVAL                                                                                                              Blue Fox Prints, Central Whidbey Chamber of Commerce, Central Whidbey Fire Chief, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Coupeville High School Honor Society, Coupeville Town Mayor and Marshall, The Coupeville Wharf, Island County Historical Society and Museum, Front Street Grill, Island County Sheriff’s Department, Long’s Harbor Store, Lou Labombard, Mosquito Fleet, NAS Whidbey Island, Orca Network, Office Max, Platt and Buescher -Attorneys at Law, Roger Purdue, South Whidbey Yacht Club, The Whidbey Examiner, Whidbey General Hospital EMS, Whidbey Island Bank, Windjammer Gallery

Tribal participants in the Penn Cove Water Festival Canoe Races include: Nooksack Tribe, Swinomish Tribe, Makah Tribe, Lummi Tribe, Skowkale Band of Sto:lo First Nation, Chehalis, BC, Skwah Band, Chilliwack Landing, BC
A great time was had by all – and The Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association is happy to pass the thanks around !  
PENN COVE WATER FESTIVAL 2012 was a
RESOUNDING SUCCESS!  
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Penn Cove Water Festival SUCCESS!

21 Monday May 2012

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Anchorage Inn, BC, Benye Weber, Betty Gewald, Blue Fox Prints, Bonnie Gertz, Bonnie Gretz, Cathie Harrison, Central Whidbey Chamber of Commerce, Central Whidbey Fire Chief, Chehalis, Cheryl Bradkin, Chilliwack Landing, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Compass Rose Bed and Breakfast, Coupeville Arts & Crafts Festival Association, Coupeville High School Honor Society, Coupeville Inn, Coupeville Lions, Coupeville Town Mayor and Marshall, Deanna Rogers, Dianna Piazzon, Dick Snowberger, Elkhorn Trading Co., Front Street Grill, Gary Piazzon, George Lloyd, Gerry Roberts, Grace Purdue, Grace Tiffany, Hallie Herwick, Howard Garrett, Island County Historical Society and Museum, Island County Sheriff’s Department, Jackie Feusier, Jill Hein, Jim Sherman, Jim Sherman and Michael Ferri, John Weber, Judy Lynn, Julie Dougherty-Winger, Kay Foss, Ken and Nan Leaman, Kyle Waterman, Lavender Wind Farm, Linda Eccles, Lisa Haas, Long's Harbor Store, Lou Labombard, Luce Ed Computing Support, Lummi Tribe, Makah Tribe, Mel Rogers, Michael Ferri, Millie Fonda, Molly Hughes, Mosquito Fleet, Nahma Investments, NAS Whidbey Island, Nooksack Tribe, Office Max, Orca Network, Penn Cove Shellfish, Penn Cove Shellfish Farm, Penn Cove Veterinary Clinic, Platt and Buescher -Attorneys at Law, Port of Coupeville, Puget Sound Energy, Ralph and Karen Munro, Ramona Laster, Ricardo Reyes, Richard Melaas, Rick Castellano, Roger Purdue, Sammye Kempbell, Sandra Dubpernell, Sandra Pollard, Sarah Schmidt, Skowkale Band of Sto:lo First Nation, Skwah Band, South Whidbey Yacht Club, Susan Berta, Susan Berta and Howard Garrett, Swil Kanim, Swil Kanim Honorworks Foundation, Swinomish Tribe, Teresa Ellis, The Coupeville Wharf, The Jenne Farm, The Whidbey Examiner, Toby's Tavern, Tom Ellis, Town of Coupeville, Vickie Reyes, Whidbey General Hospital EMS, Whidbey Island Bank, Whidbey Island Boat races, Whidbey Island Coupeville, Whidbey Island Family, Whidbey Island Festival, Whidbey Island Indians, Whidbey Watershed Stewards, Wilbur Purdue, Windjammer Gallery

WOW!  What a wonderful 2012 Penn Cove Water Festival we had in historic Coupeville this weekend! 

The Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association would like to THANK all those who made the Water Fest a hugh success!  

