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Clark County Fair

Each year over a quarter of a million people attend the fair making it the largest single-location event in the Vancouver and Portland metropolitan area! Big-name entertainment with a Kids Center, an Action Zone, community stages, free featured attractions, a huge carnival, a midway, and great food!

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March 12 -13 - Irish Festival, Seattle - The Festival features booths selling Irish and Celtic products, non-stop Irish music, singing, dancing, workshops, lectures, cultural displays, children's contests and activities, etc. 206-427-3027 Center House at the Seattle Center (8598)

March 12 - St. Patrick's Day Parade, Seattle - 12:30 pm, Saturday, starting from 4th Ave at Jefferson in downtown Seattle. 206-387-1970 (8599)

April 1 -30 - Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, Mount Vernon - This colorful, much loved festival is Skagit Valley's springtime celebration of tulips. There is even more to see than tulips. Local artists paint, quilt, sculpt, carve, and photograph the beautiful flowers, displaying their works through out the festival. 360-428-5959 (8837)

May 13 - 14 - Balloon Stampede, Walla Walla - Featuring daily launches at 6:30am, main stage entertainment, Friday night Community Reception, Saturday Car Show, the Saturday Nite Glow, Saturday & Sunday Pancake Breakfast, and much, much more! (509) 527-3247 Walla Walla Fairgrounds (9373)

May 21 - Spokane Lilac Festival, Spokane - The Spokane Lilac Festival hosts the largest Armed Forces Torchlight Parade in the nation. The parade hosts many bands, floats, drill units and equestrian groups from all over the Northwest and Canada, along with the active and reserve military units. 509-535-4554 (9369)

May 27 - 30 - Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts, Port Angeles - The Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts On a Memorial Day Weekend in 1994, the very first Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts was launched and Port Angeles was never quite the same. Eighteen wonderful years later, we want to welcome you once more to this annual celebration that will amaze and delight you with its quality, diversity and just plain fun. Vern Burton Center (9367)

July 6 -10 - Arlington Fly - In, Arlington - Find flying fun for the whole family. Air shows, antique planes, hot air balloons, and helicopters wow the crowds. 360-435-5857 (8838)

July 11 - Bastille Day Celebration, Seattle - Celebrate all things French-music, wine, books, art, soccer and, of course exceptionally delicious food- without leaving the country. 206-256-6184 France Education Northwest World Trade Center (8839)

July 15-16 - Northwest Raspberry Festival, Lynden - Favor berry pies and sundaes, and sip berry wine in this scenic valley below snowcapped Mt. Baker. 800-487-2032 (9818)

July 22 - 23 - Enumclaw Street Fair, Enumclaw - Family-fun Event,great food,art/craft vendors, juried art show,entertainment,children activities. (253) 405-7179 Downtown (8600)

August 5 - 14 - Clark County Fair, Ridgefield - Join us for another great time at the Fair. (360)397-6180 Fairgrounds (8601)

August 10 -14 - Grays Harbor County Fair, Elma - Come and enjoy another great fair (800)621-9625 Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds (8602)

August 10- 14 - 2011 SKAMANIA COUNTY FAIR & TIMBER CARNIVAL, Stevenson - The Skamania County Fair and Timber Carnival is a tradition of people sharing their knowledge and skills for the preservation and promotion of what's best in America. 509-427-3979 (9375)

August 15 -20 - Northwest Washington Fair, Lynden - Annual Fair featuring 4H, FFA, and Open Class exhibits in livestock, arts and crafts, photography, horse events, baking and canning, horticulture, agriculture, home arts, variety of foods and commercial vendors, grandstand entertainment,Kids Zone, and carnival. 360)354-4111 Northwest WA Fairgrounds (8604)

August 15 - 21 - Washington State International Kite Festival, Long Beach - Starting on Monday and ending on Sunday this Long Beach, Washington State vacation extravaganza boasts skies ablaze with color, high flying action and choreographed movement. Washington's Kite Festival draws famous kite fliers from all around the world, and tens of thousands awed spectators, many of which participate in the fun with their own kite flying adventures. 360-642-4020 (8833)

August 18 -21 - Island County Fair, Langley - (360) 221-4677 (8605)

August 18 -21 - Clallam County Fair, Port Angeles - (360)417-2551 (8606)

August 23 - 27 - Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo, Kennewick - Come celebrate with the community. 509-586-9211 (8607)

August 25 - 28 - The 2011 Klickitat County Fair and Rodeo, Goldendale - Join us for great family fun in the shadow of Mt. Adams. 509-773-3559 Fairgrounds (9371)

August 25 - 28 - North Central Washington's District Fair, Waterville - Celebrating 100 years in 2011! (509) 745-8480 (9372)

August 25 - September 5 - The Evergreen State Fair, Monroe - Be sure your don't miss this great family event. 360-805-6700 Evergreen State Fairgrounds (8608)

August 31 - September 4 - Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days, Walla Walla - (509) 527-3247 Walla Walla Fairgrounds (9374)

September 2 - 5 - Ellensburg Rodeo, Ellensburg - The Ellensburg Rodeo is one of the "old rodeos" and has earned its place as one of America's Top 10 professional rodeos. The Ellensburg Rodeo is the final stop of the Wrangler Million Dollar Gold Tour and hosts the World Finale of PRCA's 800-637-2444 Fairgrounds (8835)

September 3 -5 - Bumbershoot, Seattle - Seattle's Music & Arts Festival is now in its 41st year. 206-281-7788 (9790)

