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Alaska
Anchorage
Mar 05-Mar 14Alaska 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 12Duct 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.net907-636-8600
Apr 22-Apr 25Alyeska 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.com907-754-1111
Anchorage
Jun 18-Jun 27Pridefest - 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 19Summer 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 21Thaw-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.ca867-993-5575
Apr 01-Apr 04International Short Film Festival - Short films in all genres from around the world and special events such as panel discussions and workshops. www.dawsoncity.ca867-993-5575
Fairbanks
Feb 21-Mar 28World Ice Art Championships - International ice-sculpting event features more 180 sculptures. Best viewing of finished sculptures March 4-14. www.icealaska.com907-451-8250
Jun 20Midnight Sun Festival - Celebrate 22 hours of sunlight with a parade, mock bank hold-up, street dance, barbecue chicken feed, and Folk Fest. www.downtownfairbanks.com907-452-8671
Girdwood
Mar 23-Mar 28Telepalooza & 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.com907-754-1111
Haines
May 28-May 29Great Alaska Craft Beer & Homebrew Festival - Gourmet beer banquet, live music, great beer, good food, and groovy vendors. www.seakfair.org907-766-2476
Homer
May 06-May 09Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival - Alaska's largest wildlife festival provides workshops and field trips throughout the beautiful shores of Kachemak Bay. www.homeralaska.org907-235-7740
Juneau
Feb 26-Mar 21Perseverance 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.org907-364-2421
Apr 05-Apr 1136th 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 30Jazz & 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.org907-463-3378
Jun 03-Jun 05Celebration Native Cultural Conference - Biennial Native cultural celebration features colorful costumed processions, dance performances, authentic arts and crafts, and gatherings. www.sealaskaheritage.org907-463-4844
Jun 26-Jun 27Gold Rush Days - Heritage festival features logging events, mining competitions, exhibits, food, and fun for the whole family. 907-523-3615
Nome
Mar 06-Mar 21Iditarod 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.com907-443-6555
Petersburg
May 13-May 16Little Norway Festival - Celebration of Norwegian heritage features dancing, singing, great seafood and pastries, Viking costumes, and a parade. www.petersburg.org907-772-4636
Seldovia
Jun 18-Jun 20Summer Solstice Music Festival - Evening performances, afternoon workshops, and artist jams throughout the community by musicians from all over the world. www.seldoviamusicfestival.wordpress.com907-234-7416
Sitka
Mar 05-Mar 14Arti Gras - For two weekends regional artists and musicians offer workshops, live music, food, parades, and an art walk. www.artigras.info907-747-6080
May 08-May 15Mother's Day Quilt Show - Showing new and historic quilts at Harrigan Centennial Hall. 907-747-5071
Sitka
Jun 04-Jun 27Summer 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.org907-277-4852

BR
Victoria
Jun 15-Sep 01Summer 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.com250-652-5256

British Columbia
Bradner
Apr 09-Apr 11Flower 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.com604-856-8441
Cloverdale
May 21-May 24Rodeo & 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.com604-576-9461
Columbia Valley
May 03-May 09Wings 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.org888-342-9464
Courtenay
May 14-May 16Art & 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.ca250-338-6901
Creston
May 21-May 24Blossom Festival - Parade on Saturday, midway car show, street fair, and children's events going on all weekend. www.CrestonEvents.ca250-428-2214
Duncan BC
Mar 06-Oct 31Pacific 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.com1 250 746 0372
Fernie
Mar 13Powder 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.com866-633-7643
Apr 10Raging 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.com866-633-7643
Gibsons
Jun 11-Jun 13June Jazz Festival - Weekend of live music in venues around the Sunshine Coast region. www.coastjazz.com604-740-5825
Kamloops
Mar 11-Mar 14Cowboy Festival - 14th annual celebration of western music and poetry for all ages. www.bcchs.com888-763-2224
Kelowna
May 14-May 15Beer Festival - Music, food, fun, and games, with more than 60 different beers and ciders to sample. www.kelownabeerfest.com250-451-9690
Lake Cowichan
Jun 07-Jun 13Lake Days - Lady of the Lake Ball, the Kentucky Derby, parade, fair, logger sports, river races, and more. www.cowichanlake.ca250-749-3120
Nanaimo
May 21-May 24Empire Days Celebration - Celebration includes a May Queen, Maypole dancing, a midway, plus parade with bands, floats, clowns, fire engines, and horses. www.nanaimoempiredays.com250-754-8141
Okanagan Valley
Apr 30-May 09Spring Wine Festival - Fabulous wine accompanied by fine cuisine. www.thewinefestivals.com250-861-6654
Parksville
