Alaska |
| Anchorage |
| Mar 05-Mar 14 | Alaska Fiber Festival - Wearable art show features works of art from around Alaska and Australia, workshops, and a quilt walk downtown.
www.alaskafiberfestival.org | 907-240-3567 |
| Mar 12 | Duct Tape Ball - Every color and design of duct tape imaginable is used for duct tape couture, room décor, and art to benefit local charities. www.anchorage.net | 907-636-8600 |
| Apr 22-Apr 25 | Alyeska Spring Carnival and Slush Cup - Usher in spring with great skiing and snowboarding, plus zany events such as the Slush Cup where costumed participants gather speed down the slopes to launch across an ice-cold pond.
www.alyeskaresort.com | 907-754-1111 |
| Anchorage |
| Jun 18-Jun 27 | Pridefest - Celebration of diversity includes a parade and festival with live entertainment, vendors, food, and a kiddie carnival on the Delaney Park Strip.
www.anchoragepride.com | |
| Anchorage |
| Jun 19 | Summer Solstice Festival and Hero Games - Celebrate the longest day of the year with a weekend full of events that include the Mayor's Marathon, Pridefest, Hero Games, and much more. www.anchorage.net/events | |
| Dawson City |
| Mar 18-Mar 21 | Thaw-Di-Gras Spring Carnival - Celebrate the return of spring with themed games and entertaining events such as a chainsaw toss, a tug of war, and even a tea boiling contest. www.dawsoncity.ca | 867-993-5575 |
| Apr 01-Apr 04 | International Short Film Festival - Short films in all genres from around the world and special events such as panel discussions and workshops. www.dawsoncity.ca | 867-993-5575 |
| Fairbanks |
| Feb 21-Mar 28 | World Ice Art Championships - International ice-sculpting event features more 180 sculptures. Best viewing of finished sculptures March 4-14. www.icealaska.com | 907-451-8250 |
| Jun 20 | Midnight Sun Festival - Celebrate 22 hours of sunlight with a parade, mock bank hold-up, street dance, barbecue chicken feed, and Folk Fest. www.downtownfairbanks.com | 907-452-8671 |
| Girdwood |
| Mar 23-Mar 28 | Telepalooza & Alyeska World Comp - A celebration of Nordic traditions and the free-heel discipline. New this winter, Alyeska will host a multi-discipline big mountain competition at the same time.
www.alyeskaresort.com | 907-754-1111 |
| Haines |
| May 28-May 29 | Great Alaska Craft Beer & Homebrew Festival - Gourmet beer banquet, live music, great beer, good food, and groovy vendors. www.seakfair.org | 907-766-2476 |
| Homer |
| May 06-May 09 | Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival - Alaska's largest wildlife festival provides workshops and field trips throughout the beautiful shores of Kachemak Bay. www.homeralaska.org | 907-235-7740 |
| Juneau |
| Feb 26-Mar 21 | Perseverance Theatre's "Boom" - This quirky and hilarious new play transforms an anonymous personal ad into a zany and brilliant riff on the fragility of existence and the resilience of life.
www.perseverancetheatre.org | 907-364-2421 |
| Apr 05-Apr 11 | 36th Annual Alaska Folk Festival - The largest gathering of musicians from throughout Alaska and beyond for a week of performances, workshops, and dances. www.alaskafolkfest.org | 907-463-3316 |
| May 21-May 30 | Jazz & Classics - Renowned blues, jazz, and
classical musicians from around the country perform in a variety of venues, including aboard a boat for the popular blues cruise.
www.jazzandclassics.org | 907-463-3378 |
| Jun 03-Jun 05 | Celebration Native Cultural Conference - Biennial Native cultural celebration features colorful costumed processions, dance performances, authentic arts and crafts, and gatherings.
www.sealaskaheritage.org | 907-463-4844 |
| Jun 26-Jun 27 | Gold Rush Days - Heritage festival features logging events, mining competitions, exhibits, food, and fun for the whole family.
| 907-523-3615 |
| Nome |
| Mar 06-Mar 21 | Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race - It has been called the "Last Great Race on Earth," from Anchorage to Nome, teams of 12 to 16 dogs cover more than 1,150 miles in 10 to 17 days. www.iditarod.com | 907-443-6555 |
| Petersburg |
| May 13-May 16 | Little Norway Festival - Celebration of Norwegian heritage features dancing, singing, great seafood and pastries, Viking costumes, and a parade. www.petersburg.org | 907-772-4636 |
| Seldovia |
| Jun 18-Jun 20 | Summer Solstice Music Festival - Evening performances, afternoon workshops, and artist jams throughout the community by musicians from all over the world. www.seldoviamusicfestival.wordpress.com | 907-234-7416 |
| Sitka |
| Mar 05-Mar 14 | Arti Gras - For two weekends regional artists and musicians offer workshops, live music, food, parades, and an art walk. www.artigras.info | 907-747-6080 |
| May 08-May 15 | Mother's Day Quilt Show - Showing new and historic quilts at Harrigan Centennial Hall. | 907-747-5071 |
| Sitka |
| Jun 04-Jun 27 | Summer Music Festival - Classical chamber music performed by internationally acclaimed musicians includes evening concerts at Harrigan Hall renowned for its breathtaking views of Sitka Sound, a Brown Bag Lunch Series, Crab Feed, and other events. www.sitkamusicfestival.org | 907-277-4852 |
BR |
| Victoria |
| Jun 15-Sep 01 | Summer at Butchart Gardens - Fifty-five acres of magnificent floral displays and evening entertainment on the Concert Lawn stage, July 4 through September 5. www.butchartgardens.com | 250-652-5256 |
British Columbia |
| Bradner |
| Apr 09-Apr 11 | Flower And Garden Show - Hundreds of varieties of daffodils, tulips, and perennials, and a tearoom features homemade goodies, plus art and wildlife exhibits, weaving demonstrations, and garden displays. www.bradnerflowershow.com | 604-856-8441 |
| Cloverdale |
| May 21-May 24 | Rodeo & Country Fair - Top cowboys and cowgirls as well as lots of family-friendly fun, live entertainment, education, exhibitions, arts and crafts, rodeo action, and more. www.cloverdalerodeo.com | 604-576-9461 |
| Columbia Valley |
| May 03-May 09 | Wings Over the Rockies - Bird festival offers guided nature walks, Columbia River floats, voyageur canoe trips, horseback riding in the grasslands, art exhibits, evening presentations, workshops, children's festival, Wings gala banquet, bird-a-thon, and much more. www.wingsovertherockies.org | 888-342-9464 |
| Courtenay |
| May 14-May 16 | Art & Bloom Festival - More than 3,000 rhododendrons and spring flowers in full bloom as well as presentations of original works by painters, potters, sculptors, glass blowers, stained-glass designers, and more. www.woodlandgardens.ca | 250-338-6901 |
| Creston |
| May 21-May 24 | Blossom Festival - Parade on Saturday, midway car show, street fair, and children's events going on all weekend. www.CrestonEvents.ca | 250-428-2214 |
| Duncan BC |
| Mar 06-Oct 31 | Pacific Northwest Raptors - Opening March 6th 2010.
Daily flying demonstrations at the center showcase the incredible flight skills of the raptors that live at PNW Raptors. Watch in awe as Bald Eagles soar freely overhead, only to descend right in front of you.
www.pnwraptors.com | 1 250 746 0372 |
| Fernie |
| Mar 13 | Powder 8 Championships - Skier's pair up to make perfect figure 8's in untracked powder. Competitors will be judged on their skiing synchronization, style, and symmetry. www.skifernie.com | 866-633-7643 |
| Apr 10 | Raging Elk Powder, Pedal, Paddle Relay - Teams of 1-5 people ski, bike, paddle & run in a relay race followed by a dinner for all competitors, and an after party for competitors 19+. www.skifernie.com | 866-633-7643 |
| Gibsons |
| Jun 11-Jun 13 | June Jazz Festival - Weekend of live music in venues around the Sunshine Coast region. www.coastjazz.com | 604-740-5825 |
| Kamloops |
| Mar 11-Mar 14 | Cowboy Festival - 14th annual celebration of western music and poetry for all ages. www.bcchs.com | 888-763-2224 |
| Kelowna |
| May 14-May 15 | Beer Festival - Music, food, fun, and games, with more than 60 different beers and ciders to sample. www.kelownabeerfest.com | 250-451-9690 |
| Lake Cowichan |
| Jun 07-Jun 13 | Lake Days - Lady of the Lake Ball, the Kentucky Derby, parade, fair, logger sports, river races, and more. www.cowichanlake.ca | 250-749-3120 |
| Nanaimo |
| May 21-May 24 | Empire Days Celebration - Celebration includes a May Queen, Maypole dancing, a midway, plus parade with bands, floats, clowns, fire engines, and horses.
