Celebrating the Bold, Briny and Blue on Coupeville's Historic Waterfront

Schedule of Events:

5pm - 8pm: Mussel Mingle

March 1, 2024

Kick-off Penn Cove Musselfest 2024 with a night to remember!

Featuring live music, mussels, hot dogs, local craft beverages & early access to musselfest merchandise.  Tickets are $40 and available for purchase online only starting February 2nd.  Each ticket includes two food items and two drinks.

On the eve of Musselfest, join us for a SHELLEBRATION of all things mussels in the BLUE ZONE at the Coupeville Rec Hall parking lot. Get ready to dive into a sea of deliciousness as we bring together mussel-lovers from near and far. Discover the finest selection of fresh, locally sourced Penn Cove mussels cooked to perfection by the talented chefs at Front Street Grill. With these mouthwatering mussels, you'll be in seafood heaven! Don’t love seafood? The Central Whidbey Lions Club will be at the ready with gourmet hot dogs. Attendees can also enjoy beer from Flyers Restaurant & Brewery, wine from Holmes Harbor Cellars, and cider from Greenbank Cidery. N/A beverages are also available! Have a sip while you dance the night away to local music sensation Ike and the Old Man!

Location: Blue Zone

11am - 3pm: Chowder Tasting

March 2-3, 2024

Come and savor the flavors of the sea while enjoying the charming coastal atmosphere of Coupeville’s historic waterfront! Whether you're a chowder connoisseur or just looking for a fun day out, this event promises to satisfy your taste buds.  Tickets are $45 and available online starting February 2nd.  Each ticket grants you access to 11 local restaurants to sample their secret mussel chowder recipe, along with exclusive Penn Cove Musselfest swag.
Don’t forget to vote for your favorite restaurant at the end of the day!

Limited tickets will be available at the door.

Location: Downtown Coupeville

Mussel Farm Boat Tours

March 2-3, 2024

ALL AGES MUST RESERVE TICKETS

0-5 tour FREE
6-12 tickets $10
13+ tickets $20

Join the crew on the Coupeville Wharf 15 minutes before your sailing time with ticket in hand!  Must show proof of ticket to board the vessel.

Sailings on the half-hour Saturday 10:30 am – 4:30 pm 
& Sunday 10:30 am – 3:30 pm. Tickets available online starting February 2nd. No pets on the boats, please! Service dogs only.

Location: Coupeville Wharf

Chef Demonstrations

Learn to cook mussels from PNW chefs!

Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 3 pm

Free entry

Located inside the Coupeville Rec Hall

3pm: Mussel Eating Contest

March 2-3, 2024

Calling the bravest bivalve eaters in all the land for this zany competition. Come hungry and with a strong stomach!  Entry fee $10. Competitors must register and pay in advance at the Merchandise Booth in the Rec Hall.

Location: Coupeville Rec Hall

Live Music

Blue Zone at the Rec Hall Parking Lot

Saturday, March 2nd

11:00 - 12:30pm: Christina Atteberry - Acoustic Guitar
1:00 - 2:30pm: Richard and Sue - Bluegrass
3:00 - 4:30pm: Island Shakespeare Festival
5:00 - 7:00pm: Cory Vincent and the Electric Band  - Blues/Rock

Sunday, March 3rd

11:00 - 12:30pm: Original Jim  - Solo Band
1:00 - 2:30pm: Rosahlee - Indie/Acoustic
3:00 - 5:00pm: J.P. Falcon Band  - Country/Classic Rock

Front Street

Saturday, March 2nd

11:00 - 12:30pm: Kick Brass
1:15 - 2:00 and 2:30 - 3:15pm: Shifty Sailors  

Sunday, March 3rd

1:15 - 3:15pm: Kick Brass

Penn Cove Shellfish Tent at Coveland and Main

Saturday, March 2nd Only

11:00 - 12:00pm: Marcus Whiting on the Piano
12:30 - 5:00pm: Tiller's Folly
5:00 - 7:00pm: Steve Trembley

Date: March 2-3, 2024

Venue: Various Venue

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