April 1-30, 2007
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
Hop on a tour bus from Seattle and enjoy a beautiful ride to the Skagit Valley Community. Participate in a variety of special events and attractions. Visit display gardens, flower shops, art galleries, and farm markets. Enjoy festival BBQs, flea markets, concerts, and more. Contact the tulip festival office for more information at 360-428-5959 or http://www.tulipfestival.org
April 19 - 22, 2007
Puyallup Spring Fair
There's still much to do and to see at the smaller version of Fall's fair.
April 20 - 22, 2007
Seattle Cherry Blossom Festival & Japanese Cultural Festival
This is the largest celebration of Japanese arts & culture in the Northwest. Enjoy martial arts demonstrations, the tea ceremony, GO tournament, brush painting, calligraphy, bonsai and flower arranging, and other live musical entertainment. Contact 206-684-7200 for more information.
May 14 - 19, 2007
Seattle International Children's Festival
This is one of the largest performing arts festivals for families in the United States. The six-day event features artists from Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. This is a celebration or world cultures and its mission is to provide educational experiences for children and families of the Pacific Northwest. See http://www.seattleinternational.org for more details.
May 25 - 28, 2007
Northwest Folklife Festival
Experience cultures of the world through music and performances, workshops, crafts, storytelling, and ethnic foods. Performances and exhibits will interpret the conservation of forest and woodland cultures. For more information, http://www.nwfolklife.org
July 7 -August 5, 2007
Seafair
A long, local tradition is the Seafair Festival celebrated in Seattle each summer. Events include the SeaFair Prates Landing and the Milk Carton Derby (July 7th), the B.R.I. Triathlon (July 15th), the Torchlight Parade and Run (July 27th), Fleetweek (August 1-5), the air show featuring the Blue Angels (August 3-5), and especially the Chevrolet Cup Hydroplane Races(August 3-5). Visit http://www.seafair.com for more details.
July 2007
Cornucopia Days
Don't miss Kent's biggest event of the year. Enjoy 600 booths, the Funtastic Carnival, Bluegrass Music Festival, chili cook-off, skateboard tournaments, Dragon Boat Races, bike Races, farmer's market, parades, and a square dance.
For complete information, check out http://www.kcdays.com .
July 20 - 22, 2007
The Bite of Seattle 2007
The Bite of Seattle is the Pacific Northwest's premier food and beverage shows and one of Seattle's largest festivals. The Bite of Seattle Festival features six restaurants, beer and wine gardens, 40 food product companies, entertainment stages, and a comedy club. For more information, visit http://www.biteofseattle.com
August 2007
Kent Canterbury Faire
The Canterbury Festival is South King County's premier arts festival offering visual, literary, and performing arts. The medieval village area offers a glimpse back in time with activities, foods, crafts, art, and entertainment for everyone. For more information, call 253-856-5050 or visit .http://www.ci.kent.wa.us/culturalprograms
September 2007
Bumbershoot
Bumbershoot promises to be this Labor Day's industrial-strength event for 2007. There will be 2500 artists participating with a full line up of artists, musicians, actors, acrobats, dancers, djs, comics, circus artists, and more. See http://www.bumbershoot.org for more information.
September 7 - 23, 2007
Puyallup Fair
Experience one of the biggest fairs in the area and in the nation. Enjoy rodeos, rides, and concerts, not to mention, all the usual fair activities of livestock judging and more. Call 253-841-5045 or visit http://thefair.com for more information.
October 2007
Oysterfest - Washington State Seafood Festival
Forget the picnic basket for this day trip to Shelton, WA. Just bring your appetite! See www.oysterfest.org for more information.
