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Hello and welcome to our home, the historic waterfront village of La Conner, Washington. We are the La Conner Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Information Center, a non-profit, community agency dedicated to making your visit an enjoyable one. Photo by Connie Coleman, painting by Bob Patterson.
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Glorious Gold!
A trip by car or bicycle through the Skagit Valley to see the daffodils is a high priority for people who love daffodils and springtime.
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Here is information from tulips.com: "Washington Bulb Company, Inc., the parent company of Roozengaarde and Tulips.Com, grows over one thousand acres of flowers in the beautiful Skagit Valley, Washington! Many thousands of people visit our valley each spring to see the spectacular bloom in progress." Tulips.com publishes an online blooming map, which you can use when planning your day trips. Website www.tulips.com
Tulip Frolic Parade
You are invited to the annual Tulip Frolic in La Conner! Saturday, April 9, 2011 starting at 11:00am. Join us for fun in La Conner! Enjoy live music at Gilkey Square. Dirty Biter Park: Kid's Zone fundraiser for La Conner Boys and Girls Club. Stay for the Tulip Parade on Saturday, April 9, starting at 2 pm. Line up along First St. for the best view! All entries are welcome to participate in the parade and it is FREE!
U.S. Bank proudly sponsors the 25th Annual Kiwanis Club of La Conner "Not-So-Impromptu Tulip Parade" along Morris and S. First St. Everyone welcome! Join us for this wacky parade - farm animals, clowns, bands, mascots and your favorite pets. Any size entry welcome. Spectators: bring your lawn chairs. Day of parade entries welcome. Visit La Conner's Visitor Information Center at 606 Morris St. to pick up a parade entry. OR download the form here: OR Contact: Cindy Verge Email: cindy@tulipfestival.org Phone: 360-428-5959 Website: www.tulipfestival.org
Tulip Festival Begins!
Welcome to the 28th Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, April 1-30. We are pleased to share our small corner of the world with you. La Conner is a beautiful area between the mountains, the river, the farmlands and the salt water. La Conner is Tulip Central and home to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Parade, the Tulip Pedal, Tulip Art Shows, and Tulip Flightseeing Excursions taking off on the Swinomish Channel. La Conner offers the only waterfront lodging, shopping, and dining in Skagit Valley.
Plan on spending a couple of days to explore La Conner and the Skagit Valley...Washington's Backyard! 
Tulip Flights
Skagit Valley Flightseeing Excursions Flightseeing excursions will operate from the La Conner City Dock (at the foot of Washington Street) every Saturday and Sunday, April 2 - 24 between 12pm and 6pm. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis and are not bookable in advance. The fare will be $50 per person (with a two-passenger minimum) for a 15-minute flight. Payment can be made by cash, check or credit card. Every Saturday and Sunday, April 2 - 24, you'll have the opportunity to fly directly off the water from Kenmore at the north end of Lake Washington in Seattle at 11am and arrive only 20 minutes later in downtown La Conner. You'll have several hours to relax, have lunch, and walk around La Conner before boarding the seaplane again for another 20 minute flight back to Kenmore at 6pm. These flights can be booked online or by calling Kenmore Air reservations between 7am and 7pm at 866.435.9524.
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Tulip Festival Merchandise
Skagit Valley Styles has all tulip merchandise, including jewelry. Waters Edge (formerly A Class Act) sells framed and signed tulip posters by John Ebner. Both of these great shops are located on First Street in La Conner.
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FEATURED BUSINESS
Olive Shoppe/Ginger Grater
Two great stores in one location! In December 2006, the Olive Shoppe acquired the Ginger Grater from retiring Patti & Patty, and joined them together to create a truly unique setting.
Both shops are native to La Conner for over 18 years and offer a one-of-a-kind shopping experience.
The Ginger Grater has many hard to find kitchen tools, gadgets, linens and high end glassware. It also features well known local and Northwest jams and jellies, in an old country mercantile setting. The Olive Shoppe specializes in over 140 types if olives from around the world. Olives are all natural with no artificial chemicals or preservatives. 50 types of extra virgin olive oils and also have many balsamic types of vinegar. Gregg and Roberta Westover (owners) hand pick each product to assure quality and freshness. A tasting bar is featured, where guests can sample the olives, oils, and vinegars before purchasing. Celebrating 18 plus years in La Conner, the Olive Shoppe and Ginger Grater offers online shopping at Olive Shoppe, or come and visit at 604 S. 1st Street, call Gregg or Roberta toll free 800-992-7071 / 360-466-4101.
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COMMUNITY
Earth Day!
April 16, 2011, 8 a m - 4 p m
SWINOMISH YOUTH CENTER - free community event. games, food,service projects, prizes, entertainment, crafts and more!
