Alaska |
| Anchorage |
| Sep 06 | Great Alaska Quilt Show - Anchorage Log Cabin Quilters show their amazing works and auction off 60 special quilts. www.alaskaquilts.org | 907-279-2839 |
| Sep 10 | Taste of Mardi Gras - Bourbon Street is recreated on 4th Avenue, featuring authentic Cajun cuisine from local celebrity chefs, live music by H3, and street performers. www.tasteofmardigras.org | 907-257-2321 |
| Sep 11 | Harvest Days - Stroll through the garden, build your own scarecrow, and watch as the Alaskan Kitchen Garden is harvested, Alaska Botanical Garden. www.alaskabg.org | 907-770-3692 |
| Oct 01-Oct 03 | Make It Alaskan Festival - Unique, high quality “Made in Alaska” products offered by more than 250 artists. www.miafestival.com | 907-279-0618 |
| Oct 01 | Great Alaska Beer Train - The Alaska Railroad's Microwbrew Express travels 80 miles round-trip from Anchorage to Portage and features an assortment of the finest local microbrews. www.alaskarailroad.com | 907-265-2494 |
| Dec 03-Dec 16 | International Film Festival - Offers movie-goers a variety of venues and unusual events designed to enhance the festival experience. www.anchoragefilmfestival.org | 907-338-3761 |
| Dec 31 | New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Display - Skiers and snowboarders traverse the slopes of Mt. Alyeska carrying lighted bamboo poles, followed by one of the biggest firework displays in Alaska. www.alyeskaresort.com | 907-754-1111 |
| Big Lake |
| Sep 11 | Fall Festival & Chili Cook Off - Live music, dancers, pony rides, a mini carnival, food and crafts, and of course, the chili cook-off. www.biglakechamber.org | 907-892-6109 |
| Fairbanks |
| Oct 08-Oct 10 | International Sled Dog Symposium - Workshops and presentations offered on a wide range of sled-dog topics, including mushing, nutrition, training, dog care, and equipment. www.sleddog.org | 907-457-6874 |
| Nov 10-Nov 13 | Athabascan Fiddlers Festival - Native musicians gather for a lively musical celebration. | 907-388-5651 |
| Dec 03-Dec 05 | Nutcracker Ballet - The holiday classic is presented by the North Star Ballet at Hering Auditorium. www.thenorthstarballet.org | 907-451-8800 |
| Girdwood |
| Sep 24-Sep 25 | Oktoberfest at Alyeska - Bratworst, German potato salad, apple and cherry strudel, the Alaska blaskapelle--a 10-piece German band, and more.
www.alyeskaresort.com | 907-754-2111 |
| Haines |
| Sep 04 | Mardi Gras - Costume contest, Cajun music, face painting, and refreshments. www.haines.ak.us | 907-766-2234 |
| Nov 10-Nov 14 | Bald Eagle Festival - Wildlife workshops, tours, classes, and live raptor presentations offered at the world's largest gathering of bald eagles. www.baldeaglefestival.org | 907-766-3094 |
| Juneau |
| Sep 18 | Discover Eaglecrest Day - A day of exploration and adventure on the mountain, including hiking, biking, ziplining, and berry picking. www.skijuneau.com | 907-790-2000 |
| Kodiak |
| Dec 17 | Harbor Stars - Christmas fleet parade features brightly decorated vessels of all sizes. www.kodiakisland.net | 907-486-4899 |
| Nome |
| Sep 06 | Bathtub Race - Watch this hilarious race as each team captain sits inside a water-filled bathtub on wheels as it is propelled by team members to the finish line. www.visitnomealaska.com | 907-443-2798 |
| Dec 04 | Fireman’s Carnival - Activities include games of chance, concession stands, bingo, cake walks, and a chance to win a new snowmobile. www.visitnomealaska.com | 907-443-2310 |
| North Pole |
| Dec 04-Dec 05 | Winter Festival - Fireworks, holiday bazaar, and candle lighting ceremony. www.northpolechamber.us | 907-488-2281 |
| Dec 05-Jan 03 | Christmas in Ice - Ice-sculpting competition, kids' park, and a one-horse open sleigh. www.christmasinice.org | 907-378-5778 |
| Petersburg |
| Sep 09-Sep 12 | Tongass Rainforest Festival - Celebrates the Tongass National Rainforest with an art show, guided walks, workshops, storytelling, a bonfire, and more. www.tongassrainforestfestival.org | 907-772-3381 |
| Oct 16 | Octoberfest Artshare - Arts and crafts by local artists and crafters, a quilt show and auction, food vendors, and entertainment. www.petersburg.org | 907-772-3576 |
| Nov 26 | Festival of Lights - Lighting of the community tree, music, and benediction to kick-off the Christmas season. www.petersburg.org | 907-772-3646 |
| Dec 24 | Julebukking - In keeping with Norwegian tradition, local merchants offer customers food and spirits in appreciation for their business that year. www.petersburg.org | 907-772-4636 |
| Sitka |
| Sep 25 | Running of the Boots - Fun event, where townspeople put on rubber boots to accent their wild-and-crazy outfits and participate in a charity fun run. www.sitka.org | 907-747-8604 |
| Oct 10-Oct 18 | Alaska Day Festival - Week-long celebration features Native dances, traditional Russian folk dances, road races, costume ball, car show, and much more. www.alaskadayfestival.org | 907-747-5124 |
| Nov 05-Nov 07 | WhaleFest - International lineup of world-renowned biologists and researchers share their knowledge, studies, and experiences, plus an art show, whale watching cruises, and fun run. www.sitkawhalefest.org | 907-747-7964 |
| Wasilla |
| Nov 05-Nov 06 | Bad Girls of the North Art and Craft Show - Shoppers can enjoy a glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres while viewing a collection of exceptional art and craft items. www.badgirlsofthenorth.com | |
BR |
| Victoria |
| Jun 15-Sep 01 | Summer at Butchart Gardens - Fifty-five acres of magnificent floral displays and evening entertainment on the Concert Lawn stage, July 4 through September 5. www.butchartgardens.com | 250-652-5256 |
British Columbia |
| Bamfield |
| Oct 02 | Mushroom Festival - Berry pancake breakfast, guided mushroom hunt and identification, mushroom derby, forest feast dinner, and live entertainment. www.mushroomfestival.ca | 250-728-3132 |
| Chilliwack |
| Sep 03-Sep 05 | Bluegrass Festival - Features an open mic, beginner jams, corn shuckin' contests, free workshops, children's activities, and live bluegrass music. www.chilliwackartscouncil.com | 604-792-2069 |
| Coquitlam |
| Oct 15-Nov 10 | West Coast Chocolate Festival - Multiple events pairing chocolate with wine, beer, and liqueurs. www.chocolatefestival.ca | 604-628-9547 |
| Duncan BC |
| Mar 06-Oct 31 | Pacific Northwest Raptors - Opening March 6th 2010.
