Ongoing Events...
 Weekends Through Labor Day
MV Plover Passenger Ferry Rides
Blaine Harbor Boating Center Gate
235 Marine Dr.
Blaine, WA 98230
Ride the Historic Plover Passenger Ferry between Blaine Harbor and Semiahmoo Resort. For more info, visit www.mvplover.org .
Through October 1, 2010
12th Annual Peace Arch Park
International Sculpture Exhibit
Peace Arch State Park - I-5 Exit 276
Open Daily from 8AM to Dusk
The exhibit will be a featured tourist attraction during the 2009 summer tourist season and the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. For more info visit www.peacearchpark.org .
Weekends Through Labor Day
Drayton Harbor Maritime Museum
Semiahmoo County Park
Semiahmoo Parkway (base of Semiahmoo Spit) , Blaine, WA
Open 1 PM to 5PM on weekends
Cost: Free
Learn about Semiahmoo's fish cannery days dating back to 1894. Located at the park entrance. For more information, visit www.draytonharbormaritime.org .
Through September 2009
Bicycle and Kayak Rentals
Pedal and Paddle Adventures
Behind Semiahmoo Resort (on the beach between the old Cannery warehouses)
9565 Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine, WA 98230. For more information, call Pedal & Paddle Adventures (360) 224-0707.
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July 3, 2009
Friday Night Barbecue on the Terrace @ Semiahmoo
Semiahmoo Resort
9565 Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine, WA 98230
Time: 5:30 PM
Enjoy a delicious menu featuring mesquite grilled steaks, salmon, baby back ribs, oysters, and prawns. Entrées come with grilled vegetables, garlic bread and a baked potato for $17.95. Call (360) 318-2000 for more information.
July 4, 2009
Blaine 4th of July "Show & Shine" Antique Car Show
344 H Street
Blaine, WA 98230
Starts at 8AM
Come to the largest "Antique Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show & Shine" on the 4th of July! Also taking place at this event will be the "1st Annual International Drive Your Studebaker Day" at this show. Vehicles will also take part in Blaine's Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade taking place at noon in downtown Blaine. For More Information: call, VIC (360) 332-4544, or
City of Blaine at (360) 332-8311, ext 0. For more info, click here!
July 4, 2009
Old Fashioned July 4th Celebration in Blaine
Downtown Blaine
Peace Portal & H Street
Blaine, WA 98230
Starts at 9AM
Come spend the day celebrating the 4th of July in Blaine. Thousands of people come to celebrate the 4th with day-long activities that include a pancake breakfast, a parade at noon, a arts & crafts fair with over 80 vendors, a beer garden, show & shine with antique cars and motorcycles (see above event) and lots of live entertainment. The evening provides a professional fireworks display over Semiahmoo Bay and White Rock, BC starting at 10:15pm in Marine Park. For more information, visit www.blainechamber.com
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July 4, 2009
“Saturday Sips” @ CJ Wijn's
CJ Wijn's Wine & Espresso
7714 Birch Bay Dr.
Birch Bay, WA 98230
Time: 2 PM to 5:30 PM
Cost: $5
Featured Wine: Happy 4th! CJ Wijn's is a perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon overlooking the bay discovering new wines with local experts. Call (360) 371-2658 for more information.
July 4 , 2009
Hunters in the Sky Interpetive Program
Birch Bay State Park -
Wildlife Theatre in the Upper Day Use Area
5105 Helweg Rd
Birch Bay , WA 98230
Time: 7PM
Cost: Free
Experience live birds of prey up close. Listen and watch as highly skilled volunteer trainers from Sardis Raptor Center show off up to 6 different winged hunters and provide insight into identification, anatomy of flight, raptor’s role in the environment, and much more. For more information, call the park at (360) 371-2800.
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July 10 , 2009
Friday Night Barbecue on the Terrace @ Semiahmoo
Semiahmoo Resort
9565 Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine, WA 98230
Time: 5:30 PM
Enjoy a delicious menu featuring mesquite grilled steaks, salmon, baby back ribs, oysters, and prawns. Entrées come with grilled vegetables, garlic bread and a baked potato for $17.95. Call (360) 318-2000 for more information.
July 10 , 2009
Birch Bay Archaeology Interpetive Program
Birch Bay State Park -
Wildlife Theatre in the Upper Day Use Area
5105 Helweg Rd
Birch Bay , WA 98230
Time: 7PM
Cost: Free
Local archaeologist Alfred Reid will take us back in time as he gives us a virtual tour of the area’s historical usage by Native Americans. For more information, call the park at (360) 371-2800.
