Events
September
Puyallup Fair
The largest single attraction in Washington State and top 10 in the world. 17 days in Fall. 4 days in spring.
Address: Puyallup, WA Phone: 253-841-5045 Email: Website: TheFair.com
Bumbershoot Festival
Bumbershoot is an annual international music and arts festival held in Seattle. With over 20 indoor/outdoor venues, a wide variety of festival cuisine and a diverse collection of indie retail vendors
Address: Seattle Center Phone: 206-281-7788 Website: Bumbershoot.org
Dates: September 5th-7th, 2010.
Hours: All day
Price: TBA
October
Artstock
The annual fall festival established to celebrate the diverse artistic culture of San Juan Island. Open studios and galleries showcasing local art, music, and literature.
Address: Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA Website: ArtStockSanJuanIsland.com
Dates: October 2nd - 3rd, 2010.
November
Tree Lighting Celebration & Holiday Parade
Anyone looking to catch a quick escape before the Christmas holidays should definitely check into the city of Seattle, and take part in their Tree Lighting & Holiday Parade.
Address: Downtown Seattle
January
Seattle Boat Show
Annual Seattle Boat Show will be bigger than it's ever been before due to the recent opening of Qwest Field, representing the latest in technological marine innovations.
Address: Qwest Field 800 Occidental Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98134 Phone: 206-634-0911 Email: Website: SeattleBoatShow.com
May
Seattle International Film Festival
Experience 25 Days of intense film viewing, where you can indulge in every type of cinema from the US & around the globe.
Address: McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer Street, Seattle Center Phone: 206-633-7151 Email: Website: SIFF.net
Dates: May 19th - June 12th, 2011.
Northwest Folklife Festival
Since 1972, Northwest Folklife has been helping Puget Sound residents share the music, dance and traditional arts of their ethnic and cultural communities.
Address: Seattle Center Phone: 206-684-7300 Email: Website: NWFolklife.org
Dates: May 27th - 30th, 2010.
Bite of Orcas, Orcas Island
A wonderful way to sample local food. This popular festival showcases the specialties of local island restaurants.
Address: Eastsound Village Green, Orcas Island Phone: (360) 376-4500
June
Seattle International Film Festival
Experience 25 Days of intense film viewing, where you can indulge in every type of cinema from the US & around the globe.
Address: McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer Street, Seattle Center Phone: 206-633-7151 Email: Website: SIFF.net
Dates: May 19th - June 12th, 2011.
One World Music Festival
Martin Lund's jazz-based musical variety show brings together Orcas Island's best musicians and top-notch talent from beyond.
Address: Orcas Center, Orcas Island Phone: 360-376-2281 Email: Website: Orcascenter.org
Seafair
Seattle's all-city premier event. Activites happen over six weeks and everyone is invited. From parades to hydroplane races.
Address: Seattle, WA Website: Seafair.com
July
Bite of Seattle
In 1986, the Bite moved to Seattle Center where it now attracts over 450,000 in three days and hosts over 60 restaurants.
Address: Seattle Center Phone: 425-283-5050 Website: BiteOfSeattle.com
San Juan Island Lavender Festival
Pelindaba Lavender is a premier grower of lavender plants, distiller of lavender essential oils and handcrafter of lavender products.
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Address: 33 Hawthorne Lane Phone: (360) 378 4248 Email: Website: PelindabaLavender.com
Seafair
Seattle's all-city premier event. Activites happen over six weeks and everyone is invited. From parades to hydroplane races.
Address: Seattle, WA Website: Seafair.com
August
Seafair
Seattle's all-city premier event. Activites happen over six weeks and everyone is invited. From parades to hydroplane races.
Address: Seattle, WA Website: Seafair.com
