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July 2019
Emerald Downs Fireworks Spectacular
July 3, 2019
Emerald Downs is home to the largest fireworks show south of Seattle. It’s an all-day event, with movies for the kids on the big screen, horse racing at 5pm, followed by live music, and the grand finale – the fireworks show!
Seafair Summer Fourth
July 4, 2019
Celebrate our nation’s independence with Seafair! The ultimate freedom celebration takes place at Gas Works Park, which boasts the best views of the fireworks show over Lake Union. Throughout the day guests can dine with our food vendors, peruse exhibit booths and listen to live entertainment from the main stage. General admission is FREE!
Tacoma Freedom Fair
July 4, 2019
Head to the Ruston Way waterfront on the 4th of July for Freedom Fair, featuring all the usual 4th of July activities, airshows, great food, vendors, exhibits, rides, and events – along with a lot of very exciting new ones! It’s the South Sound’s biggest annual event, and a party that you don’t want to miss, which ends with the Northwest’s biggest firework show over Puget Sound!
Timber! Outdoor Music Festival
July 11 – 13, 2019
Timber! Outdoor Music Festival returns to Tolt-Macdonald Park in Carnation, WA. The festival is 3 days filled with great music, camping, paddle boarding and other outdoor activities, a 5k run, and kids activities galore at Camp Timber!
Redmond Derby Days
July 12 – 13, 2019
The Redmond Bicycle Derby was the outgrowth of a small town’s community spirit and is now the nation’s longest running bicycle race. It includes activities for young and old.
Ballard SeafoodFest
July 12 – 14, 2019
Enjoyed by thousands of folks across the Puget Sound area and beyond, this free event celebrates Ballard and its heritage, as well as the unique community mix. The festival is all about fun: great music, local brews, kids activities and quality arts and crafts.
Kirkland Uncorked
July 12 – 14, 2019
Kirkland Uncorked is a regional showcase of art, food and wine on the picturesque shores of Lake Washington in Kirkland, Washington taking place at Marina Park. This fun event will benefit the Homeward Pet Adoption Center.
Seattle International Beerfest
July 12 – 14, 2019
SIB is a high end 3-day beer festival specializing in rare, hard-to-find, exotic beers. Over 200 world-class beers from 16 countries will be on hand, hailing from all over the planet, many from right here in the Pacific NW. Stroll around our beautiful grounds with a cold one as you listen to great bands play all weekend.
West Seattle Summer Fest
July 12 – 14, 2019
Summer Fest offers fun activities for the whole family, including shopping, live music, dining, beer gardens, and a kids play area. Don’t miss out on one of Seattle’s best things to do this summer!
Kent Cornucopia Days
July 12 – 14, 2019
Kent Cornucopia Days is South King County’s largest family festival. The popular annual event features a street fair, dragon boat races, carnival rides, live bands, car show, and a grand parade.
Seafair Milk Carton Derby
July 13, 2019
The annual Seafair Milk Carton Derby will take place on Saturday, July 14th! Nearly 100 colorful milk carton boats of all shapes and design will compete on the waters of Green Lake for $10,000 in prizes.
Polish Festival Seattle
July 13, 2019
Polish Festival Seattle is a joyful celebration of Polish culture, traditions and contemporary achievements with audiences in the Pacific Northwest. The event features authentic Polish food, live music and dance performances, exhibits, children’s activities, demos and workshops, local merchants, vodka tasting, and a beer garden.
Viking Days Festival
July 13 – 14, 2019
Vikings are invading Ballard and you could be one of them! This educational festival at the Nordic Museum features Nordic foods, lively entertainment, a Viking Encampment, and much more!
Art on the Ave
July 14, 2019
Art on the Ave is an annual summer music and art festival held along Tacoma’s bustling and eclectic 6th Avenue. Featuring live music on three stages, a grub crawl with sweet and savory foods from local restaurants, and over 150 art and other vendors, it is Tacoma’s largest arts-based yearly event.
Capital Lakefair
July 17 – 21, 2019
The annual Capital Lakefair in Olympia features a parade, live entertainment, a carnival, and a fabulous fireworks show. Many of the proceeds from this event go to local non-profit organizations that benefit the community.
White Center Jubilee Days
July 17 – 21, 2019
Founded in 1923, White Center Jubilee Days is a Seafair-sanctioned community festival and one of the longest running Seafair events in the Northwest! The festival takes place at the center of our wonderfully diverse White Center neighborhood and is attended by thousands of friends, neighbors, and visitors each year. Festival programming includes a street fair, a main stage and beer garden, a car show, a parade, kids center, and a carnival presented by Davis Shows Northwest Carnival that is kicked off with a professional fireworks show!
