Experience the stunning beauty and bounty of farming in the Skagit Valley
Skagit Farm Tours & Tastings are highly customized on-the-farm taste + tour experiences showcasing prominent segments of Skagit’s diverse and distinctive specialty crops and foods. Guests enjoy both an educational and culinary experience while learning of the history, fun facts, and qualities that make Skagit-grown crops some of the best in the world. Indulge in an afternoon of discovering the fertile fields of the Skagit Valley and gain valuable insights into the various techniques of growing the foods that grace your table .
GSV director Blake Van Roekel and the knowledgeable staff at WSU Skagit Extension lead the farm tours. Chef-curated bites are prepared utilizing ingredients directly from the farms on the respective tours.
Upcoming Tours
Tides to Trees Tour – May 24, 2025
We welcome you to join us in exploring the connections between land, water, and the industries that add to the richness of Skagit County. Tides to Trees is a guided journey through the watershed, revealing how shellfish farms, working lands, and forests are deeply intertwined—and what’s being done to protect water quality for future generations.
Strawberry Fields Forever – June 20, 2025
Back by popular demand! This was our first tour of 2024 and in collaboration with the annual Berry Dairy Days celebration in Burlington, WA. Guests tour three iconic berry farms in the Skagit Valley and savor both sweet and savory strawberry bites.
On the horizon
Orchard Fruits of the Skagit Valley – October 18th, 2025
Discover the bounty of apple, chestnut, and hazelnut orchards across the Skagit Valley. Learn how apples are grown for fresh market, value-added foods, and renowned cider. Nuts are indeed fruits! Witness how regenerative agriculture is reshaping the landscape of these orchards.
Year-Round Bounty of Bow – December 5th, 2025
From artisan cheeses, to blueberry preserves, to chili powders, delight in the flavors of award-winning foods. Farmers of the Skagit Valley are known as innovators, and adding value to their crops by transforming them into artisan foods is no exception. The bonus of the bounty? We can enjoy these foods year-round.
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This project is partially funded by Skagit County Lodging Tax funds. We would also like to thank the dedicated staff at Washington State University Skagit County Extension for their support and partnership.
