Seattle Area Calendar of Events
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June 2019
Seattle International Film Festival
May 16 – June 9, 2019
More than 400 films from 80 countries. 25 days. 155,000 attendees. The largest and most highly-attended film festival in the United States, now in its 44th year. Consistently cited as one of the best “audience festivals” in the world.
Mason County Forest Festival
May 30- June 2, 2019
The Mason County Forest Festival in Shelton is a celebration of the community’s rich forest traditions. The event features a carnival, car show, logging events, Family Fun Night, fireworks, and the Paul Bunyan Parade in downtown Shelton.
Pacific Northwest Evergreen Eggfest
June 1, 2019
The Pacific Northwest Evergreen Eggfest is an annual event in Kent, WA, dedicated to the Big Green Egg, “Eggheads” (Egg Enthusiasts), family and friends. Whether you own an Egg or just want to sample some unique new tastes from slow-cooked BBQ to baked goods, then the Eggfest is for you.
Maritime Gig Festival
June 1 – 2, 2019
The Maritime Gig Festival features music and entertainment, food vendors, historic boat displays, and loads of children’s activities in downtown Gig Harbor. It’s a jam-packed weekend, with activities all day Saturday and Sunday.
Roy Pioneer Rodeo
June 1 – 2, 2019
The Roy Pioneer Rodeo attracts rodeo lovers from all over the United States and Canada. Events include barrel racing, breakaway roping, bull riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, and businessman’s cow milking.
Orca Action Month Kickoff Festival
June 2, 2019
Join Orca Salmon Alliance at the Orca Action Month Kick Off Festival at Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle to officially start Orca Action Month with a free, family-friendly festival! The Orca Action Month Kick Off Festival will feature live music performances, DJ’s including KEXP dj Michele Myers, art activities, an Orca Sound station, storytelling time, food, drinks, beer garden, orca chats and so much more!
Vashon Sheepdog Classic
June 6 – 9, 2019
The Vashon Sheepdog Classic is the most attended herding event on the West Coast and is held on the breathtaking rolling meadows of Misty Isle Farms on Vashon Island. Come and enjoy local fare, fiber arts, and other artisan crafts while you experience this highly regarded national competition.
Sorticulture Garden Festival
Jun. 7 – 9, 2019
Sorticulture unites art and the garden in a celebration of creative outdoor living. This one-of-a-kind event features display gardens, food fair, wine garden, live music and free activities for the kids. The Sorticulture Festival takes place in Everett at Legion Memorial Park.
Brass Screw Confederacy
Jun. 7 – 9, 2019
The Brass Screw Confederacy in Port Townsend wants you to help turn a small Victorian seaport into a Steampunk Metropolis for three days! Come and enjoy Steampunk inspired music, fashion, burlesque, books, and more.
Sound to Narrows Race
Jun. 8, 2019
The Sound Narrows is the South Sound’s kick-off to summer. Choose from the state’s oldest 12k, or our fast and challenging 5k routes. After your race, enjoy a slew of vendors, fun bands, and camaraderie with fellow participants-celebrating 46 years.
Strawberry Festival
June 8 – 16, 2019
Known as “The Strawberry City”, Marysville lies on the north crescent of the Snohomish River Delta. The city’s annual Strawberry Festival features a Kids Party in a carnival-like atmosphere, a Talent Show, a Fashion Show, a Classic Car Show, live music, food, drink, and so much more. It’s a week of fun for the whole family!
Edmonds Arts Festival
June 14 – 16, 2019
Since its inception in 1957, the Edmonds Arts Festival has grown to be one of the largest festivals of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. The free 3-day event features fine arts, performing arts, children’s activities, and exhibitions by more than 240 artists.
Meeker Days
June 14 – 16, 2019
Meeker Days began in 1939 as a celebration of the founding of the city of Puyallup and has become the largest street festival in Pierce County. This grand event offers something for everyone including a KidsZone with fun rides, a TeenZone with a Zipliner and skatepark, live music, a Beer Garden, Wine Garden, and over 200 vendors.
Washington State SummerCon
June 15 – 16, 2019
The Toy and Geek Fest is not only a celebration of geek culture – from DC and Marvel, to Star Wars, Transformers, zombies, Anime, Descendants and more – but also a place for fans and collectors of all ages to meet, swap stories, and view collectibles not available anywhere else in the area.