Mar 05-Apr 28Brant Wildlife Festival - Wildlife viewing, marsh walks, nature photography, and early morning birding. www.naturetrust.bc.ca 866-288-7878
Penticton
Apr 09-Apr 10Okanagan 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.ca800-663-1900
Prince Rupert
Jun 10-Jun 13Seafest - Events include senior's tea, sunset cruise, parade, chili cook-off, and lots of harbor and waterfront activities. www.prspecialevents.com250-624-9118
Qualicum Beach
Apr 29-May 09Rhododendron Days at Milner Gardens - Ten acres of garden plants include a significant collection of rhododendrons. www.milnergardens.org250-752-6153
May 01Fire and Ice Street Festival - Chili and ice-carving competitions, kids zone, music, and entertainment. www.fireandicestreetfestival.com250-752-9081
Richmond
Jan 28-Apr 04Mask - An exhibition of photographic work by First Nations artist Arthur Renwick at the Richmond Art Gallery, opening reception Jan. 28. www.richmondartgallery.org604-247-8300
Sooke
Jun 18-Jun 20Sooke 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.com250-812-8144
Spillimacheen
May 29-May 30Spilli Chilli Cook-Off - Chili cooks compete for prizes and votes from the public at this free family event. www.spillichilli.com250-346-3390
Tofino
May 07-May 09Shorebird Festival - Birding events include walks, talks, and poetry readings at venues around Tofino, Ucluelet, and Pacific Rim National Park reserve. www.raincoasteducation.org250-725-2560
Ucluelet
Mar 06-Mar 14Pacific 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.com250-726-7798
Vancouver
Apr 29-May 08City of Bhangra Festival - Events across Metro Vancouver include drum circle, art exhibit, inter-cultural dance mash-up, and the finale Bhangra competition. www.vibc.org604-315-2599
May 17-May 24International Children's Festival - Captivating performances in music, theater, dance, circus arts, puppetry, and storytelling, plus hands-on arts activities. www.childrensfestival.ca604-708-5655
May 28-May 30EAT! 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.com888-689-8652
Jun 03-Sep 25Bard 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.org877-739-0559
Jun 19-Jun 20Alcan Dragon Boat Festival - Colorful boat race along with food, entertainment, arts, and children's programming. www.dragonboatbc.ca604-688-2382
Victoria
Apr 29-May 02Inner Harbour Floating Boat Show - More than 150 boats on display, plus booths with marine-related products. www.floatingboatshows.com250-416-0097
May 08-May 09Mother'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.com866-386-5311
May 20-May 30Uno 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.com250-383-2663
Jun 26-Jul 05JazzFest International 2010 - Presents all genres of jazz, blues, and worldbeat music and attracts more than 300 musicians. http://jazzvictoria.ca250-388-4423

CA
Sacramento
Sep 0447th Annual Greek Festival - Check 2010 dates. www.annunciation.ca.goarch.org/festival/

HI
Honolulu
May 22-May 23Hawaii Book and Music Festival www.hawaiibookandmusicfestival.org/

Idaho
Lewiston
Apr 23-Apr 25Art 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 02First 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 28Flower & 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.com503-335-3336
Mar 27Easter 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.org208-384-4125x200
Apr 22-Apr 24Gene 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 26Idaho Shakespeare Festival - Idaho's premier professional theater company stages a full season of the Bard and other classical playwrights. www.idahoshakespeare.org208-429-9908
Burley
Jun 25-Jun 27Idaho Regatta - Some of the most intense competition on the APBA circuit. www.idahoregatta.com208-312-3133
Coeur D\'Alene
Mar 13St. Patrick's Day Parade - Irish music plays as local entries march through downtown. www.cdadowntown.com208-415-0116
Mar 27-Mar 28Spring 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.org208-755-6376
Driggs
Apr 1010th 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.com307-353-2300
Dubois
Apr 16-Apr 17Grouse 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.org208-313-2730
Emmett
Jun 16-Jun 19Cherry Festival - Features cherry pit spitting and pie-eating contests, quilt show, fun run, concerts, and carnival www.emmettidaho.com208-365-3485
Hailey
Feb 24-Mar 14The Glass Menagerie - Company of Fools theater group presents an American theatre classic play by Tennessee Williams. www.companyoffools.org208-788-6520
Idaho Falls
Jan 28-Sep 11Wolf 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.org208-522-1400
Apr 24Earth 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.com208-612-8418
Jun 05Mountain 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 02Renaissance Fair - Celebration of spring with live entertainment, food, and crafts for kids and adults of all ages. moscowrenfair.org
Pebble Creek
Jun 26Idaho 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.com208-775-4452
Pocatello
Apr 07-Apr 10The Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo - Second largest points-qualifying rodeo in the U.S., and features cowboys from 12 nationwide circuits. www.dncfr.org208-233-1554
