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August 8-10, 2013

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A Taste of Edmonds
FRI-SUN Taste food from local eateries plus live entertainment including music and children’s activities, wine-tasting and beer garden in downtown Edmonds. Map
(www.atasteofedmonds.com)

Kirkland Summerfest
FRI-SUN A Celebration of art, music, food, and family fun on the waterfront. In downtown Kirkland. Map
(www.kirklandsummerfest.com)

Auburn Days Festival
FRI-SUN Entertainment, food, fun run, parade, street dance and car show in downtown Auburn. Map
(www.auburndays.com)

South Lake Union Block Party
FRI Food from neighborhood eateries, beer/wine garden, local music and kids’ activities at South Lake Union Discovery Center. Map
(www.slublockparty.com)

Festival at Mount Si
FRI-SUN Music, food, children’s activities, parade, car show and fireworks at Si View Community Center in North Bend. Map
(www.festivalatmtsi.org)

Kitsap Wine Festival
SAT Celebration of food and wine at Harborside Fountain Park in Bremerton. Map Ferry Schedule
(www.kitsapwinefestival.com)

Marysville Homegrown Festival
SAT-SUN Marketplace of local produce, arts & crafts and music along Third St. in Marysville. Sponsored by local merchants. Map
(www.marysvillemerchants.com)

Pierce County Fair
THU-SUN 4-H exhibits, entertainment, fair food and more in Graham. Map
(www.piercecountyfair.com)

Perseid Meteor Shower
FRI-SUN Watch the sky at night and you may be rewarded with one of the best annual displays of shooting stars. The Perseid meteor shower is an annual meteor shower that is extremely regular in its timing and can potentially be visible for weeks in the late summer sky

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August 2-4, 2013

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Seafair Hydroplane Races and Air Show
FRI-SUN The ultimate Pacific Northwest summer experience is the hydroplane races and air show at Genesee Park on Lake Washington. Parking and Transportation
(www.seafair.com)

NHRA Summer Nationals
FRI-SUN NHRA Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars
(www.pacificraceways.com)

Magnolia Summerfest
FRI-SAT Crafts, art, food train & pony rides and parade in Magnolia. Map
(http://www.magnoliachamber.org/)

Lake City Pioneer Days Street Festival
FRI-SAT Street festival with live music, food, and over 100 vendors Map
(http://lakcitypioneerdays.com/)

Anacortes Arts Festival
FRI-SUN Art displays plus entertainment and regional & ethnic foods in downtown Anacortes. Map
(www.anacortesartsfestival.com)

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July 26-28, 2013

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Renton River Days
FRI-SUN Crafts, games, entertainment, pony rides, parade and more at Liberty Park in Renton. Map
(rentonwa.gov)

Pacific Northwest Nationals Auto Show
FRI-SUN Display of more than 2000 hot rods, customs, classics at Puyallup Fair and Events Center. Map
(www.good-guys.com)

Sixth Street Fair
FRI-SUN Works by more than 140 artists plus music, food and kids’ activities in Bellevue. Map
(www.bellevuedowntown.org)

Bellevue Festival of the Arts
FRI-SUN Juried arts and crafts fair features 200 of the most talented and popular artisans, musicians and craftspeople from the Northwest and beyond. Map
(www.bellevuefest.org)

Bellevue Arts Museum Art Fair
FRI-SUN Shop from over 300 artists from across the continent and engage in a multitude of free, fun community programs designed to celebrate art and creative expression. Map
(www.bellevuearts.org)

Tour de Terrace
FRI-SUN Carnival, arts & crafts, food, parade and fireworks at Evergreen Playfield in Mountlake Terrace. Map
(www.tourdeterrace.org)

Capitol Hill Block Party
FRI-SUN Music from local and national bands with food and vendors along 10th Ave & East Pike. Map
(capitolhillblockparty.com)

Lake Stevens Aquafest
FRI-SUN Food, Live Music, Kiddie Carnival, Arts & Crafts, Fireworks and more
(www.aquafest.org)

Enumclaw Street Fair
FRI-SUN Entertainment, food, farmers market, arts & crafts and more in downtown Enumclaw. Map
(www.enumclawstreetfair.com)

Kitsap Arts and Crafts Festival
FRI-SUN Art shows, craft vendors, food booths in Kingston Map
(www.kitsapartsandcrafts.com)

Silverdale Whaling Days
FRI-SUN Music, food, fireworks, beer garden and outrigger canoe races at Silverdale Waterfront Park. Map
(www.whalingdays.com)

