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Mussel Chowder Tasting and Competition 2020

17 Monday Feb 2020

Posted by Admin in Mussel Fest, Mussel Festival, Uncategorized

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MusselFest is on our heels and we’re as excited as ever to see old friends and meet new friends for our annual winter boost in Coupeville.

MusselFest website

As many of you know the Mussel Chowder Tastings are the truest of traditions for MusselFest. To give you a bit about the tickets and their participants here’s the line up and how each location describes itself. Getting familiar may help you choose your tickets. Or just go for all 4.

The Penn Ticket

Captain Whidbey Inn: “Our “living room style” restaurant and dining room reflect Captain Whidbey’s warm and casual approach to hospitality. The restaurant menu veers towards the rustic and hearty, with inventive shellfish dishes, breakfast boards, local produce from our garden, house-smoked meats, house-cured pickles and salmon, homemade bread, jam and other delicacies.” website – facebook – instagram

Little Red Hen Bakery: “Little Red Hen Bakery began by serving bread at our sister restaurant, the Oystercatcher. We expanded, providing island residents and Coupeville Farmer’s Market patron’s access to our baked goods. It continued to grow and in 2019, Little Red Hen Bakery had the opportunity to expand into its own restaurant. We offer small batch artisan breads, buns, rolls, and pastries from locally sourced ingredients.” website – facebook – instagram

Ciao: “I convey my love for people by cooking for them. I find nothing more satisfying than nourishing people. I believe that putting fresh and beautiful food inside ourselves can feed our souls. It was my privilege to apprentice under Enzo Coccia in Naples, Italy as a Pizzaiolo (pizza-maker). The Neapolitan Pizza must be made by hand. From the dough ball to the opening of the dough and the crafting of the pizza – everything at Ciao is made by hand with skill and love.” – Owner Mark Laska. website – facebook – twitter – instagram

Freeland Cafe’: “The Freeland Café has been a Whidbey Island institution for over 44 years. We offer casual dining with friendly service in a relaxed setting. We are comfort food at its best. Breakfast is served all day, home-style cooking, All-American favorites and daily specials. Hash browns made from real potatoes, tempura dishes hand-dipped in homemade batter, fresh-cut vegetables, and old-fashioned milkshakes made in a 30 oz stainless steel cup and delivered to your table.” website – facebook – instagram 

The Cove Ticket 

Current’s Bistro: “Our dishes are heavily influenced by local products grown on Whidbey Island. Our local farm partners are Penn Cove Shellfish, Willowood Farm, Fat Cat Farm, Bells Farm, and Whidbey Island Micro Greens. Fresh, creative Northwest cuisine and a variety of local wines on beautiful Whidbey Island. website – facebook – instagram 

The Cove: “Our restaurant features seafood, wild game and more, using local ingredients as much as possible with a fine selection of wine and craft beer! We are located on the water in the Historic Coupeville Wharf Building at the end of the pier!!” facebook – instagram

The Pizza Factory: “For over 30 years, Pizza Factory has stayed true to its roots. Family-friendly dining and a high-quality product make us who we are. We strive to make everyone feel as if this is the hometown pizzeria. Our hand-tossed pizzas are simply the best. Each pie is made with 100% real mozzarella cheese and our signature sauce.” facebook 

Penn Cove Brewing and Taproom: “Our vision is about the art, skill, and technique of making good things from scratch by local people. We proudly source all of our craft beer from the surrounding area and Pacific Northwest as well as our offerings of wine, cider, mead, and food.” website – facebook – instagram 

Mussel Ticket 

Front Street Grill: “A northwest American Grill featuring local and northwest meats, seafood, and produce. Our guests dine with breathtaking waterside views of the historic Coupeville Wharf and Mount Baker while enjoying fresh sustainable seafood and fresh northwest produce and beef.” website – facebook – instagram

Sunshine Drip: “We created a coffee shop that brings people together from all walks of life. We continually work on improving our knowledge of handcrafted food and beverages. We provide our historic town with a community gathering place, a good cup of organic coffee, and homemade food.” facebook – instagram 

Toby’s Tavern: “Toby’s Tavern has been a tavern and restaurant since the early 60’s. It has been the local center of good cheer for Central Whidbey for generations. The kitchen prepares delicious meals, especially local Penn Cove Mussels, fresh local seafood, steaks, prime rib, and the best burgers on the planet. Toby’s even has its own micro brew, Toby’s Parrot Red Ale.” website – facebook

Pacific Northwest Art School: “The Pacific Northwest Art School is an Art School located on beautiful Whidbey Island in Washington State.  Each year we hold workshops and classes in Fiber Arts, Mixed Media, Painting, and Photography.” website – facebook – instagram – NOTE: Pacific Northwest Art School has members with great cooking skills.

