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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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May 4 - Auburn Parks Family Fiesta, Auburn - Fun for the whole family! Arts and crafts, bingo, disc golf, karaoke, dancing, and much more! A free event. (253) 931-3043 Les Gove Park (460)

May 4 - 5 - Holland Days, Lynden - festival is a two day event celebrating local Dutch heritage and culture. It incorporates a wide variety of events for all ages at multiple venues throughout Lynden. (360) 354-5995 (461)

May 24 - 27 - Moses Lake Spring Festival, Moses Lake - Annual community festival featuring live entertainment, arts and crafts, commercial and food booths, carnival rides, a car show, a fun run, and a parade. (509) 764-8200 Downtown (468)

May 24 - June 17 - Seattle International Film Festival, Seattle - Hundreds of filmmakers and film industry professionals attend. Programming reaches all ages (children to seniors) and the demographics mirror those of King County. (206) 464-5830 (469)

June 16 - 17 - Glenwood Annual "Ketchum Kalf" NPRA Rodeo, Glenwood - Exciting rodeo, cowboy breakfast, and dance. (509) 364-3363 (472)

June 16 - 17 - Olympic Air Show, Olympia - Featuring the famous Gathering of Warbirds. (360) 705-3925 Olympia Flight Museum (473)

June 22 - June 24 - International Festival, SeaTac - Come listen to the hottest popular performers in the Pacific Northwest. Different types of ethnic and cultural music will be performed, as well as entertainment for kids. Entertainment begins at noon on Saturday and runs through Sunday afternoon. (206) 973-4800 Angle Lake Park (477)

June 23 - Summerfest, Lakewood - Live music on two stages, food & public market vendors, a Summer Safety Fair, a car show, a baseball tournament, a comcast kidz zone, pony rides, a historical encampment, a kids fun run at 6:00 PM, and an outdoor movie. (253) 589-2489 Fort Steilacoom Park (479)

June 23 - 24 - Bellevue Strawberry Festival, Bellevue - A family oriented, historic community event, featuring: Fresh Strawberry Shortcake, entertainment on 2 Stages, historic agricultural exhibits, a mini museum showcasing artifacts from the Eastside's history and hands-on activities such as corn grinding and time capsule making, food & vendor booths, a family fun area, with carnival games, face painting, coloring contests & more! The festival also includes a classic auto show. (425) 450-1049 Bellevue Crossroads Park (480)

June 29 - July 1 - Red, White, and Bluegrass Family Pickin' Party, Colville - This is a family style gathering of musicians and music lovers of bluegrass, gospel, old time, and country performed with traditional acoustical instruments folks have used in these parts for over 100 years. (509) 690-0920 Stevens County Fair and Expo Center (483)

June 30 - July 4 - Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival, Seattle - A multi-day event featuring over 100 visiting vessels. You will enjoy live music, on-shore skill deomstrations, food vendors and plenty of classic wooden boats ranging from motorized lauches and runabouts to sailboats, rowing craft and large cruisers. The kids will enjoy making their own toy boat and sailing models in the sailing pond. (206) 728-0123 The Center for Wooden Boats (214)

July 4 - July 5 - Fourth of July Splash, Kent - An old fashioned Fourth of July with live continuous music including a commmunity showcase highlighting local talent, that will feature a performance by the full Rainier Symphony, that is choreographed to the fireworks display. (253) 856-5200 Lake Meridian Park (484)

July 14 - 15 - Northwest Renaissance Festival, Nine Mile Falls - (509) 276-7728 (481)

August 3 - 12 - Clark County Fair, Ridgefield - 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! (360) 397-6180 Clark County Event Center (140)

August 29 - September 2 - Walla Walla Fair, Walla Walla - Since 1866, the fair has been the highlight of the fall season in the Walla Walla Valley. (509) 527-3247 Walla Walla County Fairgrounds (487)

August 30 - September 3 - Kittitas County Fair, Ellensburg - From the first organized fair in 1885 to the modern event, the fair has always been about agriculture. (800) 426-5340 (488)

September 6 - September 9 - Palouse Empire Fair, Colfax - Have a Blast at the 2007 Fair. (509) 397-6263 Palouse Empire Fairground (490)

September 7 - 23 - Puyallup Fair, Puyallup - Come and join us for fun at the fair. (253) 841-5045 Puyallup Fair and Expo Center (212)

October 5 - Fall Arts Walk, Olympia - Special features include hands-on family activities, demonstrations, and the performance stage. (360) 570-5858 Downtown (1216)

2008 Events

April 11 - 12 - Whatcom County Youth Fair, Lynden - The purpose of the Whatcom County Youth Fair is to provide an educational experience for all youth, ages 6-18, regardless of race, creed, color or natural origin or of their involvement in the 4-H or FFA organizations. (360) 354-5995 (1718)