www.nanaimoempiredays.com | 250-754-8141 |
| Okanagan Valley |
| Apr 30-May 09 | Spring Wine Festival - Fabulous wine accompanied by fine cuisine. www.thewinefestivals.com | 250-861-6654 |
| Parksville |
| Mar 05-Apr 28 | Brant Wildlife Festival - Wildlife viewing, marsh walks, nature photography, and early morning birding. www.naturetrust.bc.ca | 866-288-7878 |
| Penticton |
| Apr 09-Apr 10 | Okanagan Fest-of-Ale - In addition to outstanding brews, the 15th annual event offers live entertainment, great food, and a safe ride home. Advance tickets only. www.fest-of-ale.bc.ca | 800-663-1900 |
| Prince Rupert |
| Jun 10-Jun 13 | Seafest - Events include senior's tea, sunset cruise, parade, chili cook-off, and lots of harbor and waterfront activities. www.prspecialevents.com | 250-624-9118 |
| Qualicum Beach |
| Apr 29-May 09 | Rhododendron Days at Milner Gardens - Ten acres of garden plants include a significant collection of rhododendrons. www.milnergardens.org | 250-752-6153 |
| May 01 | Fire and Ice Street Festival - Chili and ice-carving competitions, kids zone, music, and entertainment. www.fireandicestreetfestival.com | 250-752-9081 |
| Richmond |
| Jan 28-Apr 04 | Mask - An exhibition of photographic work by First Nations artist Arthur Renwick at the Richmond Art Gallery, opening reception Jan. 28. www.richmondartgallery.org | 604-247-8300 |
| Sooke |
| Jun 18-Jun 20 | Sooke River Bluegrass Music Festival - A wide variety of entertainment, from new-grass and traditional to bluegrass gospel performed by the very best bands from Canada's West Coast and the United States. www.sookebluegrass.com | 250-812-8144 |
| Spillimacheen |
| May 29-May 30 | Spilli Chilli Cook-Off - Chili cooks compete for prizes and votes from the public at this free family event. www.spillichilli.com | 250-346-3390 |
| Tofino |
| May 07-May 09 | Shorebird Festival - Birding events include walks, talks, and poetry readings at venues around Tofino, Ucluelet, and Pacific Rim National Park reserve. www.raincoasteducation.org | 250-725-2560 |
| Ucluelet |
| Mar 06-Mar 14 | Pacific Rim Whale Festival - Celebration of the spring migration of the gray whales includes whale watching, art shows, singing, dancing, storytelling, films, and a parade. www.pacificrimwhalefestival.com | 250-726-7798 |
| Vancouver |
| Apr 29-May 08 | City of Bhangra Festival - Events across Metro Vancouver include drum circle, art exhibit, inter-cultural dance mash-up, and the finale Bhangra competition. www.vibc.org | 604-315-2599 |
| May 17-May 24 | International Children's Festival - Captivating performances in music, theater, dance, circus arts, puppetry, and storytelling, plus hands-on arts activities. www.childrensfestival.ca | 604-708-5655 |
| May 28-May 30 | EAT! Vancouver - This everything food and cooking festival offers celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, intense culinary competitions, along with diverse food, beverage, and cooking related exhibits. www.eat-vancouver.com | 888-689-8652 |
| Jun 03-Sep 25 | Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival - The 21st season offers Shakespeare plays, related dramas, and several special events in two performances tents in Vanier Park. www.bardonthebeach.org | 877-739-0559 |
| Jun 19-Jun 20 | Alcan Dragon Boat Festival - Colorful boat race along with food, entertainment, arts, and children's programming. www.dragonboatbc.ca | 604-688-2382 |
| Victoria |
| Apr 29-May 02 | Inner Harbour Floating Boat Show - More than 150 boats on display, plus booths with marine-related products. www.floatingboatshows.com | 250-416-0097 |
| May 08-May 09 | Mother's Day Garden Tour - Opportunity to view a wide selection of beautiful private gardens on this self-guided tour, plus a plant sale with old favorites and new varieties. www.victoriagardentour.com | 866-386-5311 |
| May 20-May 30 | Uno Fest - Groundbreaking solo performance festival offers line-up of shows featuring returning Fringe Favorites, worldwide smash-hits, and fresh new works by innovative emerging artists. www.intrepidtheatre.com | 250-383-2663 |
| Jun 26-Jul 05 | JazzFest International 2010 - Presents all genres of jazz, blues, and worldbeat music and attracts more than 300 musicians. http://jazzvictoria.ca | 250-388-4423 |
CA |
| Sacramento |
| Sep 04 | 47th Annual Greek Festival - Check 2010 dates. www.annunciation.ca.goarch.org/festival/ | |
HI |
| Honolulu |
| May 22-May 23 | Hawaii Book and Music Festival www.hawaiibookandmusicfestival.org/ | |
Idaho |
| Lewiston |
| Apr 23-Apr 25 | Art Under the Elms - Three full days of fine art, entertainment, gourmet food, and family fun. www.lcsc.edu/aue/ | 800-394-4189 |
| Boise |
| Feb 04-Dec 02 | First Thursday - On the first Thursday of each month visitors can stroll through the unique shops and galleries in downtown Boise. Entertainment, special events, and free trolley service is provided. www.downtownboise.org/ | 208-472-5251 |
| Mar 26-Mar 28 | Flower & Garden Show - Garden displays, vendors, Idaho's largest orchid sale, and a wine and jazz event. See the latest landscaping designs, outdoor furniture, plants, and more. www.gardenshowboise.com | 503-335-3336 |
| Mar 27 | Easter EGGstravaganza - Join the Easter Bunny in activities for the whole family at Zoo Boise. Fun events include Egg Scrambles, face painting, Easter Egg toss, FunJumps, and animal related activities. www.zooboise.org | 208-384-4125x200 |
| Apr 22-Apr 24 | Gene Harris Jazz Festival - With a focus on jazz education, this festival also draws some of the best jazz artists. Styles include swing, bop, Latin, funk and fusion. www.geneharris.org | |
| Jun 04-Sep 26 | Idaho Shakespeare Festival - Idaho's premier professional theater company stages a full season of the Bard and other classical playwrights. www.idahoshakespeare.org | 208-429-9908 |
| Burley |
| Jun 25-Jun 27 | Idaho Regatta - Some of the most intense
competition on the APBA circuit. www.idahoregatta.com | 208-312-3133 |
| Coeur D\'Alene |
| Mar 13 | St. Patrick's Day Parade - Irish music plays as local entries march through downtown. www.cdadowntown.com | 208-415-0116 |
| Mar 27-Mar 28 | Spring Concert - Two member of the Mannheim Steamroller join forces with the Northwest Sacred Music Chorale for a concert o kick off Holy Week. www.nwsmc.org | 208-755-6376 |
| Driggs |
| Apr 10 | 10th Annual Cardboard Box Derby - Spectator-friendly competition where cardboard artists and mechanics construct crafts made solely of cardboard, paper, glue, tape, and string, and race down the hill. www.grandtarghee.com | 307-353-2300 |
| Dubois |
| Apr 16-Apr 17 | Grouse Days - Features banquet, arts and craft booths, kids' activities, presentations by biologists and ranchers, and guided tours to grouse breeding grounds to view sage grouse courtship. www.grousedays.org | 208-313-2730 |
| Emmett |
| Jun 16-Jun 19 | Cherry Festival - Features cherry pit spitting and pie-eating contests, quilt show, fun run, concerts, and carnival www.emmettidaho.com | 208-365-3485 |
| Hailey |
| Feb 24-Mar 14 | The Glass Menagerie - Company of Fools theater group presents an American theatre classic play by Tennessee Williams. www.companyoffools.org | 208-788-6520 |
| Idaho Falls |
| Jan 28-Sep 11 | Wolf to Woof: The Story of Dogs - Every dog has wolf inside. Explore the unique relationship dogs have with humans at the largest and most comprehensive traveling exhibit that also explores the history, biology and evolution of dogs. www.museumofidaho.org | 208-522-1400 |
| Apr 24 | Earth Day Celebration - A day of live music, conservation education, games, crafts displays by local clubs and organizations, as well as a skateboard competition, at the Tautphaus Park Zoo. www.ifearthday.com | 208-612-8418 |
| Jun 05 | Mountain Brewers' Beer Fest - Hundreds of different beers to sample from more than 80 breweries, plus live music and a food court. www.northamericanbrewers.org | |
| Moscow |
| May 01-May 02 | Renaissance Fair - Celebration of spring with live entertainment, food, and crafts for kids and adults of all ages.
