Issaquah Goes Apples
The Downtown Issaquah Association (DIA) is pleased to announce 9th annual Issaquah Goes Apples! This community event celebrates the harvest season in historic Downtown Issaquah with a variety of fun activities including a Farm Fresh Market, Historically Hip Artisan Market, apple cider press, scarecrow building, art experiences, seasonal photo opportunities, live music and more. Shop the markets and enjoy family-friendly activities.
Issaquah Goes Apples. Rain or shine, this community theme celebrates the harvest season with interactive fun, food and drink. Happenings run from Oct. 19 through Dec. 7 at the recently refreshed Hailstone Feedstore, an Issaquah Historic Landmark located at 232 Front Street North, Issaquah.
Here’s what’s happening at the Historic Shell Station, La Piazza (Chicago Pastrami lot), and other locations downtown.
- Local farmers will be here with a bounty of Farm Fresh produce from 9am – 2pm Saturdays through Dec. 2. Community favorites Alaya Farms and Lia’s Garden will return with produce and flower bouquets.
- Specialty Food Market: Artistic Food Brings Autumn Flavor will showcase favorite treats, perfect for seasonal gifts or to stock up your pantry, offerings for purchase include Spices, Local Produce, Honey products, Craft Butter, Jams, Kettle Corn, Olive Oils, Vinegars, Gluten free Waffles, and specialty vegan bakery treats. Weekly options will change, so mark your calendars for Saturdays Oct 19 – Dec 7.
- Salmon Hatchery Tours Issaquah Hatchery Guided Tours (issaquahfish.org) Weekend and daily tours 11am and 1pm. Book now to see the fish coming home.
- Issaquah Goes Apples Art Competition. Artists of all ages and geographies can enter the apple art competition. There will be a People’s Choice Award chosen by online voting on Downtown Issaquah Association’s Facebook page as well as awards by our panel of judges.
- Apple Inspired Food Tour – 10/19 – 10/31. Tempt your taste buds as you stroll historic downtown. Consider Fin’s Bistro, The Great American Diner, Capri Cellars, JaK’s Grill, Fischer Meats, Boehm’s Candies, Forest Fairy Bakery, Experience Tea and Sunset Ale House, whose apple specials tie in with the community’s Issaquah Goes Apples Autumn in Issaquah celebration. Sweet and savory, appetizers, salads, main course, baked items, and spirits offer a stroll from the Mercantile Building to the Downtown Issaquah Plaza. An apple martini at Jak’s Grill to the popular Capri Cellars wine bistro celebrate the season pairing wine with an Apple Pecan Salad and Apple Brie Toast Sliced featuring apples, melted Brie & honey. A stop at Fischer Meats to pick up apple sausage offers a delish home cooked option. Forest Fairy Bakery and Experience Tea serve a variety of apple and pumpkin drinks and treats. Menu options subject to change
- The Merchant Marketplace returns! Downtown Issaquah is the boutique you’ve been waiting for. Everything from seafood, spices, sauces, and more. Head downtown to learn more.
- Historically Hip Artisan Market is back! With plenty of local hand-crafted gift and shopping options including, paintings, nature photography, jewelry glass, knitting, leather products, body products, skincare, flowers and wreaths, handmade puppets, jewelry, tarot card readings, ocean inspired functional art and Presto the balloon artist.
- Turkey Carving & Cooking Demo – Josh at Fischer Meats will offer a Turkey Carving Demo @ 1pm onsite at Fischer Meats. OCTOBER 19!
- Trader Joe’s will be on site for Issaquah Goes Apples with tasting samples of apple cider. Water available too.
- Art by Fire‘s glass blowing viewing window and gallery shop will fill the season with apples, ghosts, and pumpkins. Thank you for supporting Art By Fire – a long time Issaquah Goes Apples Sponsor!
- Seasonal photo opportunities, bring the family and take your own seasonal memories with pumpkins, hay bales and corn stalks or have complimentary session with GlimmerGlass Photography. Lot of opportunities throughout town including at Brock Construction!
- Pick a pumpkin, make a donation, and take it home!
- Live Music at Issaquah Goes Apples, October 19, 9 am – 2 pm featuring our OPEN MIC Team!
The Downtown Issaquah Association would like to thank: Puget Sound Energy, Grange Supply, Art by Fire, and the City of Issaquah Arts Commission for their generous sponsorship, with additional support Ayala Farms, Champion Grocery, Trader Joe’s, Target, QFC, and Safeway.