Published: Friday, June 19, 2009
Splash: Fairs & Festivals
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Associated Press
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels will roar over Seattle's Seafair festivities at the hydroplane races July 31 to Aug. 2 on Lake Washington.
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Photo courtesy of Dianna Biringer
Young visitors take part in a shortcake-eating contest at the Biringer Strawberry Festival.
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Mark Mulligan Herald file
Henry Wright kneels next to his young son Cameron as the pair gaze at one of the roller coasters at the Evergreen State Fair in 2008. The fair begins Aug. 27 this year.
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Mark Mulligan / Herald file
Alli Hansen, 6, holds a piece of a 12-foot-long albino python during "Reptile Man" Scott Peterson's show at the Courtyard Stage at the Evergreen State Fair last year. The fair begins this year on Aug. 27.
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MICHAEL V. MARTINA / Herald file
Performers from the Emerald City Show Ski team (from left) Paul Stoppleworth of Everett, Mykel Watt, Todd Hansen, Jeanice Henson and Eric Watt, all from Lake Stevens, show their waterskiing skills for spectators at the 2005 Aquafest.
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JENNIFER BUCHANAN / Herald file
Tonya Christoffersen of Marysville (left) takes a peek down the parade line before the start of the 2007 Aquafest parade in Lake Stevens. Christoffersen and Cindy Bond of Lake Stevens (right), were dressed as ducks to represent the Rotary Club's sponsorship of the 2007 Duck Dash. This year's Aquafest begins July 24.
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Jennifer Buchanan / The Herald
Neansai Magee of Arlington uses a bullhorn to remind 2008 Sausage Fest goers that they should be eating sausage at her stand rather than chicken or hamburgers because it is the Sausage Fest not the hamburger or chicken fest. Laughing at her antics are Debbie Jurgenson (center) and Lidiya Ter-Markarova.
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Jennifer Buchanan / The Herald
Vendors advertise sausages and sauerkraut at the 2008 Everett Sausage Fest. The Sausage Fest at Perpetual Help Church in Everett is Oct. 2, 3 and 4 this year.
JUNE
Marysville Strawberry Festival: Schedule varies through June 21, events at Marysville Middle School, Totem Middle School, Asbery Field; trike races June 19, Market in the Park and carnival June 19 through 21, car show June 20, State Avenue parade 6 p.m. June 20, with fireworks at 10 p.m.; live entertainment; 360-659-7664; www.maryfest.com.
Edmonds Arts Festival: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 19, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 21, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St.; juried art show, music, children's crafts; 425-771-6412; www.edmondsartsfestival.com.
Historic Everett tours: 425-530-2722; www.historiceverett.org.
Downtown Everett walking tour, 10 a.m. June 20, meet at southeast corner of Rucker and Hewitt avenues; $10.
Out of Town series, Mukilteo tour, 10 a.m. Aug. 15, meet at Room 109, Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; $10.
Historic Everett Homes Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 12. Advance tickets at J. Matheson Gifts, 2615 Colby Ave., Everett. Tour booklets also at starting place, Van Valey house, 2130 Colby Ave., Everett; $15.
Iranian Festival: 11 a.m. start June 20, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.; music, dance, art, cultural lectures, children's fashion show; free; www.seattlecenter.com.
Fremont Solstice Parade: Noon June 20, parade through downtown Fremont followed by Sustainable Solstice Festival at Gas Works Park, 2101 N. Northlake Way, Seattle; music, fashion show; www.fremontartscouncil.org.
Taste of Tacoma: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 26 and 27, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 28, Point Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl St.; music, wine tastings, art; products of 28 restaurants and 20 food companies; free admission, food $7 or less per plate, $10 parking at Taste in the Funland Parking Lot across street; 425-283-5050; www.tasteoftacoma.com.
Loggerodeo: June 26 through July 5, downtown Sedro-Woolley; crafts, parades, live music, car show, tractor display, chainsaw carving; 360-770-8452; www.loggerodeo.com.
Biringer Strawberry Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 27 and 28; Biringer's new site, 21412 59th Ave. NE, Arlington; children's art show, inflatables, pony and trolley rides, face-painting; costs for food and some events; 425-259-0255; www.biringerfarm.com.
LiveArts Festival: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 27 and 28, Park at Bothell Landing, 10001 Woodinville Drive, Bothell; art displays, family activities; 425-486-7430; www.ci.bothell.wa.us.
