BELLINGHAM, Wash. (MyBellinghamNow.com) – This weekend is Easter weekend and what better way to kick it all off than with live music?
How about hiding Easter eggs in the grass while listening to bluegrass music? Seattle's The High Seagrass, with its intrepid brand of bluegrass, will bring the jam to Shakedown on Friday night, March 29th. They trained in Ballard's pub scene and honed their picking skills. The High Seagrass is playing alongside Never Come Down. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit shakedownbellingham.com.
After dancing all night on Friday, it's time to get to work on Saturday. It's Easter weekend after all.
Why not start with a good old-fashioned treasure hunt? Saturday is the 7th Annual RB Wick's Bellingham Easter Egg Hunt. All ages are welcome to participate and will be held from dawn until dawn. His RB Wick of Bellingham Coin Shop, along with many volunteers, hide wooden Easter eggs in parks and public spaces around the county. And let's get this. Inside the egg he has a prize of $12,000 hidden. However, there is a limit of 2 eggs per person, so please be careful if you are greedy.
If you find an egg, take it to the Bellingham Coin Shop in Cornwall on Saturday from 9am to 5pm to redeem it for a prize. For more information, follow RB's Treasure Hunts on Facebook.
After a day spent searching for wooden Easter eggs in parks around the county, you need a good meal on Sunday. What does Easter brunch look like? Hotel Bellwether hosts its annual Easter Buffet. Our menu includes Benedict bars, omelet bars, light bites like smoked salmon and couscous, artisan meats and cheeses, Belgian waffles, prime rib, spiral ham and more. The cost is $75 per person and runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children under 10 eat for $35 and children under 5 eat free. Advance reservations are required. For more information, please visit hotelbellwether.com.
Or, head up the hill to downtown Bellingham and enjoy Easter brunch at Penny Farthing at Chuckanut Bay Distillery. The dish is similar, but comes with a frittata, bacon, and marbled potatoes. We also have smoked ham cutting boards and deviled egg selections. Penny Farthing's Easter Brunch is held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and costs $50 for adults. Children ages 6 to 10 can eat for $20, and children 5 and under can eat free. Reservations are also required, so visit chuckanutbaydistillery.com for more information.
Last but not least, it's Easter Weekend at Bellwood Farm. It will be held Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be live music, a candy shop, apple cider donuts, and an opportunity for kids to take pictures with Easter. bunny! It will be a fun content that adults can also enjoy. Their cafe will be serving Easter breakfast and lunch, and you can sample farm-made spirits while you're there. Conveniently located in our guide south of Linden, Bellwood Farms is fun for the whole family any time of the year, but especially during Easter weekend. For more information, visit bellewoodfarms.com.