Daily flying demonstrations at the center showcase the incredible flight skills of the raptors that live at PNW Raptors. Watch in awe as Bald Eagles soar freely overhead, only to descend right in front of you.
www.pnwraptors.com | 1 250 746 0372 |
| Hope |
| Sep 09-Sep 12 | Brigade Days - A street dance, live music, fireworks, a parade, wood carving competition, children's programs, and more. www.hopebrigadedays.com | 604-869-2744 |
| Kelowna |
| Sep 17-Sep 19 | Dragon Boat Festival - Live entertainment, boat races, food, and fun. www.kdbf.ca | 250-765-4536 |
| Okanagan Valley |
| Oct 01-Oct 10 | Fall Wine Festival - Vineyard tours, wine tastings, seminars, winemaker dinners, and numerous harvest-related events. www.thewinefestivals.com | 250-861-6654 |
| Penticton |
| Sep 10-Sep 12 | Pentastic Hot Jazz Festival - Twelve bands and a solo artist perform exciting sounds and rhythms for music lovers of all ages. www.pentasticjazz.com | |
| Prince George |
| Oct 23 | Halloween Spooktacular - Haunted house tour, pumpkin carving, marshmallow roast, trick or treat, and more. www.hublehomestead.ca | 250-564-7033 |
| Richmond |
| Sep 01-Oct 31 | Whale Watching Tours - Travel through the Gulf Islands and see orcas, porpoises, sea lions, bald eagles, seals, and other wildlife. Professional naturalists onboard. www.vancouverwhalewatch.com | 604-274-9565 |
| Vancouver |
| Jun 03-Sep 25 | Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival - The 21st season offers Shakespeare plays, related dramas, and several special events in two performances tents in Vanier Park. www.bardonthebeach.org | 877-739-0559 |
| Sep 09-Sep 19 | International Fringe Festival - An eclectic mix of theatrical offerings with more than 600 performances by 80 different groups over 11 days. www.vancouverfringe.com | 604-637-6380 |
| Sep 30-Oct 15 | International Film Festival - More than 350 films from 80 countries shown on 10 screens, to help foster the art of cinema. www.viff.org | 604-685-0260 |
| Victoria |
| Aug 25-Sep 06 | Fringe Theatre Festival - Explosion of comedy, improv, drama, performance art, and dance from around the world, plus FringeKids Fest, Fringe Block Party, Pick of the Fringe Pancake Breakfast, and some pay-what-you-can shows at the Fringe Club. www.intrepidtheatre.com | 250-383-2663 |
| Sep 03-Sep 06 | Vancouver Island Blues Bash - International, regional, and local artists perform all styles of blues and R&B at Ship Point (Victoria's Inner Harbour). www.jazzvictoria.ca | 250-388-4423 |
| Whister |
| Nov 11 | ARTrageous - Emerging and established artists in an evening of live art, wild roving performances, and a live dance band. www.whistlerartscouncil.com | 604-935-8410 |
CA |
| Sacramento |
| Sep 04 | 47th Annual Greek Festival - Check 2010 dates. www.annunciation.ca.goarch.org/festival/ | |
California |
| Los Angeles/San Francisco |
| Oct 29-May 13 | Houdini Art & Magic - Houdini:Art and Magic will travel to Skirball Cultural Center,Los Angeles(April 28 – September 4, 2011) Contemporary Jewish Museum,San Francisco(September 26,2011–January 15,2012)and Madison Museum of Contemporary Art,Madison, WI(February 11–May 13,2012) | 212-843-9353 |
Idaho |
| Athol |
| Sep 04-Sep 05 | Coaster Classic Car Show - Silverwood Theme Park is the venue for one of the largest classic car shows in the region. Hosted by Inland Empire Late Great Chevy Club '55 — '72. www.silverwoodthemepark.com | 208-683-3400 |
| Boise |
| Feb 04-Dec 02 | First Thursday - On the first Thursday of each month visitors can stroll through the unique shops and galleries in downtown Boise. Entertainment, special events, and free trolley service is provided. www.downtownboise.org/ | 208-472-5251 |
| Jun 04-Sep 26 | Idaho Shakespeare Festival - Idaho's premier professional theater company stages a full season of the Bard and other classical playwrights. www.idahoshakespeare.org | 208-429-9908 |
| Sep 10-Sep 12 | Art in the Park - Northwest artists display and sell at this outdoor event that also includes live entertainment, food, and kid's art activities. www.boiseartmuseum.org | 208-345-8330, x14 |
| Oct 02-Oct 03 | Harvest Festival - Creative scarecrow displays, live music, hay rides, contests, games, and kid's activities, plus great food, fall brews, wine, and fresh cider. www.idahobotanicalgarden.org | 208-343-8649 |
| Hailey |
| Oct 08-Oct 10 | Trailing of the Sheep Festival - A cultural heritage festival that includes workshops, competitions, demonstrations, a parade, and a chance to trail with local herders and their sheep through downtown Ketchum. www.trailingofthesheep.org | 208-720-0585 |
| Idaho Falls |
| Jan 28-Sep 11 | Wolf to Woof: The Story of Dogs - Every dog has wolf inside. Explore the unique relationship dogs have with humans at the largest and most comprehensive traveling exhibit that also explores the history, biology and evolution of dogs. www.museumofidaho.org | 208-522-1400 |
| Ketchum |
| Sep 03-Sep 05 | Wagon Days - A shootout, one of the longest non-motorized parades in the West, plus barbecues, a children's carnival, rodeo, and more. www.wagondays.com | 866-305-9899 |
| Lewiston |
| Sep 09-Sep 12 | Roundup - Professional rodeo events and a parade. www.lewistonroundup.com | 208-746-6324 |
| Mackay |
| Sep 18 | Cowboy Poetry Gathering - Seasoned artists perform poetry and ballads at the Mackay Main Theater. www.mackayidaho.com | 208-588-3330 |
| Orofino |
| Sep 16-Sep 19 | Lumberjack Days - Loggers from all over the world engage in competitions that include birling, axe throwing, a tree race, two-person hand saw, and power saw races. www.orofinolumberjackdays.org | 208-476-3412 |
| Pocatello |
| Sep 11-Sep 12 | Sagebrush Arts Fest - Art show and sale includes paintings, glass, pottery, and jewelery, plus food booths, entertainment, and a hands-on Children's Art Yard. www.pocatelloartctr.org | 208-232-0970 |
| Post Falls |
| Sep 25-Sep 26 | Festa Italiana - Italian food, cooking demonstrations, wine and beer garden, artisan booths, and grape stomp. www.idahoitalianfestival.com | 208-773-8522 |
| Riggins |
| Oct 09-Oct 10 | Regional Art Show - Fine art in a variety of mediums, a contest, and silent auction. www.rigginsidaho.com | 208-839-2808 |
