Fall in Love with Snohomish County, Washington!

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1 Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate Fall in Love with Snohomish County, Washington! View this in your browser Fall in Love with Snohomish County, Washington! Autumn in Snohomish County is a particularly beautiful time our many trees become warm with red, yellow and orange leaves, the air becomes crisper and cooler, and yet, the sun usually sticks around a bit, giving us blue skies and sunshine-filled days well into the fall season. An area with strong agricultural assets, Snohomish County is practically overflowing with the bounty of the fall harvest every community boasts an array of farmers markets, you-pick farms, harvest events and festivals and more. Pick a pumpkin or ride a hay wagon, stock up on flowers at the farmers market or bob for apples at a harvest festival. If country living isn t for you, explore our urban areas shopping centers, or take a walking tour of some of our county s beautiful public art. At the end of the day, pitch your tent in one of the beautiful campgrounds throughout the county, on a fluffy pillow in one of our comfortable hotels, inns or in the homeaway-from-home setting of one of our cozy bed and breakfasts. Whatever you choose to do, we hope you enjoy your stay in Snohomish County! Outdoors Adventures: Farmers Markets & Farms 1/8

Nearly every community in Snohomish County has a farmers market visit one near you to stock up on fresh fruit and produce, colorful flowers, deliciously prepared food and artisan goods.

2 Nearly every community in Snohomish County has a farmers market visit one near you to stock up on fresh fruit and produce, colorful flowers, deliciously prepared food and artisan goods. Here are a few of the markets throughout the county: Sultan 1st Saturday Farmers Market: Saturday, September 6, 2014 Snohomish Farmers Market: Thursdays, until September 25, 2014 Mukilteo Farmers Market: Wednesdays, until September 24, 2014 Lynnwood Summer Farmers Market: Thursdays, until September 25, 2014 Friday Farmers Market at Everett Mall: Fridays, until September 26, 2014 Bothell Country Village Farmers Market: Fridays, until October 3, 2014 Edmonds Summer Market: Saturdays, until October 4, 2014 Stanwood Port Susan Farmers Market: Fridays, until October 17, 2014 Everett Sunday Farmers Market: Sundays, until October 5, 2014 For a complete listing of farms and farmers markets, visit our website. If you d rather go straight to the source, check out Craven Farm in Snohomish. With 20 acres of pumpkins of all sizes to choose from, and a 15-acre corn maze to get lost in, Craven Farm is the perfect place to spend a sunny fall day! Try your aim with the pumpkin slinger, take a tractor-pulled hayride through a secret corn maze, let the kids play on the pirate ship, water ski boat, canoe, tepee, and tractor and see farm animals. When you re hungry, nosh on homemade donuts and fresh apple cider, and an array of other delicious items! Also in Snohomish is Stocker Farms, a full service produce market offering onfarm chemical-free vegetables, local berries, Eastern Washington fruit, farm eggs and preserves. The Stocker Farms Pumpkins & Corn Maze is open daily 2/8

3 through Oct. 31, from 10 am to 6 pm and features a U-pick pumpkin patch, a mud-free pumpkin lawn, a giant corn maze and more! Or visit Lake Stevens Carleton Farm, Pumpkins & Corn Maze, featuring thousands of pumpkins and gourds in an old-fashioned pumpkin patch. Explore a five-acre corn maze puzzle, get goose bumps in a haunted night maze called the Haunted Swamp, enjoy a pumpkin cannon and animal train, and snack on corn-on-the-cob, hot dogs, pumpkin pie, cider, espresso and ice cream. For more information on pumpkin patches and corn mazes, visit Snohomish Valley Festival of Pumpkins. Visit our site for a complete list of Snohomish County farms. Unearth Delightful Experiences & Save Money! The Snohomish County Tourism Bureau has recently launched Tourism Revealed, a free, interactive scavenger hunt featuring the best deals of Snohomish County, Washington. We ve all seen someone who stands out as the stereotypical tourist. Disguise yourself as a local and participate in the missions to discover Snohomish County as only the locals know! Access cases and clues leading to locations around Snohomish County, gather your evidence by taking photos of yourself enjoying farms, food or agriculture in Snohomish County to or share them on Facebook or Twitter and tag The more evidence you submit, the better chance you have at winning the grand prize given every other month! Tourism Revealed is currently offering discounts for farms, food and agriculture businesses throughout the county, and starting in November you ll find discounts for arts, culture and history attractions! Find Something Beautiful: Art in Snohomish County 3/8

The natural riches of this region have inspired artists to create some of the most breathtaking pieces of art, making art and artists world-famous.