Apr 24Community 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 31Steelhead Derby - Lots of good fishing and drawing prizes up to $1,000. www.rigginsidaho.com866-221-3901
Apr 16-Apr 18Salmon 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.com208-628-3095
May 01-May 02Riggins 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.com866-221-3901
Jun 05Bigwater 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.com866-221-3901
Sandpoint
Mar 19-Mar 21Stomp Games - Skiers and snowboarders compete in slopestyle, boardercross, and rail jam events at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. www.schweitzer.com
May 13-May 16Lost in the '50s - The town goes retro with a vintage car parade, concerts, a street dance, car rally, and fun run. www.lostinthe50s.org208-265-5678
May 29-Sep 04Summer 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 28Wellness 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.org208-726-2777
Sun Valley
Aug 28-Sep 052010 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 20Snake 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.com866-TWIN-FALLS

Montana
Ananconda
Mar 17Annual 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.com406-563-7618
Big Sky
Apr 10Spring 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.com800-548-4486
Bigfork
Apr 29-Apr 30Whitewater 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 14Rocky Mountain Arts & Crafts Festival - Arts and crafts vendors from several states showcase everything from photographs and prints, to candles, cosmetics, and candy. visitmt.com406-696-6585
Bozeman
Apr 02-Apr 03American 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/wwwnas406-994-3751
Jul 21-Jul 25Gallatin 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.org406-582-3270
Fort Benton
Apr 24-Apr 25Wine & 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.com406-622-1882
Great Falls
Mar 18-Mar 21Native 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.com406-761-1371
Helena
Mar 11-Mar 15Early 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.com406-933-5246
Mar 27Spring Art & Craft Show - 26th annual event features handcrafted products by more than 1,000 artisans from Montana and neighboring states. www.janetkoenigproductions.com406-449-7801
Apr 24-Nov 06Helena 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.com406-438-0027
Jackson
Mar 29-Apr 04Montana 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.com530-356-2758
Kalispell
Mar 12-Mar 14Great 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.com406-585-3424
Lakeside
Aug 21-Aug 222010 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 13Irish 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 03Run 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.com406-721-7275
Apr 16-Apr 17Kyi-Yo Celebration - 42nd annual event celebrates diversity with pow wow, drumming, and dancing in a safe and substance-free environment. umt.edu/kyiyo406-243-5302
Red Lodge
Mar 12-Mar 14National 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 14Winter 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.org406-862-8146
Apr 03Pond 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.com406-862-2900

OR
Lincoln City
Jan 01-Feb 01Spooner Days - Celebration of people with the last name Spooner. www.oregoncoast.org541-996-2119
Newport
Jul 01-Jul 02Nye 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.org541-265-6262
Portland
Dec 31Spooner's Birthday lexidog.com541-997-8401 x140

Oregon
Albany
Apr 16-Apr 18Country 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/CLE765-655-2107
Ashland
Apr 08-Apr 12Independent 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.org541-488-3823
Astoria
May 21-May 22Bull & Bronco Extravaganza - Cowboys prove their grit in bull riding, bareback, and saddle bronc exhibitions of power and agility. 503-325-4600
Jun 04-Jun 07Goonies 25th Anniversary Celebration - Multiple showings of the film, a Goonies-themed concert at Warren Field, various tours, plus appearances by cast members. www.oldoregon.com503-325-6311
Jun 18-Jun 20Scandinavian Midsummer Festival - 44th annual event celebrates the music, food, dancing, and crafts of the Scandinavian culture. www.astoriascanfest.com
Jun 20-Jun 27Music Festival - Operatic, symphonic, and chamber music performances at historic Liberty Theater. www.astoriamusicfestival.com503-325-4600
Aurora
Mar 13-Mar 14Antique 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.org503-678-5754
Baker City
May 29-Mar 31Karen 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 15Daniel 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 30Michael “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 06Buffalo 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 12Illinois 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 14Phil & 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 18Miners Juiblee - Art in the Park, Gold Panning Championships, food, live music, bed races, Mud Wars, WOW what fun! www.visitbaker.com541-523-5855