| Sandpoint |
| May 29-Sep 04 | Summer Sounds at Park Place - Free concert series features local and regional musicians performing classical, jazz, blues, and pop. www.ArtinSandpoint.com. | 208-265-5678 |
| Sep 04-Sep 05 | Schweitzer Fall Fest - Chairlift rides, a kids' activity tent, free live music, and tasting tents with Northwest microbrews, wine, and soda. www.schweitzer.com | |
| Sep 23-Sep 26 | Idaho State Draft Horse Show - Pulling competitions, barrel racing, exhibits, and a quilt raffle. www.idahodrafthorseshow.com | 509-922-5254 |
| Oct 30-Nov 07 | Lakedance International Film Festival - Screening 50 independent films from around the world, plus many more film-related events. www.lakedance.com | |
| Sun Valley |
| Aug 28-Sep 05 | 2010 U.S. Paragliding Nationals - The finest paragliding pilots will take to the skies for this competition at one of the premier paragliding locations. wwwflysunvalley.com | |
| Sep 24-Sep 26 | Harvest Festival - Focuses on regional sustainable foods, wines, and beers, and features cooking demonstrations by visiting regional chefs, wine and beer tastings, a culinary trade show, a restaurant walk, chef's dinners, and a beer garden. www.sunvalleyharvestfestival.com | 866-305-0408 |
| Oct 13-Oct 17 | Jazz Jamboree - Two hundred musicians from around the world put on 300 shows at the Sun Valley Resort. www.sunvalleyjazz.com | 877-478-5277 |
| Twin Falls |
| Oct 01-Oct 02 | Oktoberfest - Children's area, scarecrow and pumpkin carving contests, kazoo parade, street dance, and more. www.twinfallsid.org | 208-734-2113 |
Montana |
| Bigfork |
| Sep 05 | Rumble in the Bay Car Show - Show & Shine, downtown poker walk, 50/50 split the pot, lots of raffles, and music, plus car owners dress up according to vehicle’s era to win prizes. www.bigforkevents.com | 406-871-1619 |
| Billings |
| Oct 09 | Harvest Fest - Celebrate the change in seasons in downtown Billings with food, arts and crafts vendors, along with a farmers market, live entertainment, baking contest, and other activities. www.harvestfun.com | 406-259-5454 |
| Boulder |
| Sep 11-Sep 12 | Music & Arts Festival - Music, art vendors, authors, children activities, food, and more at this free family event. www.bouldermtchamber.com | 406-465-2106 |
| Bozeman |
| Sep 22-Sep 25 | HATCH Film Festival - Offering feature films, ground breaker films, and a shorts program, along with musical events and an awards ceremony. www.hatchfest.org | 406-586-2635 |
| Dillon |
| Sep 04-Sep 06 | Mantana's biggest Weekend - Labor Day rodeo, concert, fair, and parade provide an exciting and colorful end to summer. www.dillonjaycees.com | 406-683-5771 |
| Oct 22-Oct 23 | Ghost Walks - Bannack's ghosts Henry Plummer, Cyrus Skinner, Doctor Glick, and others come to life in this spooky Halloween event. Reservations required; dress warmly; not recommended for children under six. www.bannack.org | 406-834-3413 |
| Great Falls |
| Sep 10 | River's Edge Trail Blues & Brews - Great food, a selection of microbrew brew and domestic beers, and some of the best regional and national blues artists at this fundraiser for the River's Edge Trail. www.thetrail.org | 406-788-3313 |
| Hamilton |
| Oct 02 | 31st Annual McIntosh Apple Day - Apple butter bubbling over an open fire, apple juice being squeezed, a giant farmers' market with arts and crafts, live music, and more. www.brvhsmuseum.org | 406-363-3338 |
| Helena |
| Apr 24-Nov 06 | Helena Farmers Market - For over 36 years, the best of local farmers, crafters, and food vendors sell only their Montana-made products in downtown. Pets allowed. www.helenafarmersmarket.com | 406-438-0027 |
| Sep 17-Sep 19 | Last Chance Community Pow Wow - Join the celebration of children with Native American singing, dancing and good friendships. Demonstrations, crafts, and more are offered. www.lccpwhelena.com | 406-439-5631 |
| Oct 23 | Autumn Art & Craft Show - More than 80 juried artists and craftspeople from Montana and the Northwest display and sell handmade items. www.janetkoenigproductions.com | 406-449-7801 |
| Jefferson City |
| Sep 26 | Scarecrow Festival - Fun for the whole family building scarecrows and carving pumpkins along with a big bonfire, wiener roast, and live music. www.tizergardens.com | 406-933-8789 |
| Kalispell |
| Sep 09-Sep 12 | NorthWest Antique Power Association - 17th Annual Threshing Bee. Old time farming and logging displays and parade of power. | 406-270-5570 |
| Oct 07-Oct 10 | Glacier Jazz Stampede - Hear your favorite jazz bands on stampede weekend. Advance tickets available for a discount. www.glacierjazzstampede.com | 406-755-6088 |
| Missoula |
| Sep 12 | Germanfest - Missoula celebrates its sister city with free musical entertainment, German-style dancing, children's activities, and ethnic foods and beverages. www.missoulacultural.org | 406-532-3240 |
| Oct 28-Oct 30 | Humanities Festival of the Book - More than 60 of the region's writers in a variety of readings, panels, and signings, plus entertainment, receptions and tours. www.humanitiesmontana.org | 406-243-6022 |
| Stevensville |
| Sep 11 | NorthWest Honey Fest - Celebrate the importance of bees during National Honey Month with beekeeping and culinary demonstrations, honey tastings, vendors, honey foods and drinks, live music, and more. www.mainstreetstevensville.com | 406-777-3773 |
OR |
| Lincoln City |
| Jan 01-Feb 01 | Spooner Days - Celebration of people with the last name Spooner. www.oregoncoast.org | 541-996-2119 |
| Portland |
| Dec 31 | Spooner's Birthday lexidog.com | 541-997-8401 x140 |
Oregon |
| Ashland |
| Feb 19-Oct 31 | Oregon Shakespeare Festival - The Tony-Award-winning festival opens its 75th year with 784 performances of 11 productions along with other events. www.osfashland.or | 541-482-4331 |
| Feb 19-Oct 31 | Oregon Shakespeare Festival - The Tony Award-winning festival opens its 75th year with 12 productions ranging from 'Twelfth Night' to 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.' www.osfashland.org | 541-482-4331 |
| Astoria |
