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Lifestyle Lookout: Deming Oktoberfest, Celtic Festival, Ferndale Harvest and more

GMI's Adam Smith and Dianna Hawryluk chat about the 42nd annual Oktoberfest celebration in Deming, the Bellingham Celtic Festival, the 2026 Harvest Festival in Ferndale and live music at Wild Buffalo and the Shakedown.

By MBN Staff October 9, 2026 9:36 am

My Bellingham NowEmma Toscani

GMI’s Adam Smith and Dianna Hawryluk chat about the 42nd annual Oktoberfest celebration in Deming, the Bellingham Celtic Festival, the 2026 Harvest Festival in Ferndale and live music at Wild Buffalo and the Shakedown.

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