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Long Beach Sandsations
Downtown Long Beach, WA Long Beach, WACome enjoy the fun with master sand sculptors; free sculpting lessons; live music; vendors; contests; all at a fun family event. Always wanted to try your hand at sand sculpting? Now is the time!
Gig Harbor’s Maritime Gig Festival
Downtown Gig Harbor Gig Harbor, WAGig Harbor's signature summer event! The Maritime Gig Fest takes place the first full weekend in June every year in the historic downtown waterfront. The two-day event starts with a 5K Fun Run, followed by a parade in which spectators line up anywhere along the parade route to watch. The Kid's... Read More
Lan Su Chinese Garden New Year Celebrations
Lan Su Chinese Garden Lan Su Chinese Garden, Portland, OR, United StatesVisit Lan Su to experience the most colorful and joyous Chinese festival during the garden's two-week Chinese New Year celebration. In accordance with the Lunar Calendar, the Chinese New Year celebration of the Year of the Tiger, begins on February 1, 2022 and ends February 15, 2022. The festival features... Read More
Washington State International Kite Festival
Long Beach Long Beach, WAThe Washington State International Kite Festival (WSIKF) is a week-long kite celebration and competition held annually during the third full week of August. Starting on Monday and ending on Sunday, this Long Beach, Washington State vacation extravaganza boasts skies ablaze with color. Washington’s Kite Festival draws famous kite fliers from... Read More
Salem World Beat Festival
Salem Riverfront Park 200 Water Street NE, Salem, ORJoin us in Salem's beautiful Riverfront Park where you can experience the music, dance, food and traditions of over 70 nations and cultures. The festival includes a children’s parade, food courts with a selection of foods from around the world, dance exhibitions, children's activities, live music, dragon boat races, cultural... Read More
Apple Cider Pressing at the Cedar Creek Grist Mill
Cedar Creek Grist Mill 43907 NE Grist Mill Road, Woodland, WAThe apple cider pressing day at Cedar Creek Grist Mill is their largest celebration of the year and a highlight of autumn in the Northwest. Pressing around 10,000 pounds of apples into the finest autumn drink around, volunteers run hand cranked wooden presses and will encourage your kids to help... Read More
Portland Greek Festival
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 3131 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR, United StatesThe Portland Greek Festival is a cultural experience and Portland tradition celebrating Greek food, music, dance and shopping. The Agora - the Greek marketplace features imported merchandise, clothing, jewelry, icons, flokati rugs and cookbooks. Among the fabulous food, exclusive cooking demonstrations, and exciting entertainment, visitors have the opportunity to also... Read More
Leavenworth Oktoberfest
Downtown Leavenworth, WAThis is the big one. With four venues and held over three weekends, there is plenty for everyone to enjoy. (Book your hotel room early if needed!) In the little Bavarian style village of Leavenworth, the setting couldn't be more perfect for celebrating Oktoberfest. Just as the leaves are turning and... Read More