Cinco De Mayo
SUN In Mexico, the celebration of the Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862. In the US, May the 5th has become an ad-hoc commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage. Events Specials
Sequim Irrigation Festival
FRI-MAY 12 Craft fair, car show and events for the entire family in historic Sequim. Oldest continuously running festival in Washington State. Map
(irrigationfestival.com)
Issaquah Wine + Art Walk
SAT Enjoy music, art and wines from local boutique wineries poured in various designated tasting locations up and down Front Street, Issaquah. Map
(http://www.downtownissaquah.com/)
Cinco De Mayo Food Truck Festival
SAT Live music, street tacos, beer garden and more at Volunteer Park in Seattle. Map
(www.fiesta5kole.com)
Opening Day of Boating Season
SAT Crew races, decorated boat parade, Navy Band concert on the Montlake Cut in Seattle. Map
(www.seattleyachtclub.org)
Bacon and Beer Classic
SAT Craft beers, gourmet bacon dishes from local chefs, music and games. At T-Mobile Park. Map
(www.baconandbeerclassic.com)
Northwest Green Homes Tour
SAT-SUN Register online for the self-guided Northwest Green Home Tour to see solar-powered, energy-efficient, and sustainably built homes. Locations include Seattle, Shoreline, Bothell, and Carnation. Free. Tour Map
(http://www.nwgreenhometour.org/)
Lakewold Gardens Mayfest
THRU MAY 25 Lakewold’s MayFest is a great time to enjoy the beauty of the gardens in bloom and also enjoy great displays, exhibits and activities for kids and toddlers. In Lake City just south of Tacoma. Map
(http://www.lakewoldgardens.org)
Festival for May at Camlann Medieval Villiage
SAT-SUN Medieval maypole dancing, longbow archery, games, minstrels, blacksmithing, candlemaking, Maypole dance and May Queen at Camlann Medieval Village in Carnation. Directions
(www.camlann.org)
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