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Welcome to the 2008 Events Calendar
Please inquire about hosting your event
at the Farm!
We have facilities for meetings, receptions, art shows, workshops,
weddings, classes and parties of all kind, both indoor and out. Please phone 360-678-7710 or email events@greenbankfarm.com
SEPTEMBER EVENTS Click Here !
Oktoberfest Volunteers Needed! Click Here ! Rob Shouten's NEW Gallery Opening Click Here!!
| February 2008 |
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First Fridays at the Farm!! - Start your weekend off right with First Fridays at the Farm! Meet friends and come enjoy the community spirit at Greenbank Farm. The Wine Shop and Tasting Room will offer a new wine maker (TBD) for an exciting evening of wine discussion and cheese pairings. Peruse the shops and new art, taste a new wine while contemplating the next antique purchase and treat your self to dinner out at Whidbey Pies Cafe. Shops will remain open until 8pm and the cafe, which closes at 4pm, will re-open from 5:30-8:30pm to serve a 4-course dinner featuring a new local chef every month, be sure to save room for pie! Call the wine Shop for information at 360/678.7700
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| 16-18 |
Sweetheart Wine & Chocolate Tasting & Art Market Wine and chocolate tasting will be featured throughout the weekend at the Greenbank Farm Market inside the historic 1904 Barn. The event is scheduled from 10am-5pm on February 16-18. Bring your sweetheart and experience the varieties of wine and chocolate, as you taste wines of the Puget Sound area paired with truffles, Belgian chocolates and fudge. Stroll through the market of handcrafts, art photography and gourmet foods created by local artisans to find special gifts for your Valentine. Enjoy the charming atmosphere of the market in the barn making your visit to the farm a sweet destination. For more information contact the events Manager at 360/678-7710 or email events@greenbankfarm.com |
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Spring Flea Market - Check it out! The Spring Fleas have arrived. You'll find gently used decor and treasures from island households, surplus inventory, silver jewelry, imports mixed in with antiques and collectibles.10am-3pm Saturday and Sunday. Info: 360/678-7710, events@greenbankfarm.com |
| March 2008 |
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First Fridays at the Farm!! -Start your weekend off right with First Fridays at the Farm! Meet friends and come enjoy the community spirit at Greenbank Farm.
Don't miss out on this tasting at the Greenbank Farm Wine Shop and Tasting Room with owner and winemakers Yvonne Swanberg and Tim Judkins of San Juan Vineyards. They will be pouring a wonderful selection of their Island wine in our fun, casual environment. We will also be featuring local artist, Randy Emmons. Enjoy wine, cheese, great art and receive 10% off any purchases in the wine shop this evening only. Call the wine Shop for information at 360/678-7700. Whidbey Pies cafe, which closes at 4pm, will re-open from 5:30-8:30pm to serve a 4-course dinner featuring Penn Cove Mussels in bacon, paprika, dill broth, Potato herb soup, Grilled Romaine with tabouli salad, Lamb sliders with sweet potato haystacks and Harissa aioli or Falafel sliders and Rhubarb, honey, saffron custard tart! Ph. 360/678-1288.
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| 15-16 |
Antique and Collectible Show - A popular annual event that brings18 dealers to the Main Barn and loft. You'll find just what you are looking for plus more from this incredibly diverse inventory of goods. The sale runs from 10am-5pm Saturday and 10am-3:30pm Sunday. |
| 22-23 |
Whidbey Garden Faire - Spring is in the air and garden time is on the mind! Visit with Whidbey Island landscapers, nurseries and garden artists. Begin dreaming and planning your garden room. Get ideas for your patio container, garden and flower bed highlights. The Garden Faire is a one day event held inside the barn from 10am-5pm on Saturday. More information contact:, Events Manager:360/678-7710. |
| 22-23 |
EASTER EGG HUNT!- You're invited to participate in the Whidbey Garden Faire at Greenbank Farm. The 1904 historic barn will be filled with vendors and community members who have a passion for gardening. They will be providing education, plants, crafts, gifts and gardening tips that will help you plan and accessorize your own gardens. We will also be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on the day of the Faire as well as Easter Sunday from 12pm-1pm. There will be an easier hunt for the little ones and a more difficult hunt for the big kids. Light treats available for purchase to add to the festivities! The adjacent wine tasting room, café, and additional businesses are open during these same hours. Bring the family and share in on the fun at your farm. See you there! |
| April 2008 |
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First Fridays at the Farm!! -Start your weekend off right with First Fridays at the Farm! Meet friends and come enjoy the community spirit at Greenbank Farm. The Wine Shop and Tasting Room will offer a new wine maker (TBD) for an exciting evening of wine discussion and cheese pairings. Peruse the shops and new art, taste a new wine while contemplating the next antique purchase and treat your self to dinner out at Whidbey Pies Cafe. Shops will remain open until 8pm and the cafe, which closes at 4pm, will re-open from 5:30-8:30pm to serve a 4-course dinner featuring a new local chef every month, be sure to save room for pie! Call the wine Shop for information at 360/678.7700 |
| 6,13, 20, 27 |
Sunday Farmers' Market in the Barn - Celebrate Spring inside the barn at the start of the 2008 Farmers' Market Season. The Greenbank Farm market will have starts for your garden, specialty crafts, photography and art. Have a cup of coffee or tea while you visit. Every Sunday 11am-3pm. Vendor sign up, contact Market Manager: 360/678-7710 or GBSundaymarket@whidbey.com
Also enjoy the Master Gardener Educational Clinic on Sundays to learn how to turn your black thumb to green! Lots of helpful tips and ideas straight from the experts!