Jul 23-Jul 26Truman 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 09Hank 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 24Mike 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 02Spring Art Hop - Art galleries and merchants feature special presentations by local artists, plus refreshments and live music. www.bendgalleries.com
Apr 17Procession of the Species Parade - Drummers, dancers, and families dress-up and join the parade. www.envirocenter.org541-385-6908
Jun 04-Jun 06Northwest 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 27Bite 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.com541-323-0964
Jul 10-Jul 11Summer 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 31Azalea Festival - Beauty and the Beach - Features a parade and street fair, plus art, quilt, craft, car and flower shows. www.brookingsor.com800-535-9469
Jul 17-Jul 18Southern 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.com541-412-2941
Burns
Apr 09-Apr 11John Scharff Migratory Bird Festival - Witness the spring migration of cranes, raptors, waterfowl, shorebirds, wading birds, and songbirds at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. www.migratorybirdfestival.com541-573-2636
Jun 17-Jun 19Country 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.com541-573-1323
Jul 08-Jul 10High 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.com541-573-6406
Cannon Beach
Jun 03-Jun 20Random 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 14Oregon Cheese Festival - Meet the cheese makers and sample cow, sheep, and goat cheeses from Oregon and Northern California, plus wine tasting. www.roguecreamery.com541-665-1155
Coos Bay
Mar 12-Mar 14Southcoast Clambake Jazz Festival - Performances by more than a dozen bands at various venues. Dancing and festive attire encouraged. www.clambakejazz.org541-888-4386
Cottage Grove
Aug 13-Aug 15Oregon 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.com541-767-1352
Depoe Bay
Apr 16-Apr 18Wooden 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.org541-765-2889
Entire Oregon Coast
Mar 20-Mar 27Whale Watch Week - Volunteers at 28 whale-watching sites help visitors see the amazing gray whales during spring migration. www.whalespoken.org541-765-3407
Eugene
Mar 11-Mar 14Lane County Home & Garden Show - The latest ideas and trends in home building, remodeling, gardening, landscaping, and decorating. www.eugenehomeshow.com541-484-9247
Apr 30-May 02Marathon & 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.com877-345-2230
Eugene
May 15Scottish Festival - Bagpipes, harps, and championship fiddling, plus country dancers, Scottish food and wares, museum, and gifts. www.eugenescottishfestival.com541-688-2218
Eugene
May 18-May 22Archaeology 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.shtml541-345-5538
Jun 25-Jul 11Oregon 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.com541-346-5666
Florence
Apr 20Florence 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 997-9599541-997-9599
May 21-May 23Rhododendron 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.com541-997-3128
Garibaldi
Jul 24Oregon 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.com503-292-5055
Heppner
Mar 12-Mar 14Wee 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 20WAAAM 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.orgStephanie 509.637.2602
Jun 19-Jun 20Fruit 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.com541-387-4769
Aug 07Columbia 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 06Hog Wild Days - Food, parades, arts and crafts, live entertainment, and vendors of all kinds, plus Pig Train rides for kids. www.visitlagrande.com541-963-3540
Junction City
Mar 20-Mar 21Daffodil 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 23Iris Festival - Family event with a parade, garden walks, carnival, games, runs, car show, entertainment, and more. www.irisfestival.com503-393-9111
La Grande
Apr 01-Apr 02Arts 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.com541-962-1352
Apr 09Titanic 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.com541-963-7473
Lincoln City
Mar 13Berry Cook-Off - Competition judged on taste, authenticity, creativity, technique, appearance, consistency, and overall presentation. www.oregoncoast.org 541-996-1273
Mar 27-Mar 28Indoor Kite Festival - Kite-flying demonstrations, aerial performances, kids events, and more. www.oregoncoast.org541-996-2119
May 01Fish Taco Cook-Off - Competition judged on taste, authenticity, creativity, technique, appearance, consistency and overall presentation. www.oregoncoast.org541-996-1273
Madras
Apr 17-Apr 19Horse-Drawn Equipment Auction & Swap - New and used horse-drawn equipment, mowers, plows, cultivators, manure spreaders, harvest equipment, horseshoeing equipment, and more. www.smallfarmersjournal.com800-876-2893
McMinnville
Mar 12-Mar 14Wine & 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.org503-472-4033
Medford
Mar 13-Mar 14Southern 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.com541-826-3039