| Sep 18-Sep 19 | Pacific Commercial Fishermen's Festival - See cast members of "The Deadliest Catch," witness a Coast Guard helicopter rescue, and listen to fishermen and cheer them on as they compete in the Captain Phil Harris Highliner Competition. www.PacificFishermenFestival.com | 503-470-0463 |
| Oct 03 | Great Columbia Crossing 10K Walk/Run - Experienced athletes and amateurs alike will enjoy this unique opportunity to cross the Columbia River on foot during the 10K walk/run. www.greatcolumbiacrossing.com | 800-875-6807 |
| Baker City |
| Sep 17-Sep 18 | Fall Festival - Celebration of Baker County's pioneer heritage. Activities and events showcase the area's western culture and agricultural roots with dancing, music, fiddling, hayrides, children's activities, Dutch Oven Cook-Off, and the Taste of Baker Restaurant Craw www.historicbakercity.com | 541-523-5442 |
| Bandon |
| Jul 01-Sep 05 | Bandon Crab Derby - Catch tagged Dungeness crabs and win up to $1000! No entrance fee. Go to website for info and rules. www.bandoncrabderby.com | 541-347-4801 |
| Sep 10-Sep 12 | 64th Annual Cranberry Festival - Blessing of the harvest, tractor show, live bands, quilt show, children's activities, parade, festival market, golf challenge, football game, and more. www.bandon.com | 541-347-9616 |
| Bend |
| Sep 03-Sep 04 | The Little Woody Barrel-Aged Beer Festival - Sample local barrel-aged brews, meet the brewmasters, and hang out with fellow beer lovers and connoisseurs. A selection of bourbons have been added to this year's tastings. Glass with admission fee. www.thelittlewoody.com | 541-323-0964 |
| Sep 03-Sep 04 | Little Woody Festival: Barrels, Beers and Bourbons Have a Rendezvous in Bend, Oregon - The finest in bourbon and barrel-aged beers from some of the Northwest’s most popular breweries will be featured at the 2-day Little Woody Festival. http://www.thelittlewoody.com | 541-323-0964 |
| Sep 18 | XTERRA National Trail Running Championship - Named, "America's Best Trail Running Town" by the editors of Outside magazine, Bend plays host to the top runners for this half-marathon XDURO race. www.xterraplanet.com/xduro/nationals.html | 877-XTERRA-1 |
| Sep 24-Sep 25 | Oktoberfest - Family celebration of the harvest features traditional food, micro brewed beer, and the famous Wiener Dog Races. www.downtownbend.org | 541-788-3628 |
| Oct 07-Oct 10 | BendFilm Festival - Filmmakers, industry supporters, and film fans participate in an intense four days of viewing with more fun events in-between. www.bendfilm.org | 541-388-FEST (3378) |
| Oct 15-Oct 17 | Bend's Big Fat Tour - Three days of single track mountain biking bliss during fall, when the riding is the best. www.bendsbigfattour.com | 541-385-7002 |
| Brookings |
| Sep 03-Sep 05 | Slam'n Salmon Ocean Derby - Three days of great fishing that includes daily prizes for the largest catch and salmon bar barbeque. Prizes total $15,000. Register at port office or online. www.slamnsalmon.com | 541-469-2218 |
| Burns |
| Sep 07-Sep 12 | Harney County Fair, Rodeo, and Racemeet - The 86th annual event features NPRA rodeo, horse racing, 4-H and FFA livestock show and sale, carnival, free stage entertainment, and more. www.harney.or.us/countyfair.html | 541-573-6166 |
| Canby |
| Sep 25-Sep 26 | Grape Stomping Festival - St. Josef's Winery hosts the 'original northwest grape-stomping harvest festival' featuring traditional grape stomping and other activities, German food, tours of the winery, and discounts on wines. www.stjosefswinery.com | 503-651-3190 |
| Cannon Beach |
| Sep 11 | Cottage Tour - Featuring a tour of historic cottages of Tolovana Park, presentation, luncheon, and a wine reception. www.cbhistory.org | 503-436-9301 |
| Nov 05-Nov 07 | Stormy Weather Arts - Features art, music, cuisine, 'So You Think You Can Paint,' and dancers, plus shops, restaurants, and galleries host music, art, and literary events. www.cannonbeach.org | 503-436-2623 |
| Central Point |
| Oct 07-Oct 10 | State of Jefferson Alpaca Show - Halter and fleece show with various seminars and presentations, live stud auction, silent auction, and fiber arts sale. www.jcfairgrounds.com | 541-774-8270 |
| Charleston |
| Sep 08-Oct 30 | Salmon Derby - Catch a salmon and bring it in for a raffle ticket to win cash and prizes. No entrance fees. www.bandonsalmonderby.com | 541-347-4801 |
| Coburg |
| Sep 12 | Oreginal Coburg Antique Fair - The 23rd annual event features more than 300 dealers from throughout the Northwest, plus live music, free parking, and great food. www.coburgorchamber.org | 541-683-0916 |
| Coos Bay |
| Sep 17-Sep 19 | Bay Area Fun Festival - A festival of fun for families! Live entertainment, the famous Cruz the Coos, the Prefontaine Memorial Run, parade and so much more! Variety of vendors, arts and crafts and lots of different kinds of food. www.oregonsadventurecoast.com | 541-269-0215 |
| Corvallis |
| Sep 11 | Rhapsody in the Vineyard - Sip some of the finest vintages and stroll through the shops in downtown. A variety of food, art, and music provided by shop owners. Logo glasses, scrip, wine totes, and neck slings available at select businesses. www.downtowncorvallis.org | 541-754-6624 |
| Sep 25-Sep 26 | Corvallis Fall Festival - This 38th annual event features art making in the Art Discovery Zone, great food and wine to sample, arts and crafts vendors, and live music. www.corvallisfallfestival.org | 541-752-9655 |
| Cottage Grove |
| Sep 18-Sep 19 | Gathering of Gardeners Festival & Symposium - Gardening exhibitions, vendors, demonstrations, and speakers, plus Great Northwest Tomato Taste-Off on Saturday at noon. www.thegatheringofgardeners.com | 541-942-2491 |
| Cove |
| Sep 18 | Music Over the Valley - Free concert series with includes country, classical, folk, and Irish. Kick up your heels, drink some wine, eat some good food on the grass. www.visitlagrande.com | 541-568-4514 |
| Dayton |
| Nov 19-Nov 21 | Olio Nuovo Festa (Olive Oil Celebration) - Oregons largest olive oil proccessing facility is hosting their second annual Olio Nuovo Festa, Italian for New Olive Oil Celebration. Years-old traditions exist around the pressing of artisan olive oil each harvest.
