Daily Calendar For Washington State, County, Craft, Street and Community Fairs, Festivals, Shows and Fun Days out including Parades From Our Washington State 2012 Fairs and Fun Diary
What’s On In Washington Next Week January 30th to February 6th Including Friday February 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th January 2012
Spokane Film Festival
Spokane
January 26 to February 4
www.spokanefilmfestival.org/
Seattle Boat Show
Seattle
January 27th to February 5th
www.seattleboatshow.com/
Spokane National Boat Show
Spokane
January 28th to February 4th
www.spokaneboatshow.com/
Enumclaw Chocolate Festival
Enumclaw
February 3rd and 4th
www.enumclawchocolatefestival.com/
Asian New Year
Fun Beach
February 4th and 5th
kitefestival.com/asian-new-year/
Antique and Collectible Show
Puyallup
February 5th and 6th
www.palmerwirfs.com/
Northwest Flower & Garden Show
Seattle
February 8th to 12th
www.gardenshow.com/
Wintergrass
Tacoma
February 23rd to 26th
www.acousticsound.org/
Home & Yard Show
Spokane
February 23rd to 26th
custershows.com/
Chocolate on the Beach Festival
Pacific Beach
February 24th to 26th
www.chocolateonthebeachfestival.com/
Spring Arts & Crafts Show
Spokane
March 2nd to 6th
custershows.com/
Beachcombers Fun Fair
Ocean Shores
March 3 to 4
www.tourismoceanshores.com/PageID/6/default.aspx
Inland Northwest Motorcyle Show
Spokane
March 9 to 11
www.spokanemotorcycleshow.com/
Irish Festival
Seattle
March 17 to 18
www.irishclub.org/center.htm
Spring Arts & Crafts Show
Pasco
May 16th to 18th
custershows.com/
Bellingham St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Bellingham
March 17th
stpatsbham.com/
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Seattle
March 17th
www.irishclub.org/parade.htm
Victorian Festival
Port Townsend
March 23 to 25
www.victorianfestival.org/
Anacortes Spring Boat Show
Anacortes
March 23rd to 25th
www.anacortesboatshow.com/
Othello Sandhill Crane Festival
Othello
March 23 to 25
www.othellosandhillcranefestival.org/
Whale Watching Volunteers Weeks
Multiple Locations Washington
March 24 to 31
www.whalespoken.org/
Razor Clam Festival & Chowder Cook-Off
Ocean Shores
March 24th
www.tourismoceanshores.com/PageID/6/default.aspx
Vern Burton Rock Show
Port Angeles
March 24th and 25th
Located At: 308 East 4th Street Port Angeles, WA 98362
Walk MS 2012
Wenatchee
April 7th
www.walkMSnorhtwest.org
Everett Home & Garden Show
Everett
April 13 to 15
www.everetthomegardenshow.com/
Evening at the Oasis Festival
Olympia
April 14th and 15th
www.mas-uda.com
39th Annual Pacific Northwest Regional Respiratory Care Conference and Scientific Assembly
Spokane
April 14th to 17th
www.rcsw.org
Walk MS 2012
Spokane
April 15th
www.walkMSnorhtwest.org
Walk MS 2012
Wenatchee
April 21st
www.walkMSnorhtwest.org
Apple Blossom Festival
Wenatchee
April 26th to May 6th
www.appleblossom.org/
Oceans of Fine Arts
Ocean Shores
May 25th to 27th
www.graysharborexpo.com
Pacific Northwest Spartan Sprint Race
Washougal
June 16th
www.spartanrace.com/pacific-northwest-obstacle-racing-spartan-sprint-2012.html
Gig Harbor Garden Tour
Gig Harbor
June 30th to July 1st
www.gigharborgardentour.org
Celebrate Spanaway Community Fair & Car Show
Tacoma/Spanaway
July 28th and 29th
www.celebratespanaway.com
Bonney Lake Food Bank Hot Rods & Harleys Show
Bonney Lake
August 25th
Located At: Allan Yorke City Park (at Lake Tapps)
* * * February 2012 Events * * *
Enumclaw Chocolate Festival
Enumclaw, Washington < ------ > < ------ >
February 3rd and 4th
Lake Chelan Winterfest Festival
The 4th Annual Enumclaw Wine & Chocolate Festival! Join the City of Enumclaw, Sip City Wines for a weekend filled with the finer things in life; great wines, delicious chocolate, shopping, food, entertainmnet, and friends!