Fest Ticket

The Oystercatcher: “The Oystercatcher has proudly served simply good food for almost 20 years. Chef Tyler Hansen and his team create a harmonious farm-to-table menu to showcase all that the island, and the region, has to offer. Historically, the island provided an abundance of food, with the prairie serving as a sacred place for those who lived here. We honor that tradition at the restaurant today by working with the farmers who continue to keep that heritage alive on the island.” website – facebook – instagram 

Callen’s Restaurant: “Callen’s has been a food service venue since the 1950’s. Callen’s Restaurant offers Whidbey Island inspired real food from an all scratch kitchen. Chef and Owner Michael Weeks has an extensive culinary career spanning over three decades and has operated several restaurants in the Seattle area.” website – facebook – instagram

The Tyee Restaurant: “Established in 1926, the Tyee offers a “home away from home” setting. Known for it’s “Best of Whidbey” awards and comfortable setting, our restaurant offers customers a large menu selection from traditional favorites, daily specials, child dishes, salad bar, prime rib, and fish & chips. From the days of “Aunt Pat’s Confectionery,” residents have known they could come to the Tyee for a delicious gourmet dessert; not to mention our old fashioned milkshakes and malts!” website – facebook   

 

SO there you have it, the Penn, the Cove, the Mussel and the Festival Chowder Tasting Tickets. Visit the Chowder Tasting page for all the details!! You can also purchase Sunday (only) Chowder Tasting tickets. Saturday’s tickets only available at the fest.

MusselFest Poster available for purchase and shipping here

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Whidbey Island Race Week July 10-14 2017

30 Friday Jun 2017

Posted by Coupeville Historic Waterfront Assoc. in Sailing, Whidbey Island Race Week

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July 10-14, 2017  |  Opening Party July 9

Anytime is a great time to be on Penn Cove, but Whidbey Island Race Week is one of the BEST TIMES! A world class sailing event, Race Week welcomes boats, captains and crews from all over the USA and world to the Oak Harbor Marina for a week of fierce racing and fun on Penn Cove.  Thanks and congratulations to Schelleen Rathkopf, Race Week Producer, and her entire crew and sponsors for bringing us another GREAT RACE!

Race Week 2017 – Preliminary Schedule 

Like the Whidbey Island Race Week facebook page

Follow the NEW Whidbey Race Week Twitter page 

Looking for a place to stay or camp on Whidbey for Race Week? Visit our Hotel/B&B page or our Camping page. 

AND let’s face it, pictures say a thousand words. Jan Anderson of Jan Marine Photography covers races all over the Pacific Northwest and country, she especially likes Whidbey Island Race Week. Each of the following photographs will direct you to a slideshow of another year of Whidbey Island Race Week. Enjoy. See you soon! 

2017 Race Week Photos

 

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2015 Race Week Photos

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2014 Race Week Photos

July 10-14, 2017 – Opening Night July 9th

4 days of world class racing – 6 nights of great live music – fun for all ages

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MusselFest ’17 – OUR SPONSORS ROCK

22 Wednesday Feb 2017

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MusselFest sponsors help make Mussel Festival weekend fun, safe and family friendly for residents, visitors and businesses alike. Sponsorships insure we have ample reserves for all necessary equipment, fees, permits and supplies. Along with volunteers our sponsors ROCK.

MUSSELFEST 2017 PREMIUM SPONSORS

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SeaTac Shuttle – THANK YOU! 

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Front Street Realty – THANK YOU!

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Blue Fox Prints (parent company: Blue Fox Drive-In) 

Please support local businesses who support our community.  Many of our sponsors support and underwrite many organizations and events.  We are proud they choose us to boost up.   MusselFest and our entire community benefit!   