FREE! Reservations NOT required www.OregonOliveMill.com | 503-864-2200 |
| Elgin |
| Oct 09 | RailsNW Eagle Cap Wilderness Rail Adventure - Come by train through the rugged and roadless Grande Ronde Canyon in Eastern Oregon, at the peak of the Fall colors. Box lunch served during 6-1/2 hour trip. $115 pp.
www.railsnw.com | 800-717-0108 |
| Eugene |
| Sep 11 | 13th Annual Mid-Valley Brewfest - This noncompetitive festival features creations from the finest brewers in the Eugene area, and lower Willamette Valley, plus live music. www.mcmenamins.com | 541-345-4905 |
| Oct 07-Oct 10 | Eugene International Film Festival - A juried event of independent films from around the world includes screenings, receptions, and film industry-led workshops. www.eugenefilmfest.org | |
| Oct 08-Oct 10 | 28th Lane County Home Improvement Show - Gnome Place Like Home! 250 exhibits, experts, products & services for homes & yards. 50 seminar How-to's. Enjoy Shoppes on Stage, Antique Sale, Prize Drawings, & Designer Rooms. Fri: 5pm-9pm, Sat: 10am-9pm, Sun: 10am-5pm. www.eugenehomeshow.com | 541-484-9247 |
| Oct 28-Oct 31 | Eugene Ski Swap - Great deals on snow gear and clothing, new and previously owned. Bring in your consignments and stock up for the winter season ahead. www.eugeneskiswap.org | 541-682-4292 |
| Oct 31 | The Mushroom Festival - Largest mushroom display on the West Coast. Experts on hand to help with mushroom identification, plus hayrides, cider pressing demonstrations, wine tasting, and scarecrow contest. www.mountpisgaharboretum.org | 541-747-3817 |
| Jan 21-Jan 23 | 6th Good Earth Home, Garden & Living Show - 250+ Sustainable Exhibits: Home, Garden, Food, Transportation, Art, Wellness, & ReUse. National Green Build Experts/NW Authors, Music, Organic Eats, 80+ Seminars, Chickens Over the Aisles!
FREE admission/Parking.
Fri5pm-9pm, Sat10am-8pm, Sun10am-5pm
www.eugenehomeshow.com | 541-484-9247 |
| Mar 10-Mar 13 | 32nd Lane County Home & Garden Show - 325 exhibits. Experts/products/services for home & yard. 50 home & garden seminars. Showcase Gardens in Full Bloom, Plant Sales, * Prize Drawings. FREE admission & Parking.
Thurs/Fri:5pm-9pm, Sat: 10am-9pm, Sun: 10am-5pm. www.EugeneHomeShow.com
www.eugenehomeshow.com | Karen Ramus |
| Florence |
| Sep 10-Sep 12 | Rods 'n Rhodies - Invitational car show in Historic Old Town Florence (1972 and older). www.florencechamber.com | 541-997-3128 |
| Oct 08-Oct 09 | Chowder, Blues & Brews - Features Oregon Coast Professional Chowder Cook-off, people's choice tastings, food booths, Northwest microbrews, and live blues music. www.florencechamber.com | 541-997-3128 |
| Jan 21-Jan 23 | Florence Winter Folk Fetsival - Three days of concerts, craft shows, jam sessions. Headliners are Chad and Jeremy, Weavermania and The Trail Band. http://www.winterfolkfestival.org | 541-997-1994 |
| Grants Pass |
| Oct 02-Oct 03 | Art Along the Rogue - The City of Grants Pass celebrates Art Along the Rogue 2010 Chalk Art and Music Festival. www.artalongtherogue.com | 541-476-5510 |
| Hood River |
| Sep 18-Sep 19 | The Hood River County Fruit Loop Pear Celebration - Road trip along the Fruit Loop for tastings of 18 varieties of fresh pears, along with pear wines, desserts, and artisan foods. Enjoy live music, corn maze, barbecue, lavender farms, baby alpacas, and more. www.hoodriverfruitloop.com | 541-386-7697 |
| Jacksonville |
| Jul 08-Sep 25 | Britt Festival - The Northwest's premier outdoor summer performing arts festival now in its 48th year presents dozens of summer concerts, featuring world-class musicians in classical, jazz, folk, bluegrass, pop, and more. www.brittfest.org | 800-882-7488 |
| Junction City |
| Sep 18 | Third Annual Junction City Quilt Walk - Hundreds of quilts sewn by local crafters are on display in downtown. www.junctioncity.com | 541-998-3312 |
| La Grande |
| Sep 04-Sep 06 | Oregon Trail Blue Mountain Crossing Living History Presentation - Step back in time with pioneers at the campfire discussing the challenges, heartwarming experience, and hope for the future along the Oregon Trail. Also interpretative panels, logging exhibit, and picnic area. www.visitlagrande.com | 541-963-7186 |
| Sep 20 | Grande Ronde Studio Tour - Several resident artists welcome visitors to their studios during this annual event. Meet the artists and view their creations in glass, bronze, watercolor, ceramics, acrylics, and meta. www.visitlagrande.com | 800-848-9969 |
| Oct 09-Oct 31 | Haunted Attraction - Scary haunted house and tricks and treats each weekend. www.visitlagrande.com | 541-910-5042 |
| Oct 16-Oct 31 | Old Roses Merchantiel and Pumpkin Patch - Pumpkin patch, hay-bale maze and tower, and hay rides during October. Discover this secret place along the Grande Tour scenic route. www.visitlagrande.com | 541-910-7774 |
| Lincoln City |
| Sep 04 | Wings and Waves Birding Festival - Birding trips, silent auctions, and lectures from world-renowned nature experts. www.lincolncityaudubon.com | 541-996-1274 |
| Oct 01-Dec 01 | Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic and Big Wave Paddle In - With just a few days notice, top surfers from around the globe will make their way to the Oregon coast to compete in North America’s premier tow surfing contest, drawn by near-perfect 40 foot waves and the rugged lure of Nelscott Reef. www.nelscottreef.com | 541-996-6122 |
| Oct 02 | Pacific Northwest Wild Mushroom Cook-Off - Enjoy mushroom-themed dishes from restaurants around the state. Free admission; tasting-sized portions available for a small fee. At the Culinary Center. www.oregoncoast.org | 800-452-2151 |