Besides great weather and calm seas, we want to thank the people who made this years festival so wonderful!  Big THANKS especially goes out to the Penn Cove Water Festival Volunteer Board of Directors, sponsors and working volunteers who pulled out the stops and created a fantastic event!  

Images on this post are links to Penn Cove Water Festival sponsor sites.  

THANKS, THANKS and MORE THANKS TO:

2012 WATER FESTIVAL SPONSORS!!!!! 
Coupeville Arts & Crafts Festival Association
Puget Sound Energy
Honorworks
Port of Coupeville
Penn Cove Shellfish
Town of Coupeville 

PENN COVE WATER FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION BOARD                            Lisa Haas – President                                                               Vickie Reyes – Secretary                                                               Tom Ellis – Treasurer                                                                   Lou LaBombard – Native American Advisor                                   Julie Dougherty-Winger – Registered Agent                                                                 Teresa Ellis – Board Member at Large                                                                               Kay Foss – Board Member at Large                                                                                   Kyle Waterman – Board Member at Large

Penn Cove Water Festival VOLUNTERS: Susan Berta, Cheryl Bradkin, Rick Castellano, Linda Eccles, Michael Ferri, Jackie Feusier, Millie Fonda, Howard Garrett , Betty Gewald, Bonnie Gretz, Cathie Harrison, Hallie Herwick, Molly Hughes, Sammye Kempbell, Ramona Laster, Richard Melaas, Dianna Piazzon, Gary Piazzon, Grace Purdue, Roger Purdue, Wilbur Purdue, Ricardo Reyes, Gerry Roberts, Deanna Rogers, Mel Rogers, Jim Sherman, Grace Tiffany, John Weber, Dick Snowberger, Sandra Pollard…  HOPE WE DID NOT FORGET ANYONE!


THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR IN-KIND DONATIONS to the PENN COVE WATER FESTIVAL
                                                                                                              Blue Fox Prints, Central Whidbey Chamber of Commerce, Central Whidbey Fire Chief, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Coupeville High School Honor Society, Coupeville Town Mayor and Marshall, The Coupeville Wharf, Island County Historical Society and Museum, Front Street Grill, Island County Sheriff’s Department, Long’s Harbor Store, Lou Labombard, Mosquito Fleet, NAS Whidbey Island, Orca Network, Office Max, Platt and Buescher -Attorneys at Law, Roger Purdue, South Whidbey Yacht Club, The Whidbey Examiner, Whidbey General Hospital EMS, Whidbey Island Bank, Windjammer Gallery

Tribal participants in the Penn Cove Water Festival Canoe Races include: Nooksack Tribe, Swinomish Tribe, Makah Tribe, Lummi Tribe, Skowkale Band of Sto:lo First Nation, Chehalis, BC, Skwah Band, Chilliwack Landing, BC
A great time was had by all – and The Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association is happy to pass the thanks around !  
PENN COVE WATER FESTIVAL 2012 was a
RESOUNDING SUCCESS!  
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2012 MUSSELFEST on WHIDBEY ISLAND

24 Friday Feb 2012

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2012 – MUSSELFEST on Whidbey Island in Coupeville!

Watch the Martha Stewart video from her visit to the Penn Cove Shellfish Farm – Click >HERE

Friday, March 2, 5:30pm-8:30pm

Saturday, March 3, 10:30am-9pm

Sunday, March 4, 10:30am-5pm

Questions: 360.678.5434

MusselFest Headquarters,
Coupeville Recreation Hall

2012 – MUSSELFEST on Whidbey Island in Coupeville!

The Penn Cove MusselFest Headquarters is located at the Coupeville Recreation Hall.
Tickets for Saturday and Sunday festival activities must be purchased here.

Please note that the parking lot in front of the Coupeville Recreation Hall will be closed starting Friday afternoon through Sunday evening. Parking is available next to the Coupeville Library off of NW Alexander Street.

FRIDAY, MARCH 2nd

5:30pm – 8:30pm

TASTING PENN COVE:
COUPEVILLE’S MUSSEL MINGLE

Coupeville Rec Hall

Enjoy Giant “Prairie Dog” Polish Hot Dogs, Thai Ginger Marinated Penn Cove Mussels, Wine and Flyer’s famous Penn Cove Pilsner & Pale Ale. Tambourine Sky performing live!