Apr 10Pear 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 30Skagit 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.org360-428-5959
North Powder
Mar 20Winter Triathlon - 3K bike, 3K run, and 3K cross-country ski, all on snow, at Anthony Lakes ski area. www.anthonylakes.com541-856-3277
Oakridge
Apr 30-May 0357th 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 28Sandhill Crane Festival - Many tours for crane viewing and other bird and wildlife viewing. Pre-registration is suggested as tours fill quickly. www.othellosandhillcranefestival.org866-726-3445
Pendleton
Mar 12-Mar 14Eastern Oregon Sportsman Show - More than 50 booths feature gear and information on hunting, fishing, camping, plus wildlife artists, and much more. www.pendleton.or.us541-276-6569
Mar 2715th Anniversary Fireworks Spectacular - Billed as Eastern Oregon's largest fireworks show, the Wildhorse Resort event features a coordinated musical broadcast. www.wildhorseresort.com800-654-9453
May 01-May 02Krazy Horse Quilters Show - More than 200 quilts on display, challenge quilt contest, and quilt related items for sale. www.krazyhorsequilters.org541-276-9546
Portland
Mar 26-Mar 28The Energy Trust Better Living Show - The largest sustainable lifestyle event in the Northwest. Find everything green and sustainable in one place. www,betterlivingshow.org503-880-3642
Apr 30-May 02Oregon 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 27Crooked River Roundup Rodeo & Parade - Features bucking broncos, calf roping, barrel racing, bull riding, food, and much more. www.crookedriverroundup.com
Redmond
Oct 22-Oct 23Central 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.com541-385-7988
Reedsport
Jun 17-Jun 20Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpting Championships - 11th annual Father's Day event features professional chainsaw sculptors from around the world. www.reedsportcc.org541-271-3495
Roseburg
Apr 16-Apr 18Umpqua 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.com541-672-2313
Salem
Feb 14-May 31Facing 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.org503 585 7012
May 22Sheep to Shawl Festival - Highlights include sheep shearing, carding, spinning, knitting, weaving, games, and crafts at the Mission Mill Museum. www.missionmill.org503-585-7012
Jun 18-Jun 20Wine, Chocolate & More Festival - Features local wine, chocolatiers, food, and live music. www.winechocolateandmore.com503-589-0202
Jun 26-Jun 27World Beat Festival - International music, dance, food, hands-on crafts, dragon boat races, and folklore at Riverfront Park. www.worldbeatfestival.org503-581-2004
Scio
May 14-May 16Linn 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 08Wine & Jazz Festival - East Valley wines, food, and live jazz at businesses throughout downtown.  www.silvertonwineandjazz.com503-873-5615
May 22Thunder in the Garden Motorcycle Show - Motorcycle displays, related vendors, food, live music, and beer at The Oregon Garden. www.oregongarden.org503-874-2536
Sisters
Jun 11-Jun 13Sister's Rodeo - An action-packed weekend that features rodeo performances, bullfighters, a parade, and cowboy church. www.sistersrodeo.com800-827-7522
Jun 19Sisters 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.com541-385-7988
Sunriver
Jul 24-Jul 25Sunriver 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.com541-385-7988
Veneta
May 08Fern 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.com541-935-8443
Woodburn
Mar 25-Apr 25Tulip Fest - Enjoy a variety of activities each day along with the brilliant tulip fields at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. www.woodenshoe.com800-711-2006

Washington
Anacortes
Apr 01-Apr 30Fidalgo 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.com360 299-6614
Apr 02-Apr 03Fidalgo 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.com360 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.org425-519-0770
bremerton
Apr 17-Apr 18Antique 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 20Carson National Fish Hatchery 12th Annual Open House - 12th Annual Open House 14041 Wind River Hwy. Carson, WA. Cheri 509.493.2934
Chelan
Mar 20St. 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.com509-682-2815
Apr 02 First Friday in Historic Downtown Chelan - Participating merchants will offer 'First Friday' shopping discounts in historic downtown Chelan. www.lakechelan.com509-682-9262
Apr 17-Apr 18Chelan 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 25Chelan 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 12SWWA 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.org360-903-3660
Columbia River Gorge
May 15-May 16Gorge 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.com541.296.5134
Dallesport
May 29-May 31Marshal'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.comRon 509.767.4633
Ellensburg
Mar 06-Nov 19Weekend 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 09New 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.org800-720-4503 or 509-963-1504