| Oct 09-Oct 10 | Fall Kite Festival - Enjoy demonstrations by expert fliers, kid's kite making, Rok Battle, raffles, kid's parade, and more fun in the sand! www.oregoncoast.org | 800-452-2151 |
| Medford |
| Sep 04-Sep 05 | Taste of Harry & David - A premier food and wine event that offers more than 50 sampling stations, plus live music. www.harryanddavid.com | 541-864-2277 |
| Oct 09-Oct 10 | Medford Jazz Festival - Music festival offers Dixieland, traditional jazz, zydeco, blues, and swing bands playing in venues throughout the city. www.medfordjazz.org | 541-770-6972 |
| Newport |
| Sep 25 | Jellyfish Jubilee - An elegant evening of Northwest cuisine, wines, a silent auction, and live music that benefits the Aquarium's exhibits and education programs. Visit their new exhibit 'Swampland.' www.aquarium.org | 541-867-4931 |
| Pendleton |
| Sep 15-Sep 18 | Pendleton Round-Up - Rodeo events include bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, barrel racing, Brahma bull riding, and more. www.pendletonroundup.com | 800-45-RODEO |
| Portland |
| Apr 01-Apr 30 | Underground Portland Tour - Discover Portland's sordid past while touring its underground. Stories of shady characters, scandalous events, and other mischief are revealed under the city's Old Town and Chinatown areas. www.portlandwalkingtours.com | 503-774-4522 |
| May 05-Oct 27 | Portland Farmers Market Downtown - Local produce and foods, cooking demonstrations from top chefs, music, and activities for the entire family. www.portlandfarmersmarket.org | 503-241-0032 |
| Jul 31-Sep 06 | Behind the Shoji Art Show & Sale - Top artists from the Pacific Northwest present Asian-themed ceramics, glassware, metal art, woodblock, textiles, and more at the Japanese Garden. www.japanesegarden.com/events/behind-the-shoji | 503-223-1321 |
| Sep 04-Sep 06 | Art in the Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival - More than 100 artists show and sell their work, ranging from fine wooden furniture and beautiful paintings to photography, glass, clay, metal, jewelry, and much more. www.artinthepearl.com | 503-722-9017 |
| Sep 08-Sep 12 | MusicfestNW - The third largest indoor music festival in the United States has added an outdoor venue. Cutting edge music from more than 150 bands across 19 venues. www.musicfestnw.com | |
| Sep 10-Sep 12 | Muddy Boot Organic Festival - Featuring workshops on sustainable living, vendors of sustainable and organic foods and beverages, live music, kids activities, and more. www.muddyboot.org | |
| Oct 23-Oct 24 | Great American Distillers Festival - This event offers tastings from small craft distillers from all over the country. Seminars, tours of local distillers, Bloody Mary Breakfast, and food pairings also featured. www.distillersfestival.com | 503-803-6857 |
| Redmond |
| Sep 17-Sep 19 | Centennial Harvest Festival - Celebrate the industries that helped create Redmond 100 years ago, including irrigation, potatoes, the railroad, and the airport. Hay and pony rides, re-enactments, and historical tours are featured. www.ci.redmond.or.us | 541-504-2010 |
| Oct 22-Oct 23 | Central Oregon Women's Expo - We have created a weekend where they can shop, be pampered, inspired and entertained. Who knows what you might find at a Women's Expo. Join us for over 130 vendors, entertainment and a bachelor auction.
www.centraloregonwomensexpo.com | 541-385-7988 |
| Rockaway Beach |
| Sep 18-Sep 19 | RocktoberFest/Autumn Festival - Celebrate the coming of Autumn with music all day, beer garden, and vendor and food booths. Come join the fun. Families welcome. Dance, eat and be merry. www.oregonsbestbeach.com | 503-355-8108 |
| Roseburg |
| Sep 10-Sep 12 | 41st Umpqua Valley Wine, Art and Music Festival - Featuring local wineries and food vendors, artists, antiques, vineyard bike tour, and live music. An elegant evening of fine wine and food, auction, and dancing kicks off event in Oakland. www.uvwineartandmusic.com | 541-440-4631 |
| Salem |
| Aug 27-Sep 06 | 2010 Oregon State Fair - Celebrate all that Oregon has to offer at the 2010 Oregon State Fair! Exciting new events this year include the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series Championships, Days of Dinosaur Exhibition, STIHL Dogs & Logs World Championships, and more. It’s too big to miss! www.oregonstatefair.org | 503-947-3247 |
| Seaside |
| Sep 09-Sep 12 | Seaside Wheels 'N' Waves - Come see hundreds of hot rods and custom vehicles lining the streets of downtown Seaside. Watch as the cars "cruise" down Broadway, talk to the owners and builders, shop the vendors and enjoy the downtown area. http://www.seasidedowntown.com | 503-717-1914 |
| Sep 25 | Seaside's Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off - Come see giant pumpkin growers compete to find out who grew the biggest one! These pumpkins weigh 600, 700, 800 pounds and more! http://www.seasidedowntown.com | 503-717-1914 |
| Nov 13 | Seaside Downtown Wine Walk - Walk from shop to shop in beautiful downtown Seaside and try some of Oregon's best wines, listen to live music and sample delicious appetizers. Must be 21 and over to participate, but children are welcome to accompany parents. www. seasidedowntown.com | 503-717-1914 |
| Sisters |
| Sep 04-Sep 05 | Western & Native American Arts Festival - Arts and crafts, reenactments, Western music, Native American dancing, and food court. www.sisterschamber.com | 541-549-0251 |
| Sep 10-Sep 12 | Folk Festival - A three-day celebration of American music, from blues to bluegrass, by top folk artists and performers. www.sistersfolkfestival.org | 541-549-4979 |
