Every community has a personality all its own – La Conner is no different. We’re quite small, we’re often quirky, we’re committed to our art and our water and our history and our landscape, and our community is full of smart and hardworking people who all help make this little town a very special place to live … and visit! We hope you enjoy our Channel Chatter Blog!

La Conner Marina - Tips for Winterizing Your Boat

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If you own a pleasure boat – whether it’s a powerboat or…

Call for Art: La Conner Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit 2014

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La Conner, Washington, one of the Northwest’s premier artist…

Holiday Getaway in La Conner - 2013!

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We love the holidays in La Conner! It's chilly out and time for…

October Happenings and Events

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Looking for a great weekend getaway? Come visit us in La Conner! Here’s…

Staying at our Guest Docks? Check out the new Town Banners!

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Boaters often tell us that they love coming to La Conner - the…

New Banners Welcome You to La Conner

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People often tell us that as they leave I-5 and head toward La…

Fall Family Getaway - Festival of Family Farms 2013

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With the weather changing from summer to fall, La Conner comes…
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Boating in the San Juans and Fabulous Quilts - Together in La Conner!

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Plan on boating in the San Juans?  Looking for a fun fall boating…

Fall Getaways 2013 - Boneshaker Bicycle Festival

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Looking for outdoor things to do this October? How about a bike…

Historical Seattle Fireboat ‘ALKI’ Scheduled To Arrive In La Conner

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September 9, 2013 La Conner is excited as it awaits the…

September & October Happenings 2013

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Looking for a great weekend getaway? Come visit us in La Conner! Here's…

Traveling by Boat in September? Visit Our Guest Docks and La Conner!

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The weather is often fabulous in September -and a boating getaway…

History and Art – A Boater’s Weekend Getaway

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Did you know that La Conner has 3 museums all within walking…

Boating Couples Love La Conner!

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August is a perfect time to spend some time during a boating…
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Girls Getaway Weekend – September is Quilt Walk Month in La Conner

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Gather the important women in your life and come to La Conner…

La Conner Classic Boat and Car Show

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August 10th, 2013 "The La Conner Classic Boat and Car Show"…

August & September Happenings - 2013

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Looking for a great weekend getaway? Come visit us in La Conner!…

2013 Photo Contest - Fun in La Conner

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Our seasonal La Conner Photo Contests are such a success, we're…

Classic Boat and Car Show - Great Day Trip from Seattle!

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Bring your entire family to La Conner on August 10th for our…

Couples Getaway Weekend – Wine and Beer Tasting in La Conner

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August is a perfect time to spend some romantic time during a…

Boat Shows Near Seattle in Your Future? La Conner's 2013 Classic Boat Show is August 10th

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Boaters and boat lovers throughout the Northwest are familiar…

Swinomish Channel After-dredge Condition Survey

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released its Swinomish Channel…

August Family Weekend Getaways In La Conner

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Summer is all about family activities – and La Conner is the…
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Looking for Moorage North of Seattle? Think La Conner

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Did you know that La Conner is a terrific place to find boat…

La Conner Girls Getaway Weekend in August

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What’s more fun than a girls getaway weekend in August, when…

Weekend Getaway for Couples – La Conner’s Art Scene

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If your idea of a weekend getaway for couples includes strolling…

Spa Getaways from Seattle – Think La Conner!

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Are you and your girlfriends in need of a little pampering away…

Family Vacation Fun - July 4th in La Conner!

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Looking for a Family Vacation? La Conner breaks out the red,…
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I-5 Temporary Bridge Open - Skagit Valley is Open for Business!

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La Conner, and the entire Skagit Valley, are breathing a sigh…

Spend a June Family Getaway Weekend in La Conner!

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June Family Getaway Weekend Itinerary A June 
family getaway…

La Conner – a Wonderful Father’s Day Weekend Getaway!

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Father's Day Weekend Getaway Ideas Looking for something fun…

Weekend Getaway for Couples

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We know romance: Plan a Weekend Getaway for Couples in La Conner…
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June Girlfriends Getaway Weekend

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Gardening and Art ... the perfect Girlfriends Getaway Weekend…

I-5 Bridge Collapse - EXITS TO LA CONNER ARE OPEN

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UPDATE:  I-5 Bridge Collapse Between Mount Vernon and Burlington The…

May Family Fun in La Conner

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Did you know that La Conner is a great place for a family vacation…

May Romantic Weekend Getaways in La Conner

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Are you looking for ideas for romantic weekend getaways in May?…

Ahoy, Mates … It’s Boating Season in La Conner!

