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Mussel Chowder Tasting and Competition 2020

17 Monday Feb 2020

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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.

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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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2015 Penn Cove Water Festival

16 Thursday Apr 2015

Posted by Coupeville Historic Waterfront Assoc. in Festival, Penn Cove Water Fest

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2015 Native Boat races Whidbey, 2015 Penn Cove Water Festival, 2015 Water Festival Whidbey, Anchorage Inn, BC, Compass Rose Inn, Coupeville Lions Club, Dae Bieniek, Elkhorn Trading, Ervin Knezek, Fine Line Painting, Fine Line Painting whidbey, Front Street Reality, Harry Anderson Whidbey, Janet Burchfield Whidbey, John Weber, JP Falcon Grady, Lavender Wind Whidbey, Lou Labombard, Lummi Tribe, Mussels Whidbey, Nancy Conard, Penn Cove, Penn Cove Shellfish Farm, Penn Cove Water Fest, Peter Ali, Samish, Samish Rosie James, Sarah Richards, Shifty Sailors, Skowkale Band of Sto:lo First Nation Chehalis, Solana Booth, Swil Kanim, Tshimshain Haayuuk Dancers, Vern Olson Whidbey, Vicky Reyes Whidbey, Water fest Whidbey, Whidbey Boat races, Whidbey Island, Whidbey Native American history

2015 Penn Cove Water Fest

Visit the Penn Cove Water Festival site for the line up of races, children’s activities, dancing, music, story telling and much more about this family friendly and historic event.

 

 

 

Penn Cove Water Festival mission statement

Races and 2015 sponsors

1) Single Woman Race – Sara Richards/Lavender Wind

2) Single Man Race – John Weber

3) Mixed Doubles Race – Anchorage Inn & Compass Rose Inn

4) 6 Buckskin Race – Elkhorn Trading Co. and Harold Anderson & Terry Bible

5) 6 Jr. Buckskin Race – Vern & Martha Olsen

6) 6 Woman Race – Fine Line Painting

7) 6 Man race – Central Whidbey Lions

8) 11 Jr. Buckskin Race – Coupeville Lions Club

9) 11 Buckskin Race – Dave Bieniek & Ervin Knezek

10) 11 Woman Race – Front Street Realty

11) 11 Man race – Penn Cove Shellfish
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A FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL Penn cove festival

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2014 Penn Cove Water Festival Dedicated to Roger Purdue

08 Thursday May 2014

Posted by Coupeville Historic Waterfront Assoc. in Festival, Water Festival

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2014’s Penn Cove Water Festival features annual tribal canoe races, Native arts and crafts, demonstrations, storytelling, dance performances, artist demonstrations, authentic Native foods, children’s activities, and exhibits and displays. First celebrated in 1930, the Penn Cove Water Festival is a long held tradition on Whidbey.

2014 PENN COVE WATER FESTIVAL

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DEDICATED to ROGER PURDUE (1938-2013)

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For two decades Roger created the beautiful artwork for the Penn Cove Water Festival poster.

Of Tsimshian tribe heritage, Roger grew up on Orcas Island where he developed a deep love for nature, salmon and whales. Moving to Whidbey as a young man, Roger was a teacher in Oak Harbor, and after retiring celebrated his Northwest Native heritage in his artwork and carvings. His generosity to the Penn Cove Water Festival and to the community will never be forgotten, and his beautiful, creative depictions of nature will live on forever.

PCWF14RACKCARD2scaledTomorrow, Friday May 9: Storytelling event by Lou Labombard at the Pacific Rim Institute in Coupeville. MAP

Festival day, Saturday, May 10th, enjoy tribal boat races, story telling, music, dancing and the Native Spirit Art Show at the Coupeville Recreation Hall. MAP

NOTE: the Native Spirit Art Show will hold over for Sunday, May 11th, too.

Regional and Canadian Tribes participating in the boat races will be: Nooksack Tribe; Swinomish Tribe; Makah Tribe; Lummi Tribe; Skowkale Band of Sto:lo First Nation Chehalis, BC and the Skwah Band Chilliwack Landing, BC.

Click Waterfest poster for a full line up of festival activities

Including activities for children

Contributions to the Penn Cove Water Festival both as volunteers and donations financially are appreciated by the festival organizers. If you would like to help in any way, or make a contribution visit the Penn Cove Water Festival Association website for a list of contacts.

Here’s to you Roger!  We’ll celebrate your life and your work this, and every, year!!