4 The natural riches of this region have inspired artists to create some of the most breathtaking pieces of art, making art and artists world-famous. The painters, sculptors, architects and carvers of the region are inspired by mountain views, shores washed and scrubbed by sand and waves, and a most naturally complex and beautiful environment. But don t take our word for it go view our public art for yourself! Order our brand new, Snohomish County Public Art brochure or download it here. Edmonds, a beautiful waterfront community, is filled to the brim with art, including over a dozen murals by local artists. Take a walking tour of the Edmonds murals with our mobile tour. For a more in-depth look at the arts and culture scene in Snohomish County, visit our website. Shop til You Drop! 4/8

5 Enjoy the last few weeks of jacket-free days by checking out some of Snohomish County s unique outdoor shopping centers! Stroll through Bothell Country Village, a walkable collection of shops, along with train rides, a bounce house, putt-putt course, picnic area and playhouse. Shop antiques, home décor and specialty boutiques and from an array of kid-friendly stores! Or visit Mill Creek Town Center, an award-winning shopping area that features a Central Market, a University of Washington Bookstore, home décor shops, a toy store, health food shops, bakeries and much more! For the dedicated antique shoppers, downtown Snohomish is a must-see! Known as the Antique Capital of the Northwest, this small, walkable downtown area features merchandise from over 350 antique dealers! In addition to antiques, Snohomish also hosts a plethora of home and clothing boutiques, as well as bakeries, cafes and restaurants. For artsy folks, downtown Edmonds is the place to be! The streets of this waterfront arts community are lined with art galleries, boutiques, specialty shops and loads of yummy food options. For an overview of the kind of shopping options available throughout the 5/8

6 9/2/2014 Visitor Newsletter: Autumn in Snohomish County, Washington county, download our mobile shopping tour or visit our website. Upcoming Events Puget Sound Bird Fest September 5-7, 2014 at the Frances Anderson Center in Edmonds The 3-day event includes speakers, guided walks, land and water-based field trips, exhibits, and educational activities for children and adults. Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival September 5-7, 2014 at Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo Features 50 artist booths, bands, a parade, children s activities, a salmon bake, fireworks, lighthouse tours and much more! 7th Annual Snohomish Pumpkin Hurl & Medieval Faire September 13 14, 2014 at Alexander Farm in Snohomish Contestant teams build and bring their very own pumpkin hurling machines (or Trebuchets ) to compete for the title: Champion of the Northwest Regional Pumpkin Hurl. Monroe Oktoberfest September 19 21, 2014 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe Enjoy frosty traditional German beers, great food, lively music and games all indoors with a traditional Oktoberfest look and feel! Schack-toberfest Art & Harvest Festival September 25 28, 2014 at the Schack Art Center in Everett This harvest themed weekend at the Schack Art Center features a glass 6/8

7 pumpkin patch, glassblowing demonstrations, pumpkin carving demonstrations, and "Make It Now" pumpkin classes in the hot shop. 35th Annual Arts of the Terrace Juried Art Show September 27 October 5, 2014 at the Mountlake Terrace Library in Mountlake Terrace Enjoy paintings, prints, drawings, miniatures, photography and 3-dimensional works by top local and regional artists. Granite Falls Railroad and Reunion Days October 4 5, 2014 on Main Street in Granite Falls Includes parades and many other activities and live entertainment. Railroad Days was started to commemorate Granite Falls history and the great railroads, and the event combines with reunions at Granite Falls High School, bringing back past alumni to meet old friends and renew past acquaintances. Pumpkins in the Park & Scarecrow Row October 4, 2014 at Willis Tucker Park in Snohomish Activities include a scavenger hunt, hayrides, pumpkin bowling and a chance for kids to build their own scarecrow! Darrington Harvest Festival October 11, 2014 at the Mansford Grange in Darrington Come and enjoy old-fashioned fun! The festival features local vendors, and fun things for the kids to do, such as trying out their artist skills while carving a pumpkin or creating garden vegetable art. Harvest Festival at Country Village October 11 12, 2014 at Bothell Country Village in Bothell Stroll the grounds decorated with corn stalks and pumpkins while you enjoy 40 unique craft booths featuring one-of-a-kind items made by local artisans. Paint a pumpkin! Pumpkins and paints are included. Also enjoy face painting, pony rides, train rides, delicious food and a family friendly beer and wine garden. 4th Annual Snohomish Brewfest October 24-25, 2014 at the Snohomish Event Center in Snohomish Celebrate the season! Enjoy an evening out with friends, food, brews and tunes. All proceeds benefit the Snohomish Senior Center. Mukilteo Holiday Art Mart November 1, 2014 at Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo 7/8

8 Get your holiday shopping started early at this market, filled with creative and beautifully designed gift items made in Washington. For a complete list of events throughout Snohomish County, visit our events calendar. Website Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest Copyright 2014 Snohomish County Tourism Bureau, All rights reserved. unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences 8/8

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