Specifics: Front Street Realty Sponsors Children’s Activities!  Front Street Grill provides 100 free Penn Cove Shellfish Farm boat tour tickets each festival day (first 100 children with one paying adult. Ticket desk INSIDE the Coupeville Rec Hall).  Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle sponsors Chowder Competition travel. Blue Fox Prints sponsors general fund. 

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MUSSELFEST POSTERS AND ALL MUSSELFEST MERCHANDISE will be sold at Festival Headquarters during the festival.  

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MUSSELFEST merchandise is NOW available at the Coupeville Chamber of Commerce.  905 NW Alexander St, Coupeville, WA 98239   360-678-5434 

  • 2017 Poster — $5 
  • Prior year posters (2009-2016) — $5 
  • MusselFest Tattoo — $1 
  • 2017 T-Shirts — $20 
  • 2017 Hooded Sweatshirts — $40 
  • MusselFest Women’s V-Neck 
  • T-shirts — $20 
  • MusselFest Full Zip Sweatshirt — $40 
  • MusselFest 1/4 Zip Sweatshirt – $45
  • MusselFest Kid’s T-shirts — $15 
  • MusselFest Trucker ball caps — $20 
  • MusselFest ball caps — $20 
  • MusselFest knit beanies — $15

Prices will be the same at the festival merchandise table.

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To be a future Musselfest sponsor of the general fund or a particular aspect or activity contact us at 360-222-3696.  

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Shifty Sailor Loved MusselFest

17 Thursday Mar 2016

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Here’s a letter from Wylie Vracin, he knows mussels and has participated in Mussel Fest for years!  Thank you Wylie!  

March 16, 2016

Dear Coupeville Historic Waterfront Assoc,

What a GRAND festival…even on Soggy Sunday. The mussel raft tour boats sailed with happy passengers who ALL remarked about how much they learned…and how “AFFORDABLE” it was. All the chowder sites served BOTH days with great service and yummy chowder. And boy did the mussels get EATEN! It seems almost at every turn some chap was hauling a cooler or wheelbarrow loaded with “the world’s finest”. A Canadian chef-friend won the mussel-eating crown for the second time in three years. WOWZERZ!

In fact, he serves only Penn Cove Shellfish mussels now at his Vancouver Island fish camp lodge where he is the widely recognized chef. And I have eaten his DEE-LICIOUS food.

No wonder he loves to eat our local mussels!

A truly great festival, everyone. And a hearty WELL DONE to all the worker-bees.

See you ext year! And do NOT miss “The Mingle”…and the mussel cooking demonstrations 🙂

Wylie Vracin – Shifty Sailor & Suva/Coupeville Maritime Heritage Foundation Volunteer

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IT TAKE WASHINGTON’S 2nd OLDEST TOWN

TO PUT ON THE BEST MUSSEL FESTIVAL!

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Penn Cove Water Festival 2015

02 Thursday Apr 2015

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Anchorage Inn Coupeville, Anchorage Inn Whidbey, Canoe Races, Compass Rose Inn, Compass Rose Inn Whidbey, Coupeville, Coupeville Water Fest, Elkhorn Trading, Fine Line Painting, Front Street Reality, Harry Anderson Whidbey, J.P. Falcon Grady, John Weber Whidbey, Lavender Wind Farm, Lou Labombard, Lummi Tribe, Martha Olson Whidbey, Native Spirit Art Show, Penn Cove Shellfish, Penn Cove Water Fest 2015, Penn Cove Water Festival, Penn Cove Water Festival 2015, Peter Ali, Rosie James, Samish, Samish Indian Nation, Sarah Richards, Sarah Richards Whidbey, Shifty Sailors, Skowkale Band of Sto:lo First Nation, Terry Bible Whidbey, Tsimshian Haayuuk Dancers, Vern Olson Whidbey

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It’s that time of year when we have fun, educate and enrich our native heritage and neighbors on Whidbey.

familycanoeJoin us for the races, then enjoy the story tellers, musicians and dancers through another WaterFest in Coupeville.

Visit the Penn Cove Water Festival site to make your WaterFest plans.  This is a free and family friendly event.  We look forward to your being here.

Thank you to the Penn Cove Water Festival volunteers and sponsors for ALL they do to keep our rich native heritage alive.  It’s an honor for Coupeville to host this wonderful festival.

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