Choose from many local history presentations, guided walking tours of Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor, "If This House Could Talk" home tours and other activities planned in the San Juan Islands during the month of May. There's a local history museum on each of the three Islands -- Lopez, Orcas and San Juan, each one unique. Learn more about the month's events and the museums at Historic Friday Harbor’s website, www.historicfridayharbor.org.
The preservation of prairie habitat and native wildflowers is a focus of the National Park Service, which has a colorful celebration of spring planned for Bloom Week, held May 3 - 8. Visit San Juan Island National Historical Park's American Camp for family activities, the highlight of which will be the Wildflower Festival on Saturday, May 7, on the parade grounds. To see details on these events, visit the San Juan Island National Historical Park website at www.nps.gov/sajh.
In the village of Eastsound on Orcas Island, the Orcas Island Historical Museum's current exhibit "Destination Orcas," an early history of its resorts, continues through May 28. While on Orcas Island, plan for time to visit the 1909 Moran Mansion at Rosario for a glimpse of elegant Arts & Crafts furnishings and decorative architectural features. Visit the Orcas Island Historical Museum’s site at www.orcasmuseum.org.
First Annual
Lopez Lamb & Wool Festival
Let's just say it will be sheer delight to be on Lopez Island Saturday, May 14.
Saddleback Sheep Ranch and Island Fibers have planned a Lopez Island springtime celebration of sheep, lamb and fiber. Come to the Village to see sheep-shearing and sheepdog demonstrations plus spinning, weaving, felting, knitting and dyeing.
Enjoy fleece and wool exhibits, product sales and hands-on activities for all at the Lopez Center for Community and the Arts. Proceeds from sales and a sumptuous island-style dinner will benefit the Lopez Farm-to-School Program. For more information, visit Island Fibers at www.islandfibers.com.
May & June Events
San Juan Farmer's Market continues every Saturday in Friday Harbor.
May 1
"If This House Could Talk" Historic Home Tour, San Juan Island
May 3 - 8
Bloom Week at American Camp, San Juan Island
May 4
Breakfast History Talk: Kirgy Carter House, San Juan Island
May 6
San Juan County Historic Courthouse Tour, San Juan Island
May 7
Orcas Island Farmers' Market Returns to Saturdays on the Village Green
Island Rec Children's Festival, San Juan Island
Wildflower Festival at American Camp, San Juan Island
Friday Harbor Historic District Guided Walking Tour, San Juan Island
May 10
Historic King Farmhouse Guided Tour, San Juan Island
May 13
Whale Museum Fundraiser, San Juan Island
May 14
Lopez Lamb and Wool Festival, Lopez Island
Friday Harbor Historic District Guided Walking Tour, San Juan Island
May 15
Northwest Modern Architecture 1945-1970, San Juan Island
May 19
"The Ingenious Jim Crook" Pioneer Talk, San Juan Island
May 21
Friday Harbor Historic District Guided Walking Tour, San Juan Island
May 28
Bite of Orcas, Pet Parade & Kid's Festival, Orcas Island
Lopez Farmers' Market Returns to Saturdays in the Village
Historic Lower Argyle Neighborhood Guided Tour, San Juan Island
"If This Theater Could Talk" Historic Theater Tour, San Juan Island
May 29
Historic Roche Harbor Village Guided Walking Tour, San Juan Island
June 3 - 4
Celebrity Golf Classic, San Juan Island
June 3 - 5
Pâtisserie by the Sea: Scholarship Fund Benefit, Canoe Island
June 4
San Juan Vineyards Barrel Tasting, San Juan Island
June 4 - 5
San Juan Island Artists' Studio Tour
June 5
San Juan Island Marathon / Half Marathon / 10K
June 18
Summer Solstice Parade & Celebration, Orcas Island
Orca Sing Concert, San Juan Island
June 25 - 26
Orcas Island Garden Tour
For a more complete list of scheduled times, venue details and admission prices for all events, and for lodging specials and packages, check out the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau’s website at www.visitsanjuans.com.
Just a 30 minute flight from Seattle or a 60 minute scenic ferry ride from Anacortes, the San Juan Islands beckon for outdoor adventure and rural relaxation.
Photos courtesy San Juan Islands Tourist Bureau, P.O. Box 1330 640 Mullis Street, Suite 210 Friday Harbour, WA 98250
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