“Open your eyes to the beauty around you. Open your eyes to the wonders of life. Open heart to those who love you. And always be true to yourself. ” —Donna Davis

October 16th 9am – 2pm | Rain or Shine

The Piazza (parking lot by Chicago Pastrami), will be the backdrop for Issaquah Goes Apples.

Interactive fun, food and drink.

Features produce, flowers, local artists, an apple cider press, seasonal photo ops, and other hands on activities for the family.

Local farmers bring a bounty of FARM FRESH produce

Community favorites Alaya Farms and Xee’s Garden will return with produce and flowers. New this year, Lias Garden (@liasgarden2015) will feature floral arrangements and wreaths.

Mount Si Fungi will be downtown 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/27, and 12/4.

10 AM walking tour

Meet at Historic Shell

Eastside Seattle Walks author Janice King, a Downtown Volunteer, will feature salmon art in downtown. King’s book features family-friendly walks in every Eastside community. The walks include fascinating aspects of nature, history and public art waiting to be discovered.

1 PM Turkey Carving Demonstration

Chris Chiechi, owner of Fischer Meats, the oldest business in Issaquah, will whet your appetite as h he shares tips for carving and his family stories. 85 Front Street N.

Art by Fire’s glass blowing viewing window and gallery shop will fill the season with apples, ghosts, and pumpkins.

9 am – 10 am: Open Mic Features
10 am – 11 am: Fred Hopkins Trio
11 am – 12 pm: Get Off My Lawn
12 pm – 1 pm: Ugly Cousins
1 pm – 2 pm: Tiger Mountain Drummers

People’s Choice Award chosen by online voting on Downtown Issaquah Association’s FaceBook page as well as awards by our panel of judges.

Artists of all ages and geographies are entering an eagerly awaited art competition. Artists are submitting apple-themed art in 2-D format to be entered for a variety of prizes. Winners will be announced Oct. 16 via FaceBook.

Vote Now!

October 16th – 30th

Apple Inspired Food Competition

People’s Choice Award chosen by online voting on Downtown Issaquah Association’s FaceBook page.

Artistic Food Brings Autumn Flavor

Tempt your taste buds as you stroll historic downtown.

Consider Fin’s Bistro, Levitate, Capri Cellars, JaK’s Grill, Fischer Meats, Boehm’s Candies, Forest Fairy Bakery, Experience Tea and Yum-e Yogurt, whose apple specials tie in with the community’s Issaquah Goes Apples Autumn in Issaquah campaign. 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 celebrates 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, Experience Tea and Yum-e Yogurt serve a variety of apple and pumpkin drinks and treats.

Scarecrows on Front is back!

Have fun being creative as you design and build a scarecrow out of whatever materials you like!

All entries should include an apple and are to be dropped off at the Historic Shell Station between 10.15 – Oct. 22.

October 16th- 9 am – 12 pm

Build a Scarecrow at the Historic Shell Station

Please bring items to make your scarecrow unique. Frames, straw and burlap available.

Visit The Grange for Complimentary Straw and Burlap

Historically Hip Story Stroll

October 16 – November 10

In partnership with the King County Issaquah Library team the self-guided story time returns to downtown storefront windows.

Author Marjorie Priceman will bring a smile to your face! An apple pie is easy to make…if the market is open. But if the market is closed, the world becomes your grocery store.

How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World by Marjorie Priceman

begins at the library at Front St and Sunset Way and heads north to Dogwood across the street heading south an ending at Yum-e Yogurt where Lisa Rasmussen’s window art captures the season.

“My inspiration for the Yum-e yogurt window was to show the beauty of the Northwest and the area we live in. In the fall the stream flows from the mountains and brings the salmon to Issaquah. We celebrate fall with Pumpkins and apples,” said Rasmussen.

Schedule Here – Walk-ins welcome

Upcoming Experiences

The popular Zombie Walk celebrates 11 years by welcoming fellow Zombies back downtown October 23rd 2 pm – 6 pm.

Last year the Home Edition was enjoyed by many and will continue to be available for all Zombies.

Awaken your inner Zombie with friends and family with online tutorials for make-up and more, and plan to delight diners and drivers on Front Street.

By popular demand Stan’s Bar-b-q will offer $1 Eyeballs (meatballs).

A Zombie Walk would not be complete without “Time Warp” and “Thriller” dance classes.

Studio Issaquah Dance Classes

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos in partnership with the Issaquah Cultural Circle October 30 – 31 at the Historic Shell Station.

More on November 2 at the Community Center

Where Did the Flower Baskets Go?

A team of volunteers joyfully took down the communities prized Flower Baskets to make way for the change of seasons.

A very special thank you to Kim Christenson the champion of the Downtown Issaquah Flowers on Front Campaign and the many donors who supported the beauty of the community in loving memory of a loved one, to celebrate Mother’s Day, to honor a friend. and celebrate the holidays.

The campaign is year round and is supported by community donations.
The Flower Baskets are ordered in January.

Join us to Keep the Tradition Going! Donate Today!

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