What a quarter!

From the final adoption of the Downtown Streetscape Plan to another record-breaking Whale of a Sale, Q2 was packed with projects that are helping make Downtown Anacortes an even more vibrant place to live, work, shop, and visit.

A few highlights:

  • 🌼 Our volunteers refreshed 35 downtown planters and installed 100 hanging baskets just in time for spring.
  • 🚒 Sparky, our tiny Japanese fire truck, became an unexpected local celebrity while helping keep downtown blooming.
  • 🐋 Whale of a Sale welcomed more than 6,000 shoppers, with participating businesses reporting median sales 18.5% higher than last year’s event.
  • 🤝 We launched new partnerships—from a Downtown Food Tour to creative projects with Bayshore and the Port of Anacortes—that showcase what happens when great local ideas come together.
  • ❤️ Our incredible volunteers donated 1,381 hours this quarter—the equivalent of more than $57,000 in community investment.

Download our full Q2 2026 Quarterly Report to see everything we accomplished together, what’s coming next, and how we’re continuing to build a vibrant, thriving Downtown Anacortes.

2026 Q2 Quarterly Report.docxDownload
A young person and an older adult kneeling on a wooden floor, working together to install flooring planks in a well-lit space.
A woman smiling while holding a folding table outside a red van with emergency lights, parked beside a shed.
Two women smiling while holding potted plants, surrounded by additional plants on the sidewalk, with a street and buildings in the background.
A tent with a promotional display for Anacortes, featuring individuals gathered around informational boards and tables in a community setting.
A group of five people interacting around a table with a large open book, in a casual setting with windows in the background.
A construction worker on a lift performing repairs on the exterior of a building, surrounded by trees and safety equipment.
Three women wearing shark-themed costumes smiling under a large umbrella on a sunny day.
Two women smiling and posing in a yarn shop, one holding a shopping bag. Colorful yarns are displayed in the background.
A smiling woman with short gray hair, wearing a blue and white patterned jacket, is holding two large white signs with a whale graphic in a park setting.

None of this happens without the support of our volunteers, downtown businesses, partners, donors, and everyone who believes in a thriving downtown. Thank you for being part of the momentum.

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