10th Annual Mardi Gras at Bayview Community Hall Feb. 17, Family-Friendly

Bayview Community Hall is hosting the 10th Annual Mardi Gras tonight, Fat Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., with live music from Ike & the Old Man and a costume contest. The event listing that appears on Whidbey Island Grown’s Eat Local Events calendar, on Whidbeylocal and on Goosefoot repeats the same promotional line: "Live music with Ike & the Old Man and a costume contest. Admission is free and the event is family friendly. Laissez les bons temps rouler!"

Goosefoot’s event post, dated February 2, 2026, places the Bayview gathering in local context and notes the organization’s longer history on the island, writing that "Goosefoot has brought the party to Whidbey Island since 2014." Goosefoot’s page also connects seasonal programming and community support, running an in-store round-up and naming South Whidbey Hearts & Hammers as February’s recipient; Goosefoot encourages patrons to "Ask your cashier at The Goose to round up your bill to support local nonprofits. February’s recipient is South Whidbey Hearts & Hammers, who provide volunteers with the opportunity to build community by connecting neighbors-in-need with neighbors who can help them remain safe and health in their homes."

The Eat Local Events calendar that lists the Mardi Gras item places it alongside workshops and sustainable food programs on Whidbey Island. Whidbey Island Grown’s page shows related entries such as "Cheesemaking on the Homestead, Come learn how to make artisan aged cheese!" and the Whidbey Oyster Network’s free monthly discussion group, plus a Fruit Tree Workshop Series with Pacific Rim Institute that charges $25 per class when registered in advance and $30 at the door. That mix underscores how the Mardi Gras offering is part of a broader slate of low-cost or free community gatherings circulating through Bayview and South Whidbey.

Public health and access details are limited in the listings. None of the Whidbey Island Grown, Whidbeylocal or Goosefoot postings include a street address for Bayview Community Hall, parking or ADA accessibility information, or any COVID-19 or other health guidance for the family-friendly event. Given that admission is free and the event runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m., organizers and venue hosts have an opportunity to clarify safety measures for families, seniors and people with underlying health conditions who may attend.

Practical notes drawn from the public listings: the event is free, starts at 6:00 PM and is scheduled to end at 8:30 PM; the featured band is Ike & the Old Man; and the celebratory tagline "Laissez les bons temps rouler!" appears in each posting. Whidbeylocal’s event page also carries a 2026 copyright footer and the site is noted as "powered by Yabsta," while Goosefoot’s site carries its February 2, 2026 post date and footer credit. None of the postings include contact or organizer phone or email, so anyone needing directional, accessibility or contest-rule details will likely need to contact Bayview Community Hall or the groups that posted the listing ahead of arrival.