Apr 15Women’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 08Ellensburg 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.com509-925-2002 - 888-925-2204
Forks
Feb 01-Oct 01La 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.com866-457-8398
Gig Harbor
Jan 30-Mar 161968 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.org253-858-6722
Mar 05-Mar 21Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Play - This Broadway musical comedy, written by Jeffrey Lane, is presented by the Paradise Theater. www.paradisetheatre.org253-851-7529
Glenwood
Jun 1975th 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, WA509.364.3355
Goldendale
Mar 15Maryhill Museum of Art Opening Day www.maryhillmuseum.org509.773.3733
May 08-May 09Mother'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.com877.627.9445
May 15Founders' 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.org509.773.3733
Goldendale
May 29-May 31Maryhill 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.com877-627-9445
Goldendale
Jun 12-Jun 18Museum 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.org509.773.3733
Jun 12Summer 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.org509.773.3733
Jul 04Maryhill 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.com877.627.9445
Jul 04Maryhill 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.org509.773.3733
Jul 19-Jul 23Maryhill 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.org509.773.3733
Goldendale
Jul 22John 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.org509.773.3733
Goldendale
Aug 07Chapeaus 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.org509.773.3733
Goldendale
Aug 19-Aug 22Klickitat County Fair & RodeoJohn 509.773.3900
Ilwaco
Mar 19-Mar 21Penninsula 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.com360-642-3900
May 01-May 02Loyalty 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.html360-642-3143
May 01Blessing 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/loyaltydays360-642-3333
Jun 19-Jun 20Relay 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/longbeach253-820-7828
Issaquah
Mar 13Grape 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=a07e2p4x9orc6ebc85b425.761.6722
Kennewick
Mar 26-Mar 2727th 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 25Klickitat Canyon Days - A fun festival for the entire family including timber gamesYvette 509.369.4782
Klickitat County
Jun 12-Jun 137th 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 10Leavenworth 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.org509-548-9168
Apr 17Leavenworth 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 19Wenatchee River Salmon Festival - Celebrating natural resources & return of wild salmon to NCWashington. Interactive hands-on exhibits, music,food, education, entertainment,Indian encampment. www.salmonfest.org509.548.2558
Long beach
Mar 26-Mar 28Blue Grass Festival - Top-notch bluegrass music, workshops, band scramble, open mic, and Sunday morning gospel music are offered. www.funbeach.com800-451-2542
Long Beach
Apr 09-Apr 11Spring Art Show & Sale - More than 60 local artists display their work as well as creativity-inspiring items for sale and a raffle. www.beachartist.org360-665-6041
May 1510th 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/perchderby360-642-8322
Jun 12Beach 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.html619-274-0636
Jun 254th 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/doggieolympics360-783-1077
Jul 14-Jul 18Sandsations - Sand Sculpting contest for masters, intermediates, novices, families and children. City Sandsations featuring solo artist sand sculptors. www.funbeach.com360-244-2453
Aug 16-Aug 22WSIKF 2009 - Kite Festival www.kitefestival.com360-642-2400
Long Beach & Ilwaco
May 01-May 0260th 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/loyaltydays3690-642-4141
Lyle
May 29-May 31Syncline 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.comPoppie 509.365.4361
Jun 18-Jun 20R & 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.comRodger Ford 509.365.3245
Mount Vernon
Apr 13-Apr 152010 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.com360 336-3727
Ocean Park
Jun 19-Jun 2029th 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 27Razor 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 14World 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.org360-357-7224
Apr 23-Apr 24Spring Arts Walk - Visual and performing arts entertainment, along with hands-on family activities, demonstrations, and impromptu street performances. www.ci.olympia.wa.us360-709-2678
Apr 25Dragon 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 29Six 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.org360-786-0151
Peninsula Wide
May 28-May 31World's Longest Garage Sale - Garage sales from one end of the Peninsula to the other all weekend. http://funbeach.com/events/cars/slowdrag/index.html800-451-2542
May 28-May 31World's Longest Garage Sale - Garage sales from one end of the Peninsula to the other all weekend. www.funbeach.com800-451-2542
