Learn about the most popular annual events on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Islands. From concerts to film festivals, bike races to farmers markets, our annual events keep locals and visitors coming back for more! For dates and detailed information about all island events, see our Events page. Please check back as we update this calendar throughout the year! Please call 1-888-468-3701 ext.1 if you have a specific event question.
WINTER 2026
January
February
Valentine's/Winter Romance & Wellness Specials & Events
Rainshadow Running Orcas Island Stage Race (3-Day Event) - TBD 2026
Rainshadow Running Orcas Island 100M (3-Day Event) - TBD 2026
SPRING 2026
March
April
Tour de Lopez - April 26
May
Spring Awakening - Memorial Weekend Arts Fest - May 24 & 25
Memorial Day Parade - Friday Harbor - May 26
Doe Bay Artist in Residence - May 28 - Sept 22 (Days vary week-to-week)
SUMMER 2025
June
Rainshadow Running Orcas Island 50K & 25K - June 7 & 8
San Juan Islands Artists' Studio Tour - June 7 & 8
Three Lakes Triathlon & San Juan Island Marathon, Half-Marathon and 10K - June 14
Orca Sing - June 21
Orcas Island Summer Solstice Parade & Celebration - TBD 2025
Doe Bay Artist in Residence - May 28 - Sept 22 (Days vary week-to-week)
July
San Juan Islands 4th of July Celebrations - Please Contact the specific Island Chamber of Commerce for information: San Juan Island, Orcas Island, Lopez Island
Music on the Lawn - July 9 - Aug 26 - Wednesdays
National Historical Park Encampment - Occurs every other year and will be coming in July or August 2026
Orcas Island Cider & Mead Festival - July 19
Doe Bay Artist in Residence - May 28 - Sept 22 (Days vary week-to-week)
August
National Historical Park Encampment - Occurs every other year and will be coming in July or August 2026
Music on the Lawn - July 9 - Aug 26 - Wednesdays
Orcas Island Fly-in and Antique Car Show - TBD 2025
Orcas Island Artists' Studio Tour - August 8, 9, & 10
San Juan Island Summer Arts Festival - August 9 & 10
San Juan County Fair - August 14-17 - San Juan Island
Lakedale Annual Music Festival - August 22 & 23
Float Fest - August 30-31
Doe Bay Artist in Residence - May 28 - Sept 22 (Days vary week-to-week)
FALL & HOLIDAYS 2025
September
Orcas Island Lit Fest - TBD 2025
Savor the San Juans - A Bounty of Food, Farms & Films
Lopez Island Artists' Studio Tour - TBD 2025
Doe Bay Artist in Residence - May 28 - Sept 22 (Days vary week-to-week)
October
Savor the San Juans - A Bounty of Food, Farms & Films
Orcas Island Film Festival - October 15-19
Friday Harbor Film Festival - October 23-26
November
Savor the San Juans - A Bounty of Food, Farms & Films
Holiday Events & Specials - Holiday Celebrations
Hops on the Rock - Nov 8
San Juan Island Artisans Holiday Marketplace - TBD 2025
Lopez Village Holiday & Lights gathering - Friday after Thanksgiving - Nov 28
December
Holiday Events & Specials - Holiday Celebrations
"The Christmas Tree" Lighting - Friday Harbor - TBD 2025
Eastsound Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting - TBD 2025
Winter Artisans Market - Orcas Island - TBD 2025
Old Fashioned Christmas Market at Brickworks - TBD 2025
Enjoy All Year Long
