Washington Filmworks uses our Location of the Month newsletters to showcase the diversity of unique looks and resources for production in a number of jurisdictions around Washington State. Find previous installments archived on our website and on the WF Blog.

Mount Vernon – March 2015

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Surrounded by the Cascade Mountains and dotted with farmlands, Mount Vernon has been shielded from the forces of modernity. Whether you’re exploring local farms or strolling along First Street, walking around Mount Vernon feels like stepping back in time. No chain stores here – just mom-and-pop shops located in historic buildings. Built in 1926 and in continuous operation ever since, the Lincoln Theatre is a grand, 500-seat theatre with gorgeous hand-stenciled murals on the walls and an original Wurlitzer organ in front of the stage – one of only two remaining in the United States.

Don’t miss the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. It is one of the destination events for the Pacific Northwest, held from April 1 – 30. Every spring, hundreds of thousands of people come to enjoy the celebration of the season as millions of tulips burst into bloom.

 

Mount Vernon Weather

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Photo credit: Andy Porter

Mount Vernon has a Mediterranean climate with dry warm summers and mild winters.

Average Temperature:
January – High 45.5 F, Low 33.6 F
July – High 73.2 F, Low 50.6 F

Precipitation:
January Rainfall – 4.02 inches
July Rainfall – 1.16 inches
January Snowfall – 1.5 inches

Source: Western Regional Climate Center

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Photo credit: Andy Porter

Key Locations of Interest

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Photo credit: Damion Vines Photography

Key Locations of Interest

  • Historic barns around the city
  • Warehouses
  • Historic Main Street
  • 500 acres of tulips in the Spring
  • River rafting
  • Historic theatre from the 1920’s
  • Local farm landscape

Distance to Closest Large Washington Airport

  • Bellingham International Airport is approximately 34 miles from Mount Vernon.
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is approximately 76 miles from Mount Vernon.

Distance to Closest Large Cities in Washington

  • Bellingham is approximately 28 miles from Mount Vernon.
  • Seattle is approximately 62 miles from Mount Vernon.

 Relevant Contact Name and Information

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Photo credit: Joe Mabel

 

  • Police or Sheriff’s Department or agency that handles traffic control: City of Mount Vernon Police Department, (360) 336-6271

Accommodations

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Photo credit: Joe Mabel

A full list of current accommodations can be found at http://visit.mountvernonchamber.com/list/mc/Stay-1-328-192.

About:

1411 Fourth Ave., Suite 420
Seattle,WA 98101
(206) 264-0667
Washington Filmworks is the non-profit 501(c)(6) organization that manages the state film and production incentive programs. Its mission is to create economic development opportunities by building and enhancing the competitiveness, profile, and sustainability of Washington’s film industry. We do this by creating possibilities for local and national filmmakers, offering comprehensive production support, as well as financial incentives.
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