September 8 - 11 - Palouse Empire Fair, Colfax - Mark your calendar for the 2011 Palouse Empire Fair (509) 397-6263 (9370)

September 9-18 - Spokane County Fair, Spokane Valley - Spring is a time of spring-like things; robins, green grass and budding trees and yet, here at the Fair, our energies are focused on September's 2011 Fair (509)477-1766 Fair and Expo Center (9376)

September 9 -25 - Puyallup Fair, Puyallup - More than a million people come each year to this, the best country fair in the state, for its rodeo, parades, concerts, arts and crafts, and the kids favorite- the carnival rides in SillyVille. 253-841-5045 (8836)

September 10 -11 - Kelso Highlander Festival, Kelso - Scottish festival with highland games, highland dancing, bagpipes, scottish food, clan tents. 360-423-0900 Tam O'Shanter Park (8609)

September 23 -25 - Southeast Spokane County Fair, Rockford - The Southeast Spokane County Fair is held each year to give youth, adults, and organizations a place to exhibit their skills, produce and animals for educational purposes; for comparison with their neighbors; and for the enjoyment of the public. (9368)

September 23 - October 2 - Central Washington State Fair, Yakima - Fun for the whole family 509-248-7160 State Fair Park 1301 S. Fair Avenue (8610)

October 1 - 2 - Issaquah Salmon Days, Issaquah - Free festival. All ages. (425) 392-0661 Downtown Issaquah (9964)

2012 Events

February 11 - Run for Your Heart Fun Run City of Hoquiam, Hoquiam - 2M Walk & Run, 5K and 10K Run - Run For Your Heart Fun Run visit our website cityofhoquiam.com for info. 360-637-6040 (10724)

March 17 - St. Patty's Day Fun Run, Hoquiam - 2M walk and run, 5K and 10K run - register at 8th St. Pier 10:00 a.m.- races at 11:00 360-637-6040 (10725)

March 17 -18 - Irish Festival, Seattle - The Festival features booths selling Irish and Celtic products, non-stop Irish music, singing, dancing, workshops, lectures, cultural displays, children's contests and activities, etc. 206-427-3027 Center House at the Seattle Center (10643)

March 17 - St. Patrick's Day Parade, Seattle - 12:30 pm, Saturday, starting from 4th Ave at Jefferson in downtown Seattle. 206-387-1970 (10644)

April 1 - 30 - Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, Mount Vernon - This colorful, much loved festival is Skagit Valley's springtime celebration of tulips. There is even more to see than tulips. Local artists paint, quilt, sculpt, carve, and photograph the beautiful flowers, displaying their works through out the festival. 360-428-5959 (10645)

May 11 - 13 - Balloon Stampede, Walla Walla - Featuring daily launches at 6:30am, main stage entertainment, Friday night Community Reception, Saturday Car Show, the Saturday Nite Glow, Saturday & Sunday Pancake Breakfast, and much, much more! (509) 527-3247 Fairgrounds (10646)

May 25 -28 - Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts, Port Angeles - The Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts On a Memorial Day Weekend in 1994, the very first Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts was launched and Port Angeles was never quite the same. Eighteen wonderful years later, we want to welcome you once more to this annual celebration that will amaze and delight you with its quality, diversity and just plain fun. Vern Burton Center (10647)

June 30 - MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour, Monroe - Wakeboard contest. Lake Tye - 14964 Fryelands Blvd. (10838)

July 11 - 15 - Arlington Fly In, Arlington - Find flying fun for the whole family. Air shows, antique planes, hot air balloons, and helicopters wow the crowds. 360-435-5857 (10648)

August 3 - 12 - Clark County Fair, Ridgefield - Join us for another great time at the Fair. (360)397-6180 Fairgrounds (10649)

August 8 - 12 - Grays Harbor County Fair, Elma - Come and enjoy another great fair. (800)621-9625 Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds (10650)

August 13 - 18 - Northwest Washington Fair, Lynden - Annual Fair featuring 4H, FFA, and Open Class exhibits in livestock, arts and crafts, photography, horse events, baking and canning, horticulture, agriculture, home arts, variety of foods and commercial vendors, grandstand entertainment,Kids Zone, and carnival. (360)354-4111 Northwest WA Fairgrounds (10652)

August 15-19 - SKAMANIA COUNTY FAIR & TIMBER CARNIVAL, Stevenson - The Skamania County Fair and Timber Carnival is a tradition of people sharing their knowledge and skills for the preservation and promotion of what's best in America. 509-427-3979 (10651)

August 16 -19 - Island County Fair, Langley - (360) 221-4677 (10653)

August 21 - 25 - Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo, Kennewick - Come celebrate with the community. 509-586-9211 (10654)

August 29 - September 2 - Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days, Walla Walla - (509) 527-3247 Walla Walla Fairgrounds (10655)

August 31 - September 3 - Ellensburg Rodeo, Ellensburg - The Ellensburg Rodeo is one of the "old rodeos" and has earned its place as one of America's Top 10 professional rodeos. The Ellensburg Rodeo is the final stop of the Wrangler Million Dollar Gold Tour and hosts the World Finale of PRCA's. 800-637-2444 Fairgrounds (10656)

September 8 - 9 - Kelso Highlander Festival, Kelso - Highlander Scottish festival with highland games, highland dancing, bagpipes, scottish food, clan tents. 360-423-0900 Tam O'Shanter Park (10657)

September 21 - September 30 - Central Washington State Fair, Yakima - Fun for the whole family 509-248-7160 State Fair Park (10658)