Cooking Demonstrations

Musselfest 2027 – Chef Demo Application
March 6–7, 2027 | Coupeville, Washington

Welcome to Penn Cove Musselfest 2027! We invite talented folks to share their culinary creativity and love of mussels as part of our popular cooking demonstrations throughout the festival weekend.

Cooking demonstrations are a wonderful opportunity to showcase your skills, connect with enthusiastic food lovers, and be part of one of Whidbey Island's most beloved annual traditions!

Demonstration Schedule
Saturday, March 6 & Sunday, March 7

11:00 – 11:45 AM
12:15 – 1:00 PM

Saturday, March 6 Only

3:00 – 3:45 PM

Why Participate in Chef Demos at Musselfest?

Spotlight Your Restaurant – Be featured in Musselfest press releases, onsite promotions, the festival website, official festival brochure, and the 2nd edition of the Musselfest Recipe Book.

Expand Your Reach – Share your culinary creativity with hundreds of festival attendees traveling from across Western Washington.

Enjoy Media Exposure – Benefit from festival promotional opportunities with The Seattle Times and Whidbey Times.

Build Community Connections – Engage directly with food lovers, showcase your expertise, and celebrate the culinary traditions of Penn Cove.

Enjoy Special Chef Benefits – Participating chefs will receive:

• A two-night stay during Musselfest weekend
• Two complimentary tickets to the Saturday March 6th Mussel Mingle
• A $250 stipend

We look forward to welcoming you to Coupeville for a weekend of incredible food, community, and all things mussels!

Application Agreement
This application serves as an electronic agreement. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of participation and authorize your electronic acceptance of this agreement.

Cooking Demonstration Terms & Conditions
Penn Cove Musselfest | Coupeville, WA | March 6–7, 2027

We invite culinary professionals, food enthusiasts, and others who love to cook to share their creativity and passion for food as part of the Cooking Demonstrations at Penn Cove Musselfest 2027. Participants will showcase a mussel-based recipe while engaging with festival attendees. Participation is free of charge, and presenters will receive a variety of benefits in appreciation of their time and talents.

By applying, participants agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. Event Support
Musselfest will provide:

• Fresh Penn Cove mussels
• Cooktops, skillets, utensils, serving bowls, serving utensils, and napkins
• A pantry of 12 commonly used ingredients (list to be provided in February)

Participants are responsible for providing:

1. All additional ingredients needed for their recipe
2. Recipe Submission
   Participants must submit a mussel-based recipe no later than February 5, 2027. Recipes will be featured in the 2nd Edition Musselfest Recipe Book, with recognition of the contributing participant.
3. Demonstration Format
   Each cooking demonstration will accommodate approximately 125 attendees. Demonstrations are 45 minutes in length.
   Presenters will have 20 minutes for setup before their scheduled demonstration and 15 minutes for cleanup afterward.
4. Participant Benefits & Logistics
   In appreciation of their participation, each selected presenter will receive:
   • $250 Stipend – Paid to each participating presenter.
   • One to Two-Night Accommodation – Complimentary lodging during Musselfest weekend.
   • Mussel Mingle Tickets – Two complimentary tickets to the Saturday, March 6th Mussel Mingle.
   • Promotional Exposure – Recognition through Musselfest promotional materials, including press releases, the festival website, official brochure, onsite promotions, and the 2nd Edition Musselfest Recipe Book. Promotional opportunities also include coverage through The Seattle Times and Whidbey Times. 
   • Community Recognition – Recognition from the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association (CHWA) as a participating Cooking Demonstration presenter.
   • Complimentary Parking – Free parking will be available during the festival.
5. Conduct & Responsibility
   Participants agree to maintain safe food-handling practices at all times. Presenters are responsible for arriving on time and adhering to their assigned demonstration schedule. Professional and courteous conduct is expected throughout the event.
6. Independent Contractor
   Participating presenters are considered independent contractors. This agreement does not establish an employer/employee relationship between the presenter and Musselfest or the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association.

Acknowledgment
By submitting an application, participants acknowledge that they have read, understand, and agree to these Cooking Demonstration Terms & Conditions.