Enumclaw, Washington < ------ > < ------ >
February 3rd and 4th
Lake Chelan Winterfest Festival
The 4th Annual Enumclaw Wine & Chocolate Festival! Join the City of Enumclaw, Sip City Wines for a weekend filled with the finer things in life; great wines, delicious chocolate, shopping, food, entertainmnet, and friends!
Spokane Film Festival
Spokane, Washington < ------ > NorthEast < ------ >
January 26 to February 4
Spokane Film Festival
The Spokane International Film Festival is a small, selective offering of world-class films. These are the very best features, documentaries and shorts that have been made around the world during the past two years but have not yet been commercially released for wide distribution. In fact they are the same films as those seen each year at the Cannes, New York or Toronto film festivals, and our programmers travel widely to screen and select them
Spokane, Washington < ------ > NorthEast < ------ >
January 26 to February 4
Spokane Film Festival
The Spokane International Film Festival is a small, selective offering of world-class films. These are the very best features, documentaries and shorts that have been made around the world during the past two years but have not yet been commercially released for wide distribution. In fact they are the same films as those seen each year at the Cannes, New York or Toronto film festivals, and our programmers travel widely to screen and select them
Seattle Boat Show
Seattle, Washington < ------ > NorthWest < ------ >
January 27th to February 5th
Seattle Boat Show
The Seattle Boat Show, Indoors + Afloat, is the West Coast’s Largest Boat Show featuring more than 1,000 recreational watercraft, seminars and the latest accessories indoors at CenturyLink Field, plus afloat on South Lake Union.
Seattle, Washington < ------ > NorthWest < ------ >
January 27th to February 5th
Seattle Boat Show
The Seattle Boat Show, Indoors + Afloat, is the West Coast’s Largest Boat Show featuring more than 1,000 recreational watercraft, seminars and the latest accessories indoors at CenturyLink Field, plus afloat on South Lake Union.
Spokane National Boat Show
Spokane, Washington < ------ > NorthEast < ------ >
January 28th to February 4th
Spokane National Boat Show
Show highlights include Sport Boats,
Cruisers
Ski Boats
Fishing Boats
Pontoon Boats
Boat Lifts
Dock Builders
Personal Watercraft
Boating Accessories
Spokane, Washington < ------ > NorthEast < ------ >
January 28th to February 4th
Spokane National Boat Show
Show highlights include Sport Boats,
Cruisers
Ski Boats
Fishing Boats
Pontoon Boats
Boat Lifts
Dock Builders
Personal Watercraft
Boating Accessories
Asian New Year
Fun Beach, Washington < ------ > NorthEast < ------ >
February 4th and 5th
Asian New Year
This year the World Kite Museum celebrates the Asian New Year by featuring the kites and culture of Bali. On Saturday and Sunday the downstairs exhibit area will have special exhibits and activities
Fun Beach, Washington < ------ > NorthEast < ------ >
February 4th and 5th
Asian New Year
This year the World Kite Museum celebrates the Asian New Year by featuring the kites and culture of Bali. On Saturday and Sunday the downstairs exhibit area will have special exhibits and activities
NORTHWEST FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW
Seattle, Washington < ------ > NorthWest < ------ >
February 8th to 12th
NORTHWEST FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW
The NW Flower & Garden Show presents "A Floral Symphony," with 26 harmonious gardens, 116 seminars & 300+ vendors. Feb. 8 - 12, 2012 in Seattle
Seattle, Washington < ------ > NorthWest < ------ >
February 8th to 12th
NORTHWEST FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW
The NW Flower & Garden Show presents "A Floral Symphony," with 26 harmonious gardens, 116 seminars & 300+ vendors. Feb. 8 - 12, 2012 in Seattle
Wintergrass
Tacoma, Washington < ------ > NorthWest < ------ >
February 23rd to 26th
Wintergrass
Wintergrass is held at the fabulous Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Bellevue WA. For four days and nights, five stages, lobbies, and every available nook and cranny is filled with the sounds of bluegrass and acoustic music. This family friendly event also includes plenty of workshops, dances and endless smiles.