moscowrenfair.org | |
| Pebble Creek |
| Jun 26 | Idaho Music & Wildflower Festival - Music on the slopes with guided wildflower hikes before the concert, and botanist along hiking routes to identify wildflowers, plus local brews and barbecue. www.pebblecreekskiarea.com | 208-775-4452 |
| Pocatello |
| Apr 07-Apr 10 | The Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo - Second largest points-qualifying rodeo in the U.S., and features cowboys from 12 nationwide circuits. www.dncfr.org | 208-233-1554 |
| Apr 24 | Community Environmental Fair - Free demonstrations regarding water conservation, organic gardening, pollution prevention and much more is offered. Free food, live music and hands-on activities. www.envirofair.org/ | 208-234-6518 |
| Riggins |
| Oct 01-Mar 31 | Steelhead Derby - Lots of good fishing and drawing prizes up to $1,000. www.rigginsidaho.com | 866-221-3901 |
| Apr 16-Apr 18 | Salmon River Jet Boat Races - Jet boat racing on the Salmon River along with a boat show and barbeque. See boats fly through the Salmon River Canyon at 100 miles per hour on challenging whitewater rapids. www.rigginsidaho.com | 208-628-3095 |
| May 01-May 02 | Riggins Rodeo - An annual event for more than 60 years, this rodeo features the saddle bronc, calf roping, wild cow milking, a cowboy breakfast, dances and a parade. www.rigginsidaho.com | 866-221-3901 |
| Jun 05 | Bigwater Blowout River Festival - Paddle huge rapids and see rafts, catarafts, kayaks, and dories ride boat munching waves with names like The Pencil Sharpener, The Pancake Wave, The Big Easy, and The Haystack, plus food vendors, beer garden, live music, and a dutch oven cook-off. www.bigwaterblowout.com | 866-221-3901 |
| Sandpoint |
| Mar 19-Mar 21 | Stomp Games - Skiers and snowboarders compete in slopestyle, boardercross, and rail jam events at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. www.schweitzer.com | |
| May 13-May 16 | Lost in the '50s - The town goes retro with a vintage car parade, concerts, a street dance, car rally, and fun run. www.lostinthe50s.org | 208-265-5678 |
| May 29-Sep 04 | Summer Sounds at Park Place - Free concert series features local and regional musicians performing classical, jazz, blues, and pop. www.ArtinSandpoint.com. | 208-265-5678 |
| Sun Valley |
| May 28 | Wellness Festival - 13th annual event features keynote speaker Jamie Lee Curtis along with many other wonderful presenters, plus movement classes from yoga to Chi Gong, more than 50 vendors and practitioners, workshops, and more. www.sunvalleywellness.org | 208-726-2777 |
| Sun Valley |
| Aug 28-Sep 05 | 2010 U.S. Paragliding Nationals - The finest paragliding pilots will take to the skies for this competition at one of the premier paragliding locations. wwwflysunvalley.com | |
| Twin Falls |
| Jun 16-Jun 20 | Snake River Canyon Jam - A variety of musical styles in scenic venues around Twin Falls, including on the bank of the Snake River in the scenic canyon on Saturday. www.snakerivercanyonjam.com | 866-TWIN-FALLS |
Montana |
| Ananconda |
| Mar 17 | Annual St. Patrick's Race - Fast downhill course either 3- or 6-mile options. Drinks and food available, pre-registration discount,including tee shirt, is available. www.anaconda-aoh.com | 406-563-7618 |
| Big Sky |
| Apr 10 | Spring Run Off - Back by popular demand, skiers and snowboarders attempt to skim an 100-foot pond in celebration of the end of the season. Includes live music, food and drink specials, and party. www.bigskyresort.com | 800-548-4486 |
| Bigfork |
| Apr 29-Apr 30 | Whitewater Festival - International kayaking racing involving more than 200 competitors. Class V whitewater at the height of spring runoff. www.bigfork.org | |
| Billings |
| Mar 13-Mar 14 | Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts Festival - Arts and crafts vendors from several states showcase everything from photographs and prints, to candles, cosmetics, and candy. visitmt.com | 406-696-6585 |
| Bozeman |
| Apr 02-Apr 03 | American Indian Council Pow-Wow 2010 - The 35th annual pow-wow includes social dancing, traditional dance competitions, sacred ceremonies, singing, arts and crafts, and drumming. www.montana.edu/wwwnas | 406-994-3751 |
| Jul 21-Jul 25 | Gallatin County Fair - Experience a traditional western fair. Enjoy carnival rides, Open-Class Exhibits, 4-H animals, shop at the exhibitors’ booths, sample food at the food court. Special events include the Bozeman Roundup Ranch Rodeo, PBR, Dog Dock Diving, and the Mud Bog. www.gallatincountyfair.org | 406-582-3270 |
| Fort Benton |
| Apr 24-Apr 25 | Wine & Chef's Tasting Party - Five-course dinner paired with wines in the restored Union Grille Restaurant overlooking the Missouri River. Also includes overnight stay and breakfast. www.grandunionhotel.com | 406-622-1882 |
| Great Falls |
| Mar 18-Mar 21 | Native American Art Show - More than 50 Native American artists display their work along with dancing, drumming, singers, demonstrations and Native American food will be available. www.nativeamericanartshow.com | 406-761-1371 |
| Helena |
| Mar 11-Mar 15 | Early Music Festival - Five nights of Baroque music featuring nationally known artists. Pieces include Handel's "Israel in Egypt" and Bach's Brendenburg Concerto Number 5. www.visitmt.com | 406-933-5246 |
| Mar 27 | Spring Art & Craft Show - 26th annual event features handcrafted products by more than 1,000 artisans from Montana and neighboring states. www.janetkoenigproductions.com | 406-449-7801 |
| Apr 24-Nov 06 | Helena Farmers Market - For over 36 years, the best of local farmers, crafters, and food vendors sell only their Montana-made products in downtown. Pets allowed. www.helenafarmersmarket.com | 406-438-0027 |
| Jackson |
| Mar 29-Apr 04 | Montana Snowkite Rodeo - Powerkiters from Norway, Canada, Sweden and the United States participate in this premier competition. Freestyle and racing events on frozen lakes. www.montanakitesports.com | 530-356-2758 |
| Kalispell |
| Mar 12-Mar 14 | Great Rockies Sportshow - Everything for the great outdoors including fishing, hunting, camping, and other vendors. Seminars and films from outdoor experts, kid activities, sporting dog demos and more. www.greatrockiesshow.com | 406-585-3424 |
| Lakeside |
| Aug 21-Aug 22 | 2010 Antique & Classic Boat Show - The Boat Show them will be celebrating Glacier National Park's Centennial celebration. Early Park wood tour boats will be featured.
Additionally there will be over 40 classic boats in the water and 20-30 in static display.
| 406-844-3522 |
| Libby |
| Mar 13 | Irish Fair - Celebrate the start of spring and the local Irish heritage with free entertainment of music and dancers, a craft show, and raffles. www.libbyirishfair.org | 406-293-6545 |
| Missoula |
| Apr 03 | Run for the Trees - Celebrate Arbor Day at this annual event, featuring a 5K fun run and walk for all ages. Participants receive a long-sleeved T-shirt and free seedling. www.visitmt.com | 406-721-7275 |
| Apr 16-Apr 17 | Kyi-Yo Celebration - 42nd annual event celebrates diversity with pow wow, drumming, and dancing in a safe and substance-free environment. umt.edu/kyiyo | 406-243-5302 |
| Red Lodge |
| Mar 12-Mar 14 | National Finals Ski Joring Races - An action-paced western ski competition, where horse and rider pull an alpine skier as they negotiate a 700-foot slalom course, topping 25 mph. www.redlodge.com/ski-joring | |
| Whitefish |
| Mar 11-Mar 14 | Winter Classic - NFL and collegiate football players are the stars at this family event with a Play 60 Challenge, autograph signing sessions, art show, silent auction, outdoor cookout and champaigne brunch. www.whitefishwinterclassic.org | 406-862-8146 |
| Apr 03 | Pond Skim - Celebrate the arrival of spring and the end of the ski season. Costumed skiers attempt to skim an 80-foot pond to win prizes for the longest skim and best costume. www.skiwhitefish.com | 406-862-2900 |
OR |
| Lincoln City |
| Jan 01-Feb 01 | Spooner Days - Celebration of people with the last name Spooner. www.oregoncoast.org | 541-996-2119 |
| Newport |
| Jul 01-Jul 02 | Nye Beach Clambake and Seafood Barbecue - Enjoy music, food, horse-drawn wagon rides, walking tours, arts and crafts, and a children's parade. CHECK THE DATES FOR 2010!!! www.nyebeach.org | 541-265-6262 |
| Portland |
| Dec 31 | Spooner's Birthday lexidog.com | 541-997-8401 x140 |
Oregon |
| Albany |
| Apr 16-Apr 18 | Country Lifestyle Experience - A unique expo especially for people living on small farms, offering a variety of clinics, workshops, demonstrations, lectures, live animal exhibits and a trade show. The Country Lifestyle Experience is a family event! www.equinepromotions.com/CLE | 765-655-2107 |
| Ashland |
| Apr 08-Apr 12 | Independent Film Festival - Documentaries, features, shorts, and student films are shown on the five screens of the Varsity Theatre, with special events at the Ashland Armory. www.ashlandfilm.org | 541-488-3823 |
| Astoria |
| May 21-May 22 | Bull & Bronco Extravaganza - Cowboys prove their grit in bull riding, bareback, and saddle bronc exhibitions of power and agility.
| 503-325-4600 |
| Jun 04-Jun 07 | Goonies 25th Anniversary Celebration - Multiple showings of the film,
a Goonies-themed concert at Warren Field, various tours, plus appearances by cast members. www.oldoregon.com | 503-325-6311 |
| Jun 18-Jun 20 | Scandinavian Midsummer Festival - 44th annual event celebrates the music, food, dancing, and crafts of the Scandinavian culture. www.astoriascanfest.com | |
| Jun 20-Jun 27 | Music Festival - Operatic, symphonic, and chamber music performances at historic Liberty Theater. www.astoriamusicfestival.com | 503-325-4600 |
| Aurora |
| Mar 13-Mar 14 | Antique Spinning Wheel Showcase - Working antique spinning wheels are exhibited by their owners. Spinners dressed in period costume share the stories of the wheels. www.auroracolony.org | 503-678-5754 |
| Baker City |
| May 29-Mar 31 | Karen Haas Storyteller, Living Historian as NARCISSA WHITMAN - Karen Haas enjoys bringing the past to life with living history presentations. Her effervescent style engages emotions, from the sublime to the ridiculous, in audiences both young and old. www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/ | 541-523-1843 |
| Jun 12-Jun 15 | Daniel Slosburg as Pierre Cruzatte - Musician Daniel Slosberg takes audiences on an unforgettable musical voyage with stops along the way for humorous and moving stories about the journey and Cruzatte's critical contributions to it. www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/ | 541-523-1843 |
| Jun 28-Jun 30 | Michael “Bad Hand” Terry and the culture of the Plains Indians - Plains Indian material culture expert and historian Michael Terry returns with his wide array of reproduced artifacts authentic to 19th century horse culture of the Plains tribes. www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/ | 541-523-1843 |
| Jul 02-Jul 06 | Buffalo Bill Boycott, Buffalo Bill and Indian Sign Language - William Frederick Boycott as "Buffalo Bill" performs historical, cowboy and original songs on the history of the Wild West, and tells stories in Traditional Native American Indian Sign Language. www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/ | 541-523-1843 |
| Jul 10-Jul 12 | Illinois Doug Tracy, Singer and Musician - "Illinois" Doug Tracy is a musician, folklorist, and troubadour. He’s part of a long tradition of entertainers who share encyclopedic collections of American songs with their audiences. www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/ | 541-523-1843 |
| Jul 11-Jul 14 | Phil & Vivian Williams, Singers and Musicians - Vivian and Phil Williams play the hoedowns, reels, waltzes, dance tunes, and songs that came to the Pacific Northwest with the pioneers over the Oregon Trail, and later immigrants. www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/ | 541-523-1843 |
| Jul 16-Jul 18 | Miners Juiblee - Art in the Park, Gold Panning Championships, food, live music, bed races, Mud Wars, WOW what fun! www.visitbaker.com | 541-523-5855 |
| Jul 23-Jul 26 | Truman Price, Musician - Truman Price presents Music of the Oregon Trail, Lewis and Clark to Statehood, in its historical framework. www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/ | 541-523-1843 |
| Aug 06-Aug 09 | Hank Cramer, Musician - Hank Cramer is a traveling folksinger who lives in Washington State. He is best known for his booming bass voice, accompanied by vintage guitar and a wry sense of humor. His repertoire is a mix of original, traditional, and contemporary folk songs. www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/ | 541-523-1843 |
| Aug 21-Aug 24 | Mike Follin as Dr. Balthasar and His Marvelous Miracle Medicine Show - Come on out to the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center and meet Dr. Balthazar. Mike Follin’s hilarious forty-minute rendering of this fast talking, slippery snake-oil salesman, “Dr. Balthazar and His Marvelous Miracle Medicine Show”. www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail/ | 541-523-1843 |
| Bend |
| Apr 02 | Spring Art Hop - Art galleries and merchants feature special presentations by local artists, plus refreshments and live music. www.bendgalleries.com | |
| Apr 17 | Procession of the Species Parade - Drummers, dancers, and families dress-up and join the parade. www.envirocenter.org | 541-385-6908 |
| Jun 04-Jun 06 | Northwest Community Balloons Over Bend - More than 20 hot air balloons soar simultaneously while events on the ground include the spectacular Night Glow and Street Art Exhibition & Festival. www.balloonsoverbend.com | |
| Jun 26-Jun 27 | Bite of Bend - Food festival features more than 40 restaurants, coffee, dessert, and local beer and wine tents, and the Oregon Marketplace, showcasing food and farm grown produce from around Oregon.