| Sep 24-Sep 26 | Sisters In Sisters Celebration - Round up your sister, best friend or mom to celebrate the sister-sister relationship with workshops, sister celebrities speakers, activities, and more. www.sistersinsisters.com | 541-549-0251 |
| Oct 09-Oct 10 | Harvest Faire - More than 200 juried vendors of handcrafted quality arts and crafts, plus food and entertainment on the streets of downtown Sisters. www.sisterscountry.com | 541-549-0251 |
| Springfield |
| Sep 17-Sep 18 | Fiesta Lantina - This 2010 event celebrates 200 years of Mexican independence with great food, local art, Latin music, dancing, and fireworks. www.fiestalatinaoregon.com | 541-344-5070 |
| Terrebonne |
| Sep 26-Oct 31 | Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze - Smith Rock State Park is the backdrop for family fall activities that include hayrides, pumpkin cannon, wild zoo train rides, and getting lost in The Maize. www.pumpkinco.org | |
| Tillamook |
| Aug 17-Sep 26 | Tillamook County Artists Network art show and sale - TCAN artists will display their most current works at the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum. www.tcpm.org | 503-842-4553 |
| Oct 02-Oct 03 | North Coast Seafood Festival - Food, music, wine, and beer, Saturday and Sunday at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds. www.northcoastseafoodfestival.com | 503.398.5223 |
| Union |
| Oct 24 | Haunted House - Costume contest, parade, pumpkin painting contest, scarecrow-building contest, Punkin Chunkin, monster movies horse-drawn hayrides, and a haunted house with stories to unfold. www.unioncc.org | 541-910-3695 |
| Welches |
| Oct 02-Oct 03 | Mt. Hood Salmon & Mushroom Festival - Family oriented event featuring Native American storytelling, original folk music, arts and crafts, exhibits, mushroom identification, salmon bake, wild mushrooms for sale, and a scarecrow-making contest. www.mthoodterritory.com | 800-255-3069 |
| Winchester Bay |
| Sep 24-Sep 25 | 116th Birthday Celebration & Symposium-Umpqua River Lighthouse - Celebrate one of the oldest lighthouses on the Oregon Coast with day and evening tours, plein air painting workshop, a speaker series featuring historians, lampists, mariners and former and current U.S. Coast Guard personnel, and more. www.friendsofumpquariverlight.weebly.com | |
| Yachats |
| Oct 15-Oct 17 | Yachats Village Mushroom Fest - Mushroom walks and talks, exhibits, culinary mushroom growing and funji arts workshops, mushroom market, wine tasting, and live entertainment. www.yachats.org | 800-929-0477 |
Washington |
| Ashford |
| Sep 11-Sep 12 | Rainier Mountain Festival - The outdoor recreation event includes alpine games, climbing demonstrations, talks, films, barbecue, micro brews, kids activities, and live music. www.rainierfestival.com | 800-238-5756 |
| Oct 01-Oct 03 | Rainier Arts Festival - This free art and music festival is inspired by Mount Rainier showcases a variety of artisans and their work, plus music, live entertainment, refreshments, demonstrations, workshops, and more. www.rainierarts.com | |
| Bingen |
| Sep 10-Sep 12 | Huckleberry Festival - Crafts, children's games, parade, live music, rides, vendors, food, and adult beverage garden. www.huckleberryfest.com | 509-637-0411 |
| Bremerton |
| Oct 22-Oct 24 | Quilt Show - Quilting demonstrations, vendors, and raffle. Also wearable art, workshops, lunch, and a quilt walk. www.westsoundquilters.org | 253-857-4842 |
| Chalis |
| Oct 09-Oct 10 | Pumpkin Train Rides - Chehalis-Centralia Railroad and Museum offers train rides behind a vintage 1916 logging locomotive, with pumpkin and treat bags for the kids and a costume contest. www.steamtrainride.com | 360-748-9593 |
| Chelan |
| Sep 11-Sep 12 | Sailing Regatta - Races open to all skill levels on beautiful Lake Chelan. A fun weekend of sailing with good food and good friends. www.lakechelan.com | 800-4-CHELAN |
| Oct 02-Oct 10 | Lake Chelan's Crush - Two weekends to visit local wineries and observe the harvest, meet the makers, and sample the wines, listen to live music, plus some grape stomping the old-fashioned way. www.lakechelanwinevalley.com | |
| Chinook |
| Sep 04-Sep 06 | 6th Annual Chinook Arts Festival -
Juried arts & crafts featuring blown glass, stained glass, photography, jewelry,
oil & watercolors, pottery & more!
www.funbeach.com | 360-777-8715 |
| Sep 04-Sep 06 | 6th Annual Chionook Art Festival - Juried arts & crafts featuring blown glass, stained glass, photgraphy, jewelry, oil & water colors, pottery, wood sculpture & more! www.funbeach.com | 360.777.8715 |
| Clark County |
| Sep 04-Sep 05 | Labor Day Weekend Wine Tour - Tour 11 southwest Washington boutique wineries for tastings during this long weekend. Some only open for special events. www.visitvancouverusa.com | 360-513-9338 |
| East Wenatchee |
| Oct 02-Oct 03 | Wings & Wheels Festival - Celebrate the first non-stop transpacific flight from Misawa, Japan, to East Wenatchee with a classic car show, airport fly-in, motorcycle parade, entertainment, kids' activities, food and craft vendors, and more. www.east-wenatchee.com | 509-886-6108 |
| Ellensburg |
| Mar 06-Nov 19 | Weekend Chimposiums - One hour educational workshops on weekends regarding sign language usage with chimpanzees. Reservations required and space is limited. www.cwu.edu/~cwuchci/ | 509-963-2244 |
| Aug 01-Nov 19 | Weekend Chimposiums - One-hour educational workshops to learn about sign language use with chimpanzees at Central Washington University. Held on Saturdays and Sundays and are limited to 40 persons per workshop. www.cwu.edu | 509-963-2244 |
| Sep 03-Sep 06 | Rodeo - PRCA Extreme Bulls on Saturday night, Tough Enough to Wear Pink Day on Sunday, and Labor Day Monday Championship Finals.
