Local Events
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JANUARY
Nordic Ski Ambassadors at Salmon Ridge
Nooksack Nordic Ski Club
Sat, Jan. 27, 2024, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturdays during the snow season. We must have snow a the SnoPark for these events. Ski Ambassadors are on hand at the Salmon Ridge SnoPark at mile 46 on Mt. Baker Hwy. with maps of the local ski and snowshoe trails as well as the opportunity to buy a SnoPark permit. Look at and talk about the different types of skis, put on a pair of snowshoes and try them out.
FEBRUARY
Legendary Banked Slalom
Mt. Baker Ski Area
Fri-Sat-Sun, Feb. 9-10-11, 2024
The Legendary Banked Slalom is Mt. Baker Ski Area’s signature event. Snowboarders from nearby and far away to ride the slalom course in the hopes of bringing home the coveted duct tape trophy.
MARCH
Meet Me in the Sticks
Mt. Baker Ski Area
Sat & Sun, April 6 & 7, 2024
Meet up with like minded freestylers in The Sticks, Mt. Baker Ski Area’s freeride feature zone located of C-3/4 and enjoy a weekend of freestyle riding and skiing together.
Ski to Sea
Whatcom Events
Sun, May 26, 2024
Ski to Sea is the original multisport relay race, from Mt. Baker to Bellingham Bay. Organize your team of 3-8 racers and join us on Memorial Day weekend. Teammates and spectators await finishing racers in Bellingham’s scenic Marine Park and can experience the Historic Fairhaven Festival, the all-day street party just up the hill. Registration opens January 1, 2024.
Twin Sisters Farmers Market
Saturdays, June through October
Deming Quick Stop, 4985 Mt. Baker Hwy., Deming, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
North Fork Library, 7509 Kendall Rd., Maple Falls: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Nordic Ski Ambassadors at Salmon Ridge
Nooksack Nordic Ski Club
Sat, Feb. 10, 2024, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturdays during the snow season. We must have snow a the SnoPark for these events. Ski Ambassadors are on hand at the Salmon Ridge SnoPark at mile 46 on Mt. Baker Hwy. with maps of the local ski and snowshoe trails as well as the opportunity to buy a SnoPark permit. Look at and talk about the different types of skis, put on a pair of snowshoes and try them out.
Golden Egg Hunt
Mt. Baker Ski Area
Sat, March 30, 2024
Join us on the slopes for Golden Egg Hunt! For all ages in the main hunt, we’ve got two Mt. Baker Season Passes up for grabs, and for Kids ages 10 & under, we have two separate hunts with 5000 eggs filled with fun prizes.
APRIL
Last Stand Rail Jam
Mt. Baker Ski Area
Sat , April 13, 2024
We had so much fun last year with our almost-end-of-season rail jam that we’re doing it again! This contest is for skiers and snowboarders of beginning to expert Feature Zone abilities.
Raven’s Edge Dual Slalom
Mt. Baker Ski Area
Sat & Sun, April 13 & 14, 2024
This long-running ski and snowboard dual slalom race is open to skiers and snowboarders of all abilities.
MAY
JUNE
Twin Sisters Farmers Market
Saturdays, June through October
Deming Quick Stop, 4985 Mt. Baker Hwy., Deming, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
North Fork Library, 7509 Kendall Rd., Maple Falls: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
A small but mighty farmers market. Twin Sisters Farmers Market is a cooperatively run mobile market that serves Nugents Corner and Kendall every Saturday from June through October. The farmers are committed to providing a diverse variety of high quality produce grown locally.
Deming Logging Show
First full weekend in June
Deming Logging Show Grounds, 3295 Cedarville Rd., Bellingham
For busted up loggers. Welcome to the Deming Logging Show. Originally established in 1963, our show was inspired by the need to financially assist loggers who were injured in the woods in Whatcom County. Our grounds come alive the second full weekend in June each year. With events and exhibitions to display the skills, tools, and technology used in the logging industry.
JULY
Twin Sisters Farmers Market
Saturdays, June through October
Deming Quick Stop, 4985 Mt. Baker Hwy., Deming, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
North Fork Library, 7509 Kendall Rd., Maple Falls: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
AUGUST
Twin Sisters Farmers Market
Saturdays, June through October
Deming Quick Stop, 4985 Mt. Baker Hwy., Deming, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
North Fork Library, 7509 Kendall Rd., Maple Falls: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Bigfoot Festival
Sat, Aug. 3, 2024
Maple Falls Town Hall, 7509 Mt. Baker Hwy., Maple Falls
This is our annual fundraiser to benefit the development of Maple Falls Park. We will have our ever so popular root beer floats again, in a souvenir mug, bigfoot folklore, food trucks, beer garden and over 40 vendors.
Subdued String Band Jamboree
Thurs-Fri-Sat, Aug. 8-9-10, 2024
Deming Logging Show Grounds, 3295 Cedarville Rd., Bellingham
The Subdued Stringband Jamboree is dedicated to nurturing a strong local music community while connecting national and international folk, roots, and emerging musicians with supportive audiences year-round, culminating in an annual four-day event. We are rooted in practicing environmental sustainability while fostering diverse community partnerships.
SEPTEMBER
Mt. Baker Hill Climb
Whatcom Events
Saturday, September 15
Race starts at Chair 9 Restaurant, 10459 Mt. Baker Hwy., Glacier
Ascend 4,462 feet from Chair 9 in Glacier to Artist Point (5,140 feet elevation) in 22 miles. The Mt. Baker Highway is known as one of the most scenic paved roads in the country and rarely is the highway closed to motorized vehicles from Glacier to Artist Point. With steep elevation and several switchbacks, this ride is not for the faint of heart but the views are stunning. Experience the agony and the ecstasy!
October
Twin Sisters Farmers Market
Saturdays, June through October
Deming Quick Stop, 4985 Mt. Baker Hwy., Deming, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
North Fork Library, 7509 Kendall Rd., Maple Falls: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Oktoberfest
Deming Logging Show
Second full weekend in October on Friday & Saturday
Deming Logging Show Grounds, 3295 Cedarville Rd., Bellingham
This yearly event is not to be confuted with any other festivals happening in the fall in Whatcom County! The Deming Logging Show’s Oktoberfest is patterned after the true festivals that are held in Germany. It was started in 1983 as a fund raiser for Busted Up Loggers.
Mt. Baker Meet the Candidates Night
Mt. Baker Chamber
Maple Falls Town Hall, 7509 Mt. Baker Hwy., Maple Falls
Each year in October the Chamber hosts candidates for public office at the Maple Falls Town Hall. This event includes a brief Q&A with the candidates followed by a dessert social. 2024 date TBA.