July 11 , 2009
Native Plant Walk Interpetive Program
Birch Bay State Park -
Wildlife Theatre in the Upper Day Use Area
5105 Helweg Rd
Birch Bay , WA 98230
Time: 10 A M
Cost: Free
Join us on a walk to explore the Terrell Creek Interpretive Trail and search for native plants. The hike will take approximately 1½ hours to search and identify native plants and invasive species. For more information, call the park at (360) 371-2800.
July 11, 2009
“1st Annual Wine and Food Fest By The Bay”
CJ Wijn's Wine & Espresso
7714 Birch Bay Dr.
Birch Bay, WA 98230
Time: 1PM to 5PM
Tickets: Pre-Order: $15 At The Door: $20
Wow, what a great afternoon to celebrate with friends, food and wine! This event is to present a fun and rewarding experience for wine lovers and gourmet food enthusiasts to enjoy a incredible afternoon filled with over 60 different wines, 20 restaurants and gourmet foods providers. Live music features incredible musicians like “Double Trouble” and “Sonoma”. Tickets are on sale now, $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door. Tickets include entrance fee, unlimited sampling of food and 10 wine tastes. Extra tastes may be purchased at the event. Many wineries will be offering bottle and case discounts. To purchase advanced tickets call (360) 371-2658.
July 11, 2009
Hunters in the Sky Interpetive Program
Birch Bay State Park -
Wildlife Theatre in the Upper Day Use Area
5105 Helweg Rd
Birch Bay , WA 98230
Time: 7PM
Cost: Free
Experience live birds of prey up close. Listen and watch as highly skilled volunteer trainers from Sardis Raptor Center show off up to 6 different winged hunters and provide insight into identification, anatomy of flight, raptor’s role in the environment, and much more. For more information, call the park at (360) 371-2800.
July 12, 2009
Ballroom Dancing @ Semiahmoo
Semiahmoo Resort
9565 Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine, WA 98230
Time: 5:30 PM
Ballroom Dancing with NAPU next to the water in the Dockside Tent. Includes appetizers and a one hour instructional session before the dancing begins. Call (360) 318-2000 for more information.
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July 8 - 12, 2009
Blaine Jazz Festival
Six exciting days of rehearsals, combos, improv, composition, and other great classes for teens with an internationally recognized faculty culminating in a jazz concert featuring student big bands, combos and vocal groups PLUS multiple performances by visiting jazz artists. Sponsored by the Pacific Arts Association.
 July 18 - 19, 2009
Birch Bay Discovery Days
Location: SeaLinks Golf Course, 7878 Birch Bay Drive, Blaine, WA 98230
Time: Saturday: 10AM to 7PM xxx Sunday: 10AM to 5PM
A great weekend for the entire family. Fun activities abound with a grand parade down Birch Bay Drive, arts and crafts fair and more! For complete details and Parade Application and Vendor Application, click here.
July 17 , 2009
Friday Night Barbecue on the Terrace @ Semiahmoo
Semiahmoo Resort
9565 Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine, WA 98230
Time: 5:30 PM
Enjoy a delicious menu featuring mesquite grilled steaks, salmon, baby back ribs, oysters, and prawns. Entrées come with grilled vegetables, garlic bread and a baked potato for $17.95. Call (360) 318-2000 for more information.
July 17, 2009
Saving Water Makes Cents
Birch Bay State Park -
Wildlife Theatre in the Upper Day Use Area
5105 Helweg Rd
Birch Bay , WA 98230
Time: 7 PM
Cost: Free
Come and visit with Emily Resch from the Birch Bay Water & Sewer District and learn how to save money and the environment. Discussions will include how to conserve water inside and outside the home. Exciting presentations and displays! For more information, call the park at (360) 371-2800.
July 18, 2009
Estuary Soup
Birch Bay State Park -
Wildlife Theatre in the Upper Day Use Area
5105 Helweg Rd
Birch Bay , WA 98230
Time: 10AM
For more information, call the park at (360) 371-2800.
July 23, 2009
Trish Hatley & The Kiss of Jazz @ Semiahmoo
Semiahmoo Resort
9565 Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine, WA 98230
Time: 5:30 PM
Trish Hatley & The Kiss of Jazz playing on the Seaview Terrace with barbecue dinner. Call (360) 318-2000 for more information.
July 24 , 2009
Friday Night Barbecue on the Terrace @ Semiahmoo
Semiahmoo Resort
9565 Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine, WA 98230
Time: 5:30 PM
Enjoy a delicious menu featuring mesquite grilled steaks, salmon, baby back ribs, oysters, and prawns. Entrées come with grilled vegetables, garlic bread and a baked potato for $17.95. Call (360) 318-2000 for more information.