www.island.wsu.edu/mastergardener/mginfo.htm
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| 19-20 |
Greenbank Garden Club Plant Sale - Be sure to get here early for this sale because it is 'first come, first served'. Sale begins at 10am and is usually over by 3pm when the plants are gone. |
| 25-26 |
Burning Word Poetry Festival - The 5th Annual Festival is a celebration of poetry, music, performance and educational workshops. For fees and more information contact the Washington Poets Association at their website: www.burningword.org. |
| May 2008 |
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First Fridays at the Farm!! -Do Fish Really Talk? Meet David Schaal, wine maker of the new FishTalk Vineyards in Freeland. David will formally introduce Whidbey Island's First Estate Grown Pinot Nior and Pinot Gris. Be the first to try these amazing wines from the island. Tasting Room Donation of $10, wines paired with gourmet cheeses from Greenbank Cheese and Specialties.
Which Student Artist will Win! Join us in the 1904 historic barn to get a "sneak peek" of the art work featured in AAUW Art Show and Fundraiser on Saturday, May 3rd. A panel of selected local artist will choose one young artist's work to be the official artwork of the 2008 Loganberry Festival! The announcement and work will be revealed at our First Friday event! Shops will remain open until 8pm and the cafe, which closes at 4pm, will re-open from 5:30-8:30pm to serve a 4-course dinner featuring a new local chef every month, be sure to save room for pie! Call the wine Shop for information at 360/678-7700
Rob Shouten's NEW Gallery Opening - On Friday May 2nd, Rob and Victory Schouten will officially open the doors to their brand new gallery at Greenbank Farm. The 870-sq. ft. ROB SCHOUTEN GALLERY, located in building C at the historic Farm, will become the primary showcase for the paintings and prints of the well-known artist.
Besides exhibiting Schouten’s work the gallery will focus on showing the work of established artists working in painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture, with a special emphasis on realism, magic realism, surrealism, and art of a spiritual and Earth loving nature. The gallery's inaugural exhibition will feature the work of artist/owner Rob Schouten and Pt. Angeles ceramic artist Gayle Lutchg. More Info
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AAUW Student Art and Fundraiser Show - American Association of University Women's (AAUW) annual juried student art show. Come support the arts!! Proceeds from admission go toward student scholarships. Show runs from 1-4 pm for information call 360/678-6610 |
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Sunday Farmer's Market - Find the market at the field's edge across from the barn. Look for banners welcoming you to the market at the heart of the Island. Organic produce, honey, art and crafts of all kinds. Hot food and coffee. Every Sunday 11am-3pm. Vendor sign up, contact Market Manager: 360/678-7710 or GBSundaymarket@whidbey.com
Also enjoy the Master Gardener Educational Clinic on Sundays to learn how to turn your black thumb to green! Lots of helpful tips and ideas straight from the experts!
