Washington State Fair in Puyallup
THRU SEP 22 Second weekend of the biggest fair on the West Coast. Carnival fairway with games and rides, Kid’s stage, petting barn, product vendors, agricultural displays and more at the Puyallup Fairgrounds. Try a famous fair scone or onion burger. Map
(www.thefair.com)
Lake Union Boats Afloat Show
WED-SUN You don’t have to be a boater to appreciate the romance of the sea. Onboard tours of more than 300 recreational power and sail boats with free sailboat rides, how-to seminars, entertainment and food on South Lake Union. Map
(www.boatsafloatshow.com)
Wallingford Wurst Festival
FRI-SAT An “Octoberfest” style end-of-summer celebration featuring rides, an array of delicious foods, games for kids of all ages, craft booths, homemade sweets, a book sale, a Biergarten, a raffle, plus live entertainment on an outdoor stage. At the St. Benedict School in Seattle. Map
(www.stbens.net)
Seattle Greek Festival
FRI-SAT Greek food, folk dancing, music and more at St. Demetrios Hall & Cultural Center in Seattle. Map
(www.seattlegreekfestival.com)
Seattle Fiestas Patrias
SAT-SUN For two days, families enjoy the culture, art, music, dance, and delicious Mexican and Latin American food at the Seattle Center. Map More Festál
(www.seattlecenter.com)
Snohomish Pumpkin Hurl
SAT-SUN Medieval trebuchets hurling pumpkins over 1/4 mile, Medieval village with arts, crafts, food. At Alexander Farm in Everett. Map
(www.festivalofpumpkins.org)
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