Ananda Mela
SAT-SUN Community festival with a parade, car show, chili cook-off, soapbox derby, carnival, entertainment and more in downtown Snohomish.
(www.anandamela.org)

Seafair Torchlight Parade
SAT Giant helium balloons, precision drill teams representing local communities, equestrian units, comical clowns, swashbuckling pirates and heart-pounding bands playing all your favorite tunes.
(www.seafair.com)

Seattle Scottish Highland Games
SAT-SUN Bagpipes, drums, Celtic arts, folk music, food, beer, parade and games at Enumclaw Expo Center. Map
(www.sshga.org)

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July 19-21, 2013

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Bite Of Seattle
FRI-SUN The Northwest’s original food festival with booths featuring 50+ Seattle area restaurants and 30+ food product companies as well as wine tasting and entertainment at the Seattle Center. Map
(www.biteofseattle.com)

Kirkland Uncorked
FRI-SUN Celebration of Washington wine and food plus an art show on the shores of Lake Washington at Marina Park in Kirkland. Map
(www.kirklanduncorked.com)

Duvall Sandblast Arts Festival
SAT-SUN This music showcase and fine art and craft fair will have dozens of local Puget Sound artists and crafters demonstrating, displaying and selling their work. Map
(duvallarts.org)

White Center Jubilee Days
THRU JUL 21 Festival featuring live music, foods, carnival, free children’s entertainment, fireworks and a parade in downtown White Center. Map
(www.jubileedays.org)

Alki Beach Art Fair
SAT-SUN Juried art fair, music, food, children’s art and more at Alki Beach Promenade. Map
(alkiartfair.org)

Phinney Beer Taste
SAT Ten tastes from over 20 local microbreweries. Barking Alehouse Brats, Ridge Pizza and pub snacks included. Music by Sidesaddle Cowboy. At the Phinney Neighborhood Center. Map
(www.phinneycenter.org)

Snohomish Kla Ha Ya Days
WED-SUN Community festival with a parade, car show, chili cook-off, soapbox derby, carnival, entertainment and more in downtown Snohomish. Map
(www.klahayadays.com)

Sequim Lavendar Festival
FRI-SUN More than 150 crafts and lavender booths, food, music and more in downtown Sequim. Map
(www.lavenderfestival.com)

Street Scramble – Capitol Hill
SAT-SUN Fun for families, runners, cyclists, and anyone who likes to explore. Awards and refreshments at the finish. FAQ
(www.streetscramble.com)

Paragliding Discovery Day
SAT See paragliders in action. $50 off of tandem paragliding flights with an experienced pilot. Northwest Paragliding Club at Tiger Mountain. Map
(www.nwparagliding.com)

Gig Harbor Art Festival
SAT-SUN Arts & crafts booths plus entertainment and a food court in Gig Harbor. Map
(www.peninsulaartleague.com)

Bon Odori Festival
SAT-SUN A celebration of Japanese Buddhism with traditional folk dancing, ikebana flower arrangements, taiko demonstrations and more at Seattle Buddhist Temple. Map
(seattlebetsuin.org)

San Juan Island Lavender Festival
SAT-SUN Lavender farm tours and workshops, cooking demos, picnics and live music at Pelindaba Lavender Farm on San Juan Island. Map
(www.pelindabalavender.com)

Chinatown Seafair Parade
SUN Chinese dragon, taiko drumming, drill teams, dancing lions and other entries make their way through the International District. Map
(www.seattlechinesechamber.org)

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July 12-14, 2013

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Redmond Derby Days
FRI-SAT Food and vendor booths, kids’ parade, music, at Redmond City Hall campus. Map
(www.redmondderbydays.com)

Kent Cornucopia Days
FRI-SUN Festival, street fair, food, carnival, parade and more in Kent. Map
(www.kcdays.com)

West Seattle Summer Fest
FRI-SUN Street fair with music, arts, food, beer garden and street dance at West Seattle Junction. Map
(www.westseattlefestival.com)

Pacific Days
FRI-SUN Parades, activities, car show, food, music & dance at Pacific City Park. Map
(www.pacificpartnerships.org)

Pioneer Square Fire Festival
SAT Kids activities, demonstrations, antique fire truck display at Occidental Square Park in Downtown Seattle. Map
(www.lastresortfd.org)

Milk Carton Derby
SAT Colorful milk-carton boats competing for prizes plus activities and food on the shore at Green Lake Park. Map
(www.seafair.com)