Tacoma, Washington < ------ > NorthWest < ------ >
February 23rd to 26th
Wintergrass
Wintergrass is held at the fabulous Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Bellevue WA. For four days and nights, five stages, lobbies, and every available nook and cranny is filled with the sounds of bluegrass and acoustic music. This family friendly event also includes plenty of workshops, dances and endless smiles.
Chocolate on the Beach Festival
Pacific Beach, Washington < ------ > NorthWest < ------ >
February 24th to 26th
Chocolate on the Beach Festival
On the last weekend in February it’s "Raining Chocolate" on the North Beach!
Chocolate Bake Sale
Chocolate Vendors and Crafts
Chocolate and Wine
Chocolate Recipe Contest
Family Events and Much More!!
Pacific Beach, Washington < ------ > NorthWest < ------ >
February 24th to 26th
Chocolate on the Beach Festival
On the last weekend in February it’s "Raining Chocolate" on the North Beach!
Chocolate Bake Sale
Chocolate Vendors and Crafts
Chocolate and Wine
Chocolate Recipe Contest
Family Events and Much More!!
* * * March 2012 Events * * *
Vern Burton Rock Show
Port Angeles, Washington < ------ > NorthWest < ------ >
March 24th and 25th
Located At: 308 East 4th Street Port Angeles, WA 98362
Vern Burton Community Center, 308 East 4th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362
For more information: Cindy Kochanek (360)417-4550 ckochanek@cityofpa.us
Free Admission
Rock, Gem and Jewelry Show 2012
2nd Annual
Vern Burton Community Center
Raffle Drawings
Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm
March 24th & 25th
Over 35 vendors
sponsored by City of Port Angeles Recreation Rough & Polished Rocks, Slabs, Carvings, Lapidary Tools, Beads, Fused Glass, Faceted Gem Stones, Facet Rough, Crystals, Fossils, Minerals, Beach Glass, Shells, Jewelry , Wire Wrapping, Woodworking, Cabochons, Equipment, and much more! Free Rocks to Kids (while supplies last) Food
Port Angeles, Washington < ------ > NorthWest < ------ >
March 24th and 25th
Located At: 308 East 4th Street Port Angeles, WA 98362
Vern Burton Community Center, 308 East 4th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362
For more information: Cindy Kochanek (360)417-4550 ckochanek@cityofpa.us
Free Admission
Rock, Gem and Jewelry Show 2012
2nd Annual
Vern Burton Community Center
Raffle Drawings
Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm
March 24th & 25th
Over 35 vendors
sponsored by City of Port Angeles Recreation Rough & Polished Rocks, Slabs, Carvings, Lapidary Tools, Beads, Fused Glass, Faceted Gem Stones, Facet Rough, Crystals, Fossils, Minerals, Beach Glass, Shells, Jewelry , Wire Wrapping, Woodworking, Cabochons, Equipment, and much more! Free Rocks to Kids (while supplies last) Food
* * * April 2012 Events * * *
Evening at the Oasis Festival
Olympia, Washington
April 14th and 15th
Website: www.mas-uda.com
The event is a benefit for the N. Thurston Education Foundation. There are dance workshops during the day Sat/Sun with an evening performance at 7 on Sat. For more info, contact Mas Uda Dancers on Facebook or the website. If you can't attend the show, donations are gratefully accepted.
Olympia, Washington
April 14th and 15th
Website: www.mas-uda.com
The event is a benefit for the N. Thurston Education Foundation. There are dance workshops during the day Sat/Sun with an evening performance at 7 on Sat. For more info, contact Mas Uda Dancers on Facebook or the website. If you can't attend the show, donations are gratefully accepted.