Shoreline Arts Festival: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 28, Shoreline Center, 18560 First Ave. NE; live music, stage entertainment, art shows, art projects for kids; food; free; 206-417-4645; www.shorelinearts.net.
JULY
Jetty Island Days: Ferry departs from Everett's 10th Street boat launch every half-hour, 10 a.m. to 5:50 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8:50 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6:50 p.m. Sundays. Return ferries at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour, July 1 through Sept. 7. Group tours, campfire programs, nature walks, children's crafts, interpretive hut, puppet show; free, but donations welcome; 425-257-8304; www.everettwa.org/parks; make reservations at 425-257-8304 for harbor, sunset harbor and Port of Everett cruises.
Arlington Street Fair: Events 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., live entertainment until 8 p.m. July 10 through 12, N. Olympic Avenue; arts and crafts; food; www.ci.arlington.wa.us.
Sultan Summer Shindig: 3 to 10 p.m. July 10, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 12, Main Street and River Park; car, logger and motorcycle shows, parade, carnival and street fair, live entertainment; free; 360-793-0983.
Seafair Milk Carton Derby: 10 a.m. July 11, Green Lake, Seattle; free; 206-728-0123; www.seafair.com.
Poochapalooza: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 11, Asbery Field, Fourth Street and Alder Avenue, Marysville; contests, flying disc championship, agility course, pet vendor booths, demonstrations, food; free parking and admission, but donations welcome; 360-651-0633; www.poochapalooza.org.
Lavender Hills Farm festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 11, 7508 108th St. NE, Marysville; live music, arts and crafts; admission $1 a carload; 360-651-2086; www.lavenderhillsfarm.com.
Art by the Bay: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 11 and 12, Utsalady Elementary School, 608 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island; concerts, crafts, plants and garden art; food; free admission; 360-387-7694; www.stanwoodarts.com.
Choochokam Arts Festival: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. July 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 12, First Street and Anthes Avenue, downtown Langley; artwork of all mediums; live music; Saturday street dance; hands-on projects for kids; free; boaters' reservations required for marina space at 360-221-1120.
Kla Ha Ya Days: 2 to 8:30 p.m. July 16, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 17, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 18, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 19, downtown Snohomish; children's activities, parades, car show, carnival; 425-493-7824; www.klahayadays.com.
Bite of Seattle: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 17 and 18, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 19, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.; family stage entertainment, cooking demonstrations; products of more than 60 restaurants and more than 30 food companies; www.biteofseattle.com.
Raspberry Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 18 and 19, Biringer Farm's new site, 21412 59th Ave. NE, Arlington; face painting, pony and trolley rides, picnic; charges for food and some activities; 425-259-0255; www.biringerfarm.com.
Mill Creek Festival and Street Fair: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 18 and 19, car show along Main Street, activities in the Town Center at Bothell-Everett Highway and 153rd Street SE; Kids' Korner, DockDog competition; free; www.millcreekfestival.com.
Greenwood Seafair Parade: 6 p.m. July 22, drill teams, marching bands, children's entertainers; N. 95th to N. 85th streets, Seattle; free; www.greenwood-phinney.com.
Gold Dust Days: 3 to 8 p.m. July 24, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 26, Gold Bar Elementary School, 401 Lewis Ave., Gold Bar; vendors, car and motorcycle show, children's activities, parades, food; daily gold panning, $5 per bag; www.golddustdays.com.
Aquafest: Noon to 9 p.m. July 24, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 26, most events downtown Lake Stevens along Main Street. Children's parade plus pet show at 6 p.m. July 24; Movies in the Park at 9 p.m. July 24. Grand parade at 1 p.m. July 25, and fireworks at 10 p.m. July 25. Classic car show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 26. Events going on all weekend: carnival at boat launch and Boys & Girls Club, Bite of Lake Stevens, AquaRun, water sport contests. Free, but charges for food and games; 425-397-2344; www.aquafest.org.
Recycle Mountlake Terrace Festival: July 24 to 26: opening event 5 to 7 p.m. July 24; workshops, art activities, music, dancing 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 25, "Meet the Artists" reception 1 to 3 p.m. July 26, Bethesda Lutheran Church, 23405 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace; free; 425-778-6390; www.bethesdalcmt.com.
