Explore the bounty of fresh berries and artisan cheese in the beautiful Skagit Valley.

On June 19th, join GSV director Blake Van Roekel as we explore the farms that hold a distinguished foothold in Skagit’s famed berry & dairy production; Sakuma Brothers, Samish Bay Cheese, and Fairas Farm. Guests will embark on the chartered tour from the Burlington Chamber of Commerce. This event also commemorates the opening weekend of Berry Dairy Days, a celebration in Burlington, Washington of Skagit’s farming community.

“Strawberry Fields Forever” welcomes visitors into the fields of the Skagit Valley for an educational and culinary experience. At Samish Bay Cheese, guests will savor a cheese tasting paired with a strawberry course prepared by Chef Courtney Bourasaw of The Skagit Table. Learn about the history, fun facts, and qualities that make Skagit-grown berries and dairy products some of the best in the nation. The tour returns to the Burlington Chamber of Commerce at 5:00 pm.

The farms you will visit on the Skagit Farm Tour & Tasting

Guests will tour three farms, each offering a begin-the-scenes look at the diversity in operation and scale of Skagit’s renowned agriculture; Farias Farm, Samish Bay Cheese, and Sakuma Brothers. 

Farias Farms has been serving the Skagit community with organically grown fresh produce and berries for nearly 10 years. Owner Francisco Farias and his wife Lorena, offer a success story of farm incubation at Viva Farms to owning and operating their home farm near Burlington. Bringing years of farming experience from both Mexico and the Skagit Valley, Farias Farms grows a diverse selection of vegetables, and notably, their famed fresh strawberries. 

Samish Bay Cheese and whey more! Owners Suzanne and Roger Weschler began making their award-winning collection of artisan cheeses and yogurts almost 30 years ago in Bow,WA. Since then their certified organic dairy and creamery has grown to 200 acres of maritime, green-grass pasture, the qualities of which are reflected in the excellence of their cheeses, gaining national recognition.The rich history of

The rich history of Sakuma Brothers is only matched by their scale of production; Sakuma grows and distributes fresh and frozen berries internationally. Because they pack on the same day of harvest, they grow berry varieties celebrated for their flavor and sweetness. The resulting business success speaks for itself. Their investment in farming and processing supports many operations from around the U.S. and has lent recognition to the Skagit Valley as one of the most renowned berry growing regions in the country.