July 24, 2009
Salmon Speak Interpetive Program
Birch Bay State Park -
Wildlife Theatre in the Upper Day Use Area
5105 Helweg Rd
Birch Bay , WA 98230
Time: 7 PM
Cost: Free
Salmon are an integral part of the Puget Sound economy and ecosystem. Come and learn about the salmon life cycle from the experts at Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) and ways NSEA works to improve salmon habitat along Terrell Creek. For more information, call the park at (360) 371-2800.
July 25, 2009
Streamside Exploration Interpetive Program
Birch Bay State Park -
Wildlife Theatre in the Upper Day Use Area
5105 Helweg Rd
Birch Bay , WA 98230
Time: 10 AM
Cost: Free
Join an expert from the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) for a walk along Terrell Creek. See if you can spot fish as you explore their habitat and test the health of the creek. For more information, call the park at (360) 371-2800.
July 25, 2009
1st Annual Semiahmoo Sail-A-Bration
Semiahmoo Marina -
9450 Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine
, WA 98230
Time: 11 AM to 7 PM
Enjoy a great time on the dock at the Semiahmoo Marina featuring the Firefighter Red Regatta sailboat races! Enjoy good food, delightful music and interesting marine & art vendors - fun for all ages. Ride the MV Plover ferry across the Blaine harbor to the marina dock every hour. For more information, call 360-371-0440.
July 25, 2009
Hunters in the Sky Interpetive Program
Birch Bay State Park -
Wildlife Theatre in the Upper Day Use Area
5105 Helweg Rd
Birch Bay , WA 98230
Time: 7PM
Cost: Free
Experience live birds of prey up close. Listen and watch as highly skilled volunteer trainers from Sardis Raptor Center show off up to 6 different winged hunters and provide insight into identification, anatomy of flight, raptor’s role in the environment, and much more. For more information, call the park at (360) 371-2800.
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July 26, 2009
Bark On The Beach Festival
Location: Sealinks Golf Course
7878 Birch Bay Drive
Birch Bay, WA 98230
(next to CJ's Beach House Restaurant)
Time: 11 AM to 4 PM
Map-It
It's the inaugural Bark on the Beach Dog Festival created to entertain and expose festival goers to locally available dog products and services. This event is in support of Whatcom Humane. Learn more about what Whatcom County has to offer its canine citizens, and enjoy Birch Bay with your dog and family! Want to be a Vendor...click on the "Vendor Application" button at right........
EVENTS:
□ Fancy Dress Costume Contest
□ Children’s Fun Pet Show
□ Treasure Hunt
□ Chuck it Contest
□ Shedding Contest
□ Pet Talent Contest
□ Dunking Hot Dogs Contest
□ Owner look a like
For more information on this event and for vendor information, click here!
July 30, 2009
1st Annual Heritage Golf Tournament
Shuksan Golf Course -
1500 E Axton Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226-9572
Time: 1 PM
Cost: $60/pp for 18 holes, cart & outdoor Dinner on the Pavilion
Help support the preservation of the Lynden Pioneer Museum by playing golf. Tee sponsorships available. Prizes can also be donated for a raffle at the end of the day. To be a Tee Sponsor pr provide a prize/gift, please contact Trot at (360) 354-3675.
July 31, 2009
Friday Night Barbecue on the Terrace @ Semiahmoo
Semiahmoo Resort
9565 Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine, WA 98230
Time: 5:30 PM
Enjoy a delicious menu featuring mesquite grilled steaks, salmon, baby back ribs, oysters, and prawns. Entrées come with grilled vegetables, garlic bread and a baked potato for $17.95. Call (360) 318-2000 for more information.
July 31, 2009
Birch Bay Archaeology Interpetive Program
Birch Bay State Park -
Wildlife Theatre in the Upper Day Use Area
5105 Helweg Rd
Birch Bay , WA 98230
Time: 7PM
Cost: Free
Local archaeologist Alfred Reid will take us back in time as he gives us a virtual tour of the area’s historical usage by Native Americans. For more information, call the park at (360) 371-2800.
August 1 , 2009
Native Plant Walk Interpetive Program
Birch Bay State Park -
Wildlife Theatre in the Upper Day Use Area
5105 Helweg Rd
Birch Bay , WA 98230
Time: 10 A M
Cost: Free
Join us on a walk to explore the Terrell Creek Interpretive Trail and search for native plants. The hike will take approximately 1½ hours to search and identify native plants and invasive species. For more information, call the park at (360) 371-2800.
August 1 - 2, 2009
Drayton Harbor Maritime Festival
This two day event is held along Peace Portal between H Street and D Street and Blaine Harbor. More Info.
