Musselfest 2026

Welcome to Musselfest March 7-8, 2026! This is the application to have a tent and serve your Mussel Chowder as part of the Chowder Tasting Contest. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting to apply as a chef for the chowder tasting, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

Thank you for your interest in providing entertainment during Musselfest 2026. From the Friday evening Mussel Mingle, to the Blue Zone, to performances on Front Street, lively entertainment is a fun, integral part of Musselfest!

Please note that we have two areas where entertainment will be stationed throughout the festival:

1. The Blue Zone: This is a tented area where all participants and attendees must be 21+. No exceptions.
2. Front Street: Entertainment spot for all ages attending Musselfest. Area will have a 10'x20' tent and sound system, weather dependent.

Please fill out this application in it's entirety and carefully review the Terms and Conditions for your participation in providing entertainment for Musselfest 2026.

The application deadline is Friday, November 21, 2025. All applicants will be notified by Friday, December 12, 2025. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.