Tour de Terrace Festival: Noon to 11 p.m. July 24, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 25, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 26, downtown Mountlake Terrace. Parade at 7 p.m. July 24 along 56th Avenue W. Carnival, music, arts and crafts; pancake breakfast 8 a.m. to noon July 25 and 26; car show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 25; 425-791-5956; www.tourdeterrace.org.
Silvana Fair: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 25, Silvana Community Fairgrounds behind Viking Hall, Pioneer Highway; 4-H animal showings, craft exhibits; free parking and admission; 360-652-8682.
Loganberry Festival: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 26, Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road, Whidbey Island; stage shows, arts and crafts, winemakers' displays, children's activities; free admission, donations for parking; 360-678-7700; www.greenbankfarm.com.
SeaFair Torchlight Parade: 7:30 to 9 p.m. July 25, Seattle Center (Harrison Street), then south on Fourth Avenue to Second Avenue and King Street. Purchase parade-route seating for $18 to $37; 206-628-0888; www.ticketmaster.com.
Fleet Week: Seafair welcomes the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard and Canadian Navy during the festival, July 29 through Aug. 2, downtown Seattle waterfront; details at 206-728-0123; www.seafair.com.
Stanwood-Camano Community Fair: 9 a.m. to midnight July 31 and Aug. 1, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 2, carnival 11 a.m. to midnight July 31 and Aug. 1 and during all fair hours Aug. 2, 6431 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood. Youth agriculture exhibits and competitions, live entertainment, food. Admission $5 to $7 daily, three-day passes $14; 360-629-4121; www.stanwoodcamanofair.org.
Seafair events: July 31 through Aug. 2: Hydroplane races, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 31, 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 1, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 2. Air shows 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 31, 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 1, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 2, Lake Washington, Stan Sayres Pits, Seattle; fireworks on south Lake Washington 6:45 to 10 p.m. Aug. 1; 206-728-0123; www.seafair.com.
AUGUST
Index Arts Festival: Events 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., live music 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 1, downtown Index, Dolittle Park, corner of Fifth Street and Avenue A, and at The Index General Store, 500 Ave. A; artwork, poetry readings, art projects for kids; 360-793-4162; www.indexartsgroup.org.
Stillaguamish Festival of the River and Pow Wow: 10 a.m. start Aug. 8 and 9, River Meadows County Park, 20416 Jordan Road, Arlington; children's performers, cultural demonstrations. Events free, charge for salmon barbecue; 360-631-2620; www.festivaloftheriver.com.
Port Ludlow Days: Full days Aug. 10 through 16, downtown area; art and craft displays, live entertainment, car show, food vendors, beer garden; 360-437-4033; www.plvc.org.
Skagit County Fair & Rodeo: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, Aug. 12 through 15, Skagit County Fairgrounds, 1410 Virginia St., Mount Vernon; Pro Rodeo at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12 and 13; ongoing 4-H, FFA, grange, open-class animal and still-life displays, live entertainment, carnival, daily Guitar Hero contest, karaoke contest. Admission $5 to $8, ages 6 and under free with paid adult; $20 family and multiday passes. All admissions free until 1 p.m. Aug. 12 and 13; 360-336-9453; www.skagitcounty.net/fairgrounds.
Island County Fair: Opens 9:30 a.m. daily, closes 10 p.m. Aug. 13 through 15 and 6 p.m. Aug. 16, 819 Camano Ave., Langley; 4-H activities, art displays; $5 and $7; 360-221-4677; www.islandcountyfair.com.
HomeGrown Festival: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 14 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 15, Third Street, Marysville; arts and crafts, local produce, music and stage performances; free; www.marysvillemerchants.com.
A Taste of Edmonds: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 14 and 15, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 16, Edmonds Civic Stadium, Sixth Avenue and Bell Street; children's performers, wine and beer garden, arts and crafts, live entertainment; admission $3 for ages 13 and up, ages 12 and under free; various prices for food and wine. 425-776-6711; www.edmondswa.com.
Fresh Paint: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 15 and 16 at the Everett Marina, 16th Street and W. Marine View Drive; Float Find activity; artwork for sale, craft projects for children; free; 425-257-8380; www.artscouncilofsnoco.org.
