Whidbey Island Grown (WIG) Weekend is an opportunity to showcase and celebrate local farms and businesses on Whidbey Island, and connect island residents with their local food system. Local restaurants will partner with local farms to serve a special WIG Weekend menu made with fresh, delicious, locally grown products that will be available all weekend long. Some restaurants even grow their own produce! Outdoor seating and take-out options are available.
Whidbey Island Grown will also have farm videos available to view on our Youtube channel. Get a behind the scenes look at your favorite farms’ tours, tutorials, and stories. The videos offer a chance to connect the viewer to local farms and the local food system.
In addition to these events, the Whidbey Island Grown website has an Eat Local Guide with resources and links to help island residents and visitors find and support the local farm community. Other ways to support local for Whidbey Island Grown Weekend include shopping at a farmers market or farm stand, ordering from multiple farms at once through the Whidbey Island Grown Cooperative Food Hub, and buying local products available in local retail stores.
Whidbey Island Grown Weekend is a great opportunity for the community to show their love and support for local food. Businesses have been hit hard by the pandemic and the local economy is ready to build back up as we recover. Whidbey Island Grown Weekend is a way to encourage support and connection between the public and the local food system.
Whidbey Island Grown Cooperative is a multi-stakeholder cooperative owned and run by producers, buyers, and community members on Whidbey Island. Our mission is to support a viable agricultural economy, to increase the production and sales of agricultural products on Whidbey Island and to build a resilient, healthy and sustainable community. WIGC runs three programs - the Food Hub, Buyer’s Club, and place-based brand marketing.
To participate in Whidbey Island Grown Weekend, please contact us at info@whidbeyislandgrown.com with contact info and any other details about the menu or experience that you’d like to provide.
To find details about the event, please visit www.whidbeyislandgrown.com. Also look for videos and event details on Whidbey Island Grown’s social media accounts.