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Those of us who live in the Northwest know that marinas in the…

Celebrate Mother's Day in La Conner!

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We have a great Mother's Day in Washington State celebration…

Things to do in La Conner in March

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Are you planning a short getaway and looking for things to do?…

Guest Blog - Tia & Clair Studio

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About a year ago I got an email from a woman whose vows renewal…

Kitty Bluhm - Samish Island Cards

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Thank you to Kitty Bluhm of Samish Island Cards for allowing…

April Happenings

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Looking for a great weekend getaway? Come visit us in La Conner!…

La Conner’s Unofficial Daffodil Festival 2014

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***2015 UPDATE:  It's now official for 2015!  Check out…

March 2013 Girls Getaway Washington State!

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La Conner – the Perfect Place for a Girls Getaway in Washington…

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Merchandise

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Tulip Festival Merchandise you can find in La Conner Are you…

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Return Visit

Will you be one of the hundreds of thousands of people will visit the Skagit Valley in April for The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2013? In 2012 alone, the festival greeted visitors from nearly all 50 states and from 53 foreign countries! Our tulips bloom according to Mother Nature; here's the the official Bloom Map.

Tulip Festival Events & Exhibits 2013

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Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2013 events in and around La Conner! La…
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2013 Plan Your Trip

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Planning Guide

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Plan Your Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Trip! We know what it’s…

Tired of the Rain? La Conner’s Rainy Day Art Weekend is Sure to Cheer You Up!

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Instead of growling over our Northwest rain, the folks in La…

Best Romantic Getaway Weekend!

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Are you looking for the best romantic weekend getaway in Washington…

La Conner - the Perfect Spot for a Girl's Getaway Weekend!

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Did you know that La Conner, Washington is a favorite Girl’s…

Winter in La Conner – a Birdwatcher’s Paradise

One of Washington State’s most revered winter treasures is being witness to the magic of our bird population – from soaring bald eagles to thousands of snow geese feeding in a field. Pack your camera, your Audubon guides, and your love of birds, and make La Conner your destination this winter.

2013 Photo Contest - Winter Birds!

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Our first La Conner Photo Contest was such a success, we're…

Swinomish Channel Dredging Completion Near

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The contractor dredging the Swinomish Channel is nearing completion…

Visit La Conner for the Skagit Eagle Festival

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Looking for a Northwest getaway weekend in January that offers…

Katy's Inn Winter Special

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Katy's Inn Winter Special  Voted Best Inn in Skagit County…

Spend the Holidays with Us! - December Events 2012

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If you’re looking for things to do in November and December, consider La Conner! There are all sorts of things to do – come visit us and have some fun while you take advantage of our terrific shopping, dining, galleries and museums. You can make a quick getaway weekend out of it, or perhaps even stay for several days. You won’t want to miss all our fun!

Holiday 2012: Good things come in small packages; Wonderful things come from small shops!

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Imagine the smiles you’ll see and genuine thank-you’s you’ll hear when your family and friends open gifts that truly are special – items that they will treasure because they know you took the time to seek out something beautiful … or unusual … just for them.

La Conner's 5th Annual Turkey Trot

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A favorite event among locals - and Thanksgiving holiday visitors…

Washington State Vacation in Your Future?

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Washington State Vacation - Home Base La Conner! Looking for…

Arts Alive! Weekend Brochure & Schedule

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Join us this weekend for Arts Alive - Here is our online brochure with the entire weekend itinerary.

La Conner's Holiday Season SMALL SHOP SATURDAYS

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If you’re tired of the crowds and the hassles while holiday…

La Conner's Season of Giving Truly Gives Back

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For the 4th consecutive year, businesses throughout La Conner…

La Conner’s Boardwalk Becomes a Reality!

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For nearly 30 years, La Conner residents and guests alike have…

La Conner Marina's Pump-Out Station: Convenient and easy to use.

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If you're a Northwest boater, you may have a boat large enough…

La Conner Photo Contest Winners Announced!

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Congratulations to the winners of our summer La Conner Photo Contest - and a huge thank you to all who entered the contest. It was difficult to choose our winning photos, as every single shot offered a wonderful glimpse into why La Conner is such a great place to live, work or visit.

La Conner Marina - Check out all we have to offer!