 

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More information about Roger Purdue:

Penn Cove Water Festival Tribute

Jan. 28, 2014 – Obituary – Whidbey News Times

Feb. 14, 2013 – Purdue honored for festival images – Whidbey Examiner

 

2011 Whale Wheel nears completion – Penn Cove Water Festival 

May 7, 2011 – Whales will replace salmon near the Coupeville Wharf – Whidbey News Times

 

 

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2014 Penn Cove Water Festival ~ Saturday, May 10th

18 Friday Apr 2014

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Arts WA, boat races on Whidbey, Coupeville, Coupeville Chamber of Commerce, Coupeville Festival Association, Coupeville Front St., Coupeville Historic Waterfront, Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association, Coupeville history, Historic Coupeville, Humanities Washington, Island County Historical Society, Island County Washington, Lummi Tribe, Makah Tribe, National Endowment for the Arts, Nooksack Tribe, Pacific Rim Institute, Penn Cove, Penn Cove Indian tribes, Penn Cove Mussel Fest, Penn Cove Shellfish, Penn Cove Water Festival, Penn Cove Water Festival 2014, Penn Cove Waterfest, Penn Cove Waterfest 2014, Port of Coupeville, Puget Sound Energy, Puyallup Tribe of Indians, Roger Purdue, Samish Tribal Nation, Skowkale Band of Sto:lo First Nation, Skwah Band, Sno-Isle Libraries, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Swinomish Tribe, The Suquamish Tribe, Town of Coupeville, Tribal boat races, Water Festival Whidbey, Whidbey Boat races, Whidbey Indian boat races, Whidbey Indian tribe, Whidbey Island, Whidbey Island Waterfestival

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2014’s Penn Cove Water Festival continues our renewed focus on the cultural history of the region, and once again brings back all time favorite performers, new performers, and the fun, family atmosphere that is unique to the festival.

The Penn Cove Water Festival features annual tribal canoe races, Native arts and crafts, demonstrations, storytelling, dance performances, artist demonstrations, authentic Native foods, children’s activities, and exhibits and displays. First celebrated in 1930, the Penn Cove Water Festival is a long held tradition on Whidbey.


RogerPurdueGraceThis year the festival will be dedicated to the late Roger Purdue (1938-2013).

 

For two decades Roger created the beautiful artwork for the Penn Cove Water Festival poster. Of Tsimshian heritage, Roger grew up on Orcas Island where he developed a deep love for nature, salmon and whales. Moving to Whidbey as a young man, Roger was a teacher in Oak Harbor, and after retiring celebrated his Northwest Native heritage in his artwork and carvings. His generosity to the Penn Cove Water Festival and to the community will never be forgotten, and his beautiful, creative depictions of nature will live on forever.

PCWF14RACKCARD2scaledThe festival will kick off on Friday, May 9 with a Storytelling event by Lou Labombard at the Pacific Rim Institute in Coupeville. MAP

Festival day, Saturday, May 10th, enjoy tribal boat races, story telling, music, dancing and the Native Spirit Art Show at the Coupeville Recreation Hall. MAP

NOTE: the Native Spirit Art Show will hold over for Sunday, May 11th, too.

Regional and Canadian Tribes participating in the boat races will be: Nooksack Tribe; Swinomish Tribe; Makah Tribe; Lummi Tribe; Skowkale Band of Sto:lo First Nation Chehalis, BC and the Skwah Band Chilliwack Landing, BC

<Click Waterfest poster for a full line up of festival activities

Including activities for children

Contributions to the Penn Cove Water Festival by many individuals and organizations, both financially and as volunteers, are appreciated by the festival organizers. If you would like to help in any way, or make a contribution visit the Penn Cove Water Festival Association website for a list of contacts.

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MUSSELFEST 2012

04 Wednesday Jan 2012

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2012 Mussel Chowder contest, 2012 Musselfest, Baking Mussels, Bayleaf, Bayview, Beer Garden, Bistro, Captain Thomas Coupe, Captain Whidbey, Captain Whidbey Inn, Central Whidbey Chamber of Commerce, Christopher's on Whidbey, CHWA, ciao, Cindy Olsen, Clinton, Cooking Mussels, Coupeville, Coupeville Front St., Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association facebook, Coupeville Mussel Fest, Coupeville’s Mussel Mingle, Ebey Bowl, Entertainment Whidbey, family friendly whidbey, famlily fun whidbey, Front Street Grill, Growing Mussels, Historic Coupeville, Ian Jeffords, Island County Historical Society, Island County Museum, Jeffords, March Whidbey, Mosquito Fleet, Museum Coupeville, Mussel Chowder, Mussel Chowder Contest, Mussel Festival, Mussel Festival 2012, Mussel Mingle, Mussel Recipes, Musselfest 2012, Mussels, Oak Harbor, Ostercatcher, Penn Cove, Penn Cove Shellfish, Penn Cove Shellfish Farm, Penn Cove Shellfish Farmm, Raul Jeffords, Toby's, Tour Mussel Farm, Tyee

THE NEXT BIG EVENT ~ MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

MUSSELFEST 2012

Saturday & Sunday ~ March 3 & 4 2012 

Our quintessential YUMMY event!  

 People come from miles around to sample mussel chowder in our chowder contest, try their talents in the mussel eating contests (LOOK OUT!), take boat tours of the Penn Cove Shellfish Farms, delight in our shops and art studios, dance the afternoon and night away in our Beer Garden, some enter the Cookin’ in the Kettle Mountain Bike Race (to work off the yummy food), or go through the art studio tour!  Generally a good time is had by all during the Musselfest Coupeville!

& Friday night March 2nd ~ the Mussel Mingle kicks off the festival in the Rec Hall! Come mingle with local characters, visitors, Mussel growers, Mussel cookers, support the Island County Museum and our continued tradition of a fun end of winter event! 

Check out our Musselfest page for more info.

Steve Trembley, John Oliver and Dean Schmidt – Musselfest 2011
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