The Grain Gathering 2026 will take place in the Skagit Valley, an agricultural region nestled between the Cascade Mountains and the Salish Sea.
Grain Gathering Locations
Chuckanut Brewery
Day 1 will be held under tents behind Chuckanut Brewery at the Port of Skagit in Burlington, WA.
WSU Breadlab
Day 2 Masterclasses, demos, and panels will be held at the Breadlab. Breakfast, lunch and the Community Party will be held under the tents behind Chuckanut Brewery (this is short walk from the Breadlab, and there will be transportation between locations).
NWREC
Day 3 will be held at the Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center (NWREC) in Mount Vernon, WA.
There will be volunteers directing you to parking at each location on the day of the event.
Transportation for Air Travelers
Airports:
SeaTac, 82 miles south of the Breadlab
Paine Field, 48 miles south of the Breadlab
Bellingham Int’l. Airport, 33 miles north of the Breadlab
Airport Shuttle:
Bellair Airporter Shuttle is a bus that runs between Bellingham and SeaTac with stops including Paine Field and Burlington, which is the closest stop to the Breadlab.
If you opt for this arrangement, please know that the hotel accommodations are not within walking distance to the Breadlab or NWREC.
Rental Car:
Renting a car at the airport is also a good option since the hotel accommodations are not within walking distance to the Breadlab or the NWREC.