BrasilFest: Noon start Aug. 16, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.; dance and other cultural performances; free; www.seattlecenter.com.
Evergreen State Fair: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays plus first Sunday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and second Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. last day, Aug. 27 through Sept. 7, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe; arts and crafts, animal barns, carnival, food, concerts; $7.50, $5.50 seniors and youth advance, $10 and $7 at gate; $21 groups of five; $28 families on Sept. 2; $10 parking; 360-805-6700; www.evergreenfair.org.
Summer Slam 15 car show: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 22, Arlington Airport's west entrance, 18204 59th Ave. NE; free; www.sittinpretti.com.
Tibet Fest: 11 a.m. start Aug. 22 and 23, Seattle Center House, 305 Harrison St.; speakers on Tibetan life, cultural arts performances, cooking activities, films; www.seattlecenter.com.
Monroe Fair Days parade: 11 a.m. start Aug. 29, 179th Avenue SE and Main Street to Main Street and W. Blakeley Street; free; 360-794-5488.
RiverFest: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 30, near Bothell City Hall, police station and Main Street; car show, craft market, live entertainment, 12:30 p.m. pie-eating contest; free; 425-486-7430; www.ci.bothell.wa.us.
SEPTEMBER
Bumbershoot: Sept. 5 through 7, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.; arts and crafts, stage performances, children's activities, food; single-day tickets $40 by Aug. 21, $50 after that; three-day passes $80 to $420 by Aug. 21, $120 to $420 after that; 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com, www.bumbershoot.org.
Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival: 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 11, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 12, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 13. Craft booths, family shows, parades, fly-over after Saturday parade; fireworks display dusk Saturday. Mukilteo Lighthouse State Park, 601 Front St. Free admission, shuttle available; 425-353-5516; www.mukilteofestival.org.
The Puyallup Fair: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 11 through 27, Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. SW. Animals, carnival, live entertainment. $8 and $11, free for ages 5 and under; discounts available; parking $10 Mondays through Fridays, $12 Saturdays and Sundays; separate concert fees; 253-841-5045; www.thefair.com.
Korean Cultural Celebration: Ch'usok or Harvest Festival Day, Sept. 12, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.; free; www.seattlecenter.com.
Lake Union Boats Afloat: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 16 through 20, 901 Fairview Ave. S., Seattle; $5 to $15; www.boatsafloatshow.com.
Harvest Jubilee: 8 to 10 a.m. breakfast at Stanwood Community and Senior Center; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. free activities at Country Store parking lot, Sept. 19, Floyd Norgaard Center and other downtown locations; music, juried art show, sustainable agriculture talks, farm tours; charge for some farm tours; 360-629-0562; maps at www.harvestjubilee.org.
Airport Run for Hope: Register before 9 a.m. race Sept. 19, Stillaguamish Athletic Club, 4417 172nd St. NE, Arlington; 5K and 10K courses; $20 to run; 360-435-9404.
Arlington Community Day: All day Sept. 19, downtown Arlington; live entertainment, Bite of Arlington, information booths, bouncy houses; free; www.arlingtonwa.org.
Pioneer Days: 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 19, Stillaguamish Pioneer Museum, 20722 67th Ave. NE, Arlington; try old-fashioned water pump, butter churner, old-fashioned toys, wool-spinning demonstrations; Pioneer Hall activities free with $2 and $5 museum admission; 360-435-7289; www.stillymuseum.org.
Seattle Fiestas Patrias: Noon Sept. 19 and 20, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.; music, dance, food, children's activities, arts and crafts to celebrate Hispanic culture; free admission; www.seattlecenter.com.
OCTOBER
Everett Sausage Festival: Noon to midnight Oct. 2 and 3, noon to 7 p.m. Oct. 4, Perpetual Help Church grounds, intersection of Everett Avenue and Cedar Street. Family shows, carnival, farmers market; free admission, charges for beer garden and food; shuttle transportation from Everett Station; 425-314-2037; www.everettsausagefest.com.
Pumpkin Country: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 3 through 31, old Biringer Farm, 4625 40th Place NE, Everett (Spencer Island); goat climb, pony rides, Boo Barn, dark tumbling tunnel, face-painting, trolley rides to pumpkin field; 425-259-0255; www.biringerfarm.com.
CroatiaFest: Noon Oct. 3 and 4, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.; free; www.croatiafest.org.