www.island.wsu.edu/mastergardener/mginfo.htm
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| 24-26 |
Spring Wine Tasting and Market - Join the fun at Greenbank Farm over Memorial Day Weekend. Local painters, photographers, handcrafters, growers and producers bring the creativity of Whidbey and the region to this market. Our barn will be filled with wonderful vendors, local artists and wines from the Puget Sound area. Taste, Nibble and enjoy gourmet food or stay for lunch. Sample wines from our Whidbey Island wineries and the farms own Loganberry Wine. Enjoy the hidden pleasures of wineries from Marysville to the San Juan Islands. More information and/or vendor sign-up call 360/678-7710 or events@greenbankfarm.com |
| June 2008 |
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First Fridays at the Farm!! -Start your weekend off right with First Fridays at the Farm! Meet friends and come enjoy the community spirit at Greenbank Farm. The Wine Shop and Tasting Room will offer a new wine maker (TBD) for an exciting evening of wine discussion and cheese pairings. Peruse the shops and new art, taste a new wine while contemplating the next antique purchase and treat your self to dinner out at Whidbey Pies Cafe. Shops will remain open until 8pm and the cafe, which closes at 4pm, will re-open from 5:30-8:30pm to serve a 4-course dinner featuring a new local chef every month, be sure to save room for pie! Call the wine Shop for information at 360/678.7700 |
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Sunday Farmers Market - Many colorful banners will welcome you from the highway when you turn into this outdoor market. The vendors are here every Sunday 11am-3pm and bring their creative wares, art, and produce to market. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while you discover what is here or have a picnic in the food area. For more info: 360/678-7710 or events@greenbankfarm.com |
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Greenbank Car Show - Treat Dad to a Car Show on Saturday for this Father's Day and bring along the whole family. The cars will be on display from 9:00am - 5:00pm. Admission: $5 adults, $3 seniors and students, children under 12 are free. Come see the street rods, antiques, customs, classics, racecars and trucks. Choose your favorite for the People's Choice Award! For more info call ph. # 360/929-1609 or visit www.greenbankcarshow.com
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| 27-29 |
Greenbank Artists Show and Sale - Central Whidbey's longest running art group's annual show and sale. Support an artist and enjoy selecting local art to have in your home. For information: 360/678-5558 |
| July 2008 |
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First Fridays at the Farm!! -Start your weekend off right with First Fridays at the Farm! Meet friends and come enjoy the community spirit at Greenbank Farm. The Wine Shop and Tasting Room will offer a new wine maker (TBD) for an exciting evening of wine discussion and cheese pairings. Peruse the shops and new art, taste a new wine while contemplating the next antique purchase and treat your self to dinner out at Whidbey Pies Cafe. Shops will remain open until 8pm and the cafe, which closes at 4pm, will re-open from 5:30-8:30pm to serve a 4-course dinner featuring a new local chef every month, be sure to save room for pie! Call the wine Shop for information at 360/678.7700 |
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20, 27 |
Sunday Farmers Market - Come shop for your summer produce now. Cherries and peaches are here from organic growers. Flowers are in bloom and the selection is wonderful. Artists and handcrafters have a wide variety for you. Kettlecorn is a popular treat at the summer market. 11am-3pm. More info: 360/678-7710 or events@greenbankfarm.com |
| 26-27 |
LOGANBERRY FESTIVAL - The Farm's annual wine tasting, music and art extravaganza! The field is filled with artists, artisans, and craftspeople while local musicians entertain. There are food booths by local folks and a play area for the children. Check each day's schedule for the loganberry pie-eating contest! This community party is the Greenbank Farm's gift back to the community for all their support. Join us 10:00am - 5:00pm both days. Admission is free. For information: 360/678-7700 or 360/222-3151. To be a vendor 360/678-7171 or director@greenbankfarm.com |
| August 2008 |
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First Fridays at the Farm!! -Start your weekend off right with First Fridays at the Farm! Meet friends and come enjoy the community spirit at Greenbank Farm. The Wine Shop and Tasting Room will offer a new wine maker (TBD) for an exciting evening of wine discussion and cheese pairings. Peruse the shops and new art, taste a new wine while contemplating the next antique purchase and treat your self to dinner out at Whidbey Pies Cafe. Shops will remain open until 8pm and the cafe, which closes at 4pm, will re-open from 5:30-8:30pm to serve a 4-course dinner featuring a new local chef every month, be sure to save room for pie! Call the wine Shop for information at 360/678.7700 |
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Sunday Farmers Market - The produce and art/craft outdoor market continues every Sunday from11am-3pm. Visit with the farmers and crafters while you shop, they are proud to bring their product to market.