For more details contact Offfice of Planning and Development, 11430 Moorage Way, La Conner, WA 98257 Tel: 360-466-1236 or 360-303-9866 (cell)
Coupon Books-Shop and Save!
2011 La Conner Coupon Books are in and are only $2 for hundreds of dollars worth of savings, good for the entire year. Stop by the Visitor Center at 606 Morris Street or find the coupon books at any of La Conner's 3 museums.
Canoe Journey 2011
The SWINOMISH TRIBE will host the end of journey events 2011.  Native Canoe Journey / Tribal Journeys for 2011 will culminate in Swinomish. Official Canoe Landing and details to be announced. Opportunities to volunteer! Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month, from 9-noon at the Swinomish gym. Everyone is invited, volunteers needed! http://paddletoswinomish.com/ |
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SPA and Personal Care
From massage to yoga, La Conner offers soothing choices for you! Relax, restore, and revitalize with some of the Skagit Valley's best naturally focused health, fitness and bodywork practitioners.
Blue Water Massage-Heart & Soul Massage Special
Eve Boe, LMP is offering heart and soul, upper body and foot/calf massage special. Therapeutic massage, specializing in relaxation, deep tissue, and hot stone massage treatments. Call for details call Eve @ 360-333-8811
March Madness Extended
Native Springs Spa extends offer thru end of April. $5 off any product you might enjoy during your signature clay facial or body friendly skin care treatment. Experience a product you would like take home for daily skincare and save! Check out organic offerings for face and body. Details call Joan @708-8313 or www.nativesprings.com.
Salon Rouge offers Yoga Classes
Now offering a few new classes with Yoga Instructor- Hannah Offering Night Classes: Wednesdays @ 5:30 - 6:30 PM / 7:00 - 8:00 PM. Day Classes: Thursdays @ 9:00- 10:00 AM For details: email us at salonrouge@zoho.com Tel: 360.466.4247
Crescent Moon offers yoga workshops!
Classes & Workshops
For more info or to register call the studio @ 360-466-3801. See more class details |
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SHOPPING
Fairy Godmother's Unlimited Fairy GodMother's will be hosting " Leah Schell" on April 9th, from noon to 4:00 pm. Leah Schell is a Vancouver BC based illustrator working in watercolor. Inspired by nature and the wee folk she will besigning work, and showing her new pieces. Featuring her whimsical forest animals and fairies. Great fun for all. Located @ 705 S. 1st Street. For details contact Lisa @ 466-3340. Earthenworks Gallery Earthenworks Gallery is having a Sticks Furniture Trunk Show  on Friday, April 15, Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Located @ 713 S. 1st. Street. Have you always admired "Sticks", the unique, fun, and imaginative painted furniture and accessories while visiting our gallery? Then you won't want to miss meeting Sarah Grant, Creative Director and Owner of "Sticks". Sempre Italiano  Sempre Italiano will be hosting two Complimentary Wine Tastings at their shop on Saturday,April 16th featuring Italian Wines from Cascade Trade and Saturday, April 23rd featuring Italian Wines from Nardone Wines... both events are from 4-6 pm. Sempre Italiano is located at 104 S. First St, La Conner. Located @ 104 S. 1st Street. Call Laura or Raff 360-466-1013 for details.
La Conner Ice Cream Tower Opens!
The La Conner Ice Cream Tower opens April 1st. They will now be serving Hot Dogs, Ice Cream, Hawaiian Shave Ice, and Espresso! Offering homemade cones!  Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from noon til dark. Also on weekdays depending on the weather. Located on First Street across from the historic Lime Dock Building @ 104 N. 1st Street. Vintage La Conner
Vintage La Conner is selling raffle tickets for two queen size quilts that were made by Hannah Thompson, an 88 year old woman from the Comforters Quilt Guild in Tacoma. She gave these quilts to the sister of one of our Soroptimist members, Linda Nurnberger, and asked that they be donated to Soroptimist La Conner for our thrift store, Vintage La Conner. Each quilt raffle ticket is $1 or 6 for $5. The raffle will take place the end of April. For more information about these quilts, please call Linda at Vintage - 466-4017.
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DINING
A Taste of La Conner - April
You are invited to a Taste of La Conner on April 8th, from 5-9 pm. Pre-paid Tickets will be available at the Visitor Center located at 606 Morris Street. Enjoy 5 tastes for $25. Participating restaurants: La Conner Seafood and Prime Rib House, La Conner Pub & Eatery, Nell Thorn, Seed's Bistro & Bar, and Washington Sips Wine Bar. All tickets will be pre-sold and purchased by phone 360-466-4778 or in person at 606 Morris Street, La Conner. Will Call is available!
