The warmer weather is starting to roll in, and with it comes our favorite time of year at the bank: event season! While we sponsor many events throughout the year, our summer calendar is jam-packed. We love supporting community events in all the counties we serve, but what we love even more is seeing and talking to our customers at these events. So, if you’re looking for something to do this summer, check out an event in your area and come say hi. We often even have fun gifts and prizes!
Upcoming May & June Events:
Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show – May 14-16
Interested in boats or in the market for one? Our team will have a booth at the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show, where you will find brokerage boats, brokers, exhibitors, and seminars from experts. Meet our team of Marine Lenders here: Boat Loans – Peoples Bank
Whidbey Island Ren Faire – May 23-24
We are so excited to be sponsoring the 3rd annual Whidbey Island Ren Faire. Come experience 10 acres filled with adventure, culture, and magic. There will be archery lessons, royal courts, tons of vendors, and of course, turkey legs! Plus, stop by our Coupeville or Oak Harbor branches any time prior to May 23rd to enter to win one of two awesome Champion’s Helmets. Tickets are limited, so make sure to buy yours in advance here.
Ski to Sea – May 24
The 53rd annual Ski to Sea race is this Memorial Day weekend, and we are proud to be the title sponsor for the 21st year in a row! Come visit us at the finish line at Marine Park in Fairhaven and spin our famous wheel for a chance to win $10 or some cool Peoples Bank swag. Need more ideas of what to do in Bellingham on Ski to Sea weekend? Lucky for you, we wrote a weekend activity guide just for you!
Blast from the Past – June 5-7
Step back in time and celebrate Blast from the Past 2026, a three-day street fair and community festival in historic downtown Sedro-Woolley. This year’s theme is “Vintage 1976”. Come check out the festival for local merchants, lots of food vendors, a costume contest, a classic car show, live performances, and even a cornhole tournament. Peoples Bank will be in attendance with a chance to win a Yeti cooler! Hint: Did you know Jellybeans were invented in 1976?
Sorticulture: June 5-7
Sorticulture, Everett’s Garden Arts Festival, is a three-day celebration of the best parts of Pacific Northwest outdoor living. Hosted in the seaside city of Everett, WA, Sorticulture is the premier festival for garden art, local plants and flowers, and handmade outdoor products. Stop by our Everett branch and pick up a free tote bag on Friday!
The Lynden Farmers Day Parade – June 6
One of the longest-running parades in the Northwest, the Farmers Day Parade starts its march at 10:30 am on Saturday, June 6th, on Front Street in downtown Lynden. The parade is to celebrate the agriculture industry of Whatcom County. Peoples Bank is proud to be the presenting sponsor, having been founded in Lynden over 100 years ago! Our Lynden branch staff will be walking in the parade and handing out some special treats to spectators.
Leavenworth Bike Fest – June 19-21
Leavenworth Bike Fest takes place at Leavenworth Ski Hill and is a great family-friendly event. They will have races for all ages and abilities, live music, food trucks, and the Arlberg Sports Bike Expo. Friday, June 19th, is Locals Night, featuring the Bavarian Cheese Wheel Chase.
Berry Dairy Days – June 19-21
2026 marks the 89th Annual Berry Dairy Days festival, one of the longest-running in Skagit County. Admission and all festival events are free, including a new Hot Air Balloon Glow Spectacular at the Skagit River Park on Friday, June 19th. Stop by the Peoples Bank booth to enter for a chance to win a Yeti cooler and get some sweet Peoples Bank branded swag.
Edmonds Arts Festival – June 19-21 – Edmonds
If you’ve been racking your brain trying to think of something special to do on Father’s Day, look no further than the Edmonds Arts Festival! There are galleries featuring more than 500 artists, booths to buy art at (including jewelry, sculptures, photography, paintings, and more), student art, performing arts, and a variety of food and drink vendors. There will also be a variety of free, hands-on supervised art and crafts projects for kids of all ages. Keep your kids entertained and buy yourself an artsy Father’s Day gift. The bank will be sponsoring the Student Art Exhibit which will display more that 1,100 pieces of art from K-12 students.
Stay tuned for more information about events the bank is sponsoring in July and August!