White Center Jubilee Days
SAT-JUL 21 Festival featuring live music, foods, carnival, free children’s entertainment, fireworks and a parade in downtown White Center. Map
(www.jubileedays.org)

Chinatown Dragon Fest
SAT-SUN Lion and Dragon dances, rhythmical Japanese taiko drumming, Chinese martial arts demonstrations, Asian drill team, Korean Dancing, Indian dance performances, and much more!
(www.cidbia.org)

Concours D’Elegance Classic, Sports and Muscle Car Show
SAT Display of more than 60 classic, sports and muscle cars plus wine tasting at Lynnwood Golf Course. Directions
(www.alderwoodterrace.com)

Mercer Island Summer Celebration
SAT-SUN Arts & crafts, live music & theater, parade, fireworks, classic car show and more at Luther Burbank Park & Mercerdale Park. Map
(www.mercergov.org)

Olympic Air Show
SAT-SUN Displays and air shows featuring historic military aircraft at Olympic Flight Museum in Olympia. Map
(www.olympicflightmuseum.com)

Skagit Valley Highland Games
SAT-SUN Celtic games, spectator sports, dancing, food and music at Edgewater Park in Mount Vernon. Map
(http://celticarts.org)

Mill Creek Festival
SAT-SUN Food, entertainment, arts & crafts, children�s area with bouncy houses, and the ever-popular Pet Plaza! Located on Mill Creek Boulevard. Map
(www.millcreekfestival.com)

King County Fair
THU-SUN Carnival, food, live entertainment, children’s activities, 4H and FFA animals, car show and more at the Enumclaw Expo Center. Map
(thekingcountyfair.com)

Arlington Fly-In
THU-SAT Airshow, flight demonstrations, bands, military vehicles, hot air balloons, fireworks and music at Arlington Airport. Map
(www.arlingtonflyin.org)

SandSations Sand Sculpture Competition
WED-SUN World class sand sculpture competition and summer festival in Longbeach, WA
(sandsationslongbeach.com)

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July 4-7, 2013

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US Independance Day
THU Celebrate the birth of this country with food, fun and fireworks!
o Seafair Summer Fourth on Lake Union – Gas Works Park Map
o Bellevue Family 4th – Bellevue Downtown Park Map
o Demolition Derby and Fireworks – Evergreen Speedway in Monroe Map
o Fourth on the Plateau – Sammamish Plateau Map
o Kenmore Fireworks – Kenmore log boom Map
o Fireworks over Des Moines – Des Moines Marina/Beach Park Map
o Carnation Celebration & Fireworks – Carnation Map
o Woodinville 4th of July Concert – Wilmot Gateway Park Map
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Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival
THU-SUN Celebration of local maritime heritage with boat display, toy-boat building, sailing model boats, boat rides & races, food and live music at Lake Union Park and Center for Wooden Boats. Directions
(www.cwb.org)

Vintage Car Races
FRI-SUN Get your horsepower fix watching vintage stock cars racing on the road course at Pacific Raceways in Kent. Map
(www.sovren.org)

Seafair Pirates Landing
SAT Kids activities, live music, vendors and appearance by the Seafair Pirates at Alki Beach Park. Map
(www.seafair.com)

Wallingford Family Festival
SUN Crafts, Food, Live Music, Inflatables, Pony Rides, Kids Activities and more at Wallingford Playfield Park. Map
(http://www.wallyhood.org/)

Return to Renton Car Show
SUN Classic car show to benefit youth programs provided by the Renton Police Dept at Renton Downtown Piazza. Map
(www.gorenton.com)

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June 28-30, 2013

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Taste of Tacoma
FRI-SUN Food from 30 restaurants, 20 food product companies as well as four stages of music, beer garden, carnival rides and kids’ activities at Point Defiance Park. Parking & Directions
(www.tasteoftacoma.com)

Greenwood Car Show
SAT More than 500 classic and custom cars plus bands, food and crafts along Greenwood Avenue. Map

International Festival Seatac
SAT-SUN Food, crafts, music, children’s activities at Angle Lake Park. Map
(www.ci.seatac.wa.us)

Shoreline Arts Festival
SAT-SUN Visual and performing arts, Cultural Rooms, artists marketplace and children’s activities at Shoreline Conference Center. Map
(www.shorelinearts.net)

Skandia Midsommarfest
SUN Music and dance, kids’ activities, crafts, food and more at St Edward State Park in Kenmore. Map
(www.skandia-folkdance.org)

Skandia Folkdance Society’s Midsommarfest
SUN Traditional Swedish celebration of the summer solstice, with authentic costumed muscians and dancers. At St. Edward State Park in Kenmore. Map
(www.skandia-folkdance.org)

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June 21-23, 2013

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Summer Solstice
FRI The first day of Summer.