Tickets ($20) available at the Central Whidbey Chamber of Commerce, the bayleaf and Aqua Gifts. Mussel chowder tasting tickets for the following day will be available for purchase at the Mingle.

SATURDAY, MARCH 3rd

10:30am – 4:00pm – Sat.

MUSSELFEST HEADQUARTERS OPEN

Coupeville Rec Hall

11:00am – 2:00pm – Sat.

MUSSEL COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS

Coupeville Rec Hall

Featuring Guest Chefs:

  • Steve Clarke, Mussel Chef and Urban Legend, Penn Cove Shellfish (11:00-11:30)
  • Tara Cagle, Executive Chef, The Pink Door Restaurant Seattle (11:30-12:00)
  • Jo Leblatt, Executive Chef, Etta’s Restaurant Seattle (12:30-1:00)
  • Brenda Rodriguez, Private Chef, Seattle (1:00-1:30)
  • Rawle Jefferds, World Famous Mussel Farmer, Penn Cove Shellfish (1:30-2:00)

11:00am – 5:00pm – Sat.

MUSSEL FARM TOURS (TICKETS $10)

Cruise aboard the Glacier Spirit and visit the Penn Cove Shellfish Farm. Tours will be led by Penn Cove Shellfish staff and will leave from the Coupeville Wharf.

11:30am – 4:00pm – Sat.

MUSSEL SHUTTLES (FREE!)

Sponsored by the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association, the Captain Whidbey Inn and the Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle & Charter

Travel the “Tasting Route” aboard these 24 passenger mini coaches. The Mussel Shuttles will run a continuous loop from downtown Coupeville, out to the Captain Whidbey Inn and back along the prairie to the south Main Street participating restaurants.

11:30am – 3:30pm – Sat.

MUSSEL CHOWDER TASTING ($10)

Sample local restaurant’s secret mussel chowder recipes and vote for your favorite!

Participating Restaurants Include:

  • Christopher’s on Whidbey
  • Ciao
  • Coupeville Coffee & Bistro
  • The Cove Thai Cuisine
  • Ebey Bowl (2011 Chowder Winner)
  • Frontstreet Grill
  • Kim’s Cafe
  • Knead and Feed
  • Mosquito Fleet Galley
  • The Oystercatcher
  • Pizza Factory
  • The Captain Whidbey Inn
  • Toby’s Tavern
  • The Tyee

12:00pm – 9:00pm – Sat.

PENN COVE SHELLFISH MUSSEL
& BEER GARDEN

Located across from the Rec Hall

Sponsored by Penn Cove Shellfish, Sierra Nevada Brewery and Flyers Restaurant and Brewery.

Amazing steamed mussels served 12:00 – 5:00

Performing:

  • Marcus Whiting 12:00 – 2:15
  • Tiller’s Folley 2:30 – 5:30
  • The Steve Trembley Band 5:30 – 9:00

11:30am – 3:00pm – Sat.

CHILDREN’S SEASIDE ACTIVITIES AND SONGS (FREE!)

Mariners Court, 23 Front Street

Join Nancy Stewart, national award-winning children’s entertainer and Northwest family favorite, for a fun-filled concert of sing-along fun! Children’s art and activities will also take place throughout the day.

Performing:

  • Nancy Stewart 11:30 – 12:15

11:30am – 3:30pm – Sat.

CUTTY SARK SAILING ADVENTURES ($30)

Coupeville Wharf

Join Captain John Stone for a 2 hour sailing adventure around Penn Cove aboard the Cutty Sark.

Sailings (weather permitting):

  • 11:30am
  • 1:30pm
  • 3:30pm

3:00pm – 3:30pm – Sat.

MUSSEL EATING COMPETITION ($5)

Coupeville Rec Hall

You do not want to miss this! Who will take home the coveted MusselFest Crown? Whoever can eat (5) 16oz. cups of mussels first! Space is limited to 30 contestants.

5:00pm – 7:00pm – Sat.