May 2 - 3 - Holland Days, Lynden - festival is a two day event celebrating local Dutch heritage and culture. It incorporatesa wide variety of events for all ages at multiple venues throughout. (360) 354-5995 (1717)

May 22 - June 16 - 2008 Seattle International Film Festival, Seattle - Hundreds of filmmakers and film industry professionals attend. Programming reaches all ages (children to seniors) and the demographics mirror those of King County. (206) 464-5830 (1719)

May 31 - Dog Trot 3K Fun Run, Auburn - A family-oriented Fun Run that takes place in conjunction with Petpalooza. (253)931-3043 (2022)

May 31 - Petpalooza, Auburn - Pigs dancing, dogs barking, & birds singing! Animal ent., disc dog champs, petting zoo and more! (253) 931-3043 (1985)

June 19 - June 22 - 71th Annual Berry Dairy Days, Burlington - This festival celebrates the berry and dairy producers in our valley. We have a wide variety of activities such as: fireworks, strawberry shortcake booths, a tractor parade, a grand parade, a festival in the park, live music, food vendors, craft vendors, a car show, a road run, and much more! (360) 757-0994 (475)

June 20 - KidsDay, Auburn - FREE inflatable rides, mini golf, arts & crafts, face painting, 50+ vendors and more! (253) 931-3043 (1946)

June 21 - 22 - Fremont Fair, Seattle - Now in its 36th year, Fremont Fair returns to celebrate the Summer Solstice and the best of our community: art, spirit, sharing, celebration and working together to help each other. During Fair weekend, people from all walks of life come together to shop, eat, drink, perform, smile, dance, run, converse, debate, groove and parade. (206) 297-6801 Heart of Fremont (2600)

June 27 - 29 - International Festival, SeaTac - Come listen to the hottest popular performers in the Pacific Northwest. Different types of ethnic and cultural music will be performed, as well as entertainment for kids. Entertainment begins at noon on Saturday and runs through. Angle Lake Park (1720)

June 28 - 29 - Bellevue Strawberry Festival, Bellevue - A family oriented, historic community event, featuring: Fresh Strawberry Shortcake, entertainment on 2 Stages, historic agricultural exhibits, a mini museum showcasing artifacts from the Eastside's history and hands-on activities such as corn grinding and time capsule making, food & vendor booths, a family fun area, with carnival games, face painting, coloring contests & more! The festival also includesa classic auto show. (425) 453-1655 (1721)

July 1 - 4 - Demo- Washington State Fair, Goldendale - (509)773-5007 Maryhill State Park (2601)

July 4 - 4th of July Festival, Auburn - Live entertainment, activities for all ages. Car show, rock wall & much more! (253) 931-3043 (1947)

July 4 - Tacoma Freedom Fair and Air Show, Tacoma - here are nine locations along the 2-mile long Ruston Way waterfront festival site that featuring live entertainment. Freedom Fair also includes Dragon Boat Races, Offshore Power Boats, a Pole Vault Competition, Military Displays in Camp Patriot, a food festival, arts & crafts, a car show, beer gardens, carnival rides, an air show and huge fireworks show over Commencement Bay. (253)682-1446 (2602)

July 4 - 6 - The RED, WHITE & BLUEGRASS Family Pickin, Colville - This 3 day music event is sponsored by the Dominion Mountain Bluegrass Association. (509) 690-0920 (1722)

July 4 - The Fourth of July Splash, Kent - an annual community event with lots of free activities and fun for the whole family! (253) 856-5050 Lake Meridian Park (1723)

July 18 - 19 - Raspberry Festival, Lynden - Celebrate Lynden's raspberry harvest with a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, fresh berries, & more! (360) 354-5995 (2024)

July 25 - 27 - Camas Days Street Fair, Camas - Mark your calendars for the annual Camas Days Celebration, presented by the Camas/Washougal Chamber of Commerce. This long running festival features fun for the entire family with games for kids, arts and crafts booths, and the famous Wine & Microbrew Street with live, musical entertainment. (360)834-2472 (2603)

July 30 - August 3 - Thurston County Fair, Olympia - Each day during Fair Week features a variety of activities including musical entertainment, home arts demonstrations, 4-H and FFA events, rides for kids of all ages, and the always Fabulous Fair Food. Wed - Sat, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm; Sun, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm (360)786-5453 Thurston County Fairgrounds (2604)

August 1 - 10 - Clark County Fair, Ridgefield - 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! (360) 397-6180 (1724)