Wine Makers Dinner
Hellam's Vineyard Wine Shop invites you to their next Spring Winemaker's Dinner on Friday, May 6th at 7 p.m. at the Oyster Creek Inn on Chuckanut Drive. We're very excited to announce that Dean & Heather Neff, owner/winemakers from Nefarious Cellars in Lake Chelan, will be featuring their outstanding whites and reds during this 6-course dinner. Chef Palmer and I are creating the menu, which will be announced soon. In the meantime, we are taking reservations for this dinner, so if you would like to attend please contact the shop at 360.466.1758. A credit card is required to hold your reservation; seating is limited to 40. Hellams Vineyard, L.L.C. On the Water in the Historic Limedock Building Physical location: 109 N. 1st St. #104. |
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MUSIC
Music About Town
Live music at Washington Sips: www.washingtonsips.com
Friday April 1st: Amy Hindman and friends will perform from 7-10. Guitar, keyboard, and accordian. Saturday April 2nd: Fidalgo Swing, "Swing jazz of the Soul" from 7-10. Washington Sips Wine Bar & Shop is located at 608 S. First St, La Conner. Visit washingtonsips.com or call 360-399-1037 for more information. Washington Sips Wine Bar & Shop is located at 608 S. First St, La Conner.
Visit washingtonsips.com or call 360-399-1037 for more information.
Plus live music at Seed's Bistro & Bar every Thursday. www.seedsbistro.com, 360-466-3280 |
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ARTS
Skagit County Historical Museum
2nd Annual Historic Home Tour on Sat., April 2, 2011-10 am - 4 pm.
Take a tour of some of Mount Vernon's finest vintage homes. A delightful way to start the Tulip Festival!  Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of event, and are available at Gretchens in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce, Christianson's Nursery, Rexville Grocery, La Conner Flats or at the Museum. Or download a ticket order from the Museum website. The family friendly Skagit County Historical Museum is located at 501 S. 4th Street, at the top of the hill in La Conner. For more information, call 360.466.3365
Museum of Northwest Art
New exhibit "JAMES B. THOMPSON: THE VANISHING LANDSCAPE" March 12 - June 12, 2011  In the Benaroya Glass Gallery, MoNA His iconic imagery also includes chalices, fish, birds, and snakes. Steensma's technique of using wide ribbons of grey, dripping across the surface, captures the moods of Northwest skies.  The exhibition includes paintings, ink drawings, and recent acquisitions.For details 466-4446.
The La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum
Needlework workshop: A Visual Anthology of Art and Literature April 30, 2011, 1:00. Join art historian Susan Olds for an armchair adventure exploring the needlework theme in art and contemporary fiction. A popular new literary genre, the "needlework novel" reflects the renewed interest in domestic arts, especially needle crafts. Fueled over the past ten years by readers' appetites, the publishing world has produced a bumper crop of novels and mysteries centering on the themes of knitting, lace-making, weaving, quilting and a variety of embroidery arts.
For details 466-4288.
Gallery Cygnus
New exhibit "Searching for Soul" exhibit on opening Friday, March 4 and running through April 23, 2011. Opening Reception Saturday, March 5th, 1:00p to 5:00pm For details 466-5521
Searching for Soul is a 60 year survey of photographic portraits of Northwest Artists. Mary Randlett and Cathy Stevens have recorded such luminaries as Morris Graves, Clayton James, Barbara Staker James, Anne Martin McCool and many others. Artist Reception Saturday, March 5th from 1pm to 5pm at Gallery Cygnus, LaConner. Gallery Hours are 11am to 5pm Friday/Saturday/Sunday. From March 4 through April 23. Info @ 360-333-0724.
Art at the School House
April 2 - May 1, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Daily - Christianson's Nursery
Spring in Skagit Valley is defined by the bursts of color that are the brilliant tulip fields and the return of Art at the Christianson's Nursery Schoolhouse.
For the third year the Stanwood Camano Arts Guild will take up residence in Christianson's Nursery 1888 Meadow Schoolhouse to showcase the works of 25 artists. For details 466-3821. |
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 We encourage you to see what makes this area authentic. We are known for our friendly people, diverse communities, cultural attractions including three museums & outdoor sculpture exhibits, locally owned inns, boutiques & galleries, and an environment of mountains, farms, rivers, islands and the Salish Sea. Adventures from the relaxing to the exhilarating are yours, all in a setting of stunning natural beauty.
Stroll channel town! Let us show you why we truly are the heart of the Magic Skagit Valley and the BEST tiny town in Western Washington!
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Sincerely,
Marci Plank
Director - La Conner Chamber of Commerce |
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