Fenders on Front Street
June 16, 2019
Every Father’s Day, thousands of visitors stroll down Front Street in downtown Issaquah to admire hundreds of vintage and classic cars from all across the state. The event also features live music, family activities, a trophy and award ceremony with MC Lance Lambert and an afternoon cruise to Triple XXX.
Taste of Tacoma
June 21 – 23, 2019
For one weekend out of the year, the hard work and creativity of restaurant owners and their chefs become center stage at the EQC Taste of Tacoma located at Point Defiance Park. The Emerald Queen Casino’s Taste of Tacoma is the Ultimate Family Picnic, with food, wine, jazz, comedy and more.
Tacoma Highland Games
June 22, 2018
Frontier Park in Tacoma will be the site of the Tacoma Highland Games this year. So, come on out to the games and experience Highland athletics, dancing, piping and drumming, Scottish bands, authentic food and drink, and so much more!
Doll & Teddy Bear Show
June 22, 2019
At the Crossroads Doll and Teddy Bear Show and Sale, you will find a great selection of dolls, bears, miniatures, supplies, books and accessories from Antique to Modern. The show takes place at the Puyallup Fair and Events Center.
Urban Craft Uprising
June 22 – 23, 2019
Urban Craft Uprising is Seattle’s largest indie craft show, established in 1995. At UCU, fans can choose from a wide variety of hand-crafted goods, including clothing of all types, jewelry, gifts, bags, wallets, buttons, accessories, aprons, children’s goods, toys, housewares, furniture, paper goods, candles, kits, geekery, art, food, and much, much more.
Fremont Fair
June 22 – 23, 2019
Founded in 1972, Fremont Fair is one of Seattle’s most beloved neighborhood street festivals, featuring a weekend of eclectic activities that celebrate the quirky community of Fremont, the self-proclaimed “center of the universe.” Held annually in mid-June, the fun includes a Craft Market with whimsical crafts and import treasures, a Dog Parade, live music all weekend, and the crowning event – the historic Fremont Solstice Parade complete with naked-but-painted cyclists!
Capital City Pride
June 23, 2019
The Capital City Pride Festival in Olympia celebrates the LGBTQI Community in Western Washington. The festival kicks off on Friday night at the Urban Onion in Olympia and continues through the weekend with music, food, and fun at Sylvester Park. The last day of the festival begins with the Pride Parade at noon.
Dragon Fest
June 29, 2019
Centered in the heart of Seattle’s historic Chinatown-International District, the Festival features Lion and Dragon dances, rhythmical Japanese taiko drumming, Chinese martial arts demonstrations, Asian drill team, Korean Dancing, Indian dance performances, great food, and much more!
Vashon Rotary Blues & Brews Festival
June 29, 2019
Rock to the blues and spend a day on Vashon Island listening and dancing to the tunes of Coco Montoya, Nick Vigarino, Bill Brown & the King Bees, and One More Mile. Camp Colvos Brewing has put together a stellar tap list, and your palette will be delighted with our line-up of regionally sourced cuisine crafted from local food trucks.
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Shoreline Arts Festival
June 29 – 30, 2019
The Shoreline Arts Festival is held on the last weekend in June. There is something creative and fun for everyone at this FREE two-day community event: Arts Exhibits, Youth Art, Artist Marketplace, Cultural rooms, Hands-on Art, Performances, Food Court, and various activities of all kinds.
Seattle Pride Parade & Festival
June 30, 2019
Celebrate diversity with the Northwest’s largest gay pride festival! The downtown parade kicks off the event, with colorful floats, marching bands, dancers, and performers. Seattle Center is home to the post-parade festivities, with music, food, and the gathering of friends. Seattle knows how to party, and there’s no better way to kick up your heels and have a good time than with Seattle’s PrideFest.
Edmonds Waterfront Festival
June 1 – 3, 2018
The annual Edmonds Waterfront Festival takes place at the Port of Edmonds Marina. Enjoy games for the kids, a giant slide, musical entertainment, food, a Beer Garden and much more on the waterfront in beautiful Edmonds.