May 28-May 31World's Longest Garage Sale - Garage sales from one end of the Peninsula to the other all weekend. www.funbeach.com800-451-2542
Jun 26Music 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 31Sol 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 25Jazz 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 18Northwest 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 15Jefferson 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.com360-385-1013
Nov 06-Nov 07JeffCo Holiday Fair - Arts, Crafts, Gift Fair. Get a head start on your Holiday Shopping. No admission. www.jeffcofairgounds.com360-385-1013
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.html509-335-1910
Puyallup
Apr 15-Apr 18The Spring Fair - Entertainment, kidzone, garden show, science fair, food vendors, rides, and animal exhibits. www.thefair.com
Quincy
Mar 27Spring 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 27But 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.org509-943-1991
Seattle
Oct 24-May 01In 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-opens206-764-5720
Dec 19-May 31Cruisin' 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.php206-543-5590
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 04Moisture 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.org206-297-1405
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 17Celebrate 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.org206-215-4747
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/events206-684-7200
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.org206-548-2500
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 18Seattle 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/events206-723-2003
Apr 17-Apr 25All 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.org206-441-2424
Apr 21SAM 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.com206.957.1000
May 09Daughtry - 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 10Art 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.org509-456-3931
Dec 05-Apr 24Jumpin' 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.org509-456-3931
Mar 13St. 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.com509-880-2785
May 08-May 13Garden 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.org509-535-8434
Jun 05-Jun 06Pet 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 19Bridge 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 03Icons 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.org888-238-4373
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 1077th 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.net253-591-5000
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.org253-591-5339
Trout Lake
Apr 10Trout 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.comLucas King 509.365.2065
May 1613th 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 1940th 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.org509.395.2065
Jun 268th 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 28Trout 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.orgBetty Schmid 509.395.2679
Jul 17-Jul 1813th 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 01Trout 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.orgRay 509.395.2318
Vancouver
Apr 23-Apr 25International 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.org360-818-4280
Wenatchee
Apr 22-May 02Apple Blossom Festival - Carnival, golf tournament, food fair, live entertainment, youth parade, and grand parade. www.appleblossom.org509-662-3616
White Salmon
Mar 11-Mar 13White Salmon Community Library Used Book Sale - Good used books will be available for purchase by the public www.fvrl.org509.493.1132
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.comJoel 509.493.2324
May 21-May 23White 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.comAmanda 509.493.1252
May 29-May 31Wind 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.comJoel 509.493.2324
Jun 11-Jun 12Wet 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.orgJaco 800.306.1673
Jun 193rd Annual Car Show and Shine- Grace Baptist Church - Hot dogs, music and Pastors Choice Award. 1280 W. Jewett Blvd, White SalmonMike 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 12Kids Kayak Camp - Ages 9 - 12 Beginners: Sponsored by Wet Planet Whitewater www.wsriverfest.orgJaco 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.orgRichell 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.com888-463-8469
Woodland
Apr 17-May 09Lilac 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 252010 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.org509-965 5201

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Whitehorse
Jul 01Yukon 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.com867-333-5628
Jan 01Yukon 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.com867-333-5628
Jan 01Yukon 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.com867-333-5628
Jan 01Yukon 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.com867-333-5628

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