August 6 - 10 - Grays Harbor County Fair, Elma - Poultry In Motion! A hypnotist, ventriloquist, deep fried Twinkies, finger steaks and jumbo turkey legs are just some of the new additions. Carnival is here, business vendors and this year a free kiddie train will give rides around the fairgrounds. Food court will offer an abundance of food and the FREE concert series this year brings you countrymusic artist Joe Nichols, Contemporary Christian Artist Trevor Morgan and more. Car races are always a favorite. This is truly an old fashioned family event and shouldn't be missed by anyone. (800)621-9625 Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds (2606)

August 7 - 10 - Pierce County Fair, Graham - Join us in our yearly celebration of rural life, agriculture, and good ol' family values. The Pierce County Fair is situated amongst the firs and green grass of beautiful Frontier Park. Sit back and enjoy a wide selection of tasty fair foods while viewing some of our many free entertainment acts and attractions. Join us in our yearly celebration of rural life, agriculture, and good ol' family values. The Pierce County Fair is situated amongst the firs and green grass of beautiful Frontier Park. Sit back and enjoy a wide selection of tasty fair foods while viewing some of our many free entertainment acts and attractions. (253) 847-4754 Frontier Park (2607)

August 8 - 10 - Jefferson County Fair, Port Townsend - An old fashioned country Fair with fun for the whole family. Draft Horse pulls, 4H/FFA exhibits, animals, Barrel Races, 4 x 4 Mud Drags, lots of free entertainment and much more. Fri & Sat 10:00 am - 10:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (360)385-1013 Jefferson County Fairgrounds (2608)

August 6 - 9 - Yakima Valley Fair and Rodeo, Grandview - This event will be held again this year at Country Park in Grandview, WA. This will be our 78th Annual Fair and our 5th Annual Rodeo! (509)786-8250 Country Park (2605)

August 11 - 16 - 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 (2609)

August 13 - 17 - Skamania County Fair, Stevenson - Free fair, entertainment, carnival, animals, and timber carnival. (509)427-3979 Skamania County Fair Grounds (2610)

August 14 - 17 - Island County Fair, Langley - Bring the whole family to an authentic old-fashioned, country-style fair. Enjoy livestock, craft competitions,rides, and ongoing entertainment. Gates open at 9:30 am Thursday-Sunday, and close at 10pm Thursday, 10:30 pm on Friday and Saturday, and at 9pm on Sunday. (360)221-4677 Island County Fairgrounds (2611)

August 19 - 23 - Benton Franklin Fair, Kennewick - A time-honored tradition in the Tri-Cities, showcasing the agricultural diversity of the region while providing great entertainment for the whole family. Tues - Thurs - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Fri/Sat 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. (509)586-9211 Fairgrounds (2612)

August 20 - 24 - Kitsap County Fair and Rodeo, Bremerton - (360)337-5650 Kitsap County Fairgrounds (2613)

August 25 - 28 - Lincoln County Fair, Davenport - The Annual Lincoln County Fair has a lot to see: Cows, Sheep, Pigs, Chickens, Canned Goods, Baked Goods, Crafts, Quilts, Food, and lots more. (509)725-5161 Lincoln County Fairgrounds (2614)

August 28 - September 1 - Kittitas County Fair, Ellensburg - From the first organized fair in 1885 to the modern event, the fair has always been about agriculture. (800) 426-5340 (1725)

September 5 - 14 - Spokane County Interstate Fair, Spokane - This county fair features juried animal exhibits, crafts, agricultural displays and competitions, antique machinery exhibits, a fine arts and more. There will be commercial exhibits, as well as, food booths galore with all of your favorite fair morsels. For action, there will be a carnival,a PRCA Rodeo, around the clock entertainment and a demolition derby. (509)477-2772 Spokane County Fair and Expo Center (2615)

September 5 - 21 - Puyallup Fair, Puyallup - The Fair has been bringing people together for over 100 years. Don't miss the entertainment, animals, rides, displays and, of course, the food!. Enjoy the State 4-H Fair, ToonzVille, the expanded SillyVille, tons of free entertainment, the Puyallup Pro Rodeo and shows and our nightly concert series. (253)841-5045 Puyallup Fair & Events Center (2616)

September 26 - October 5 - Central Washington State Fair, Yakima - Central Washington State Fair is back featuring animals, agricultural displays, home arts, photography, fair farm, entertainment, northern sprint and tour car racing, Hispanic rodeo, P.R.C.A. rodeo, demolition derby and local and regional acts. (509)248-7160 Central Washington State Fairgrounds at State Fair Park (2617)

November 8 - 43rd annual Veterans Day Parade & Observance, Auburn - The largest Veterans Day parade west of the Mississippi! Parade starts at 11am. 253-931-3043 (1948)

December 13 - Christmas Rush Fun Run, Kent - Fast certified course, live music, random prizes and awards for top 5 finishers in each division. (253)856-5050 (1983)