Country Living Expo and Modern Homesteading Conference 2025

Event Description

Note that we updated the date of this event to 2025 but we’re listing this when registration is not yet open (it opens in Autumn 2024) and that a few of the details may have changed.

The Country Living and Modern Homesteading Expo is a gathering, decades in the making. Located in the Skagit Valley of northwestern Washington state, it’s a day once a year that people from all backgrounds can come together to learn about homesteading and nature together. From each other. Most of the presenters are volunteers; all are local farmers, veterinarians, stockmen, homesteaders, and folks that are passionate about food preservation, soil conservation, livestock management and production, gardening, art, and anything else you can think of that’s related.

The local FFA chapter volunteers, Washington State University Extension provides support, and a small non-profit called the Master Livestock Foundation all lift together in an immense effort to create an event with great food, local vendors, lots of learning, and a day of true community. People helping people, whether they know each other or not. Sharing hard earned lessons with others so that all can benefit.

Facts about the Expo:

• Up to 1700 people enjoy the Expo every year.
• Nearly ALL the presenters are volunteers.
• 165+ classes range from necropsy classes, fruit tree pruning, food preservation, gardening to cheese making and everything you can think of. Link to course booklet: https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/2073/2023/11/CLASS-DESCRIPTION-BOOKLET-2024-PDF.pdf
• A delicious prime rib or vegetarian lunch is included in the ticket price and is a highlight. We try to source lunch ingredients from local farmers!