39th Annual Pacific Northwest Regional Respiratory Care Conference and Scientific Assembly
Spokane, Washington
April 14th to 17th
Website: www.rcsw.org
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to attend the Pacific Northwest’s premier respiratory meeting where the profession’s thought leaders come together to present, network and learn about emerging technologies and advances in practice. Serve your patients, share your mission, and advance your career at the 39th Annual Pacific Northwest Regional Respiratory Care Conference and Scientific Assembly!
Spokane, Washington
April 14th to 17th
Website: www.rcsw.org
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to attend the Pacific Northwest’s premier respiratory meeting where the profession’s thought leaders come together to present, network and learn about emerging technologies and advances in practice. Serve your patients, share your mission, and advance your career at the 39th Annual Pacific Northwest Regional Respiratory Care Conference and Scientific Assembly!
Walk MS 2012
Clarkston, Washington
April 7th
Spokane, Washington
April 15th
Wenatchee, Washington
April 21st
Website: www.walkMSnorhtwest.org
During the month of april communities come together in eastern Washington and northern Idaho to join the Inland Northwest Chapter of the National MS Society with the goal to raise support for friends and families touched by multiple sclerosis. That support comes in the form of participating in one of the Walk MS events....the Chapters largest fundraiser. Walk MS is a simple but incredibly powerful way to stand together and be together to help people with MS move their lives forward. You can join the movement in a city near you!
The Inland Northwest Chapter hosts Walk MS events in four cities.
Clarkston - April 7, 10am, Snake River Levee Walkway, Swallows Park
Spokane - April 15, 10am, Spokane Falls Community College
Wenatchee - April 21, 1pm, Confluence State Park
Coeur d' Alene - April 28, 10am, North Idaho College
Each walk is accessible or has an accessible route so that walkers of all ages and abilities can join the movement. Because every movement you make and every dollar you raise supports the mission to create a world free of MS.
Because.......
Nultiple sclerosis is a devastating, neurological disease of the central nervous system.
It’s chronic symptoms are unpredicatable and often disabling. The damage is irreparable.
Twice as many woman as men have MS and most symptoms occur between age 20 and 50 years of age.
The inland Northwest has one of the highest reates of MS in the United States and in the world.
Nationwide, approximately 400,000 Americans have MS.
Every week about 200 people are diagnosed with MS.
Every hour of everyday someone is diagnosed with MS.
Now more that ever, 2500 people living in the Inland Northwest Chapter with MS need our help, and we cannot do it without you. Please register for Walk MS now online by visiting www.walkMSnorthwest.org or by calling 509-482-2022, and "Join the Movement" towards a world free of MS.
Clarkston, Washington
April 7th
Spokane, Washington
April 15th
Wenatchee, Washington
April 21st
Website: www.walkMSnorhtwest.org
During the month of april communities come together in eastern Washington and northern Idaho to join the Inland Northwest Chapter of the National MS Society with the goal to raise support for friends and families touched by multiple sclerosis. That support comes in the form of participating in one of the Walk MS events....the Chapters largest fundraiser. Walk MS is a simple but incredibly powerful way to stand together and be together to help people with MS move their lives forward. You can join the movement in a city near you!
The Inland Northwest Chapter hosts Walk MS events in four cities.
Clarkston - April 7, 10am, Snake River Levee Walkway, Swallows Park
Spokane - April 15, 10am, Spokane Falls Community College
Wenatchee - April 21, 1pm, Confluence State Park
Coeur d' Alene - April 28, 10am, North Idaho College
Each walk is accessible or has an accessible route so that walkers of all ages and abilities can join the movement. Because every movement you make and every dollar you raise supports the mission to create a world free of MS.
Because.......
Nultiple sclerosis is a devastating, neurological disease of the central nervous system.
It’s chronic symptoms are unpredicatable and often disabling. The damage is irreparable.
Twice as many woman as men have MS and most symptoms occur between age 20 and 50 years of age.
