Local historian and historic preservation architect, Boyd Pratt, will discuss his work to survey the county’s historic barns, and show archive and contemporary photographs of some of the most important and endangered heritage barns in San Juan County. Pratt’s work is being funded through a San Juan County Historic Document Fund grant, and is a joint project of the 100 Friends of Old Island Barns and the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation. The 100 Friends of Old Island Barns is a county-wide local advocacy group working to identify, document and preserve San Juan County’s iconic barns, farm houses and agricultural history.

* Location: San Juan Historical Museum, San Juan Island
* Phone: (360) 378-8337

This is a free guided walking tour of selected sites from the downtown historic district. Participants will need to be able to walk comfortably on town sidewalks, including some hills, for 1.5 hours. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance of the tour. Tours will be canceled if insufficient reservations are received by 10:00 a.m. on Friday. Printed self-guided walking tour guides are available at local book stores, or for purchase at the start of the tour. Purchase is optional.
* Times: Every Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
* Location: Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
* Contact: Sandy Strehlou
* Phone: (360) 378-2810
* Admission: Free

Opening weekend of the 8th annual invitational Sculpture Exhibition at Westcott Bay Sculpture Park and Nature Reserve  May 1 to May 3. See over 100 sculptures by Pacific Northwest regional artists including Ann Morris and Gerald Tsutakawa, placed throughout 19 acres of meadow, forest, and pond.

* Times: Daily, sunrise to sundown
* Location: Westcott Bay Sculpture Park & Nature Reserve, San Juan Island
* Phone: (360) 370-5050

Every Monday evening there is an informal get together of San Juan Island country-dance musicians and other enthusiasts. They play, learn and/or participate in Mixers, Squares, Lines, Rounds, Contras, Polka, Waltz, Schottisch, Hambo, and folk dances. Learn, perform, dance or just enjoy watching and hearing a variety of traditional “Barn Dance” tunes and dances, (as demonstrated at the San Juan Island Farmer’s Market and at National Park Service Reenactments.) Strengthen community and friendships on the Island through the spirit of America’s folk heritage and by dancing with everybody in the hall. Benefit from non-commercial friendships and community participation.
San Juan Singers in Concert

* Location: The Mullis Center, San Juan Island
* Contact: Mike Cohen
* Phone: (360) 378-6313
* Admission: Optional donation: 25 cents, more or less