Anderson Island

Island News

Ferry alerts, closures, seasonal happenings, and word from around the island. Updated as things change.

Events & Seasonal

Labor Day Weekend on the Island

The biggest weekend of the summer. The Country Fair and Parade on Saturday, Art in the Park on Sunday, the Garden Market, and two-boat ferry service running through the holiday.
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Events & Seasonal

This Weekend on the Island: Island Bands!

The Island Bands Summer Concert lights up the Johnson Farm stage Saturday night, and the Legion holds its monthly meeting Saturday morning. Note that two-boat ferry service is canceled Thursday and Friday, returning Sunday.
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Events & Seasonal

This Weekend on the Island

A good weekend ahead. Live music at the Lakeshore on Friday, the Blues Show at Johnson Farm on Saturday, and the Legion's Stars and Stripes Sale both days.
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Community News

A New Snack Stand at the Ferry: FerrySide Snack Co.

A new vendor is selling cold drinks, snacks, and sundries near the ferry docks on both sides of the water, weekends and holiday Mondays through the summer.
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Events & Seasonal

This Weekend on the Island

A full week ahead. Ice cream at the ALCC Thurs, live music at the Lakeshore Fri, and a Saturday stacked with the Historical Society's auction and Salmon and Rib Bake plus the ALCC craft bazaar and car show. Two-boat ferry service runs through the holiday weekend.
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AIHS Community Gardens
Community News

Summer Garden Market Opens at Johnson Farm

The weekly summer Garden Market is back at Johnson Farm, starting today. Island-grown flowers and produce, plus treats and fresh mushrooms from island makers. 10am to noon.
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Ferry Updates

Ferry Service Over Juneteenth Weekend

Friday, June 19 is an observed holiday, so the holiday-exempt departures do not run. Two boats are running Friday and Sunday, single boat Saturday. Check the app before you leave for the dock
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Cars loading Anderson Island ferry in Steilacoom
Closures & Outages

The Gas Situation, and Where It Stands

Gas cans are still prohibited on the ferry, full or empty. Here is the current state of things, what AICAB and the county are working on, and what it means for keeping fuel on the island.
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