Musselfest 2026

About the event

Welcome to the 40th Anniversary of the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Associations’ Penn Cove Musselfest! We celebrate our local vibrant historic downtown shops, restaurants and Penn Cove Mussels. There are kid friendly activities, food demos, mussel eating contests, food vendors, a beer tent (Blue Zone), and live music.

Dates

Mar 06, 2026 · 5:00 PM - Mar 08, 2026 · 4:00 PM(GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

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Location

Washington, United States

Front St, Alexander St & Grace St., Coupeville, Washington 98239, United States

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Parking instructions

Parking Free parking is available at Coupeville High School and Coupeville Elementary School. Park at either of these locations and walk downtown or hop aboard a free shuttle! For $10, you can park in the Town Lot next to the library — less than 500 feet from the Coupeville Rec Hall or the corner of Front & Alexander Streets next to the iconic Coupeville Wharf. Parking proceeds go toward a Safe and Sober Graduation of the Coupeville Class of 2026. Shuttles Shuttles are back! You can park your car and jump on a shuttle to get to your chowder-tasting locations. While many restaurants will have their tastings in the downtown historic district, some will be at their restaurant locations. Free Shuttles will stop at Coupeville High School, Coupeville Elementary School, 8th & Main Street, and Alexander & Coveland. Shuttle service runs Saturday 10:30 am - 5 pm and Sunday 10:30 am - 5 pm. Island Transit Want to get to Penn Cove Musselfest, but don’t want to worry about parking? Island Transit can help! Visit their website to review their schedules and plan your trip to and from the Musselfest! Island Transit is a fare-free service, so you won’t have to worry about breaking the bank on transportation! Plan your trip:

Health & safety

March is a fickle time for weather. So make sure plan accordingly for wind, rain, hail, and sun! This is part of the magic of Musselfest!

Schedule

Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications

Interested in applying:

5 active applications

Food Vendors

Deadline: Dec 19, 2025

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Welcome to Musselfest March 7-8, 2026! This is the application to sell food at Musselfest 2026. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting to apply as a food vendor, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

Non-Profit Organizations

Deadline: Jan 30, 2026

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Welcome to Musselfest March 7-8, 2026! This is the application to have a booth for a non-profit organization at Musselfest 2026. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting to apply, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

Chef Demos

Deadline: Dec 05, 2025

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Welcome to Musselfest March 7-8, 2026! This is an application to be a Chef as part of our Chef Demos throughout the weekend.

Chef Demo Times:

Saturday March 7th and Sunday March 8th

11:30 am - 12:15 pm

2:00 - 2:45 pm

Why Participate in Chef Demos at Musselfest?
Spotlight Your Restaurant – Be featured in Musselfest press releases, onsite promotions, event website and the official festival brochure.
Reach Thousands – Share your culinary creativity with 2,000 festival attendees traveling from across Western Washington.
Build Community Connections – Showcase your skills, engage directly with food lovers, and highlight your support of this iconic Coupeville tradition.

This is an electronic agreement and by submitting an application, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

Mussel Tussle Chef

Deadline: Dec 05, 2025

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Welcome to Musselfest March 7-8, 2026! This is an application to be a Chef as part of the Mussel Tussle.

Mussel Tussle Times:

Saturday March 7th and Sunday March 8th

12:30 - 1:30 pm

*There will be a total of four chefs selected. There will be a winner announced each day. Each winner will receive the Musselfest Championship Belt to display in their establishment. All participants will receive a $250 stipend and lodging on Saturday March 7th if required.

This is an electronic agreement and by submitting an application, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

Front Street Business Tent

Deadline: Jan 30, 2026

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Welcome to Musselfest March 7-8, 2026! This is the application to have a tent in front of your business on Front Street during Musselfest 2026. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting to apply, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

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Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association

Deadline: Mar 14, 2026

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Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association Vision CHWA is a diverse community that grows through collaboration, preserving Coupeville in being a welcoming destination that celebrates the past, and fosters a vibrant, thriving tomorrow. Mission To strengthen, promote, and preserve a successful historic downtown district as a non-profit since 2008.

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