www.thebiteofbend.com | 541-323-0964 |
| Jul 10-Jul 11 | Summer Festival - Features a wide array of performing arts including dance, children’s activities, and the best regional and national musicians.
www.c3events.com | |
| Brookings |
| May 28-May 31 | Azalea Festival - Beauty and the Beach - Features a parade and street fair, plus art, quilt, craft, car and flower shows. www.brookingsor.com | 800-535-9469 |
| Jul 17-Jul 18 | Southern Oregon Kite Festival - Some of the most well-known kite fliers and kite makers in America perform and display their amazing creations for spectators. www.southernoregonkitefestival.com | 541-412-2941 |
| Burns |
| Apr 09-Apr 11 | John Scharff Migratory Bird Festival - Witness the spring migration of cranes, raptors, waterfowl, shorebirds, wading birds, and songbirds at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. www.migratorybirdfestival.com | 541-573-2636 |
| Jun 17-Jun 19 | Country Music Jamboree - 20th anniversary event features three days of music, including acoustic, country, fiddle, folk, swing, and bluegrass at the Harney County Fairgrounds. www.highdesertfiddlers.com | 541-573-1323 |
| Jul 08-Jul 10 | High Desert Quilt Show - Quilt displays, door prize drawings, local vendors, and favorite quilt receives new sewing machine. Some quilts will be for sale. www.country-lane-quilts.com | 541-573-6406 |
| Cannon Beach |
| Jun 03-Jun 20 | Random Scraps of Fabric: A Green-Inspired Fashion Show - Garments and accessories created from 100% recycled fabrics to be presented in a Fashion Show at the Coaster Theater on June 3. Oregon news events are the basis for the wearable art. The garments then shown at Cannon Beach Gallery from June 5-20. www.cannonbeacharts.org | (503) 436-0744 |
| Central Point |
| Mar 14 | Oregon Cheese Festival - Meet the cheese makers and sample cow, sheep, and goat cheeses from Oregon and Northern California, plus wine tasting. www.roguecreamery.com | 541-665-1155 |
| Coos Bay |
| Mar 12-Mar 14 | Southcoast Clambake Jazz Festival - Performances by more than a dozen bands at various venues. Dancing and festive attire encouraged. www.clambakejazz.org | 541-888-4386 |
| Cottage Grove |
| Aug 13-Aug 15 | Oregon Covered Bridge Festival - family fun with historical and educational experiences. features tours of covered bridges, hand crafted crafts,entertainment and living history demonstrations,antique cars,children’s activities; just a great overall fun experience for the whole family. ocbfestival.com | 541-767-1352 |
| Depoe Bay |
| Apr 16-Apr 18 | Wooden Boat Show, Crab Feed, and Ducky Derby - Feast on local, succulent crab and watch master craftsmen build and show off their wooden boats. Ducky Derby on Sunday.
www.depoebaychamber.org | 541-765-2889 |
| Entire Oregon Coast |
| Mar 20-Mar 27 | Whale Watch Week - Volunteers at 28 whale-watching sites help visitors see the amazing gray whales during spring migration. www.whalespoken.org | 541-765-3407 |
| Eugene |
| Mar 11-Mar 14 | Lane County Home & Garden Show - The latest ideas and trends in home building, remodeling, gardening, landscaping, and decorating.
www.eugenehomeshow.com | 541-484-9247 |
| Apr 30-May 02 | Marathon & Expo - Run in Track Town, USA and finish the race on historic Hayward Field. Weekend includes marathon, half marathon, kids' run, 5K, and Health and Fitness Expo.
www.eugenemarathon.com | 877-345-2230 |
| Eugene |
| May 15 | Scottish Festival - Bagpipes, harps, and championship fiddling, plus country dancers, Scottish food and wares, museum, and gifts. www.eugenescottishfestival.com | 541-688-2218 |
| Eugene |
| May 18-May 22 | Archaeology Channel International Film & Video Festival - The world's best films on archaeology, ancient cultures, and the world of indigenous peoples. www.archaeologychannel.org/content/TACfestival.shtml | 541-345-5538 |
| Jun 25-Jul 11 | Oregon Bach Festival - Grammy-winning festival in its 40th season where international musicians perform in orchestral, vocal, and contemporary concerts and educational programs. Special guests include Bobby McFerrin and Jamie Bernstein, daughter of Leonard Bernstein. www.oregonbachfestival.com | 541-346-5666 |
| Florence |
| Apr 20 | Florence Coastal Cuisine Gala - Sample luscious culinary creations of Oregon Coast restaurants, wineries & breweries AND benefit Florence Food Share. The entire ticket price-$50 per person goes to Food Share. Tickets available @ Three Rivers Casino 541-997-7529 or Bob MacDuffee 997-9599 | 541-997-9599 |
| May 21-May 23 | Rhododendron Festival - 103rd annual event begins on Friday evening with the Rhody Pageant to crown Queen Rhododendra. Events throughout the weekend include parades, flower show, car show, arts and craft fair, 5K run, carnival, and much more.
www.florencechamber.com | 541-997-3128 |
| Garibaldi |
| Jul 24 | Oregon Coast Crawler Train Tour - Leisurely trip up the Oregon Coast from Garibaldi to Wheeler includes waterside picnic lunch and stop in Rockaway Beach with spectacular panoramic views along the way. www.railsnw.com | 503-292-5055 |
| Heppner |
| Mar 12-Mar 14 | Wee Bit ‘O Ireland Days - Irish descendants join visitors to celebrate their Irish heritage with a parade, dancing, sheep dog trials, music, food, fun, and other “Erin Go Bragh” events.
www.heppnerchamber.com | 541-676-5536 |
| Hood River |
| Mar 20 | WAAAM It! Ping Pong Tournament - Ping Pong Tournament at the Western Antique Automobile and Aeroplane Museum in Hood River, Oregon (near the Hood River Airport). Lots of fun for the whole family. This is a joint fundraiser for both the Skyline Foundation and WAAAM www.skylinefoundation.org | Stephanie 509.637.2602 |
| Jun 19-Jun 20 | Fruit Loop Wine Celebration - Tasting rooms open, winemakers available, and vineyard tours offered along the 35-mile scenic drive through the valley's orchards, forests, and farmland. www.hoodriverfruitloop.com | 541-387-4769 |
| Aug 07 | Columbia Gorge 10th Annual Founder's Cup golf tournament - Columbia Gorge Community College Foundation- 10th Annual Founder’s Cup golf tournament
Indian Creek Golf Course in Hood River. Proceeds benefit the CGCC Foundation scholarship program.
| Darlene 541.506.5111 |
| Island City |
| Jun 04-Jun 06 | Hog Wild Days - Food, parades, arts and crafts, live entertainment, and vendors of all kinds, plus Pig Train rides for kids. www.visitlagrande.com | 541-963-3540 |
| Junction City |
| Mar 20-Mar 21 | Daffodil Drive and Festival - Wagon rides, classic cars, a petting zoo, art show, hot food, quilt displays, local crafts, and 7 miles of wild daffodils. | 541-998-2828 |
| Keizer |
| May 21-May 23 | Iris Festival - Family event with a parade, garden walks, carnival, games, runs, car show, entertainment, and more.
www.irisfestival.com | 503-393-9111 |
| La Grande |
| Apr 01-Apr 02 | Arts for All - Multi-disciplinary, hands-on art event includes visual arts, music, dance, theater, and language. Friday is reserved for kids with special needs. www.visitlagrande.com | 541-962-1352 |
| Apr 09 | Titanic 98th Anniversary Dinner and Artifact Viewing - Experience the elegance of the Titanic at this authentic re-enactment of the last meal served on the fateful ocean liner, plus Titanic artifacts displayed. Period dress encouraged. www.foleystation.com | 541-963-7473 |
| Lincoln City |
| Mar 13 | Berry Cook-Off - Competition judged on taste, authenticity, creativity, technique,
appearance, consistency, and overall presentation. www.oregoncoast.org | 541-996-1273 |
| Mar 27-Mar 28 | Indoor Kite Festival - Kite-flying demonstrations, aerial performances, kids events, and more. www.oregoncoast.org | 541-996-2119 |
| May 01 | Fish Taco Cook-Off - Competition judged on taste, authenticity, creativity, technique, appearance, consistency and overall presentation. www.oregoncoast.org | 541-996-1273 |
| Madras |
| Apr 17-Apr 19 | Horse-Drawn Equipment Auction & Swap - New and used horse-drawn equipment, mowers, plows, cultivators, manure spreaders, harvest equipment, horseshoeing equipment, and more. www.smallfarmersjournal.com | 800-876-2893 |
| McMinnville |
| Mar 12-Mar 14 | Wine & Food Classic - Great food, fine art and crafts, chef demonstrations, live music, and wine tasting from some of the best wineries and vineyards in Oregon.
