Berry Dairy Days

Berry Dairy Days

Photo: KAFE


A Skagit County summertime tradition returns…BERRY DAIRY DAYS!  June 19th through 21st in downtown Burlington!

Celebrate the rich agricultural history of the Skagit Valley from the Friday Night Kickoff with a Hot Air Balloon Glow Spectacular to the Grand Parade on Saturday.  And, the Smoke & Grill Competition, vendor fair, and kids’ activities all weekend!

Plus…don’t forget the fresh, LOCAL strawberry shortcake!

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Here’s a schedule of the weekend:
Friday, June 19, 2026

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM — BERRY FARM TOURS
Presented by Genuine Skagit Valley

Location: Start and end at the Burlington Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Information Center (520 E Fairhaven Ave)

FRIDAY NIGHT KICK-OFF at Skagit River Park
Time: 
4:00 PM- 10:00 PM (1100 South Skagit Street)

4:00 PM – 9:00 PM — STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE BOOTH
Presented by the B-E Highschool Cheerleaders

Location: Skagit River Park & Playfields (1100 South Skagit Street)

4:00 PM – 9:00 PM — Vendor Fair in the Park
Presented by Burlington Chamber of Commerce
Location:
 Skagit River Park (1100 S Skagit St)

4:00 PM – 9:00 PM — Free KID ZONE
Hosted by Hub City Church
Location:
 Skagit River Park (1100 S Skagit St)

4:00 PM – 9:00 PM — Free TEEN ZONE
Hosted by Burlington Healthy Communities Coalition
Location:
 Skagit River Park (1100 S Skagit St)

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM — BEER GARDEN
Presented by Avenue Catering
Location:
 Skagit River Park (1100 S Skagit St)

6:00 PM – 9:00PM — LIVE ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 
Location: Skagit River Park (1100 S Skagit St)

  • 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: DJ Mike Jenkins featuring family friendly music and community karaoke style fun

  • 6:45 PM – 7:15 PM: PIE EATING CONTEST

  • 7:15 PM – 7:45 PM: Minute to Win It Games

  • 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Glow Dance Party with glow sticks

 9:00 PM -10:30PM (Dusk) — *New* HOT AIR BALLOON GLOW with Seattle Ballooning
Presented by: *Sponsorship Opportunity Available*
Location: Skagit River Park (1100 S Skagit St)


Saturday, June 20, 2026

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM — BERRY DAIRY DAYS ROAD RUNS Conquer the Valley series 5K & 10K
Organized by Skagit Runners
Location: Skagit River Park (1100 South Skagit Street)

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM — STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE BOOTH
Presented by the B-E Highschool Cheerleaders

Location: Burlington Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Information Center (520 E. Fairhaven Ave.)

9:40 AM – 9:50 AM — Beat the Berry Kids Dash
Location: Historic Downtown Burlington (E Fairhaven Ave.)

GRAND PARADE in Historic Downtown Burlington
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Fairhaven Avenue Historic Downtown Burlington)
Presented by Swinomish Casino and Skagit Farmers Supply & Country Store

FESTIVAL IN THE PARK at Skagit River Park & Playfields
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1100 South Skagit Street)

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM — BEER GARDEN
Presented by Avenue Catering
Location:
 Skagit River Park (1100 S Skagit St)

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM — SMOKE & GRILL Competition
PUBLIC SAMPLING DAY
*Presale tasting tickets open Monday, June 15th. Purchase here

Pre-sale ticket pick up begins at 11 AM | Day of ticket sales open at Noon.
Sanctioned by Pacific Northwest BBQ Association
Presented by NextEra Energy
Location: Skagit River Park (1100 S Skagit St)

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM — STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE BOOTH
Presented by the B-E Highschool Cheerleaders

Location: Skagit River Park & Playfields (1100 South Skagit Street)

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM —
Vendor Fair in the Park
Presented by Burlington Chamber of Commerce
Location:
 Skagit River Park (1100 S Skagit St)

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM — FRED STUMP MEMORIAL SALMON BARBEQUE
Presented by B-E Kiwanis
Location: Maiben Park (1011 Greenleaf Ave)

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Free KID ZONE
Presented by Hub City Church
Location: Skagit River Park (1100 S Skagit St)

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM — LIVE ENTERTAINMENT STAGE / FIESTA UNIDOS CELEBRATION
Location: Skagit River Park (1100 S Skagit St)


Sunday, June 21st, 2026

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM — BERRY COOL CAR SHOW
Organized by the North Cascade Hot Rod Association
Location: Historic Fairhaven Ave in Downtown Burlington

FESTIVAL IN THE PARK at Skagit River Park & Playfields 

Times: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (1100 South Skagit Street)

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM — STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE BOOTH
Presented by the B-E Highschool Cheerleaders
Location:
 Skagit River Park (1100 South Skagit Street)

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM — Vendor Fair in the Park
Hosted by The Burlington Chamber of Commerce
Location: Skagit River Park (1100 South Skagit Street)

11:00 AM- 4:00 PM — LIVE ENTERTAINMENT STAGE
Location: Skagit River Park (1100 S Skagit St)

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM — Pet Day In The Park!
Pet adoptions, games, contests, and family-friendly activities
Location: Skagit River Park (1100 S Skagit St)

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM — Free KID ZONE
Hosted by Hub City Church
Location:
 Skagit River Park (1100 S Skagit St)

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM — Beer Garden
Presented by Avenue Catering
Location:
 Skagit River Park (1100 S Skagit St)

12:00 PM- 4:00 PM — SMOKE & GRILL COMPETITION
Awards & Limited Sampling
Sanctioned by Pacific Northwest BBQ Association
Presented by NextEra Energy

Location: Skagit River Park (1100 S Skagit St)

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