King County Fair
July 18 – 21, 2019
Held at the Enumclaw Expo Center, the King County Fair offers tractor pulls, live music, classic fair food, a petting zoo, rides and a midway.
Bite of Seattle
July 19 – 21, 2019
Bite of Seattle is a food and entertainment extravaganza held annually at Seattle Center, with more than 60 restaurants participating. There are 4 outdoor entertainment stages featuring all genres of music, free Bite Movie Night, outdoor beer gardens, live cooking demonstrations and cook-offs, and more.
Vashon Island Strawberry Festival
July 19 – 21, 2019
There is something for all ages and interests during this fun-filled, annual event. A grand-parade, classic car show and parade, several music stages, vendor booths, alternative carnival, local artists, and street dances are all part of the fun. Toss in pancake breakfasts, a rocking beer garden, a fun run, the firefighter’s challenge, the Miss Lucy Dinner, and loads of children’s activities. You will have something to do morning til night!
http://www.vashonchamber.com/pages/vashon-island-strawberry-festival
Sequim Lavender Festival
July 19 – 21, 2019
The Sequim Lavender Festival, part of the Sequim Lavender weekend, celebrates its 22nd year in the heart of Sequim and in the surrounding Dungeness Valley. In addition to lavender farm tours, the festival features a huge variety of artist and vendor booths, a delectable food court and amazing, live music for 3 days – including a Saturday Night Dance.
Covington Days
July 20 – 21, 2019
An official SeaFair-sanctioned event, Covington Days has been a staple in the community since 1986. The festival kicks off on Saturday with the parade at 10 a.m. Afterwards, the festival grounds come alive with arts and crafters, carnival games, exhibitors, kid and family activities, on stage entertainment, inflatable toys, watermelon eating contest and much more! The festival runs Sunday, too!
Enumclaw Street Fair
July 26 – 27, 2019
Enjoy the amazing sight of Mt. Rainier as you stroll down Cole Street, stopping at the Main Stage to listen to music on your way to the big toys and pony rides with the kids. Savor that gourmet ice cream cone or cotton candy as you peruse the many booths of wares where you are sure to find something that tickles your fancy.
Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games and Clan Gathering
July 26 – 28, 2019
This event, the sixth oldest Highland Games in the U.S. and the largest in Washington state, features Highland dancing, piping, drumming, pipe band competitions, and Scottish Athletic events.
Renton River Days
July 26 – 28, 2019
Renton River Days is an annual multi-day family festival and celebration of community pride, joining residents, businesses, organizations, and Puget Sound tourists together for a wonderful variety of events, special features for kids, arts and crafts, recreation, food, and stage entertainment at Liberty Park and Cedar River Park.
Bellevue Arts Museum ARTSfair
July 26 – 28, 2019
One of the nation’s top 100 festivals, the BAM ARTSfair attracts over 330,000 enthusiastic visitors every year to view the works over more than 300 independent artists. Categories include metalwork, photography, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, wearables, and more.
Kirkland Summerfest
July 26 – 28, 2019
Kirkland Summerfest is a three day music+arts fest where attendees can discover a diverse lineup of acclaimed local musicians performing on the waterfront MAIN STAGE. Kirkland’s historic downtown is the area’s arts and entertainment district, ideal for fans, artists and musicians to enjoy the perfect weekend of summer music and art.
Kitsap Arts & Crafts Festival
July 26 – 28, 2019
Kitsap Arts & Crafts Festival is the second longest-running festival in Washington State. Now in our 60th year, we are celebrating with the Port of Kingston’s 100th anniversary. We’ll have artisan craft booths, local food vendors, and Juried and Student Art Shows. Walk on the ferry from Edmonds and you’ll be steps away from a good time. Free parking is available.
Seafair Torchlight Parade
July 27, 2019
Each year on one magical summer night, thousands of spectators gather to watch as more than 100 parade units march, float and dance in celebration of Seattle. Now in its 68th year, the Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade offers something for everyone. Whether you’re a child, child-at-heart or somewhere in between, we guarantee memories of entertainment to last a lifetime.
Alki Art Fair
July 27 – 28, 2019
Alki Beach comes alive every year during Alki Art Fair with art booths, children’s art activities, food carts, live music and performances, and the very popular silent auction held in the historic Alki Bathhouse. The Fair features juried art on display and for sale by local Puget Sound artists, while a line-up of talented musicians and performers entertain from four stages, morning till night.