Oktoberfest: Family activities 3 to 6:30 p.m., 21-and-older events 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 10, Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road, Whidbey Island; beer, live music; $7.50 and $20, ages 4 and under free, ticket price includes dinner; 360-678-7710; www.greenbankfarm.com.
Harvest Festival: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 11, Country Village, 23718 Seventh Ave. SE (Bothell-Everett Highway), Bothell; craft fair, music, pumpkin painting and scarecrow-making contests; 425-483-2250; www.countryvillagebothell.com.
TurkFest: Noon Oct. 17 and 18, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.; Turkish food, music, theater, arts and crafts; free admission; www.turkfest.org.
Apple Day and Mutt Strut: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 24, Bayview Corner, 5603 Bayview Road, Langley, Whidbey Island; rain-or-shine event includes apple-tasting station, farmers market, craft projects, music; 12:30 p.m. registration for dog costume contest, 1:30 p.m. canine parade; free admission; 360-321-4145; www.goosefoot.org.
Dia de los Muertos: Noon to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 1, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.; Mexican altar displays, archaeological lectures; free; www.tallermexicano.org.
NOVEMBER
Hmong New Year Celebration: 10 a.m. start Nov. 7, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.; music, cultural presentations; free; www.seattlecenter.com.
Marysville Strawberry Festival: Schedule varies through June 21, events at Marysville Middle School, Totem Middle School, Asbery Field; trike races June 19, Market in the Park and carnival June 19 through 21, car show June 20, State Avenue parade 6 p.m. June 20, with fireworks at 10 p.m.; live entertainment; 360-659-7664; www.maryfest.com.
Edmonds Arts Festival: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 19, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 21, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St.; juried art show, music, children's crafts; 425-771-6412; www.edmondsartsfestival.com.
Historic Everett tours: 425-530-2722; www.historiceverett.org.
Iranian Festival: 11 a.m. start June 20, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.; music, dance, art, cultural lectures, children's fashion show; free; www.seattlecenter.com.
Fremont Solstice Parade: Noon June 20, parade through downtown Fremont followed by Sustainable Solstice Festival at Gas Works Park, 2101 N. Northlake Way, Seattle; music, fashion show; www.fremontartscouncil.org.
Taste of Tacoma: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 26 and 27, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 28, Point Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl St.; music, wine tastings, art; products of 28 restaurants and 20 food companies; free admission, food $7 or less per plate, $10 parking at Taste in the Funland Parking Lot across street; 425-283-5050; www.tasteoftacoma.com.
Loggerodeo: June 26 through July 5, downtown Sedro-Woolley; crafts, parades, live music, car show, tractor display, chainsaw carving; 360-770-8452; www.loggerodeo.com.
Biringer Strawberry Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 27 and 28; Biringer's new site, 21412 59th Ave. NE, Arlington; children's art show, inflatables, pony and trolley rides, face-painting; costs for food and some events; 425-259-0255; www.biringerfarm.com.
LiveArts Festival: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 27 and 28, Park at Bothell Landing, 10001 Woodinville Drive, Bothell; art displays, family activities; 425-486-7430; www.ci.bothell.wa.us.
Shoreline Arts Festival: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 28, Shoreline Center, 18560 First Ave. NE; live music, stage entertainment, art shows, art projects for kids; food; free; 206-417-4645; www.shorelinearts.net.
JULY
Jetty Island Days: Ferry departs from Everett's 10th Street boat launch every half-hour, 10 a.m. to 5:50 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8:50 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6:50 p.m. Sundays. Return ferries at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour, July 1 through Sept. 7. Group tours, campfire programs, nature walks, children's crafts, interpretive hut, puppet show; free, but donations welcome; 425-257-8304; www.everettwa.org/parks; make reservations at 425-257-8304 for harbor, sunset harbor and Port of Everett cruises.
Arlington Street Fair: Events 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., live entertainment until 8 p.m. July 10 through 12, N. Olympic Avenue; arts and crafts; food; www.ci.arlington.wa.us.
Sultan Summer Shindig: 3 to 10 p.m. July 10, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 12, Main Street and River Park; car, logger and motorcycle shows, parade, carnival and street fair, live entertainment; free; 360-793-0983.
Seafair Milk Carton Derby: 10 a.m. July 11, Green Lake, Seattle; free; 206-728-0123; www.seafair.com.
Poochapalooza: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 11, Asbery Field, Fourth Street and Alder Avenue, Marysville; contests, flying disc championship, agility course, pet vendor booths, demonstrations, food; free parking and admission, but donations welcome; 360-651-0633; www.poochapalooza.org.
Lavender Hills Farm festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 11, 7508 108th St. NE, Marysville; live music, arts and crafts; admission $1 a carload; 360-651-2086; www.lavenderhillsfarm.com.
Art by the Bay: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 11 and 12, Utsalady Elementary School, 608 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island; concerts, crafts, plants and garden art; food; free admission; 360-387-7694; www.stanwoodarts.com.
Choochokam Arts Festival: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. July 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 12, First Street and Anthes Avenue, downtown Langley; artwork of all mediums; live music; Saturday street dance; hands-on projects for kids; free; boaters' reservations required for marina space at 360-221-1120.
Kla Ha Ya Days: 2 to 8:30 p.m. July 16, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 17, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 18, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 19, downtown Snohomish; children's activities, parades, car show, carnival; 425-493-7824; www.klahayadays.com.
Bite of Seattle: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 17 and 18, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 19, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.; family stage entertainment, cooking demonstrations; products of more than 60 restaurants and more than 30 food companies; www.biteofseattle.com.
Raspberry Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 18 and 19, Biringer Farm's new site, 21412 59th Ave. NE, Arlington; face painting, pony and trolley rides, picnic; charges for food and some activities; 425-259-0255; www.biringerfarm.com.
Mill Creek Festival and Street Fair: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 18 and 19, car show along Main Street, activities in the Town Center at Bothell-Everett Highway and 153rd Street SE; Kids' Korner, DockDog competition; free; www.millcreekfestival.com.
Greenwood Seafair Parade: 6 p.m. July 22, drill teams, marching bands, children's entertainers; N. 95th to N. 85th streets, Seattle; free; www.greenwood-phinney.com.
Gold Dust Days: 3 to 8 p.m. July 24, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 26, Gold Bar Elementary School, 401 Lewis Ave., Gold Bar; vendors, car and motorcycle show, children's activities, parades, food; daily gold panning, $5 per bag; www.golddustdays.com.
Aquafest: Noon to 9 p.m. July 24, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 26, most events downtown Lake Stevens along Main Street. Children's parade plus pet show at 6 p.m. July 24; Movies in the Park at 9 p.m. July 24. Grand parade at 1 p.m. July 25, and fireworks at 10 p.m. July 25. Classic car show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 26. Events going on all weekend: carnival at boat launch and Boys & Girls Club, Bite of Lake Stevens, AquaRun, water sport contests. Free, but charges for food and games; 425-397-2344; www.aquafest.org.
Recycle Mountlake Terrace Festival: July 24 to 26: opening event 5 to 7 p.m. July 24; workshops, art activities, music, dancing 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 25, "Meet the Artists" reception 1 to 3 p.m. July 26, Bethesda Lutheran Church, 23405 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace; free; 425-778-6390; www.bethesdalcmt.com.
Tour de Terrace Festival: Noon to 11 p.m. July 24, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 25, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 26, downtown Mountlake Terrace. Parade at 7 p.m. July 24 along 56th Avenue W. Carnival, music, arts and crafts; pancake breakfast 8 a.m. to noon July 25 and 26; car show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 25; 425-791-5956; www.tourdeterrace.org.
Silvana Fair: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 25, Silvana Community Fairgrounds behind Viking Hall, Pioneer Highway; 4-H animal showings, craft exhibits; free parking and admission; 360-652-8682.
Loganberry Festival: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 26, Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road, Whidbey Island; stage shows, arts and crafts, winemakers' displays, children's activities; free admission, donations for parking; 360-678-7700; www.greenbankfarm.com.
SeaFair Torchlight Parade: 7:30 to 9 p.m. July 25, Seattle Center (Harrison Street), then south on Fourth Avenue to Second Avenue and King Street. Purchase parade-route seating for $18 to $37; 206-628-0888; www.ticketmaster.com.
Fleet Week: Seafair welcomes the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard and Canadian Navy during the festival, July 29 through Aug. 2, downtown Seattle waterfront; details at 206-728-0123; www.seafair.com.
Stanwood-Camano Community Fair: 9 a.m. to midnight July 31 and Aug. 1, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 2, carnival 11 a.m. to midnight July 31 and Aug. 1 and during all fair hours Aug. 2, 6431 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood. Youth agriculture exhibits and competitions, live entertainment, food. Admission $5 to $7 daily, three-day passes $14; 360-629-4121; www.stanwoodcamanofair.org.
Seafair events: July 31 through Aug. 2: Hydroplane races, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 31, 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 1, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 2. Air shows 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 31, 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 1, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 2, Lake Washington, Stan Sayres Pits, Seattle; fireworks on south Lake Washington 6:45 to 10 p.m. Aug. 1; 206-728-0123; www.seafair.com.
AUGUST
Index Arts Festival: Events 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., live music 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 1, downtown Index, Dolittle Park, corner of Fifth Street and Avenue A, and at The Index General Store, 500 Ave. A; artwork, poetry readings, art projects for kids; 360-793-4162; www.indexartsgroup.org.
Stillaguamish Festival of the River and Pow Wow: 10 a.m. start Aug. 8 and 9, River Meadows County Park, 20416 Jordan Road, Arlington; children's performers, cultural demonstrations. Events free, charge for salmon barbecue; 360-631-2620; www.festivaloftheriver.com.
Port Ludlow Days: Full days Aug. 10 through 16, downtown area; art and craft displays, live entertainment, car show, food vendors, beer garden; 360-437-4033; www.plvc.org.
Skagit County Fair & Rodeo: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, Aug. 12 through 15, Skagit County Fairgrounds, 1410 Virginia St., Mount Vernon; Pro Rodeo at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12 and 13; ongoing 4-H, FFA, grange, open-class animal and still-life displays, live entertainment, carnival, daily Guitar Hero contest, karaoke contest. Admission $5 to $8, ages 6 and under free with paid adult; $20 family and multiday passes. All admissions free until 1 p.m. Aug. 12 and 13; 360-336-9453; www.skagitcounty.net/fairgrounds.
Island County Fair: Opens 9:30 a.m. daily, closes 10 p.m. Aug. 13 through 15 and 6 p.m. Aug. 16, 819 Camano Ave., Langley; 4-H activities, art displays; $5 and $7; 360-221-4677; www.islandcountyfair.com.
HomeGrown Festival: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 14 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 15, Third Street, Marysville; arts and crafts, local produce, music and stage performances; free; www.marysvillemerchants.com.
A Taste of Edmonds: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 14 and 15, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 16, Edmonds Civic Stadium, Sixth Avenue and Bell Street; children's performers, wine and beer garden, arts and crafts, live entertainment; admission $3 for ages 13 and up, ages 12 and under free; various prices for food and wine. 425-776-6711; www.edmondswa.com.
Fresh Paint: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 15 and 16 at the Everett Marina, 16th Street and W. Marine View Drive; Float Find activity; artwork for sale, craft projects for children; free; 425-257-8380; www.artscouncilofsnoco.org.
BrasilFest: Noon start Aug. 16, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.; dance and other cultural performances; free; www.seattlecenter.com.
Evergreen State Fair: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays plus first Sunday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and second Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. last day, Aug. 27 through Sept. 7, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe; arts and crafts, animal barns, carnival, food, concerts; $7.50, $5.50 seniors and youth advance, $10 and $7 at gate; $21 groups of five; $28 families on Sept. 2; $10 parking; 360-805-6700; www.evergreenfair.org.
Summer Slam 15 car show: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 22, Arlington Airport's west entrance, 18204 59th Ave. NE; free; www.sittinpretti.com.
Tibet Fest: 11 a.m. start Aug. 22 and 23, Seattle Center House, 305 Harrison St.; speakers on Tibetan life, cultural arts performances, cooking activities, films; www.seattlecenter.com.
Monroe Fair Days parade: 11 a.m. start Aug. 29, 179th Avenue SE and Main Street to Main Street and W. Blakeley Street; free; 360-794-5488.
RiverFest: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 30, near Bothell City Hall, police station and Main Street; car show, craft market, live entertainment, 12:30 p.m. pie-eating contest; free; 425-486-7430; www.ci.bothell.wa.us.