www.macwfc.org | 503-472-4033 |
| Medford |
| Mar 13-Mar 14 | Southern Oregon Antique and Collectible Show & Sale - A two-day opportunity to stroll
through booths filled with glassware, china, and silver, postcards, and quilts. www.soacc.com | 541-826-3039 |
| Apr 10 | Pear Blossom Run, Parade, and Street Fair - Mayor's mile and 2-mile, 5-k, and 10 miler, parade, street fair, barbecue, plus 100 exhibits
and entertainment. www.pearblossomrun.com | 541-734-PEAR |
| Mount Vernon |
| Apr 01-Apr 30 | Skagit Valley Tulip Festival - A spring celebration of hundreds of acres of blooming tulips. More than 40 different events and activities for visitors in addition to viewing the tulips. www,tulipfestival.org | 360-428-5959 |
| North Powder |
| Mar 20 | Winter Triathlon - 3K bike, 3K run, and 3K cross-country ski, all on snow, at Anthony Lakes ski area. www.anthonylakes.com | 541-856-3277 |
| Oakridge |
| Apr 30-May 03 | 57th Annual Tree Planting Festival - From the Grand Parade down Main Street to the quilt show at the Methodist Church, this is a community-wide event. The Festival also features a chicken BBQ, children’s games, a talent show and a dinner theater performance. And there is lots more… http://www.ci.oakridge.or.us/ | |
| Othello |
| Mar 26-Mar 28 | Sandhill Crane Festival - Many tours for crane viewing and other bird and wildlife viewing. Pre-registration is suggested as tours fill quickly. www.othellosandhillcranefestival.org | 866-726-3445 |
| Pendleton |
| Mar 12-Mar 14 | Eastern Oregon Sportsman Show - More than 50 booths feature gear and information on hunting, fishing, camping, plus wildlife artists, and much more.
www.pendleton.or.us | 541-276-6569 |
| Mar 27 | 15th Anniversary Fireworks Spectacular - Billed as Eastern Oregon's largest fireworks show, the Wildhorse Resort event features a coordinated musical broadcast. www.wildhorseresort.com | 800-654-9453 |
| May 01-May 02 | Krazy Horse Quilters Show - More than 200 quilts on display, challenge quilt contest, and quilt related items for sale.
www.krazyhorsequilters.org | 541-276-9546 |
| Portland |
| Mar 26-Mar 28 | The Energy Trust Better Living Show - The largest sustainable lifestyle event in the Northwest. Find everything green and sustainable in one place. www,betterlivingshow.org | 503-880-3642 |
| Apr 30-May 02 | Oregon Potters Association's 28th Annual Ceramic Showcase - The Ceramic Showcase is the nation’s largest all-clay show. This one-of-a-kind showcase will feature over 150 booths of diverse, spectacular ceramic objects for the home, garden and office. www.ceramicshowcase.com/ | 503-222-0533 |
| Prineville |
| Jun 25-Jun 27 | Crooked River Roundup Rodeo & Parade - Features bucking broncos, calf roping, barrel racing, bull riding, food, and much more.
www.crookedriverroundup.com | |
| Redmond |
| Oct 22-Oct 23 | Central Oregon Women's Expo - We have created a weekend where they can shop, be pampered, inspired and entertained. Who knows what you might find at a Women's Expo. Join us for over 130 vendors, entertainment and a bachelor auction.
www.centraloregonwomensexpo.com | 541-385-7988 |
| Reedsport |
| Jun 17-Jun 20 | Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpting Championships - 11th annual Father's Day event features professional chainsaw sculptors from around the world. www.reedsportcc.org | 541-271-3495 |
| Roseburg |
| Apr 16-Apr 18 | Umpqua Valley Quilters’ Guild Annual Quilt Show - Quilting challenges, create-a-block, judged and exhibit quilts, vendors, and more at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. www.umpquavalleyquilters.com | 541-672-2313 |
| Salem |
| Feb 14-May 31 | Facing Statehood - “Facing Statehood" is a new, interactive exhibit at Mission Mill Museum in Salem, Oregon. Experience stories of the Kalapuya Native Peoples and the early settlers. Explore the controversial actions that led to Oregon statehood. www.missionmill.org | 503 585 7012 |
| May 22 | Sheep to Shawl Festival - Highlights include sheep shearing, carding, spinning, knitting, weaving, games, and crafts at the
Mission Mill Museum. www.missionmill.org | 503-585-7012 |
| Jun 18-Jun 20 | Wine, Chocolate & More Festival - Features local wine, chocolatiers, food, and live music. www.winechocolateandmore.com | 503-589-0202 |
| Jun 26-Jun 27 | World Beat Festival - International music, dance, food, hands-on crafts, dragon boat races, and folklore at Riverfront Park. www.worldbeatfestival.org | 503-581-2004 |
| Scio |
| May 14-May 16 | Linn County Lamb and Wool Fair - In the middle of covered bridge country there is a country fair that will delight the whole family. There is sheep dog trial, parade, sheep shearing, fiber arts, car show, ugly truck, flower show and goat and lamb shows. No entry fee. www.sciolambfair.com/ | 503-394-3389 |
| Silverton |
| May 08 | Wine & Jazz Festival - East Valley wines, food, and live jazz at businesses throughout downtown. www.silvertonwineandjazz.com | 503-873-5615 |
| May 22 | Thunder in the Garden Motorcycle Show - Motorcycle displays, related vendors, food, live music, and beer at The Oregon Garden. www.oregongarden.org | 503-874-2536 |
| Sisters |
| Jun 11-Jun 13 | Sister's Rodeo - An action-packed weekend that features rodeo performances, bullfighters, a parade, and cowboy church.
www.sistersrodeo.com | 800-827-7522 |
| Jun 19 | Sisters Wine & Brew Festival - The event features wonderful wines and brews of the Pacific Northwest. The day will also include live music, wine and beer pairing classes, cooking demos, art vendors, a VIP section, and fantastic food. Entrance to the festival is free. www.sisterswineandbrew.com | 541-385-7988 |
| Sunriver |
| Jul 24-Jul 25 | Sunriver Sunfest Wine Festival - An event focusing on the region’s fine wine varietals. For two days, visitors to the festival will have an opportunity to try wines from throughout the Northwest. www.sunriversunfest.com | 541-385-7988 |
| Veneta |
| May 08 | Fern Ridge Wings & Wine Festival - A family-friendly event for lovers of birds and wine, with guided bird walks, speakers, crafts, kids activities, and tasting tour of area wineries.
www.wingsandwinefestival.com | 541-935-8443 |
| Woodburn |
| Mar 25-Apr 25 | Tulip Fest - Enjoy a variety of activities each day along with the brilliant tulip fields at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. www.woodenshoe.com | 800-711-2006 |
Washington |
| Anacortes |
| Apr 01-Apr 30 | Fidalgo Island Quilters Quilt Walk - Follow the tulip signs through downtown Anacortes businesses to view hundreds of traditional quilts, art quilts, wearable art. Maps available at the visitor's center and participating merchants. www.fidalgoislandquilters.com | 360 299-6614 |
| Apr 02-Apr 03 | Fidalgo Island Quilters Quilt Show - 300+ traditional quilts, art quilts, wearable art. Merchant mall, tea room, demonstrations. Fashion show Saturday only at 1:00. Admission $5, under 12 free. Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm. At the Anacortes Middle School, 2200 M Avenue. www.fidalgoislandquilters.com | 360 299-6614 |
| Bellevue |
| Feb 18-Jun 06 | Beth Levine: First Lady of Shoes - Beth Levine's shoes became popular in a world dominated by male designers beginning in the 1950s. Exhibits of some 100 shoes and ephemera illustrate her energetic and creative spirit. www.bellevuearts.org | 425-519-0770 |
| bremerton |
| Apr 17-Apr 18 | Antique Show - Sales and Appraisals - Antique sales, appraisals, lectures. Location: President’s Hall – Located at Bremerton Fairgrounds Complex
1200 NW Fairgrounds Rd. http://www.pusogensoc.org/historyandheritage2010antiqueshow/ | (360) 479-6226 |
| Carson |
| Jun 20 | Carson National Fish Hatchery 12th Annual Open House - 12th Annual Open House
14041 Wind River Hwy. Carson, WA.
| Cheri 509.493.2934 |
| Chelan |
| Mar 20 | St. Patrick's Parade 4 Dogs & Kids - Bring children, dogs, etc. dressed in green, and join in the parade. Best-dressed dogs compete for the "Top Dog" award. www.cometothelake.com | 509-682-2815 |
| Apr 02 | First Friday in Historic Downtown Chelan - Participating merchants will offer 'First Friday' shopping discounts in historic downtown Chelan. www.lakechelan.com | 509-682-9262 |
| Apr 17-Apr 18 | Chelan Nouveau - Celebrate the "nouveau" white and rose' wine releases with tastings at Chelan area wineries. Some wineries will also offer tours, live entertainment, and other activities. www.lakechelanwinevalley.com | |
| Apr 24-Apr 25 | Chelan Nouveau - Celebrate the "nouveau" white and rose' wine releases with tastings at Chelan area wineries. Some wineries will also offer tours, live entertainment, and other activities. www.lakechelanwinevalley.com | |
| Chinook |
| Jun 12 | SWWA Sturgeon Derby - At Chinook Marina. Winners receive cash, Lamiglas Rods & Kuma Reels. Last year, 50 kids went home w/trout rod & reels. Dinner included. Space limited to 600. Competitors get competition T-shirt if entered by cut off date. www.swwa.org | 360-903-3660 |
| Columbia River Gorge |
| May 15-May 16 | Gorge Artists Open Studios - Self-guided tour of 35 artists’ studios throughout the Columbia River Gorge. Tickets available at Powell’s Books, Art Media and Frame Central stores in Portland or see www.gorgeartistsopenstudio.com. www.openstudios.com | 541.296.5134 |
| Dallesport |
| May 29-May 31 | Marshal's Winery Memorial Day Celebration - “Wine and Swine! “ Marshal’s welcomes you to a tasting room, vineyard and winery. Oak Creek Rd. Dallesport, WA. www.marshalswinery.com | Ron 509.767.4633 |
| Ellensburg |
| Mar 06-Nov 19 | Weekend Chimposiums - One hour educational workshops on weekends regarding sign language usage with chimpanzees. Reservations required and space is limited. www.cwu.edu/~cwuchci/ | 509-963-2244 |
| Apr 09 | New and Upcoming Wine Regions - Wine Education Series at Central Washington University - Wine from places you didn’t know made wine.