August 7, 2009
Salmon Speak Interpetive Program
Birch Bay State Park -
Wildlife Theatre in the Upper Day Use Area
5105 Helweg Rd
Birch Bay , WA 98230
Time: 7 PM
Cost: Free
Salmon are an integral part of the Puget Sound economy and ecosystem. Come and learn about the salmon life cycle from the experts at Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) and ways NSEA works to improve salmon habitat along Terrell Creek. For more information, call the park at (360) 371-2800.
August 8 , 2009
Streamside Exploration Interpetive Program
Birch Bay State Park -
Wildlife Theatre in the Upper Day Use Area
5105 Helweg Rd
Birch Bay , WA 98230
Time: 10 AM
Cost: Free
Join an expert from the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) for a walk along Terrell Creek. See if you can spot fish as you explore their habitat and test the health of the creek. For more information, call the park at (360) 371-2800.
August 9, 2009
Ballroom Dancing @ Semiahmoo
Semiahmoo Resort
9565 Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine, WA 98230
Time: 5:30 PM
Ballroom Dancing with The Prawns in Pierside restaurant. Includes appetizers and a one hour instructional session before the dancing begins. Call (360) 318-2000 for more information.
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August 14, 2009
Birch Bay Archaeology Interpetive Program
Birch Bay State Park -
Wildlife Theatre in the Upper Day Use Area
5105 Helweg Rd
Birch Bay , WA 98230
Time: 7PM
Cost: Free
Local archaeologist Alfred Reid will take us back in time as he gives us a virtual tour of the area’s historical usage by Native Americans. For more information, call the park at (360) 371-2800.
August 15 , 2009
Streamside Exploration Interpetive Program
Birch Bay State Park -
Wildlife Theatre in the Upper Day Use Area
5105 Helweg Rd
Birch Bay , WA 98230
Time: 10 AM
Cost: Free
Join an expert from the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) for a walk along Terrell Creek. See if you can spot fish as you explore their habitat and test the health of the creek. For more information, call the park at (360) 371-2800.
August 15 , 2009
Salmon Speak Interpetive Program
Birch Bay State Park -
Wildlife Theatre in the Upper Day Use Area
5105 Helweg Rd
Birch Bay , WA 98230
Time: 7 PM
Cost: Free
Salmon are an integral part of the Puget Sound economy and ecosystem. Come and learn about the salmon life cycle from the experts at Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) and ways NSEA works to improve salmon habitat along Terrell Creek. For more information, call the park at (360) 371-2800.
August 28 , 2009
Saving Water Makes Cents
Birch Bay State Park -
Wildlife Theatre in the Upper Day Use Area
5105 Helweg Rd
Birch Bay , WA 98230
Time: 7 PM
Cost: Free
Come and visit with Emily Resch from the Birch Bay Water & Sewer District and learn how to save money and the environment. Discussions will include how to conserve water inside and outside the home. Exciting presentations and displays! For more information, call the park at (360) 371-2800.
August 29 , 2009
Native Plant Walk Interpetive Program
Birch Bay State Park -
Wildlife Theatre in the Upper Day Use Area
5105 Helweg Rd
Birch Bay , WA 98230
Time: 10 A M
Cost: Free
Join us on a walk to explore the Terrell Creek Interpretive Trail and search for native plants. The hike will take approximately 1½ hours to search and identify native plants and invasive species. For more information, call the park at (360) 371-2800.
August 29, 2009
Hunters in the Sky Interpetive Program
Birch Bay State Park -
Wildlife Theatre in the Upper Day Use Area
5105 Helweg Rd
Birch Bay , WA 98230
Time: 7PM
Cost: Free
Experience live birds of prey up close. Listen and watch as highly skilled volunteer trainers from Sardis Raptor Center show off up to 6 different winged hunters and provide insight into identification, anatomy of flight, raptor’s role in the environment, and much more. For more information, call the park at (360) 371-2800.
August 30, 2009
Blues on the Bay
Birch Bay State Park -
Wildlife Theatre in the Upper Day Use Area
5105 Helweg Rd
Birch Bay , WA 98230
Time: 7PM
Cost: Free
Bring the family and get ready for some fun! Grab a blanket and meet us down on the bay for some Blues under the stars. Family friendly Scot Ranney will be performing live, for FREE! For more information, call the park at (360) 371-2800.
September 5, 2009
Native Plant Walk Interpetive Program
Birch Bay State Park -
Wildlife Theatre in the Upper Day Use Area
5105 Helweg Rd
Birch Bay , WA 98230
Time: 10 A M
Cost: Free
Join us on a walk to explore the Terrell Creek Interpretive Trail and search for native plants. The hike will take approximately 1½ hours to search and identify native plants and invasive species. For more information, call the park at (360) 371-2800.
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