Bellevue Strawberry Festival
SAT-SUN Fresh strawberry shortcake, games, entertainment and more at Crossroads International Park. Map
(www.bellevuestrawberryfestival.org)

Fremont Fair
FRI-SUN Seattle’s most colorful street fair located in the Fremont neighborhood – self proclaimed “center of the universe”. Directions
(www.fremontfair.com)

Ezra Meeker Days
FRI-SUN Entertainment stages, food courts, inflatable rides for the Kids In Puyallup. Map
(http://www.puyallupmainstreet.com)

Seafair Festival Kick Off
FRI On June 21st at Westlake Park, hundreds of Seattleites will gather to celebrate summer, get a sneak peek of Seafair’s exciting upcoming events, Map
(www.seafair.com)

Street Scramble – Tacoma
SUN Fun for families, runners, cyclists, and anyone who likes to explore. Awards and refreshments at the finish. Map FAQ
(www.streetscramble.com)

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June 14-16, 2013

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Father’s Day
SUN To celebrate Dad this day became an official US holiday in 1972.

Edmonds Arts Festival
FRI-SUN Arts & crafts, live entertainment and children’s activities at the Frances Anderson Center. Map
(www.edmondsartsfestival.com)

Wings of Freedom
FRI-SUN Historic military aircraft on display. Flights available in Boeing B-17 and Consolidated B-24 WWII era bombers. See the aircraft that defended America in the world’s first and only global air war. At Paine Field in Everett. Directions
(flyingheritage.com)

Fenders on Front Street Car Show & Cruise
SUN Free display of vintage and classic cars, street vendors, swap meet and multiple live music stages, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; trophies will be awarded at 2 p.m. at the Triple-X Drive-in followed by a cruise down Front Street from Staples to Sunset and back to Triple-X in downtown Issaquah. Map
(www.fendersonfrontstreet.com)

Burien Wild Strawberry Festival
SAT-SUN Entertainment, gallery exhibits, kids and community performers, food and more at Burien Community Center. Map
(www.burienstrawberryfestival.org)

Washington Brewers Festival
FRI-SUN more than 200 craft beers and family entertainment at St Edward State Park in Kenmore. Map
(www.washingtonbeer.com)

Bell Street Pier Classic Rendezvous
FRI-SUN Over forty classic wooden vessels, with dozens of classic automobiles at Pier 66 on Seattle’s downtown waterfront. Free admission. Map
(classicyacht.org)

Fall City Days
SAT Pancake breakfast, fun run & walk, arts & crafts, food, pony rides, carnival and a parade in Fall City. Map
(www.fallcity.org)

Marysville Strawberry Festival
THU-SUN Food, entertainment, arts & crafts, carnival, car show, parade, fireworks and strawberries. Map
(www.maryfest.org)

Cannon Beach Sandcastle Festival
FRI-SUN master builder teams competing for prize money right under the shadow of Haystack Rock along with up to 50 individual “plots” for entrants to “work their magic.” Map
(www.cannonbeach.org)

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June 7-9, 2013

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Maple Valley Days
FRI-SUN Parade, classic car show, food, arts & crafts, radio-controlled hydros and more at Lake Wilderness Park. Map
(www.maplevalleydays.com)

Seattle Science Festival Expo Day
SAT FREE event with family-friendly hands-on experiments, exhibits, demonstrations, interactive activities, games and live performances. With over 130 exhibitors and two live science stages, there is something for the whole family to enjoy. Map
(www.seattlesciencefestival.org)

Seattle International Film Festival
THRU JUN 09 Runs for three weeks and features a diverse assortment of predominantly independent and foreign films and documentaries. SIFF is one of the largest film festivals in the world. Venues
(www.siff.net)

Children’s Story Program at the Elisabeth C. Miller Library
SAT Programs are presented one Saturday a month for children ages 3 to 8 and their families. All ages are welcome. 10:30 AM at the UW Elisabeth C. Miller Library. Map
(depts.washington.edu/hortlib/index.shtml)

Deming Logging Show
SAT-SUN Loggers’ feats and maneuvers, equipment and truck displays and a barbecue in Deming. Map
(www.demingloggingshow.com)

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