When: Saturday, June 28 • 10 AM–4 PM
Where: Commercial Avenue, Downtown Anacortes
Why: It’s our biggest sidewalk sale of the year—with live music, prizes, one-day deals, and community fun from end to end.
🛍️ Shop Local: Here’s Who’s Popping onto the Sidewalk
Our merchants are bringing the fun to the curb! Here’s a sneak peek at the businesses participating in this year’s Whale of a Sale—and some of the great deals you’ll find along the way:
Adrift – Lemonade stand with cookies and summer smiles
Alley Cat Antiques
Anacortes Health and Nutrition
Anacortes Oil & Vinegar Bar
Burton Inc. Jewelers
Camwood Jewelers – % off on fine jewelry inside the store
Cosmic Veggies – 15% off all smoothies, limited edition desserts, 10% off meal plans and juice cleanses
Chilly Rain Retro – “Racks of Clothing” sidewalk fashion sale
Clayhouse – 20% off all workshops purchased that day, 25–50% off ceramics
Creative Hub and Coffeehouse – Cash Grab Cube and more surprises
Elle Nicole
Fidalgo Artisan Yarn & Clothing
Fidalgo Flowers
Fidalgo Fudge
Wild Hemlock (formerly known as Ink+Wool) – Mystery bags: 3 t-shirts for the price of 1, $5/$10/$20 deals, 20% off tagged items
Island Styles
Moonwater Arts
Madrona (formerly Boxes & Bears) – Up to 50% off games and puzzles on sidewalk tables
Mama Wing Kitchen – Hosting buskers
Pelican Bay Books – Discount books
Predecessors – Sidewalk displays
Pet Place Market – 6th Anniversary Sale: 20% off storewide (June 28–29)
Red Door Thrift Shop – Open Saturday 10–3 with outdoor door buster deals
Red Salon
Rockfish Grill – Whale of an Ale Sale: Happy hour pricing on all Anacortes beers during event hours
Scott Milo Gallery – Ready-made frames and art prints on the sidewalk
Tangles Hair & Co – Discount product as part of going-out-of-business sale
The Brown Lantern – Special drink coming soon
Thrifty Kitty
Tides of Anacortes
Tasha Lee’s Table
Watermark Book Co
Wellness for Life – special facials, IV’s, skin care specials, teeth whitening as well as cold plunge for drop ins.
Wishing Rock
More shops are joining the pod every day—look for sidewalk racks, table displays, and sidewalk-only specials throughout downtown. If you’re a business with details on your offer, let everyone know in the comments section below.
💸 Raffle Tables: Two Whale of a Chances to Win
This year’s Whale of a Raffle is bigger than ever—with 7 amazing prize packages that showcase the best of Anacortes arts, dining, history, and handmade creativity. And the best part? Tickets are just $5 – just stop by one of our two raffle tables:
📍 Parklet in front of Blackbird Wine Bar (6th & Commercial)
📍 Parklet in front of Fidalgo Artisan Yarn & Fidalgo Fudge (8th & Commercial)
Raffle prizes include:
🐳 Whale Watching for Two – courtesy of Island Adventures
🐧 Puffing Research Tour – courtesy of Salish Sea School
🎭 A Night Out Package – tickets to ACT Theatre and a wine at Blackbird
🪙 A Piece of History – an 1891 Morgan Silver Dollar from the year Anacortes was founded
🍽️ Dinner & Drinks – gift cards to local favorites Adrift and Tide & Taste
🎨 For Art Lover’s – hand-thrown whale mugs & hand made glass
🐋 Whale-Themed Treasure Chest – handmade coastal gifts, books, and décor
Raffle entries will be collected throughout the day, and winners will be drawn the following week. We’ll notify you by email or phone—no need to be present to win!
🎶 Music on Every Block: Live Busker Lineup
Live music will flow from four locations all day long, bringing everything from jazz and ukulele to folk and alt-country:
| Location | 10–12pm | 12–2pm | 2–4pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor Info Bench | Tolman Creek | Eric Kosarot | “Y’allTernative”! (Troy Dutton) |
| Mama Wing Parklet | Kellen Murphy | The Essential Element (Ukulele Ensemble) | Barefoot Jazz |
| Post Office Garden | Zach Michaud | Chance Hansen | Maggie Miller |
| Chilly Rain Sidewalk Jam | Steve Johnson & Friends (11am–3pm) | Steve Johnson & Friends (11am–3pm) | Steve Johnson & Friends (11am–3pm) |
Stroll, sip, and discover a new favorite local act as you shop.
💥 Don’t Miss: The Cash Grab Cube
Stop by Creative Hub & Coffeehouse and try your luck in our wildly popular Cash Grab Cube—you’ll get 20 seconds in a whirlwind of “Ducky Bucks” and prize vouchers. Some lucky ducks will walk away with real prizes from local businesses!
🐳 Thank You to Our Sponsor: Island Adventures
A huge thank you to Island Adventures Whale Watching for sponsoring this year’s Whale of a Sale! Island Adventures brings thousands of visitors downtown each year to experience the wonder of the Salish Sea. Their support helps make joyful, local traditions like this one possible—and keeps our downtown full of life, adventure, and connection.
💦 Come Make a Splash in Downtown Anacortes
Whether you’re bargain hunting, music loving, or raffle chasing, there’s a whale of a good time waiting for you on June 28. Bring your tote bags, comfy shoes, and friends—it’s one of the best days of the summer to explore everything downtown has to offer.
Tag us in your finds with #WhaleOfASale
Hosted by downtown businesses and the Downtown Anacortes Alliance
If you are interested in volunteering at Whale of a Sale or at other events from Downtown Anacortes Alliance, let us know!