Puget Sound's 2009 "Stay"cation Destination Right in your own backyard lies an almost secret destination filled with beautiful beaches, lovely accomodations, eclectic restaurants, quaint shops AND plenty of fun!  Just a short ferry ride from Seattle, Port Orchard, or Tacoma drops you into a little piece of paradise.  Plan your next long weekend or full-fledged vacation closer to home and spend more time enjoying the calm beauty and fun-loving personality we call home.                                                     Upcoming Events                                      (Be sure to visit our Island Events Page for complete listing) First Friday Gallery Cruise -On the first Friday of each month Vashon Art Galleries open their doors for the "Gallery Cruise".  Enjoy the warm reception, new exhibits, and the lovely Vashon hospitality. Vashon Farmer's Market - The season opens on Saturday, March 21.  The early Spring market is filled with plant starts of all kinds including leeks, onions, broccoli family, peas, salad greens and more. Click here for more information. Fourth of July Fireworks - Enjoy the extraordinary fireworks display at sundown in Quartermater Harbor. Saturday, July 4. 7th Annual Vashon Island Lavender Farm Tour - Saturday and Sunday, July 11 & 12. Celebrate the joy of lavender!  Live music, food, workshops, children's corner and art Gallery in the Field. Purchase plants or pick your own.  Free gift for bicyclists.  Children free.  Proceeds benefit Sustainable Vashon to encourage solar energy use.  Click here for more information. Vashon Island Strawberry Festival - Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19.  Celebrating 100 years! Music, street dances, arts and crafts, food, children's activities, old fashion grand parade, carnival rides,classic car parade, Kiwanis all-you-can-eat pancakes breakfast and more! Click here for information. CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER