Marysville Strawberry Festival: Annual summer festival with a variety of activities, including parades, a market, carnival and trike races, through June 19. Various locations, Marysville; 360-659-7664, www.maryfest.com.
PigOut on the Farm: As part of the Strawberry Harvest Celebration, Biringer Farm presents the 15th annual Pig Out, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 18 and 19. This year’s event features an Elvis contest, hog calling, fishing, kite show, clowns, giant strawberry ride, barrel train ride, goat climb and food. New events include NASCAR and other race cars, hydroplane and snowmobile races. Free admission and free fishing. 4625 40th Place NE, Everett; 425-259-0255.
Everett Kite Festival: Flying demonstrations, mystery ballet, various types of kites, children’s activities, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 18 and 19. Biringer Farm, 425-339-9334.
Edmonds Arts Festival: Arts and crafts booths, juried art show and live entertainment, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 17 and 18, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 19. Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds; 425-771-6412, www.edmondsartsfestival.com.
Summer Brewfest: Beer garden, rootbeer garden, Zucchini 500 Races and Brewer’s Keg Toss, 5 to 9 p.m. June 17, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 18 and 19. St. Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore; www.washingtonbrewfest.com.
Fremont Fair: Arts and entertainment in celebration of the summer solstice, June 18 and 19. Fremont Avenue and N. 34th St., Seattle; 206-694-6706, www.fremontfair.org.
Midsummer Fest: Swedish festival, music, dancing, children’s events, June 19, Vasa Park, 3260 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway, Bellevue.
Taste of Tacoma: Tacoma’s annual food and entertainment extravaganza, June 24 to 26. Point Defiance Park, Tacoma; www.tasteoftacoma.com.
Shoreline Arts Festival: Live music and dance, arts and crafts, fine art, food, theater presentations and storytelling, June 25 and 26. Shoreline Center, 18560 First Ave. NE, Shoreline; 206-417-4645, www.shorelinearts.net.
Pilchuck Audubon Osprey Festival: “Voices for the Shoreline” documentary, Everett Shorelines Coalition Clam Chowder Chow-Down, experienced birder, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 26. Legion Park picnic shelter, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett; 425-259-8063.
Arlington Festival Frontier Days: Centennial celebration, events during two weeks, July 1 to 10, include a car show, breakfast, parade, duck dash, fireworks, carnival and street fair. Haller Park and Memorial Park, Arlington; 360-435-3708, www.arlington-chamber.com.
Seafair: Seattle’s annual summer celebration featuring an array of parades and city festivals, includes Seafair Milk Carton Derby/Pirates Landing, marathons, Torchlight parade, Blue Angels flight demonstration and hydroplane races, July 2 through Aug. 7. Various locations, Seattle; www.seafair.com.
Arlington Fly-In and Sport Aviation Convention: A celebration of flight, July 6 to 10. Arlington Municipal Airport, Arlington; 360-435-5857, www.nweaa.org.
Choochokum-Langley Festival of the Arts: A celebration of the arts with live entertainment, fine art, arts and crafts, food, children’s activities and theater presentation, July 9 and 10. Langley, Whidbey Island; 360-221-5676.
Arlington Street Fair: Live entertainment, arts and crafts, children’s activities, fine art and food, held in conjunction with Arlington Festival/Frontier Days, July 8 to 10. Arlington.
Sultan Summer Shindig &Logging Show: Street fair, carnival and logging show, July 8 to 10, Main Street, Sultan; 360-793-0983.
Summerfest 2005: Celebrates art, displays and exhibits from local artists, demonstrations, 4 to 9 p.m. July 8, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 9, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 10. Marina Park, Kirkland; www.kirklandarts- center.org/summerfest.html.
Vashon Island Strawberry Festival: A grand parade, classic car parade, a fun run, pancake breakfast, live music, street dances, and food and vendor booths, July 8 to 10. Various locations, Vashon Island; www.vashonchamber.com.
Lavender Hills Farm Festival: Live music, food, arts and crafts and lavender items, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 9. 7508 108th St. NE, Marysville; 360-651-2086, www.lavenderhillsfarm. com.
Mill Creek Festival: “Run of the Mill” fun run and walk, and festival, July 9. Mill Creek.
Skagit Valley Highland Games &Scottish Faire: The annual event features athletic competitions, animal exhibits, music and dance, bagpipes and drums, children’s activities, food and clan booths, July 9 and 10. Edgewater Park, Mount Vernon; 360-416-4934, www.celticarts.org.
Kla Ha Ya Days Festival: Carnival, parade, balloon glow, street fair, games and contests, live entertainment and children’s activities, July 14 to 17. Snohomish; 360-568-7076, www.klahayadays.com.
West Seattle Street Fair: Arts and crafts, food, dance, information and demonstration booths, activities for kids of all ages, plus a petting zoo, climbing wall and pony rides, July 15 to 17, Seattle; www.wsstreetfest.com.
Art by the Bay: Annual celebration of art, arts and crafts, children’s activities, live entertainment, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 16 and 17. Utsalady Elementary School, 608 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island; www.stanwoodarts.com.
Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival: Performances presented by Young Shakespeare Workshop, Wooden O Theatre, Theater Schmeater, GreenStage and Troupe du Jour, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 16, noon to 7 p.m. July 17, free. Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. E., Seattle; www.outdoortheater.org.
King County Fair: Seattle area’s county fair with animal exhibits, food, home arts, competitions, a rodeo, live entertainment, carnival and children’s activities, July 20 to 24. King County Fairgrounds, 45224 284th Ave. SE, Enumclaw; www.metrokc.gov/parks/fair/.
Bite of Seattle: The Northwest’s restaurant showcase with plenty of food, live entertainment, beer garden, wine tastings, children’s activities and contest, July 22 to 24. Seattle Center; www.biteofseattle.com.
Glass on the Grass Festival: Working artists, crafts, live music and food booths, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 24. Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; 509-389-2930, 425-483-2250.
Greenbank Farm Loganberry Festival: Annual community party with wine tasting, music, artists, artisans, crafts and food, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 23 and 24. Greenbank Farm, Wonn Road, Whidbey Island; 360-678-7700, www.greenbankfarm.com.
Camlann Medieval Faire: Tournaments, craft demonstrations, traditional food, children’s activities, feasts and roving performers. Open weekends, July 23 to Aug. 28. Camlann Medieval Village, 10320 Kelly Road NE, Carnation; 425-788-8624.
Aquafest: A variety of activities on the water and on land, including a pet show, children’s activities, grand parade, fireworks, boat races, a carnival, car show and games, July 29 to 31. Lake Stevens; www.aquafest.org.
Bellevue Festival of the Arts: Annual celebration of the arts with arts and crafts, live entertainment, food and children’s events, July 29 to 31. Cost Plus parking lot, 10300 NE Eighth St., Bellevue; www.bellevuefest.org.
Tour de Terrace: Seafair festival in Mountlake Terrace with a street fair, car show, parade, 5K run, 4 to 11 p.m. July 29, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 30, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 31. Evergreen Playfields, 22400 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace; 425-776-7331, www.tourdeterrace.org.
Silvana Community Fair: An old-fashioned community fair with animal events, contests and games, and an evening program, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 30. Viking Hall, 1331 Pioneer Highway, Silvana; 360-653-7691.
Samish Island Summer Arts Festival: Art, crafts, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 30, Samish Island Community Hall, 11292 Blue Heron Road, Samish Island; www.samishisland.net.
Seafair Torchlight Run &Parade: Seafair’s annual run along the streets of downtown Seattle, followed by an evening parade, July 30. Parade begins at 7:30 p.m. at Seattle Center. Run begins at 6:30 p.m. near Qwest Field. 206-728-0123, www.seafair.com.
Anacortes Arts Festival: A celebration of the arts with live entertainment, arts exhibits and food, Aug. 5 to 7. Anacortes; 360-293-6211, www.anacortesartsfestival.com.
Stanwood-Camano community fair and parade: An old-fashioned fair with live entertainment, animal exhibits, antique farm equipment, food and home arts, children’s activities and fair food, Aug. 5 to 7. Stanwood-Camano Fairgrounds, 64th Street and Pioneer Highway, Stanwood; 360-629-4121, www.stanwoodcamanofair.com.
Seafair hydroplane races/air show: Seattle’s annual hydroplane races and air show on Lake Washington, Aug 6 to 7. Stan Sayres Pit Area near Genesse Park, Seattle; 206-728-0123, www.seafair.com.
SeaScare and Porchlight Parade: Annual event features sea-related entertainment, carnival, children’s activities, parade and movie, Aug. 10. Begins at Brier Library, 23303 Brier Road, Brier; 206-419-7013, www.ci.brier.wa.us/seascare.
Skagit Valley County Fair: The Skagit Valley’s annual county fair, Aug. 10 to 13. Skagit County Fairgrounds, Mount Vernon; 360-336-9453.
Homegrown Festival: Downtown Marysville merchants celebrate the arts with arts and crafts, life entertainment and children’s activities, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 12 and 13, Third Avenue, Marysville; 360-659-4997.
Taste of Edmonds: Plenty of food, live entertainment, beer gardens, wine tastings, children’s activities and contests, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 12 and 13, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 14. Civic Playfield, Sixth and Bell streets, Edmonds; 425-776-6711, www.edmondswa.com.
Northwest Washington Fair: An old-fashioned county fair with animal exhibits, live entertainment, children’s activities, food and competition, Aug. 15 to 20. Lynden Fairgrounds, Lynden; www.nwwafair.com.
International Kite Festival: A celebration of kites and kite-flying activities, Aug. 15 to 21. On the beach, Long Beach; 800-451-2542, www.kitefestival.com.
Island County Fair: Island county’s annual summer fair, live entertainment and children’s activities, midway, Aug. 18 to 21. Island County Fairgrounds, 819 Camano Ave., Langley; www.islandweb.org.
Greater Bothell Arts &Crafts Fair: Live entertainment, arts and crafts, and children’s events, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 21. UW Bothell/Cascadia Campus, Bothell; www.bothellfair.org.
Fresh Paint: Festival of artists at work, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 20 and 21. Everett Marina promenade, Everett; 425-257-8380, www.freshpaint.org.
Canterbury Faire: A medieval fair with tournaments, children’s activities, arts and crafts, music and dance, fine art and food, Aug. 20 and 21, $2. Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks Park, 742 E. Titus St., Kent; 253-856-5050, www.ci.kent.wa.us.
Best of Magnuson Park: A festival to celebration arts, food, music, children’s activities, recreation and community, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 20 and 21. Sand Point Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle; www.bestnwcrafts.com.
BrasilFest: Celebration of Brazilian culture and tradition, arts and crafts, live music and dance, and children’s activities, Aug. 21. Seattle Center; www.seattlecenter.com.
Evergreen State Fair: A family fair with equestrian events, including rodeo and draft horse show, carnival, auto races, pig races, lumber jack show, Indian dancing, and live music with grandstand entertainment, Aug. 25 to Sept. 5. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe; 425-388-3200, www.evergreenfair.org.
TibetFest: Celebration of Tibetan arts and culture, live entertainment, arts and crafts, children’s activities and food, Aug. 27 and 28. Seattle Center; www.seattlecenter.com.
RiverFest: Sponsored by Lakeshore Clinic, musical performance by The Beatniks, 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 28. In front of City Hall, 101st Avenue NE, Bothell; www.ci.bothell.wa.us.
September
Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival: Parade, art show, fun run, fireworks, live music and children’s games, Sept. 9 to 11. Various locations, Mukilteo; 425-353-5516, www.mukilteofestival.org.
Puyallup Rodeo and Fair: Animal exhibits, home arts and food competitions, a carnival and midway, children’s activities, food and educational displays, Sept. 9 to 25. Western Washington Fairgrounds, Puyallup; 253-841-5045, www.thefair.com.
Korean Cultural Celebration: Ch’usok or Harvest Festival Day celebrates Korean culture, noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 10. Seattle Center, Seattle; www.kaaw.org.
La Fiesta Viva: Celebrate Mexican independence and this area’s Hispanic cultural heritage with live music, dancing, arts and crafts, and children’s activities, Sept. 17 and 18. Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; 425-483-2250, www.countryvillagebothell.com.
Fiestas Patrias: A celebration of Hispanic culture and traditions with music and dance, food, children’s activities, and arts and crafts, Sept. 17 and 18. Seattle Center; www.seattlecenter.com.
Watershed Fun Fair: Environmental community fair, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 24. Yost Park, 9535 Bowdoin Way, Edmonds; 425-771-0227, www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.
Harvest Festival: Contests, craft fair, live music and children’s activities, Oct. 7 to 9. Country Village, 23718 Seventh Ave. SE, Bothell; 425-483-2250, www.countryvillagebothell.com.
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