Come taste through wines from new and upcoming regions of the world. Sparkling wines of New Mexico, a taste of Texas, Saperavi from Eastern Georgia and others await to delight and stimulate your palate. www.cwuce.org/wine-education www.worldwineprogram.org | 800-720-4503 or 509-963-1504 |
| Apr 15 | Women’s Votes, Women’s Voices, 1910-2010 - Maya Lin, best known for her work the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C., is a featured speaker as part of a year-long series on the achievements and experiences of women. www.ellensburg-chamber.com/events/ | 509-963-3208 |
| May 08 | Ellensburg Wine Festival - From 3:00pm-7:00pm, several Ellensbug businesses open their doors to host dozens of Washington wineries. $30.00 gets you a glass, 10 tastes, music, wine and entertainment for the late afternoon. Join us! www.ellensburg-chamber.com | 509-925-2002 - 888-925-2204 |
| Forks |
| Feb 01-Oct 01 | La Push - Quillayute Estuary Kayaking - Paddle the waters of the Quillayute River and retrace the steps of Native Americans and early settlers. The estuary is home to bald eagles, salmon, Roosevelt elk and gorgeous scenery. www.rainforestpaddlers.com | 866-457-8398 |
| Gig Harbor |
| Jan 30-Mar 16 | 1968 in America - Four major themes are featured in this exhibition about the events of 1968. A variety of artifacts are used to display such events as the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. the Vietnam War, and the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. www.harborhistorymuseum.org | 253-858-6722 |
| Mar 05-Mar 21 | Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Play - This Broadway musical comedy, written by Jeffrey Lane, is presented by the Paradise Theater. www.paradisetheatre.org | 253-851-7529 |
| Glenwood |
| Jun 19 | 75th Annual Ketchum Kalf NPRA Rodeo - Two wild, exciting weekend days in the inspirational Glenwood Valley located in the scenic Cascade Mountains. Glenwood, WA is in Klickitat County, WA | 509.364.3355 |
| Goldendale |
| Mar 15 | Maryhill Museum of Art Opening Day www.maryhillmuseum.org | 509.773.3733 |
| May 08-May 09 | Mother's Day Weekend Maryhill Winery - Maryhill produces 18 different varietals and 27 different wines. Anyone, from the first-time winery visitor to the seasoned aficionado will find the perfect wine for any occasion www.maryhillwinery.com | 877.627.9445 |
| May 15 | Founders' Day & 70th Anniversary of Maryhill Museum - Maryhill means many things to many people — it’s an icon of Washington state, a fine art treasure trove, home to local and regional history, and has provided inspiration to untold numbers of visitors. www.maryhillmuseum.org | 509.773.3733 |
| Goldendale |
| May 29-May 31 | Maryhill Winery 9th Anniversary Celebration - A virtual flood of impressions compete for your attention. Bring your senses alive with us at Maryhill Winery. – Maryhill produces 18 different varietals and 27 different wines. www.maryhillwinery.com | 877-627-9445 |
| Goldendale |
| Jun 12-Jun 18 | Museum of Glass Maryhill Museum - Offering both education and entertainment, the Mobile Hot Shop from Tacoma’s Museum of Glass will be on site at Maryhill for a full week of glassblowing demonstrations. www.maryhillmuseum.org | 509.773.3733 |
| Jun 12 | Summer Fun At Maryhill Museum - A fun-filled day at the museum awaits the whole family as we open the exhibition William Morris – Native Species: The George R. Stroemple Collection with glass blowing, lectures, a gallery walk, and more. www.maryhillmuseum.org | 509.773.3733 |
| Jul 04 | Maryhill Winery Independence Day Celebration - Maryhill produces 18 different varietals and 27 different wines. Anyone, from the first-time winery visitor to the seasoned aficionado will find the perfect wine for any occasion. www.maryhillwinery.com | 877.627.9445 |
| Jul 04 | Maryhill Museum of Art Family Fun Day - 5 – 8 pm Picnic Dinner – Enjoy a dinner from the Café Maryhill or bring your own picnic.
Make your own flag using muslin or fabric and enjoy a visit from Smokey the Bear.
6 – 11 pm – Live music and light-tastic laser show
www.maryhillmuseum.org | 509.773.3733 |
| Jul 19-Jul 23 | Maryhill Museum Summer Art Institute - In this week-long workshop, explore the idea of collective and personal stories, create art and learn new strategies for bringing enriching art experiences into the classroom. www.maryhillmuseum.org | 509.773.3733 |
| Goldendale |
| Jul 22 | John Laursen Lecture-Maryhill Museum - Writer and designer John Laursen came to Oregon in the 1960s to attend Reed College, and became enthralled with the varied landscapes and narrative history of the Pacific Northwest. He co-wrote Wild Beauty: Photographs of the Columbia River Gorge. www.maryhillmuseum.org | 509.773.3733 |
| Goldendale |
| Aug 07 | Chapeaus at the Chateau-Maryhill Museum - Come to Maryhill Museum of Art for traditional high tea and a silent auction of unique, fabulous, fun, vintage and couture hats! www.maryhillmuseum.org | 509.773.3733 |
| Goldendale |
| Aug 19-Aug 22 | Klickitat County Fair & Rodeo | John 509.773.3900 |
| Ilwaco |
| Mar 19-Mar 21 | Penninsula Quilt Guild Show - More than 100 quilts on display, demonstrations, and a drawing will occur at this free event located at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. www.funbeach.com | 360-642-3900 |
| May 01-May 02 | Loyalty Day Children's Parade - The parade begins at noon; line-up/registration begins around 11:00 AM. All children are welcome to participate. Adults can cheer them on as well as enjoy the first Saturday Market of the season. http://funbeach.com/events/loyaltydays/childrens.html | 360-642-3143 |
| May 01 | Blessing of the Fleet - Gaily decorated parade of boats to mouth of Columbia River for blessing. Memorial wreath dropped by Coast Guard helicopter. Free boat rides to blessing site, departing at 1:00 pm. http://funbeach.com/events/loyaltydays | 360-642-3333 |
| Jun 19-Jun 20 | Relay for Life of the Long Beach Peninsula - Relay for Life is a fun over night event that raises money for the fight against cancer.Funds raised aid in research, education, advocacy and patient services. Fees apply only to teams. www.acseventes.org/relay/wa/longbeach | 253-820-7828 |
| Issaquah |
| Mar 13 | Grape Escape 2010 - Wine & Dine - Presented by the Rotary Club of Issaquah.
This year promises to be the best ever with these featured Lake Chalan Wineries!
