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April 1-30
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival - Mount Vernon, WA
This 30 day festival in northwest Washington state celebrates the beauty of the tulips as they come to bloom each year. View more than 700 acres of tulips under production, display gardens; includes many local area events, including parades, fireworks and street fairs.
www.tulipfestival.org
April 2-30
Dogwood Festival - Clarkston Washington - Clarkston, WA
Art Under the Elms and Family Fun Festival, Confluence Grape & Grain, Dogwood Dunk, Dogwood Show & Shine, Gaelic Storm in Concert, Stephen Lyman Festival of Children's Art, Seaport River Run, Seaport Quilters Show, Twilight 5K.
www.lcsc.edu/dogwood
April 6-8
Shelton Old Time Fiddle Fest - Shelton, WA
Venue: Shelton High School Auditorium and Shelton Community Center.
The Shelton Old Time Fiddlers Fest is a three day music festival that began in 1985 and is held the first weekend in April at the Shelton High School auditorium (North 3737 Shelton Springs Road) for its Friday and Saturday performances, and at the Shelton Community Center (the Shelton Armory) for the Sunday Fiddle Jam and Talent Search. SOCK became the sponsor in 1998 and presents Fiddle Fest as its major fundraiser of the year. All the proceeds from Fiddle Fest go to benefit the youth of Mason County. The Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association, (WOTFA), carefully selects the participating musicians on an invitation only basis. Many regional and state champions perform at this event which is the largest fiddling festival in Washington.
www.sock.org/fiddle.html
April 14-22
Daffodil Festival - Tacoma, WA
The Festival is an annual event that culminates in April with a Grand Floral Street Parade, which travels through the cities of Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner and Orting, all in one day.
www.daffodilfestival.net
April 20-22
Tulip Festival Street Fair - Mount Vernon, WA
Venue: Downtown Mount Vernon
Music this year will again be provided on two stages. The "Rick Epting Memorial Stage" in Pine Square, and the "small stage" in front of the Children's Museum on Gates Street. Look for the line up to be published in early March. Many fan favorites will be back again this year. Mike Bertrand, of Michael Bertrand Photography, Friday Harbor, has generously donated an image of tulips which the downtown has turned into a postcard that will be used to advertise the fair. You can find the postcard at downtown businesses, as well as the Northwest Flower and Garden Show, as well as with our artisans. Michael's work shows a vibrant use of color in this beautiful photograph. He has been chosen 2007 "Contributor of the Year" for the Street Festival. Other artists who have made significant contributions are Elaine Vinish, Jennifer Bowman and Sherry Tolman. Mike joins a very select group of Tulip Festival artists. We cannot thank them enough! Also back this year are "Dave and Sharee" from KAFE 104.3 in Bellingham. They will be broadcasting LIVE from downtown on Saturday morning.
www.downtownmountvernon.com
April 20-22
Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival - Seattle, WA
Venue: Seattle Center House, Fisher Pavilion
Bhe oldest cultural festival at Seattle Center, the Seattle Cherry Blossom & Cultural Festival includes dance and music, colorful costumes, martial arts, tea ceremonies and entertaining educational activities. Kids have fun in Center House with toys, games, kite making and kimono dress-up. Immerse yourselves in Japanese culture at this authentic celebration of centuries-old traditions.
www.seattlecenter.com
April 26 - May 6
Washington State Apple Blossom Festival - Wenatchee, WA
The Washington State Apple Blossom Festival is the oldest event of its kind in the state. It provides activities for the entire family including: parades, carnival, entertainment, golf tournament, a food fair, arts & crafts and much more.
www.appleblossom.org
June 16-17
26th Annual Northwest Garlic Festival - Ocean Park, WA
The Garlic Festival is held the third weekend in June and has proven to be a tasty event. There will be scores of goodies to tempt your palate as well as a variety of gift items. This is a fun event for the entire family as we have live music, a wide variety of vendors, and an abundance of great food to eat at the event. Take this opportunity to take home your years supply of impossible to find condiments and spices.
www.opwa.com
May 10-12
Seattle Maritime Festival - Manassas, VA
Venue: Downtown Seattle Waterfront
The festival features the world's largest tugboat race, waterfront chowder cook-off, quick and dirty boat building competition, world invitational survival suit race, sea-air helicopter rescue demonstration, vessel tours, free kids' activities, free admission to Downtown Waterfront attractions for kids and other maritime fun. The festival is designed to celebrate and showcase the maritime industry and the important role it plays in the Puget Sounds economy.
May 11-13
Bavarian Malfest - Leavenworth, WA
Venue: Front Street Park and Gazebo
Celebrate Spring in Leavenworth, Washington's Bavarian Village (Crowned A&E's Ultimate Holiday Town). Enjoy watching a Traditional Bavarian Parade including horses, carriages, a Bier Wagon, marching band, Bernese Mountain Dogs with marchers in Bavarian garb. See the USA's tallest Maipole. Enjoy watching a traditional Maipole dance, stroll through the village of flowers, visit Art in the Park and tap your toes to oompa music. Looking Good In Lederhosen Contest. Special tribute to Mom's.
May 11-13
Walla Walla Balloon Stampede - Walla Walla, WA
Venue: Walla Walla County Fairgrounds
The Walla Walla Balloon Stampede is an annual community event that is fun for the whole family. The event features early morning hot air balloon launches along with entertainment throughout the rest of the day. The Wildhorse Resort & Casino Night Glow Show lights up the night with beautiful balloons. Additional events include a Friday Street Dance, Antique Sale, Juried Arts & Craft Faire, Fine Arts Sale with Wine Garden, Commercial Booths from across the nation, Food Runway, Kid Zone, Classic Car Show, Sunday Concerts, Paramutual Horse Racing, and more.
May 12
Penn Cove Water Festival - Coupeville, WA
Venue: Downtown Coupeville Waterfront
The festival is a blend of Native history and culture and environmental education. It revives the historic Native Canoe Races from the 1930's, and canoe clubs travel from Washington and Canada to participate in the races. Many wonderful Native performers are lined up for the day, along with a variety of Northwest and Native foods, Environmental displays and children’s' activities. Another fun event during the Festival is the Penn Cove Paddle, for any paddle-able boat (kayaks, canoes, rowboats). The Penn Cove Paddle is free, offers prizes, and begins at 3 pm next to the Coupeville Wharf; registration is at 2 pm at the head of the dock.
http://penncovewaterfestival.com
May 18-20
Seattle Cheese Festival - Seattle, WA
Venue: Pike Place Market
As artisanal cheese production grows, so does the festival. Taste more than 200 cheeses from local and international producers along the cobblestone street of Pike Place Market. The Seattle Cheese Festival is the first of its kind on the West Coast with artisanal cheese at center stage.
www.seattlecheesefestival.com
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