Issaquah Goes Apples

The Downtown Issaquah Association (DIA) is pleased to announce 11th annual Issaquah Goes Apples! This community event celebrates the harvest season in historic Downtown Issaquah with a variety of fun activities, including a Farm Fresh Market, Historically Hip Artisan Market, apple cider press, scarecrow building, art experiences, seasonal photo opportunities, live music, and more. Shop the markets and enjoy family-friendly activities. Issaquah Goes Apples is a sweet, festive fall celebration for the whole family! Downtown bursts with apple-themed games, tasty samples, inspired dining menus, local crafts, and seasonal entertainment that get everyone laughing, exploring, and enjoying the harvest season. It’s a celebration that keeps downtown buzzing. Families and visitors wander from shop to shop, supporting local businesses while savoring the flavors of the region’s apple harvest. By mixing fun, food, and fall festivities, Issaquah Goes Apples brings the community together, sparks joy across generations, and turns downtown into a lively, family-friendly destination that feels warm, welcoming, and unmistakably seasonal. Here’s what’s happening at the Historic Shell Station, La Piazza (Chicago Pastrami lot) , and other locations downtown. Vendors to visit during the day in 2025. Stay tuned for 2026! Dyes By Chris Moon Pup Makers Purdy Pickles Smiling Zen Woven Chains Jewelry Richard Jahn Art Bellagios Backyard Farm Cutie Critters Wild Petal Home Matilda Lockwood Beannaigh Traditional Handknitting Gustoblend Heidi Huckleberry Chicks & Roses Jim's Woodshop Squak Mountain Studios Psalm & Soak Moony & Hobbes Cattle Dog Lia's Garden JSamuelson and Associates Two Country Design Local farmers will be here with a bounty of Farm Fresh produce from 9 am – 2 pm Saturdays through Dec. 2. Community favorites Alaya Farms and Lia’s Garden will return with produce and flower bouquets. Specialty Food Market: Artistic Food Brings Autumn Flavor and will showcase favorite treats, perfect for seasonal gifts or to stock up your pantry offerings. Spices, Local Produce, Honey products, Craft Butter, Jams, Kettle Corn, Olive Oils, Vinegars, Gluten-free Waffles, and specialty vegan bakery treats will be available for purchase. Weekly options will change, so mark your calendars for Saturdays, Oct 18 - Dec 6. Salmon Hatchery Tours Issaquah Hatchery Guided Tours (issaquahfish.org) Weekend and daily tours 11 am and 1 pm. Book now to see the fish coming home. Issaquah Goes Apples Art Competition. Artists of all ages and geographies can enter the Apple Art Competition. There will be a People's Choice Award chosen by online voting on the Downtown Issaquah Association's Facebook page, as well as awards by our panel of judges. Apple Inspired Food Tour - 10/17 - 10/31. Tempt your taste buds as you stroll through historic downtown. Consider Fin’s Bistro, The Great American Diner, Capri Cellars, JaK's Grill, Fischer Meats, Boehm's Candies, Forest Fairy Bakery, Experience Tea, and Sunset Ale House, whose apple specials tie in with the community’s Issaquah Goes Apples Autumn in Issaquah celebration. Sweet and savory, appetizers, salads, main courses, baked items, and spirits offer a stroll from the Mercantile Building to the Downtown Issaquah Plaza. An apple martini at Jak's Grill to the popular Capri Cellars wine bistro to celebrate the season, pairing wine with an Apple Pecan Salad and Apple Brie Toast Sliced featuring apples, melted Brie & honey. A stop at Fischer Meats to pick up apple sausage offers a delish home-cooked option. Forest Fairy Bakery and Experience Tea serve a variety of apple and pumpkin drinks and treats. Menu options subject to change The Merchant Marketplace returns! Downtown Issaquah is the boutique you’ve been waiting for. Everything from seafood, spices, sauces, and more. Head downtown to learn more. Historically Hip Artisan Market is back! With plenty of local hand-crafted gifts and shopping options, including paintings, nature photography, jewelry, glass, knitting, leather products, body products, skincare, flowers and wreaths, handmade puppets, jewelry, tarot card readings, ocean-inspired functional art, and Presto the balloon artist. Turkey Carving & Cooking Demo - Josh at Fischer Meats will offer a Turkey Carving Demo @ 1 pm onsite at Fischer Meats. OCTOBER 17! Trader Joe’s will be on-site for Issaquah Goes Apples with tasting samples of apple cider. Water is available too. Art by Fire's glass-blowing viewing window and gallery shop will fill the season with apples, ghosts, and pumpkins. Thank you for supporting Art By Fire - a long-time Issaquah Goes Apples Sponsor! Seasonal photo opportunities, bring the family and take your own seasonal memories with pumpkins, hay bales, and corn stalks, or have a complimentary session with GlimmerGlass Photography. A lot of opportunities throughout town, including at Brock Construction! Pick a pumpkin, make a donation, and take it home! Live Music at Issaquah Goes Apples, October 17, 9 am – 2 pm, featuring our OPEN MIC Team! The Downtown Issaquah Association would like to thank Puget Sound Energy, Grange Supply, Art by Fire, and the City of Issaquah Arts Commission for their generous sponsorship, with additional support from Ayala Farms, Champion Grocery, Trader Joe’s, Target, QFC, and Safeway.