Ventimiglia, Hard Roe to Hoe Vineyards, Rio Vista Winery on the River, Lake Chelan Winery and Wapato Point Cellars
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2p4x9orc6ebc85b | 425.761.6722 |
| Kennewick |
| Mar 26-Mar 27 | 27th Annual Quilt Show and Merchant Mall - Featuring 400 quilts, raffle quilt, 35 vendors, demonstrations, Guild Challenge quilts, door prizes, silent auction, and antique sewing machines. Also included are quilts from national artist McKenna Ryan. www.tcquilters.com | |
| Klickitat |
| Jul 23-Jul 25 | Klickitat Canyon Days - A fun festival for the entire family including timber games | Yvette 509.369.4782 |
| Klickitat County |
| Jun 12-Jun 13 | 7th Annual 13+ Miles of Yard Sales - Klickitat County, WA. Not your average treasure hunt! Bargains, collectibles, and treasures. 152 miles in 2008. | 509.773.3400 |
| Leavenworth |
| Apr 09-Apr 10 | Leavenworth Coral Festival - Invitational festival made up of some of the best northwest choral groups. Meet the members for dessert and attend performances by five choral groups along with a 200-voice choir concert grand finale. www.leavenworthchoralfestival.org | 509-548-9168 |
| Apr 17 | Leavenworth Ale-Fest - Join this "ale-of-a-party" for food, live entertainment and 40 northwest ales. Must be 21 years or older to attend. www.leavenworthalefest.com | |
| Sep 18-Sep 19 | Wenatchee River Salmon Festival - Celebrating natural resources & return of wild salmon to NCWashington. Interactive hands-on exhibits, music,food, education, entertainment,Indian encampment. www.salmonfest.org | 509.548.2558 |
| Long beach |
| Mar 26-Mar 28 | Blue Grass Festival - Top-notch bluegrass music, workshops, band scramble, open mic, and Sunday morning gospel music are offered. www.funbeach.com | 800-451-2542 |
| Long Beach |
| Apr 09-Apr 11 | Spring Art Show & Sale - More than 60 local artists display their work as well as creativity-inspiring items for sale and a raffle. www.beachartist.org | 360-665-6041 |
| May 15 | 10th Annual Surf Perch Derby - Pre-reg. $25 /$30 on day, w/breakfast. 6-9AM check in before fishing req’d. Raffle, door prizes. 7 AM breakfast: pancakes, ham, eggs. Extra meals $7. Prizes for total weight caught for singles/3 person teams. Weigh in 1-3 PM. http://funbeach.com/events/fish/perchderby | 360-642-8322 |
| Jun 12 | Beach to Chowder 1/2 Marathon/ 10K Run/5K Run/Walk - Participants choose Half Marathon on Discovery Trail through ocean dunes, 5k walk/run or 10k run with ocean waves breaking nearby. Eight age divisions, many prizes; clam chowder served at awards ceremony. http://funbeach.com/events/beachrun/index.html | 619-274-0636 |
| Jun 25 | 4th Annual Doggie Olympic Games - Show off your pup’s skills by competing in 'Dunking for Dogs,’ ‘The Peanut Butter Lick,’ Shedding Contest and more. Some contests involve the participation of the handler.For their safety, puppies under 4 months not permitted at the event. http://funbeach.com/events/doggieolympics | 360-783-1077 |
| Jul 14-Jul 18 | Sandsations - Sand Sculpting contest for masters, intermediates, novices, families and children. City Sandsations featuring solo artist sand sculptors. www.funbeach.com | 360-244-2453 |
| Aug 16-Aug 22 | WSIKF 2009 - Kite Festival www.kitefestival.com | 360-642-2400 |
| Long Beach & Ilwaco |
| May 01-May 02 | 60th Annual Loyalty Days - Longest consecutive loyalty day celebration in the nation. Children’s Parade, annual Blessing of the Fleet, Fire Truck rides, and Loyalty Days Parade. 2010 salutes the Coast Guard, established by Grand Marshall: President George Washington in 1790. http://funbeach.com/events/loyaltydays | 3690-642-4141 |
| Lyle |
| May 29-May 31 | Syncline Winery Memorial Day Celebration - Syncline’s production remains true to their passion, a pure testament to Rhone varietals, including Syrah, Viognier, Roseanna, Grenache and more. 111 Balch Rd. Lyle, WA. www.synclinewine.com | Poppie 509.365.4361 |
| Jun 18-Jun 20 | R & M Game Birds Father's Day Blast - This is a sporting event. Over night parking on grounds as well as close by camp grounds. Call to register. www.rmgamebirds.com | Rodger Ford 509.365.3245 |
| Mount Vernon |
| Apr 13-Apr 15 | 2010 World Tulip summit - The Summit, held for the first time in the United States, will bring tulip fans from around the world to Skagit Valley, WA. for a 3-day symposium. Guest lecturers and International delegates will share tulip industry cutting edge practices. www.2010worldtulipsummit.com | 360 336-3727 |
| Ocean Park |
| Jun 19-Jun 20 | 29th Annual NW Garlic Festival - Plan on attending the 29th Annual NW Garlic Festival to sample garlic- laced foods & crafts.For more information, call 1-800-751-9354 or visit www.opwa.com. Remember, it’s chic to reek-of Garlic, that is! http://funbeach.com/events/garlic/ | Mary Peterson |
| Ocean Shores |
| Mar 27 | Razor Clam Festival - Chefs from top local restaurants enter their clam chowder to win the 'Best of the North Beach' competition. Food and vendor booths open throughout town. www.oceanshores.org | |
| Olympia |
| Mar 14 | World Sacred Music Festival - An all-day, family-friendly celebration of diverse sacred traditions with world music, dance and art. Workshops and visual arts are also offered. www.olysacredmusic.org | 360-357-7224 |
| Apr 23-Apr 24 | Spring Arts Walk - Visual and performing arts entertainment, along with hands-on family activities, demonstrations, and impromptu street performances. www.ci.olympia.wa.us | 360-709-2678 |
| Apr 25 | Dragon Boat Festival - This free event will feature 24 boat teams on Capital Lake, the Dotting of the Eye Ceremony, blessing of the boats, and the Lion Dance. Races are organized in three heats. www.stmartin.edu/china/dragonboat/ | 360-438-4304 |
| May 01-May 29 | Six Hotels - This new play features four actors playing 24 characters. Six fast-paced and carefree stories are set in six hotels around the world. www.harlequinproductions.org | 360-786-0151 |
| Peninsula Wide |
| May 28-May 31 | World's Longest Garage Sale - Garage sales from one end of the Peninsula to the other all weekend. http://funbeach.com/events/cars/slowdrag/index.html | 800-451-2542 |
| May 28-May 31 | World's Longest Garage Sale - Garage sales from one end of the Peninsula to the other all weekend. www.funbeach.com | 800-451-2542 |
| May 28-May 31 | World's Longest Garage Sale - Garage sales from one end of the Peninsula to the other all weekend. www.funbeach.com | 800-451-2542 |
| Jun 26 | Music in the Gardens - Tours of a variety of gardens of the Long Beach Peninsula. Garden styles may include formal, cottage, vegetable, herb & vintage. Some gardens will feature live performances and recorded music by Water Musical Festival performers. www.watermusicfestival.com/music-in-the-gardens/ | 360-642-3254 |
| Port Angeles |
| Nov 01-Mar 31 | Sol Duc Rafting - Offering a guided Class III, whitewater rafting trips on the Sol Duc River, which is only available during the winter season due to seasonal, high-water levels. www.raftandkayak.com/ | 360-452-1443 |
| Apr 23-Apr 25 | Jazz in the Olympics - Listen to the sounds of traditional jazz at four venues along with Gospel on Sunday morning. Family oriented activities, food and drink are also available. www.jazzolympics.com/ | 360-457-5380 |
| Port Angeles and Port Townsend |
| Apr 17-Apr 18 | Northwest Wine and Cheese Tour - Wine and cheese lovers are in for a triple treat this spring, handcrafted local wines, delicious locally-made artisan cheeses and the scenic beauty of the Olympic Peninsula, to be enjoyed during the Olympic Peninsula Wineries Northwest Wine & Cheese Tour. http://www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org | (800)785-5495 |
| Port Townsend |
| Aug 13-Aug 15 | Jefferson County Fair - An old fashioned country Fair with fun for the whole fmaily. Lots of free entertainment. 4-H/FFA exhibits, Draft Horse pulls, Barrel Races, 4x4 Mud Drags. www.jeffcofairgrounds.com | 360-385-1013 |
| Nov 06-Nov 07 | JeffCo Holiday Fair - Arts, Crafts, Gift Fair. Get a head start on your Holiday Shopping. No admission. www.jeffcofairgounds.com | 360-385-1013 |
| Pullman |
| Jan 14-Apr 03 | Art+Architecture - Exhibits playfully discuss the notion of 'space' through such sculptures as a wooden Dukes of Hazzard Dodge Charger rammed through the Unibomber's shack. museum.wsu.edu/exhibitions.html | 509-335-1910 |
| Puyallup |
| Apr 15-Apr 18 | The Spring Fair - Entertainment, kidzone, garden show, science fair, food vendors, rides, and animal exhibits. www.thefair.com | |
| Quincy |
| Mar 27 | Spring Wine Release at Cave B Estate Winery - One of Cave B Estate Winery’s largest annual events, the Fourth Annual Spring Wine Release Event is a true wine country experience. This public event will feature the release of Winemaker Freddy Arredondo’s newest vintages of red and white wines. www.caveb.com | (509) 785-3500 |
| Richland |
| Mar 12-Mar 27 | But Why Bump off Barnaby? - In this mystery farce, an odd group of people attempt to uncover the murderer of Barnaby Folcey, whom was liked by all. Poison is found, people disappear and the police is detained in arriving. www.richlandplayers.org | 509-943-1991 |
| Seattle |
| Oct 24-May 01 | In Search of Amelia Earhart - The Museum of Flight offers personal artifacts from famous aviator Amelia Earhart, along with rare photos, news clips and news reels. Related programs and events will also be presented. www.museumofflight.org/event/amelia-earhart-exibit-opens | 206-764-5720 |
| Dec 19-May 31 | Cruisin' the Fossil Highway - This nationally touring exhibit takes visitors on a "road trip" of the northwest's unique fossils and learn about their past. www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/events/index.php | 206-543-5590 |
| Jan 01-Dec 31 | Fremont Farmers Market - Back by popular demand, this farmers market has joined with the larger canal-side Sunday Fremont Market. fremontfarmersmarket.wordpress.com/ | 206-781-6776 |
| Mar 11-Apr 04 | Moisture Festival - With the theme of celebrating spring, performances are given in the old variety show style with aerialists, jugglers, comedians, dancers, rope acts, and much more. www.moisturefestival.org | 206-297-1405 |
| Mar 13-Mar 14 | Irish Festival - Get into the Irish spirit with authentic music, step dancing and a little jig. Attendees can play Gaelic games, trace their own Irish heritage and mingle with Irish celebrities. www.seattlecenter.com/events/ | 206-684-7200 |
| Mar 17 | Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Leahy - Celebrate the Irish with this family of authentic fiddlers performing in the Celtic tradition and also high energy Canadian folk and French-Canadian step dancing. www.seattlesymphony.org | 206-215-4747 |
| Mar 26-Apr 11 | Whirligig! 2010 - Spring break amusement for all pre-teen kids and a special Toddler Zone. The House of Bounce, roaming clowns, face painting, and free entertainment is available. www.seattlecenter.com/events | 206-684-7200 |
| Apr 03 | Bunny Bounce - The Portland Zoo puts on an 'egg-citing' day of activities for kids from 1-9 including an egg hunt, bunny encounters, and crafts. Come early as space may be limited. Free activities with zoo admission. www.zoo.org | 206-548-2500 |
| Apr 08-Apr 11 | Seattle Pops: The Glenn Miller Orchestra - This distinguished jazz orchestra plays such hits as "Moonlight Serenade, " "String of Pearls," and "Stardust." www.seattlesymphony.org/ | 206-215-4800 |
| Apr 16-Apr 18 | Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival - Commemorating the gift from Japan of 1,000 cherry trees in 1976, this festival includes Japanese food, tea ceremony demonstrations and artwork presenting a modern and ancient view of Japanese culture. www.seattlecenter.com/events | 206-723-2003 |
| Apr 17-Apr 25 | All Balanchine - The Pacific Northwest Ballet performs to 'Serenade,' 'Square Dance' and
'The Four Temperaments,' choreographed by the famous George Ballantine, who revolutionized this art form in the U.S. www.pnb.org | 206-441-2424 |
| Apr 21 | SAM In the Studio at Hotel 1000 - Join Curatorial Research Associate for Japanese and Korean Art, Catherine Roche, as she discusses “Fleeting Beauty: Japanese Woodblock Prints” in STUDIO 1000 at Hotel 1000. The event is FREE and open to both the general public and hotel guests. www.hotel1000seattle.com | 206.957.1000 |
| May 09 | Daughtry - Daughtry goes on tour with Lifehouse and Cavo. Tickets on sale starting January 22! http://aeglive.com/tourdates.php?id=10351&detail_type=tour | (206) 381-7555 |
| Spokane |
| Nov 14-Apr 10 | Art and People: Spokane Art Center and the Great Depression - President Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration worked the Northwest's Grand Coulee Dam and Spokane Art Center. Exhibits on the WPA's cultural projects and their legacy are on display at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. www.northwestmuseum.org | 509-456-3931 |
| Dec 05-Apr 24 | Jumpin' with the Big Bands - The "Swing" Era is recreated in exhibits featuring film clips, jazz archive images, microphones and musical instruments from the 1930's and 1940's. www.northwestmuseum.org | 509-456-3931 |
| Mar 13 | St. Patrick's Day Parade - Irish or not, this parade brings out the Irish in everyone. Floats include the Irish Man and Woman of the year. Vendors and food available. www.friendlysonsofstpatrick.com | 509-880-2785 |
| May 08-May 13 | Garden Expo 2010 - Gardening in the Wild Wild West--Giddy Up, Gardener!!