Sunday the 24th of August, at the Greenbank Farm Sunday Farmers Market, chef Gordon Stewart, co-owner and chef of Gordon"s On Blueberry Hill will demonstrate his prodigious culinary skills at 12 noon. Using the abundant, fresh, organic produce our local farmers provide he will create his renowned culinary delights. Please bring your family and friends to this exciting event! Enjoy the ripe summer season. For more information: 360/678-7710 or events@greenbankfarm.com |
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Highland Games - Whidbey Island Celtic Society's annual celebration of all that is Scottish. Pipe bands, pipers, dancers and athletic events with food and fun to spare. 9:00am - 6:00pm. For information call the Tartan Thistle at 360/331-4688 |
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Quilters on the Rock Show- Presented by Quilters On The Rock Guild. A Quilt Show and Textile Boutique, August 23rd, Saturday only, from 10:00 am to 5 pm. This is a beautiful show that only happens every two years as the Quilters take great care in creating their famous works of art! |
| 30-31 |
Antique and Collectible Show and Sale - This fall show brings back 18 dealers to show their furnishings, linens, silver, collectibles, books, trunks and more. Open from 10am-5pm Saturday and 10am-3:30pm on Sunday. For information call: 360/341-3280 |
| September 2008 |
| 5 |
First Fridays at the Farm!! -Start your weekend off right with First Fridays at the Farm! Meet friends and come enjoy the community spirit at Greenbank Farm. The Wine Shop and Tasting Room will offer a new wine maker (TBD) for an exciting evening of wine discussion and cheese pairings. Peruse the shops and new art, taste a new wine while contemplating the next antique purchase and treat your self to dinner out at Whidbey Pies Cafe. Shops will remain open until 8pm and the cafe, which closes at 4pm, will re-open from 5:30-8:30pm to serve a 4-course dinner featuring a new local chef every month, be sure to save room for pie! Call the wine Shop for information at 360/678.7700 |
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Wag and Walk - Bring your four legged tail wagging best friend to the farm for an afternoon festival celebrating all things 'dog.' Contact for information: waifdev@whidbey.net or 360/678-1366 |
| 7, 14, 21, 28 |
Sunday Farmers Market - You'll find apples and plums, squash and fall veggies. Art, photography and handcrafts that are made by local and vendors. Food booths, kettlecorn and mini donuts for your market treat. This is the last month for the market outside at the field's edge every Sunday, 11am-3pm. Info: 360/678-7710 or events@greenbankfarm.com |
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Greenbank Garden Club Plant Sale - Plant lovers start lining up early for this popular sale. The door opens at 10am Saturday morning and by 2PM in the afternoon the plants are usually sold and on their way home. No calls please, just come to buy! |
| 27 |
Tour d' Whidbey - Whidbey Hospital Foundation's annual bicycle event that brings out bicyclists from all over. 50 and 100 mile routes through some of the most beautiful island scenery. For more information: 360/678-7656 xt.4020 or blankl@whidbeygen.org |
| October 2008 |
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First Fridays at the Farm!! -Start your weekend off right with First Fridays at the Farm! Meet friends and come enjoy the community spirit at Greenbank Farm. The Wine Shop and Tasting Room will offer a new wine maker (TBD) for an exciting evening of wine discussion and cheese pairings. Peruse the shops and new art, taste a new wine while contemplating the next antique purchase and treat your self to dinner out at Whidbey Pies Cafe. Shops will remain open until 8pm and the cafe, which closes at 4pm, will re-open from 5:30-8:30pm to serve a 4-course dinner featuring a new local chef every month, be sure to save room for pie! Call the wine Shop for information at 360/678.7700 |
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Whidbey Island Farm Tour Weekend - Support local farmers and learn about Whidbey Island farms. Visit Greenbank Farm for lunch or coffee and pie as a rest stop on your tour. More activities to be announced! Join the farm spirit! For info: 360/678-7710.
