Whidbey Island
Music Festival
Beauty for all the senses
Serving Whidbey Island since 2006 with vibrant period-instrument performances of music from Monteverdi to Florence Price. From baroque and classical to romantic repertoire we bring your the best in live music.
About the Festival
Founded in 2006 by Tekla Cunningham, the Whidbey Island Music Festival is a beloved annual event that presents great performances of baroque and classical chamber music in relaxed and intimate indoor and outdoor venues on beautiful Whidbey Island, with repertoire from Monteverdi to Florence Price. We bring music of the past four centuries to life with vivid and moving concert performances on period instruments. This summer, look for new experiences like FREE outdoor pop-up concerts, NEW venues in Oak Harbor and Coupeville, yoga in the barn and more!
What’s NExt?
Summer Festival Preview
FRI May 3, 10 am
Freeland Library
FREE
Preview the 2024 Summer Festival at this FREE event at the Freeland Library! Tekla Cunningham and Henry Lebedinsky will share taste of the musical riches to come this summer, from old favorites like Bach and Handel to new discoveries. Bring your curiosity and feed your spirit with the sublime sounds of the baroque!
Want to get involved?
VOLUNTEER INFO
Meet the Artists
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Tekla Cunningham
Baroque Violin
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Michael Albert
Fiddle, Irish flute and back up vocals
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Anthony Allen
Baroque flute
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Steve Creswell
Baroque viola
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Tyler Duncan
Baritone
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Ross Gilliland
Baroque bass and violine
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Timothy Haslet
Artist
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Michele Kennedy
Soprano
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Henry Lebedinsky
Harpsichord and Organ
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Abigail Lennox
vocals, guitar, bowdhrán
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Debra Nagy
Baroque Oboe
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Rylie Patching
Baroque Bassoon
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Farley Pearce
Viola da gamba
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Elizabeth Reed
Baroque Cello
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Danielle Reutter-Harrah
Soprano
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Clara Rottsolk
Soprano
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Lindsey Strand-Polyak
Baroque violin
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Tara Academy of Dance
Irish Dance Academy
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Brandon Vance
Violin and Scottish Fiddle Champion
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Larry Young
Fiddle and baryton fiddle, storyteller and back-up vocals
Plan your trip to Whidbey Island
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It’s always a great time to visit Whidbey Island!
The Whidbey Camano Tourism board maintains a comprehensive listing of restaurants, hotels and events on Whidbey Island.
The seaside village of Langley has wonderful shops, cafes, restaurants, galleries.
Bayview has many attractions, from a great farmer’s market, Bayview Farm and Garden nursery, Flower House cafe, Bayview Taproom, Orchard Kitchen restaurant, Whidbey Donuts and more.
Freeland has some new eateries such as Penn Cove Brewery’s new taproom in a renovated barn with a food truck from The Braeburn at the Barnyard.
Greenbank is home to Greenbank Farm, and Greenbank Pantry and Deli has a wonderful selection of sandwiches and beverages for a picnic.
The historic town of Coupeville has many activities, from the Wharf, kayaking on Penn Cove, shops, Bayleaf for wine, cheese and picnic provisions, Poppy and Pomegranate for coffee and flowers, Penn Cove Brewery, restaurants including the Oystercatcher and Little Red Hen Bakery, The Cove, Toby’s Tavern for legendary mussels, Ciao pizza, Lavender Wind Farm, farmers’ market, Island County historical society and more!
Whidbey Island Vintners has info on the Wine and Spirits trails and tasting rooms, and the Whidbey Island Art Trail and Whidbey Working Artists have information about open studios.
Whidbey is home to incredible beaches and parks including South Whidbey State Park, Fort Casey, Fort Ebey, Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, and Deception Pass State Park.
Whidbey is home to incredible beaches and parks including South Whidbey State Park, Double Bluff beach, Fort Casey, Fort Ebey, Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, and Deception Pass State Park.
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In the Bayview area:
The Flower House cafe
Bayview Taproom
Orchard Kitchen restaurant
Whidbey Donuts
Freeland has some new eateries such as Penn Cove Brewery’s new taproom in a renovated barn with a food truck from the Braeburn in the Barnyard.
Greenbank is home to Greenbank Farm, and Greenbank Pantry and Deli has a wonderful selection of sandwiches and beverages for a picnic.
In the historic town of Coupeville:
Bayleaf for wine, cheese and picnic provisions
Poppy and Pomegranate for coffee and flowers
Penn Cove Brewery
TheOystercatcher
Little Red Hen Bakery
The Cove
Toby’s Tavern for legendary mussels,
Ciao pizza for authentic Neopolitan pizza
Lavender Wind Farm for lavender scones, tea and more
Wine place
Kapow’s ice cream
Whidbey Island Vintners has info on the Wine and Spirits trails and tasting rooms, and the Whidbey Island Art Trail and Whidbey Working Artists have information about open studios.
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Whidbey is some to a wonderful variety of hotels, bed and breakfast and a multitude of other rental properties.
House at Penn Cove
Captain Whidbey Inn, Coupeville
Inn at Langley, Langley
Saratoga Inn
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The Washington State Ferry system connects Whidbey to the mainland via the Mukilteo-Clinton route and the Coupeville-Port Townsend route. Deception Pass bridge connects the north end of Whidbey Island with Fidalgo Island via a scenic and very popular bridge.
Deception Pass for Folkwood by Timothy Haslet
Poster Design: Our Collaboration with Local Artists
Each year, WIMF collaborates with a Whidbey Island visual artist to come up with a poster design that reflects the wonder and natural beauty of Whidbey Island. This year’s featured artist is Whidbey artist Timothy Haslet. Past artists who have contributed work include Buffy Morrow-Cribbs, Briony Morrow-Cribbs, Linnane Armstrong, Brian Mahieu and Gordy Edberg.
Interested in volunteering for the festival?
Join our community of volunteers and help support the Whidbey Island Music Festival with your time, talent and energy! From serving as a board member, hosting musicians in your home or volunteering as an usher at a concert, there is a role that is perfect for you.
There’s something for everyone at the Whidbey Island Music Festival
WIMF brings memorable musical experiences to unforgettable venues on Whidbey Island.