Discover the charm of Camano Island's local farms and attractions, each offering unique experiences that celebrate tradition, innovation and sustainability at the Camano Homestead Fair.
10 a.m.: Camano Creamery — Meet an adorable calf and learn the art of butter making.
10:30 a.m.: Cats Paw Bees — Explore the world of honeybees and garden pollinators, get practical advice on starting your own hive and creating a pollinator-friendly garden.
11 a.m.: Island Harvest Farm — Building soil health to support healthy plants.
11:30 a.m.: Farm Ashram — Simple methods for preserving plant intelligence and life force, some favorite plants to work with, and how they’re grown.
12 p.m.: Songbird Soap — Teaches the art of crafting beautiful homemade soaps.
10 a.m.–2 p.m. Hidden Creek Draft Horses — These gentle giants will be in the field across from the Marketplace. Learn about their historic and modern roles in agriculture, logging, and more.
Throughout the day, enjoy a lively blend of Bluegrass, Folk and Americana by the South End String Band.
Additional sessions hosted by WSU Extension:
12:30 p.m.: Cultivate a thriving, bountiful oasis by learning to build your own raised beds.
1 p.m.: Transform kitchen scraps into rich, organic compost by building your own wormery.
1:30 p.m.: Revolutionize your cleaning routine with homemade cleaning products.
2 p.m.: Create a sustainable water source by learning to build your own rain barrel.
It promises to be a fun-filled, memorable learning experience for all ages.