SEPTEMBER
Bumbershoot: Sept. 5 through 7, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.; arts and crafts, stage performances, children's activities, food; single-day tickets $40 by Aug. 21, $50 after that; three-day passes $80 to $420 by Aug. 21, $120 to $420 after that; 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com, www.bumbershoot.org.
Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival: 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 11, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 12, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 13. Craft booths, family shows, parades, fly-over after Saturday parade; fireworks display dusk Saturday. Mukilteo Lighthouse State Park, 601 Front St. Free admission, shuttle available; 425-353-5516; www.mukilteofestival.org.
The Puyallup Fair: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 11 through 27, Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. SW. Animals, carnival, live entertainment. $8 and $11, free for ages 5 and under; discounts available; parking $10 Mondays through Fridays, $12 Saturdays and Sundays; separate concert fees; 253-841-5045; www.thefair.com.
Korean Cultural Celebration: Ch'usok or Harvest Festival Day, Sept. 12, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.; free; www.seattlecenter.com.
Lake Union Boats Afloat: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 16 through 20, 901 Fairview Ave. S., Seattle; $5 to $15; www.boatsafloatshow.com.
Harvest Jubilee: 8 to 10 a.m. breakfast at Stanwood Community and Senior Center; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. free activities at Country Store parking lot, Sept. 19, Floyd Norgaard Center and other downtown locations; music, juried art show, sustainable agriculture talks, farm tours; charge for some farm tours; 360-629-0562; maps at www.harvestjubilee.org.
Airport Run for Hope: Register before 9 a.m. race Sept. 19, Stillaguamish Athletic Club, 4417 172nd St. NE, Arlington; 5K and 10K courses; $20 to run; 360-435-9404.
Arlington Community Day: All day Sept. 19, downtown Arlington; live entertainment, Bite of Arlington, information booths, bouncy houses; free; www.arlingtonwa.org.
Pioneer Days: 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 19, Stillaguamish Pioneer Museum, 20722 67th Ave. NE, Arlington; try old-fashioned water pump, butter churner, old-fashioned toys, wool-spinning demonstrations; Pioneer Hall activities free with $2 and $5 museum admission; 360-435-7289; www.stillymuseum.org.
Seattle Fiestas Patrias: Noon Sept. 19 and 20, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.; music, dance, food, children's activities, arts and crafts to celebrate Hispanic culture; free admission; www.seattlecenter.com.
OCTOBER
Everett Sausage Festival: Noon to midnight Oct. 2 and 3, noon to 7 p.m. Oct. 4, Perpetual Help Church grounds, intersection of Everett Avenue and Cedar Street. Family shows, carnival, farmers market; free admission, charges for beer garden and food; shuttle transportation from Everett Station; 425-314-2037; www.everettsausagefest.com.
Pumpkin Country: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 3 through 31, old Biringer Farm, 4625 40th Place NE, Everett (Spencer Island); goat climb, pony rides, Boo Barn, dark tumbling tunnel, face-painting, trolley rides to pumpkin field; 425-259-0255; www.biringerfarm.com.
CroatiaFest: Noon Oct. 3 and 4, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.; free; www.croatiafest.org.
Oktoberfest: Family activities 3 to 6:30 p.m., 21-and-older events 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 10, Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road, Whidbey Island; beer, live music; $7.50 and $20, ages 4 and under free, ticket price includes dinner; 360-678-7710; www.greenbankfarm.com.
Harvest Festival: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 11, Country Village, 23718 Seventh Ave. SE (Bothell-Everett Highway), Bothell; craft fair, music, pumpkin painting and scarecrow-making contests; 425-483-2250; www.countryvillagebothell.com.
TurkFest: Noon Oct. 17 and 18, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.; Turkish food, music, theater, arts and crafts; free admission; www.turkfest.org.
Apple Day and Mutt Strut: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 24, Bayview Corner, 5603 Bayview Road, Langley, Whidbey Island; rain-or-shine event includes apple-tasting station, farmers market, craft projects, music; 12:30 p.m. registration for dog costume contest, 1:30 p.m. canine parade; free admission; 360-321-4145; www.goosefoot.org.
Dia de los Muertos: Noon to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 1, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.; Mexican altar displays, archaeological lectures; free; www.tallermexicano.org.
NOVEMBER
Hmong New Year Celebration: 10 a.m. start Nov. 7, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.; music, cultural presentations; free; www.seattlecenter.com.
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