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PROST! PROST! PROST! OKTOBERFEST Fundraiser at the Farm! - Come and support the Farm at the 2nd Annual Oktoberfest fundraiser. Enjoy "wünderbar" German Bier and Wine with German fare including authentic bratwurst and pretzels. Top notch entertainment will be rocking the Old Red Barn! Dance, eat, drink and be merry with German Polkas, genuine Paulaner Bier Steins, accordion music, family fun and an adult bier stube. Greenbank Farm staff, board and volunteers will be donning their lederhosen and dirndls' at this event which will raise funds for the continued preservation of the Farm. Tickets $15 adults/$8 children (under age 5 free) includes cover charge and authentic German food. (10% Senior discount also applies)
Tickets go fast so call to reserve yours now! 360/678-7700 or 7710
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Sunday Farmers Market in the Barn - Come enjoy Fall at the farm! The big barn door will be open for the market's harvest. You'll find fresh pressed cider and apples along with produce and handcrafts as we celebrate the arrival of Autumn. Enjoy your Sundays at the market from 11am - 3pm. For info: 360/678-7710 or events@greenbankfarm.com
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Halloween Party & Costume Parade - Family fun and costume parade from 1pm - 3pm. Trick or treat at the Farm during the Sunday Farmer's Market in the big red barn! Pumpkin carving, kettle corn, cider and apples will be available along with market goods. All monsters, ghoul friends and families are welcome! For info: 360/678-7710 events@greenbankfarm.com |
| November 2008 |
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First Fridays at the Farm!! -Start your weekend off right with First Fridays at the Farm! Meet friends and come enjoy the community spirit at Greenbank Farm. The Wine Shop and Tasting Room will offer a new wine maker (TBD) for an exciting evening of wine discussion and cheese pairings. Peruse the shops and new art, taste a new wine while contemplating the next antique purchase and treat your self to dinner out at Whidbey Pies Cafe. Shops will remain open until 8pm and the cafe, which closes at 4pm, will re-open from 5:30-8:30pm to serve a 4-course dinner featuring a new local chef every month, be sure to save room for pie! Call the wine shop for information at 360/678.7700 |
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Weaver's Guild Show and Sale-Uncommon Threads 4 - A community of fiber artists offers unique weaving, spinning, dyeing, basketry, felting and jewelry. November 7th weaver's guild show and sale will be happening in conjunction with First Fridays at the Farm. Come enjoy the artistry, cheese and wine tasting as the farm will be open late.
Textures / Color / Pattern for you / For living / For gifts! www.whidbeyweaversguild.org
Sale November 7th Friday 11-6pm, November 8th Saturday 10-5pm. For more info contact Tricia ph. 360-331-2067
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Festive Fall Wine Market - Fall is in the air and the holidays are just around the corner. Taste and select local and regional wines for your holiday celebrations from North Puget Sound wineries. We have created a gourmet gift market that will entice the senses. Shop for special items, unique gifts, all while tasting your favorite wines. This is a weekend you don't want to miss! Information and vendor sign-up, contact 360/678-7710 or events@greenbankfarm.com |
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Closed for Thanksgiving Day |
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Tree Lighting Celebration! - Families, friends and visitors will delight in Greenbank Farm's Tree Lighting Celebration to open the holiday season. Special extended hours from 5pm - 7pm will be observed by all the businesses, the Holiday Market and Santa. Hot cider and cookies will add to the holiday spirit and community caroling celebration. |
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Holiday Gift Market - First weekend of Greenbank Farm's Annual Holiday Market. Local artisans bring their wonderful talents to the Main Barn from 10am - 5pm creating a festive marketplace to kick off the holiday season. Visit Santa at the Jim Davis House. Shop these three days to stay ahead of the rush. For more information or to sign-up as a vendor, contact Market Manager: 360/678-7710 or events@greenbankfarm.com |
| December 2008 |
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First Fridays at the Farm!! -Start your weekend off right with First Fridays at the Farm! Meet friends and come enjoy the community spirit at Greenbank Farm. The Wine Shop and Tasting Room will offer a new wine maker (TBD) for an exciting evening of wine discussion and cheese pairings. Peruse the shops and new art, taste a new wine while contemplating the next antique purchase and treat your self to dinner out at Whidbey Pies Cafe. Shops will remain open until 8pm and the cafe, which closes at 4pm, will re-open from 5:30-8:30pm to serve a 4-course dinner featuring a new local chef every month, be sure to save room for pie! Call the wine Shop for information at 360/678.7700 |
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Holiday Gift Market - Three more weekends of Greenbank Farm's Holiday Market continue into December so you can complete your gift shopping in time for your festivities. New vendors each weekend join in with returning vendors to bring a wide variety of art, photography, handmade crafts and gourmet foods to fill the barn, loft and annex! Visit Santa at the Holiday Market Annex in the Jim Davis House. Hours are from 10am - 5pm. Local musicians provide music throughout the market dates. Meet with friends to catch the holiday spirit inside Greenbank's historic barn or and bring the kids to meet Santa!! For info: 360/678-7710 or events@greenbankfarm.com |
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Closed for Christmas Day |
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| For information about events or markets, Contact 360-678-7710 or email events@greenbankfarm.com |
| People interested in scheduling events, weddings, meetings, etc, Also anyone interested in participating in Sunday Farmers Market, the Flea Markets, the Holiday Gift Market or the Wine Tour Markets call the Market Manager! |
Volunteers Needed! click here for information
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