Spring Kicks Off in Marin
Cheese Tours, Spring Carnivals & Coastal Farm Days
🫧 Marin Bubble
April 1, 2025 – Issue #1
by Chris Marsh
Hey Marin 👋
Welcome to the Marin Bubble, your quick, no-BS update on what’s happening around Marin County this week. We’ve got Marin spring events, local food news, community gems, and even some jellyfish drama on the beach. Let’s get into it…
🏆 Local Legend
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company
You know what’s better than cheese? Award-winning, made-in-Marin cheese.
The folks at Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company have been crafting their signature Original Blue (and other mouthwatering varieties) from their family-owned farm since 2000. They offer weekly farm tours & tastings every Friday and Saturday — perfect for a spring weekend day trip.
Learn more and book a tour at pointreyescheese.com
🎭 What’s Happening This Week
San Rafael Spring Carnival
🗓️ April 2 – April 6, 2025
Kick off spring with classic carnival rides, fair food, and all the funnel cake you can handle at the San Rafael Spring Carnival. Family-friendly fun, right downtown.
Marin County Bicycle Coalition 25th Anniversary Party
🗓️ April 19, 2025
Join fellow cycling enthusiasts at the Bill and Adele Jonas Center in Novato to celebrate 25 years of advocacy and community. Enjoy live music, local food, and activities for all ages.
Marin Symphony Presents Masterworks 3: Haimor Conducts Dvořák and Still
🗓️ April 12 – April 13, 2025
Experience an evening of classical masterpieces at the Marin Center Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium in San Rafael. Immerse yourself in the sounds of Dvořák and Still, conducted by Maestro Haimor.
💎 Hidden Gem
Slide Ranch
Tucked along the coast near Muir Beach, Slide Ranch is one of Marin’s most charming, family-friendly farm experiences. On April 5, 2025, they’re hosting Family Farm Day. Slide in Bloom — a full day of gardening, cooking, crafts, and farm life fun.
🐐 Meet the goats, dig in the dirt, and soak in those ocean views.
For more info visit slideranch.org
🗞️ Local Headlines
🥐 Tartine Bakery is Coming to Mill Valley
The iconic San Francisco bakery is opening a new spot in Strawberry Village, Mill Valley later this year. Get ready for world-class croissants without crossing the bridge.
🍺 Point Reyes’ Old Western Saloon Saved
The beloved Old Western Saloon in Point Reyes Station was just purchased by the Point Reyes Good Luck Fund, a local nonprofit aiming to preserve iconic Marin landmarks. Cheers to keeping it local.
🪼 Marin Wildlife Watch By-the-Wind Sailors Wash Ashore
Thousands of jellyfish-like creatures, known as Velella velella or “by-the-wind sailors,” have recently appeared on Marin beaches, including Bolinas and Stinson. These harmless blue drifters are a natural phenomenon, often washing ashore during spring due to seasonal wind patterns.
🎯 SEO Tip of the Week
Are you a Marin County Business Owner?
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If you run a business in Marin and haven’t claimed your Google Business Profile yet… what are you doing?! Make sure your business info is accurate, add fresh photos, and post updates so you show up when people search “coffee near me” or “Marin bike shop.”
If you need help, we do this every day at RankMarin.com — hit us up.
👋 That’s it for this week inside the Bubble.
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