2020 Orcas Island Events
Below is a list of many Orcas Island “Perennial” Events. We update it monthly, so check back often. The Chamber’s Weekly Email Blast (sent out on Thursdays) lists upcoming events. Check out the current “issue” via the link on our home page.
Be sure to check out the Community Calendar, a project of the Chamber of Commerce and the Orcas Island Public Library. For performing arts, the Orcas Center Online Calendar and Actors Theater Website are worth a visit.
2020
January
Wednesday, January 1. Polar Bear Plunge at Cascade Lake. Sponsor: Orcas Island Rowing Association
Saturday, January 11. “A Prayer for Compassion” documentary. 5 pm. Emmanuel Episcopal Church.
Sunday, January 19- Sunday, February 11, 7 pm, Orcas Island Public Library. OICF Presents Four Conducting Workshops with Adam Stern.
Saturday, January 25 Orcas Island 25k Race at Moran State Park. Sponsor: Rainshadow Running
February
Saturday, February 1. Orcas Island 50k Race at Moran State Park. Sponsor: Rainshadow Running
Friday & Saturday, February 7 & 8. San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit. San Juan Ag Summit
Friday & Saturday, February 7 & 8. Orcas Island 100 mile race at Moran State Park. Sponsor: Rainshadow Running
March
Sunday, March 1, 3 pm, Annual Music Advocacy Group Benefit Concert. High School Gym, Orcas Island Public School. https://oimag.org
Wednesday, March 18, Blood Drive, 10:30-4:30 @ Eastsound Firestation
TBD. Friends of the Library Book Sale. 10 am – 3 pm Sponsor: Friends of the Library
Friday-Sunday, March 27 – 29. Holistic Spring Retreat. Website.
April
TBD. Funhouse Science Fair, Sponsor: The Funhouse Science Fair
Saturday, April 11, Easter Egg Hunt. 10 am @ Moran State Park
Friday – Sunday, April 17-19. Orcas Island Literary Festival. Website
TBD. SAFE San Juans 5K at Orcas Athletics in Eastsound. Website
Saturday, April 18: Great Islands Clean Up. Website
TBD. Earth Day Festival. The Exchange
TBD. East Sound Spring Regatta, Orcas Island Yacht Club Regatta
Saturday, April 25. Bill Yarlott Fishing Derby at Cascade Lake. Sponsor: Orcas Adventures. Recurs on 4th Saturday in April.
May
Saturdays, May 2–Sept 26. Farmers Market in Eastsound on the Village Green; Saturdays, (10 am – 3 pm). Orcas Island Farmers Market
Saturday, May 9, 5:30-8:30 pm: Orcas Montessori School Carnival Auction, Emmanuel Parish Hall.
Saturday, May 16. Orcas Veg Fest orcasvegfest.com
Saturday, May 23. Orcas Pet Parade in Eastsound. Sponsor: Kaleidoscope Daycare Center. Recurs on the 4th Saturday in May.
June
Wednesday, June 17, Blood Drive, 10:30-4:30 @ Eastsound Firestation
Saturday, June 20. Solstice Parade, TBD
Saturday-Sunday, June 27-28, Orcas Island Garden Tour
June 17-25, The Miró Quartet performs the entire Beethoven string quartet cycle,Orcas Center. Details TBD.
July
Friday, July 3, Deer Harbor Fireworks
Saturday, July 4, Community Parade, 12 noon, Sponsor: Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce
Saturday, July 4, Lions Club Salmon BBQ, 1-7 pm @ Eastsound Firestation
Saturday, July 4, Eastsound Fireworks, 10 pm, Sponsor: Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce
Sundays, TBD Music In the Village Green Series
Olga Daze, TBD
Saturday, July 25: Cider and Mead Festival. 11 am – 4 pm.
August
Friday-Saturday, August 1- Sunday, August 2, Orcas Island Fly-In,
Saturday, August 1. Classic Car Show; 10 am – 2 pm
Wednesday-Monday, August 5 – 10. Doe Bay Fest. Location: Doe Bay Resort
Friday-Saturday, August 7-22, Chamber Music Festival
Saturday, August 8. Library Fair. Sponsor: Orcas Island Public Library
Friday-Sunday, August 14-16. Orcas Island Artists’ Studio Tour. Location: Various studios on Orcas. Studio Tour Website
Wednesday-Saturday, August 12-15. San Juan County Fair.
Wednesday, August 19, Blood Drive, 10:30-4:30 @ Eastsound Firestation
Friday-Sunday, TBD. Orcas Island Jazz Festival
September
Monday-Wednesday, September 7-9. Deer Harbor Wooden Boat Rendezvous. Sponsor: Wooden Boat Society of the San Juans
Thursday- Monday, TBD. Imagine Arts and Music Festival
Sunday, TBD. Orcas Island Farm Tour. Location: Various farms on Orcas, 9 am – 6 pm. Website & Info.
October
Thursday, October 8 – Monday, October 12. Orcas Island Film Festival. Location: Various venues on Orcas. Orcas Island Film Fest
Wednesday, October 21, Blood Drive, 10:30-4:30 @ Eastsound Firestation
Saturdays, October-November. Indoor Farmers’ Market. Location: Odd Fellows Hall; 11 am – 2 pm. Orcas Island Farmers Market
November
Saturday, November 14. Hops on the Rock: Orcas Island Beer Fest. 11 am – 4 pm. Location: Prune Alley, Eastsound. Second Saturday in November. Hops On The Rocks
Saturday-Sunday, November TBD. Round the County Sailboat Races. Sponsor: Round the County
Saturday, November 28. Small Business Saturday.
December
Friday, December 4. Eastsound Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting. 3 – 5 pm. Sponsor: Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce
Saturday, December 5. Library Holiday Tea; 1-4 pm. Sponsor: Friends of the Library
Saturday – Sunday, December 5-6. Odd Fellows Hall. Artisan’s Faire. The first weekend in December. Contact: 360-298-2202
Saturday – Sunday, December TBD. Orcas Choral Society Holiday Concert. Orcas Center. View Event
Sunday, December TBD . Lions Santa Ship at Orcas Ferry Landing, 11:30 am.
Saturday, December TBD. Orcas Community Band Holiday Concert. 3 pm. Orcas Center. View Event
Wednesday, December 16, Blood Drive, 10:30-4:30 @ Eastsound Firestation
Thursday, December TBD. “Leaves of Gold” concert. Rosario Music Room
Sunday, December TBD , Christmas Jazz Festival. Rosario Music Room