LATE NIGHT SHOPPING AND ART WALK

Downtown Coupeville

Sunday March 4th

10:30am – 4:00pm – Sunday

MUSSELFEST HEADQUARTERS OPEN

Coupeville Rec Hall

11:00am – 1:30pm – Sun.

MUSSEL COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS

Coupeville Rec Hall

Featuring Guest Chefs:

  • Tara Cagle, Executive Chef, The Pink Door Restaurant Seattle (11:00-11:30)
  • Jo Leblatt, Executive Chef, Etta’s Restaurant Seattle (11:30-12:00)
  • Brenda Rodriguez, Private Chef, Seattle (12:30-1:00)
  • Steve Clarke, Mussel Chef and Urban Legend, Penn Cove Shellfish (1:00-1:30)
  • Rawle Jefferds, World Famous Mussel Farmer, Penn Cove Shellfish (1:30-2:00)

11:30am – 4:00pm – Sun.

MUSSEL SHUTTLES (FREE!)

Sponsored by the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association and the Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle & Charter

Travel the “Tasting Route” aboard these 24 passenger mini coaches. The Mussel Shuttles will run a continuous loop from downtown Coupeville, out to the Captain Whidbey Inn and back along the prairie to the south Main Street participating restaurants.

11:30am – 3:30pm – Sun.

MUSSEL CHOWDER TASTING ($10)

Sample local restaurant’s secret mussel chowder recipes and vote for your favorite!

Participating Restaurants Include:

  • Christopher’s on Whidbey
  • The Cove Thai Cuisine
  • Ebey Bowl
  • Frontstreet Grill
  • Kim’s Cafe
  • Knead and Feed
  • Mosquito Fleet Galley
  • The Oystercatcher
  • Pizza Factory
  • The Ship of Fools at the Captain Whidbey Inn
  • Toby’s Tavern
  • The Tyee

11:30am – 3:00pm – Sun.

WATERFRONT BEER GARDEN

Sponsored by the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association

Featuring Musical Guests:

  • Dillinger’s Clambake

11:00am – 4:00pm – Sun.

MUSSEL FARM TOURS ($10)

Leaves from the Coupeville Wharf

Cruise aboard the Glacier Spirit and visit the Penn Cove Shellfish Farm. Tours will be led by Penn Cove Shellfish staff and will leave the wharf.

11:30am – 2:30pm – Sun.

CHILDREN’S SEASIDE ACTIVITIES AND STORIES

Island Count Historical Society Museum,
908 NW Alexander Street, Coupeville

Listen to seaside stories and make mussel at the Island County Historical Society Museum.

3:00pm – 3:30pm – Sun.

MUSSEL EATING COMPETITION ($5)

Coupeville Rec Hall

You do not want to miss this! Who will take home the coveted MusselFest Crown? Whoever can eat (5) 16oz. cups of mussels first!

Other Community Weekend Events

SATURDAY – MARCH 3rd

Mussels in the Kettles Bike Ride

9:00am – 1:00pm – Saturday

The Whidbey Island Bicycle Club is sponsoring its 2nd annual “MUSSELS IN THE KETTLES” Mountain Bike Poker Run.

This is a non-competitive ride for all abilities. There will be three courses throughout the Fort Ebey and Kettles trail systems.

Registration and more information is available at www.WhidbeyBicycleClub.org

SATURDAY – March 3rd and SUNDAY – March 4th

– 10:00am – 5:00pm

Spring Art Studio Tour

PRESENTED BY WHIDBEY WORKING ARTISTS, THE STUDIO TOUR FEATURES 28 ARTISTS AT 21 LOCATIONS FROM GREENBANK TO OAK HARBOR.

A map and artist information is available at www.WhidbeyWorkingArtists.com

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Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 121
Coupeville, WA 98239
Ph. 360-682-6400

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Executive Director Vickie Chambers

2021 Public Meetings

January 21, 2021

April 15, 2021

July 15, 2021

October 21, 2021

Breakfast served 8:30am.  Meeting starts at 9:00 am.  We try to close the meeting no later than 10:15am

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Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association is a Washington State Main Street entity under the Washington State Main Street Program, the Washington State Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation, and National Main Street Center (a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation).

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