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If you're a Northwest boater with a boat moored in the central…

Arts Alive! Celebrate Northwest Art and Artists November 2, 3 & 4, 2012

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Join us for a celebration of the creative expression and the imaginative spirit! "Artists among us" demonstrate works of art sure to engage the emotional as well as intellectual. Wonderful exhibitions, receptions, art walks and a spotlight concert to top off opening night.

UPDATE: Swinomish Channel Dredging Has Begun

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Below is the press release sent out on September 4th. As…

La Conner Marina – a Premier Northwest Boater Destination

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La Conner Marina – The perfect alternative to mooring your…

La Conner Marina’s Services are Top-Notch

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Every boater knows that maintaining the bottom of your boat is…

La Conner Classic Boat and Car Show

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12th Annual La Conner Classic Boat and Car Show August 11th,…

Lazy Days of Summer Art Festival July 27 & 28, 2012

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Summer is sunshine, ice cream cones, kicking back and finding…

This is Why Customer Service is Important to Us!

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We thought we would share an email we received from Jim and Jamie…

Waldo is Vacationing in La Conner!

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Waldo is turning twenty-five this year, and to celebrate, the…

Dock Hands – They’re what make a marina a great place to visit!

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My husband and I are boaters, and like most boaters we can…

La Conner: Time Travels on the Swinomish Channel

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If you love boating articles, here's an article titled La Conner:…

Love Fireworks? Come Stay at La Conner Marina Guest Docks!

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Love Fireworks? Come Stay at La Conner Marina Guest Docks! There’s…

Can You Find the 12 Letterboxes?

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Letterboxing is a form of recreation that is fun for the whole…

La Conner Festivals of Music and Art - July 29, 2012

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Special Guest: Duffy Bishop! The La Conner Festivals of Music…

La Conner Festivals of Music and Art - June 1, 2012

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On Friday, June 1 from 6pm-11pm, the second in the series of…

Historic 1890’s Lounge to Reopen in La Conner

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There’s a lot of history wrapped up in the iconic waterfront…

July & August Happenings in La Conner

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If you’re looking for things to do in June and July, consider La Conner! There are all sorts of things to do – come visit us this summer and have some fun while you take advantage of our terrific shopping, dining, galleries and museums. You can make a quick getaway weekend out of it, or perhaps even stay for several days. You won’t want to miss all our fun this summer!

Coming May 31: The La Conner Spaghetti Sauce Taste-Off!

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What do spaghetti sauce and flowers have in common? Well, in…

Skagit River Poetry Festival - May 17-20, 2012

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Skagit River Poetry Festival Some of poetry’s biggest names…

Skagit Valley Historical Museum Presents ... Peak of Their Professions: The Murrow Brothers

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Peak of Their Professions: The Murrow Brothers exhibit. This may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience and learn more about the extraordinary lives of 3 of Skagit County's most famous and globally recognized residents - the Murrow Brothers. Opening Reception is Thursday May 10 at 5:30pm. Get your tickets now!

May Happenings in La Conner

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La Conner's May Calendar of Events and Happenings If you’re…

It's Tulip Festival Time!

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Every year, hundreds of thousands of people come to the Skagit…

It's All in the Experience

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I was volunteering at the La Conner Visitor Information Center…

Imagine Spring ... April and Tulip Festival Happenings

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April in La Conner means tulips - and the annual Tulip Festival! Using La Conner as your starting base, you can use your car or bikes to tour the valley's fields of tulips; be sure to stop by the two display gardens ...
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Garden Day Art Festival

Bring your family and friends, and celebrate all-things La Conner…

LGBT-Friendly

As one of Washington State's most-loved getaway and destination…

Spring Activities - from our list of 101 Things to Do

Fields of daffodils, tulips and iris. Snow-capped mountains against bright blue sky. Lush green fields as they burst into life. There’s a reason why La Conner (and the Skagit Valley) is one of Washington State’s most-visited vacation destinations. It’s simply stunning here in spring!

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival: La Conner + Tulips = An Amazing Getaway!

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While the annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is Skagit Valley-wide,…

Washington Park – Anacortes

If your family enjoys outdoor recreation, and your children love…

Padilla Bay Educational Tour

We love starting our day with a hot breakfast at the Farmhouse…

Shelter Bay - a saltwater lifestyle in a planned community

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Tucked just across the Rainbow Bridge and west of the historic…

La Conner Sculpture Exhibit

Write up coming soon ...

101+ Things To Do in La Conner

1. October – April, arm yourself with camera and binoculars…