9am-5pm
Spokane Community College Lair
1810 N. Greene Street
Over 250 garden-related vendors
Plant sellers, crafters, artists, organizations
Free Admission/Parking www.tieg.org | 509-535-8434 |
| Jun 05-Jun 06 | Pet Fest - Spokane Fair & Expo Center
Spokane's Premier all breed, all species, companion animal trade show. Featuring pet related vendors catering to pet enthusiasts.
You can also register to bring your pet to compete in our contests. www.spokanepetfest.com | (509) 218-6519 |
| Stevenson |
| Jun 18-Jun 19 | Bridge of the Gods Kiteboarding Festival - A freestyle contest for amateurs judged on technical difficulty, power, speed, variety,
height, and smoothness. www.dabridge.us | |
| Tacoma |
| Nov 11-Jul 03 | Icons of Washington History - See what makes Washington distinct in this display of icons that explore their history including the Space Needle and Lucky Lager Brewing Company to Ezra Meeker's covered wagon. www.washingtonhistory.org | 888-238-4373 |
| Jan 01-Dec 31 | Hot Lunch - Enjoy a catered, boxed lunch on Fridays while watching some of the region's hottest talent perform their craft with molten glass in the Hot Shop Amphitheater. Call ahead for boxed lunch. www.museumofglass.org/programs-and-events/hot-lunch/ | 253-396-1768 |
| Apr 10 | 77th Annual Daffodil Festival - The festival's feature, the Grand Floral Street Parade, travels through four cities with its 40 daffodil-decorated floats and more than 80 other entries. www.daffodilfestival.net | 253-591-5000 |
| Apr 24 | History Comes Alive - Fort Nisqually opens all its buildings for their annual living history day demonstrating life in the 1850s at this Hudson's Bay outpost. www.fortnisqually.org | 253-591-5339 |
| Trout Lake |
| Apr 10 | Trout Lake Run - 5K, 10K and 1/2 Marathon. . 9am start is at Trout Lake School in Trout Lake, WA. Pre-registration encouraged. Register online, by mail. Race day registration opens at 7 am. troutlakerun.blogspot.com | Lucas King 509.365.2065 |
| May 16 | 13th Annual Mt Adams Endurance Ride - Over 150 horse-and–rider teams. Five races 12, 25, 50, 75 & 100 mile rides and 25 mile ride & tie, in the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest in Trout Lake, WA. | Stephanie 509.365.2065 |
| Jun 19 | 40th Annual Ride & Tie National Championship - 19 and 35 miles. Two runner/riders, one horse! Based at the Mt Adams Horse Camp in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest just north of Trout Lake, WA. www.rideandtie.org | 509.395.2065 |
| Jun 26 | 8th Annual Mt Adams Country Bicycle Tour & Family Fun Ride - Tour riders, family, and friends — Welcome to Trout Lake and "the land of the forgotten giant — Mt Adams." The benefit of this non-profit, all volunteer staffed ride is Trout Lake School Extracurricular Programs. www.troutlake.org | |
| Jul 03-Aug 28 | Trout Lake Saturday Market; each Saturday July-August - Quilts, Arts & Crafts, Indian Beadwork, Jams, Baked Goods, & Seasonal Vegetables all from local vendors who are pleased to share their down to earth goods with you. Located in the Trout Lake, WA. www.troutlake.org | Betty Schmid 509.395.2679 |
| Jul 17-Jul 18 | 13th Annual Trout Lake Festival of the Arts - at The Farm B&B
A weekend of arts and music awaits you in the beautiful Trout Lake Valley beneath Mt. Adams. A juried show of 45 artists will display their fine art in the rustic barn, under shade trees, and beside the perennial garden. | 509.395.2280 |
| Jul 30-Aug 01 | Trout Lake Fair - Saturday morning 5k/10k runs at Jonah Ministries and the annual Trout Lake Fair Parade, children's games, bounce houses, cow-milking, timber carnival, zip line and climbing wall, food and beverage booths. Live entertainment too. www.troutlake.org | Ray 509.395.2318 |
| Vancouver |
| Apr 23-Apr 25 | International Discovery Walk Festival - Events include themed walks through neighborhoods and parts, a 5K walk, marathon, and triathlon, plus children's culture parade and walkers' expo. www.discoverywalk.org | 360-818-4280 |
| Wenatchee |
| Apr 22-May 02 | Apple Blossom Festival - Carnival, golf tournament, food fair, live entertainment, youth parade, and grand parade. www.appleblossom.org | 509-662-3616 |
| White Salmon |
| Mar 11-Mar 13 | White Salmon Community Library Used Book Sale - Good used books will be available for purchase by the public www.fvrl.org | 509.493.1132 |
| Apr 17-Apr 18 | "Wine Card Wild" Wind River Cellars - Join Wind River Cellars along with 8 other participating gorge wineries for this Poker Run style wine tasting. www.windrivercellars.com | Joel 509.493.2324 |
| May 21-May 23 | White Salmon Annual Spring Festival - Every year many community members and area visitors gather for a weekend of parading, listening and dancing to great music offered by local artists, non-profit fundraising vendors, games, vendors and more. www.whitesalmonspringfestival.com | Amanda 509.493.1252 |
| May 29-May 31 | Wind River Cellars Memorial Day Celebration - New Wine Release! “Begin with some of the best grapes in Washington State and let them do their own thing.” This approach has guided and influenced the style of each wine produced by Wind River Cellars www.windrivercellars.com | Joel 509.493.2324 |
| Jun 11-Jun 12 | Wet Planet 4th Annual RiverFest Symposium - Rafting guides, outfitters, kayakers and other people passionate about the White Salmon River will be coming together to educate themselves and share information about the White Salmon River. www.riverfest.org | Jaco 800.306.1673 |
| Jun 19 | 3rd Annual Car Show and Shine- Grace Baptist Church - Hot dogs, music and Pastors Choice Award. 1280 W. Jewett Blvd, White Salmon | Mike 509.493.2931 |
| Jul 17 | "Nights in White Salmon" - Join the Fun at the Fourth Annual Arts & Wine Fusion, White Salmon, WA. Cross north over the Hood River Bridge. | Richelle 800.972.5226 |
| Aug 09-Aug 12 | Kids Kayak Camp - Ages 9 - 12 Beginners: Sponsored by Wet Planet Whitewater www.wsriverfest.org | Jaco 800.306.1673 |
| Dec 03 | "I'm Dreaming of a White Salmon" - This event will take place in the businesses and on the streets of downtown White Salmon, WA featuring musicians, artists, and shop. Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, food, gifts, and blow-your-own ornaments at the White Salmon Glassworks. www.whitesalmonarts.org | Richell 509.493.2335 |
| Winthrop |
| May 07-May 09 | '49er Days - Packers and pack trains, cowboys, cowgirls, and an entire wagon train converge for three days of western events, including the Dollar Watch Cowboy Jamboree on Friday night. www.winthropwashington.com | 888-463-8469 |
| Woodland |
| Apr 17-May 09 | Lilac Festival - Visitors can enjoy more than 150 varieties of lilacs and some rare and unusual plants and trees at the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens. www.lilacgardens.com/ | 360-225-8996 |
| Yakima |
| Apr 23-Apr 25 | 2010 Spring Barrel Tasting in the Yakima Valley - Tour 50 wineries and sample unfinished wines from the barrel. Some wineries add to the experience with cheeses, sauces, salsas, and desserts. Winemakers and staff on hand to answer questions. Purchase a pass and take home a free wine glass. www.wineyakimavalley.org | 509-965 5201 |
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| Whitehorse |
| Jul 01 | Yukon River Quest - The longest annual canoe and kayak race in the world, 460 miles, from Whitehorse to Dawson City. THIS IS A TEST. www.yukonriverquest.com | 867-333-5628 |
| Jan 01 | Yukon River Quest - The longest annual canoe and kayak race in the world, 460 miles, from Whitehorse to Dawson City. THIS IS ANOTHER TEST. www.yukonriverquest.com | 867-333-5628 |
| Jan 01 | Yukon River Quest - The longest annual canoe and kayak race in the world, 460 miles, from Whitehorse to Dawson City. THIS IS A TEST. www.yukonriverquest.com | 867-333-5628 |
| Jan 01 | Yukon River Quest - The longest annual canoe and kayak race in the world, 460 miles, from Whitehorse to Dawson City. THIS IS A TEST. www.yukonriverquest.com | 867-333-5628 |
