Weekend Wonders: Join the Sunnyland Garden Party, Explore the Skagit Wood Expo, Enjoy a Heavy Metal Show, and More! | 1170 KPUG-AM

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA – Spring is here! The cherry blossoms are blooming, and the weather is warming up. The forecast looks promising: sunshine and mild temperatures are on the way.

To embrace the season, check out the Sunnyland Garden Party, happening from April 4 to April 6. This fun-filled weekend features local breweries offering tasty new beers, delicious food specials, and live music in one of Bellingham’s most charming neighborhoods. Dress up in your best “garden attire” and enjoy tasting some of the Pacific Northwest’s finest beers. Don’t forget to grab a punch card for a chance to win prizes!

This year’s event has even more to offer. Stemma Brewing just opened a second location at the old Twin Sisters site, and Otherlands Beer has been recognized as one of the ten best brewpubs in the nation!

If dancing is more your style, swing by the Spring Swing Dance in Ferndale on Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Swing lessons kick off the evening, followed by live music from Swing Connection. Enjoy a night of music, dancing, and free cookies!

For book lovers, the Friends of Everson Library Rainy Days Book Sale takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Browse thousands of books, DVDs, and other items—all proceeds benefit the library.

And if you need supplies for spring projects, head to Skagit County for the Third Annual Skagit Wood Expo and Marketplace this weekend. Enjoy live demonstrations and browse an artisan market with over 50 local vendors. Bring the family for activities including bingo, line dancing, and an egg hunt. Admission is just $10, with kids under 12 getting in for free!

For those looking for a heavy metal experience, Bellingham’s Shakedown is hosting a show featuring local band Melancholia. They’ll deliver an intense performance exploring themes of dread and anguish. The show starts at 9 p.m., with tickets priced at $10. Check out shakedownbellingham.com for details.

As T.S. Eliot famously wrote, “April is the cruelest month.” But in Whatcom County, it sure brings a lot of fun and excitement!

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