The inland Northwest has one of the highest reates of MS in the United States and in the world.
Nationwide, approximately 400,000 Americans have MS.
Every week about 200 people are diagnosed with MS.
Every hour of everyday someone is diagnosed with MS.
Now more that ever, 2500 people living in the Inland Northwest Chapter with MS need our help, and we cannot do it without you. Please register for Walk MS now online by visiting www.walkMSnorthwest.org or by calling 509-482-2022, and "Join the Movement" towards a world free of MS.
* * * May 2012 Events * * *
5th Annual Grays Harbor County Expo Memorial Day Weekend
Ocean Shores , Washington
May 25th to 27th
Website: www.graysharborexpo.com
The Ocean Shores Convention Center will host the 5th Annual Grays Harbor County Expo Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th - 27th. You won’t want to miss this multifaceted event which consists of the Grays Harbor Home Show, Oceans of Fine Arts, Roadside Chainsaw Carving Competition, Car show and a Special Memorial Celebration. The Home Show features businesses showcasing the latest in home decor and home improvement ideas. What a great opportunity to find them all in a central location! The Art Expo features incredible artists from all over the Northwest. You are sure to be intrigued with a variety of juried art available to grace your home. The Roadside Chainsaw Carvers will be active in the parking lot, creating works of art for your lawn, garden or home. A crowd favorite event called "quick carves" are held throughout each day. This is when carvers compete to carve something out of a log in a short amount of time, and then they are judged by the attendees. Also, the main auction will be held Sunday afternoon. What will they create to intrigue you? The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will lead this years Memorial Service at 12:00, May 26th in the Convention Centers grass courtyard. What a great opportunity to commemorate a friend or family member. You will be able to post a note, picture or photo in their honor and to remind us all the true meaning of this holiday. This is just the "tip of the iceberg" for this event. You will find free parking and free admission to everything, so be sure to put this event on your "must do list".
Ocean Shores , Washington
May 25th to 27th
Website: www.graysharborexpo.com
The Ocean Shores Convention Center will host the 5th Annual Grays Harbor County Expo Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th - 27th. You won’t want to miss this multifaceted event which consists of the Grays Harbor Home Show, Oceans of Fine Arts, Roadside Chainsaw Carving Competition, Car show and a Special Memorial Celebration. The Home Show features businesses showcasing the latest in home decor and home improvement ideas. What a great opportunity to find them all in a central location! The Art Expo features incredible artists from all over the Northwest. You are sure to be intrigued with a variety of juried art available to grace your home. The Roadside Chainsaw Carvers will be active in the parking lot, creating works of art for your lawn, garden or home. A crowd favorite event called "quick carves" are held throughout each day. This is when carvers compete to carve something out of a log in a short amount of time, and then they are judged by the attendees. Also, the main auction will be held Sunday afternoon. What will they create to intrigue you? The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will lead this years Memorial Service at 12:00, May 26th in the Convention Centers grass courtyard. What a great opportunity to commemorate a friend or family member. You will be able to post a note, picture or photo in their honor and to remind us all the true meaning of this holiday. This is just the "tip of the iceberg" for this event. You will find free parking and free admission to everything, so be sure to put this event on your "must do list".
* * * June 2012 Events * * *
Pacific Northwest Spartan Sprint Race
Washougal, Washington
June 16th
Website: www.spartanrace.com/pacific-northwest-obstacle-racing-spartan-sprint-2012.html
The Spartan Sprint course is a 3+ mile battlefield of insane mud running with 10+ obstacles to test your physical strength and mental endurance. Some of our obstacles include climbing over slippery walls, jumping over fire & even surviving a gladiator pit! Are you tough enough for a Spartan Race? Register and you will know at the finish line!
Washougal, Washington
June 16th
Website: www.spartanrace.com/pacific-northwest-obstacle-racing-spartan-sprint-2012.html
The Spartan Sprint course is a 3+ mile battlefield of insane mud running with 10+ obstacles to test your physical strength and mental endurance. Some of our obstacles include climbing over slippery walls, jumping over fire & even surviving a gladiator pit! Are you tough enough for a Spartan Race? Register and you will know at the finish line!
