August Favorites on San Juan Island

Temperate San Juan Island is not only the perfect place to escape the Summer heat and the best place to see Orca whales in the wild, it is also brimming with unique, often free, art, music and community events.

Treat yourself to Summer on San Juan Island this year. Lounge in our comfy pool patio by the coffee shop, get pampered at our spa, walk to all the shops, restaurants and summer markets from our Friday Harbor hotel and explore the countless outdoor adventures San Juan Island offers.

Whale Watching Park

Explore one of the best places to see Orcas in the wild - San Juan Island's Lime Kiln State Park. Learn all about the gentle giants at the whale watching platforms, tour the lighthouse, hike to the lime kiln ruins and keep your camera ready and ears open for the sound of Orcas breaching.

San Juan County Fair – August 13-16, 2026

Delight in an authentic small town county fair in walking distance to the Earthbox Inn & Spa and browse local vendors, delicious food, carnival rides, 4-H animals, community events and dance to live music until late into the night.

Lakedale Music Festival – August 28 & 29, 2026

Head out to the lakes and immerse yourself in music, good food, wine & beer and serenade Summer. $25 per person.

Alchemy Art Barn & Lavender Farm

Stop by this gorgeous lavender farm and art center for lavender products, gorgeous art, community art classes, kids activities and you-pick lavender.

Live Outdoor Music Everywhere

Visit San Juan Brewing or the picturesque San Juan Vineyard for free, live music and lovely libations on Saturday nights. Bring a blanket and a picnic for Music on the Lawn on Wednesdays at the fantastic outdoor Historical Museum in Friday Harbor and don't miss Music at the Port on Saturdays, while you are sipping a cocktail over looking the water.

Saturday Farmers Market

Enjoy San Juan’s food and flowers, arts and crafts, live music, local libations and kids activities at this fun market in downtown Friday Harbor.

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