Gig Harbor Garden Tour
Gig Harbor, Washington
June 30th - July 1st
Website: www.gigharborgardentour.org
Gig Harbor Garden Tour
Gig Harbor, Washington on the Beautiful Puget Sound!
June 30th and July 1st, 2012, 10am to 5pm. Ticket price($25.00)admits the bearer to 7 wonderful private gardens as well as several other events including lectures with professional garden writers. Tickets: www.gigharborgardentour.org. or call 253-460-2399
Gig Harbor, Washington
June 30th - July 1st
Website: www.gigharborgardentour.org
Gig Harbor Garden Tour
Gig Harbor, Washington on the Beautiful Puget Sound!
June 30th and July 1st, 2012, 10am to 5pm. Ticket price($25.00)admits the bearer to 7 wonderful private gardens as well as several other events including lectures with professional garden writers. Tickets: www.gigharborgardentour.org. or call 253-460-2399
* * * July 2012 Events * * *
Celebrate Spanaway Community Fair & Car Show
Tacoma/Spanaway, Washington
July 28th and 29th
Website: www.celebratespanaway.com
This is a community fair with entertainment, vendors, food, and kids activities drawing about 6000 to 7000 attendees. There will also be a car show with about 120 cars on display. Attendees may also visit the car museum by paying the admission fee for the museum.
Tacoma/Spanaway, Washington
July 28th and 29th
Website: www.celebratespanaway.com
This is a community fair with entertainment, vendors, food, and kids activities drawing about 6000 to 7000 attendees. There will also be a car show with about 120 cars on display. Attendees may also visit the car museum by paying the admission fee for the museum.
* * * August 2012 Events * * *
Bonney Lake Food Bank Hot Rods & Harleys Show
Bonney Lake, Washington
August 25th
Located At: Allan Yorke City Park (at Lake Tapps)
BONNEY LAKE FOOD BANK
HOT RODS & HARLEYS SHOW
AUGUST 25, 2012 10AM-3PM
Allan Yorke City Park, Bonney Lake, WA 98391 (At Lake Tapps)
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT BREAD OF LIFE BONNEY LAKE FOOD BANK
The Hot Rod and Harley Show is raising $$$, Non Perishable Food Items, & Hygiene Products (ex: shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc.) to benefit the Bread of Life Bonney Lake Food Bank!!!
Hot Rods & Harleys Show
Rain or Shine
Registration fee $10
Chili Cook off
Open to all participants
Chili from cook off available for $1/bowl
4th Annual Hot Dog eating contest
Open to all participants
Registration fee $3
Concession Stand Open with ESPRESSO
Raffle Drawings for Prizes $1 each, $5 for 6 or $10 for 14
50/50 Drawing
Awards will be given
For more information contact Sheri @ 253-230-0982 or nhra652@q.com
Bonney Lake, Washington
August 25th
Located At: Allan Yorke City Park (at Lake Tapps)
BONNEY LAKE FOOD BANK
HOT RODS & HARLEYS SHOW
AUGUST 25, 2012 10AM-3PM
Allan Yorke City Park, Bonney Lake, WA 98391 (At Lake Tapps)
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT BREAD OF LIFE BONNEY LAKE FOOD BANK
The Hot Rod and Harley Show is raising $$$, Non Perishable Food Items, & Hygiene Products (ex: shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc.) to benefit the Bread of Life Bonney Lake Food Bank!!!
Hot Rods & Harleys Show
Rain or Shine
Registration fee $10
Chili Cook off
Open to all participants
Chili from cook off available for $1/bowl
4th Annual Hot Dog eating contest
Open to all participants
Registration fee $3
Concession Stand Open with ESPRESSO
Raffle Drawings for Prizes $1 each, $5 for 6 or $10 for 14
50/50 Drawing
Awards will be given
For more information contact Sheri @ 253-230-0982 or nhra652@q.com