www.ellensburgrodeo.com | 800-637-2444 |
| Everett |
| Sep 11 | HIstoric Everett Home Tour & Restoration Fair - Tour of homes, including 100-year-old Hartley Mansion with family members from all over the country gather to share memories of home. Restoration Fair with renovation demonstrations. www.historiceverett.org | 425-530-2722 |
| Oct 01-Oct 02 | Seattle Creation Conference - A free event featuring 4 speakers who will present a scientific study of creation and evidence of intelligent design. http://conference.nwcreation.net/ | 206-465-1635 |
| Forks |
| Feb 01-Oct 01 | La Push - Quillayute Estuary Kayaking - Paddle the waters of the Quillayute River and retrace the steps of Native Americans and early settlers. The estuary is home to bald eagles, salmon, Roosevelt elk and gorgeous scenery. www.rainforestpaddlers.com | 866-457-8398 |
| Friday Harbor |
| Oct 02-Oct 03 | Artstock - A Fall Festival of Art on San Juan Island - A fall festival of art celebrating the diverse artisstic culture of San Juan Island with open art studios and art gallery events, with local musucians and local cuisine. www.artstocksanjuanisland.com | Claudia Fullerton |
| Gig Harbor |
| Sep 18-Sep 19 | Open Stuido Tour - A self-guided tour featuring 32 artists and 28 studios provide demonstrations and exhibitions of their work. www.gigharboropenstudiotour.org | |
| Oct 15-Oct 17 | Gig Harbor Film Festival & Kids First! Film Fest - Featuring local, regional, and international filmmakers for the purpose of advancing a variety of creative ideas and to bring a diverse range of films for enjoyment. Also featuring age-appropriate films and workshops for children. www.gigharborfilmfestival.org | 253-851-FILM (3456) |
| Goldendale |
| Sep 04-Sep 06 | Maryhill Winery-Labor Day Weekend - Free concert series on the Arbor at Maryhill Winery featuring R&B, jazz, country and classic rock music from 1-5PM. www.maryhillwinery.com | 877-627-9445 |
| Oct 02-Oct 03 | Car is King Weekend - Vintage sports car race along Maryhill Loop Road, an open car show, and a public drive along one of the first modern roads in Northwest is a tribute to vintage and modern autos. www.maryhillmuseum.org | 877-627-9445 |
| Oct 09-Oct 11 | Harvest Fest Barrel Tasting - Barrel tastings and free live music on the arbor. Try out their new Bocce courts. www.maryhillwinery.com | 877-MARYHILL |
| Oct 16-Oct 17 | Harvest Fest Barrel Tasting - Second weekend of barrel tastings and free live music on the arbor. Try out their new bocce courts. www.maryhillwinery.com | 877-MARYHILL |
| Nov 26-Nov 28 | Holiday Open House - Maryhill Winery's annual open house includes a discount on wine purchases, free live music, and hundreds of gift items. www.maryhillwinery.com | 877-MARYHILL |
| Grandview |
| Sep 18-Oct 23 | Apple and Pumpkin Festival at Bill's Berry Farm - Pick ripe apples right off the tree or take a ride to the pumpkin patch to choose your own pumpkin are featured. Other activities include live music, press your own apple juice, and ride the Barnyard Train. Free admission each Saturday. www.billsberryfarm.com | 509-882-3200 |
| Grayland |
| Oct 09-Oct 10 | Cranberry Harvest Festival - Celebrate nearly 100 years of cranberry tradition with food, drink, and decorations. Live entertainment, bog tours, craft vendors, and memorable Firefly parade. www.westportwa.com | 800-473-6018 |
| Ilwaco |
| Sep 10 | Slow Drag at the Port - Hot Rods line up at the Port of Ilwaco for a coasting competition. Cars have approximately 15 feet in which to accelerate and then coast for 200 yards.A car must cross the finish line and stop closest to the line. Trophies and gift certificates awarded. http://funbeach.com/events/cars/slowdrag/index.html | 360-642-3143 |
| Sep 10 | Slow Drag at the Port of Ilwaco - Hot Rods line up on Howerton Way at the port of Ilwaco to compete in a coasting competition. Cars have approximately 15 feet in which to accelerate and then coast for 200 yards. To win, a car must cross the finish line and stop closest to the line. http://funbeach.com/events/cars/slowdrag/index.html | 360-642-3143 |
| Oct 09-Oct 10 | 89th Cranberrian Fair - Celebrate all of the Peninsula’s bounty at this special fair. From cranberries to oysters this area has long been heralded for its harvest. The Cranberry Festival will include local foods and traditions of local history with demonstrations & vendors. www.columbiapacificheritagemuseum/news-events/cranberrian-fair-harvest-festival/ | 360-642-3446 |
| Oct 24 | Graveyard of the Pacific Events - Columbia-Pacific shipwreck heritage: commemorated annually w/combination of special events and/or exhibits. Participants: Columbia River Maritime Museum, Fort Stevens St Park, Cape Disappointment St Park, Fort Columbia St Park. http://www.funbeach.com/events/shipwreck | 360-642-3029 |
| Nov 12-Nov 13 | 'Ocian in View' Speaker Series - When Lewis & Clark and the Corp of Discovery joyfully exclaimed ‘Ocian in View’, they knew they had reached their westward overland destination. Speakers, bus tours, walking tours, a Chinook tribe seafood dinner and book signings fill out the weekend. www.columbiapacificheritagemuseum.org/news-events/ocian-in-view-lecture-series/ | 360.642.3446 |
| Dec 04 | Lighted Boats and Crab Pot Christmas Tree - Boat parade from Port of Ilwaco to Cape Disappointment and back. Open to all boats. Parade starts at 6:00 pm, following the lighting of the Crab Pot Christmas Tree. Weather permitting. http://funbeach.com/events/holidays/ilwaco.html | 360.642.8667 |
| Dec 12 | Tuba Christmas - The Astoria Tuba Quartet performs the sounds of the holiday season in an afternoon concert. www.watermusicfestival.com/tuba-christmas/ | 360.642.2593 |
| Kirkland |
| Sep 12 | Concours d'Elegance - Car show features rare, American and European classics. On display will be twelve historic classes of automobiles, sidecar motorcycles, and vintage boats. www.kirklandconcours.com/ | 425-822-7066 |
| Nov 06-Nov 13 | 20th Annual Small Works Show - Features more than 200 paintings by more than 100 artists, with preview days followed by reception and sale. www.howardmandville.com | 425-889-8212 |
| Leavenworth |
| Jun 03-Oct 28 | Leavenworth Farmers Market - Enjoy live music, food, yard art, kids activities, produce, local crafts and more on Thursday evenings at Lions Club Park. www.leavenworthfarmersmarket.org/ | 509-548-5786 |
| Sep 08-Sep 12 | Leavenworth Quilt Show - Quilts are displayed in shops throughout the village and in the Festhalle during this 15th annual event. www.quiltersheaven.com | 509-548-5311 |
| Sep 18-Sep 19 | Wenatchee River Salmon Festival - Celebrating natural resources & return of wild salmon to NCWashington. Interactive hands-on exhibits, music,food, education, entertainment,Indian encampment. www.salmonfest.org | 509.548.2558 |
| Sep 24-Sep 26 | Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival - Celebrates the area's spectacular fall foliage with a parade, entertainment, food booths, and activities for the whole family. www.autumnleaffestival.com | 509-782-3030 |
| Oct 01-Oct 02 | Oktoberfest - Experience a truly Bavarian harvest festival with international entertainment, German food and drinks, and craft vendor booths. www.oktoberfestleavenworth.com | 509-548-6393 |
| Long Beach |
| Oct 08-Oct 11 | Peninsula Arts Association Show - The 40th Annual PAA Fall Show will be showing over 60 local artists and will have their unique works available for viewing and purchasing. There will also be a raffle held with the proceeds benefiting a local high school scholarship. www.beachartist.org | 360-665-6041 |
| Oct 09-Oct 10 | One Sky, One World Kite Carnival - The World Kite Museum joins people all over the globe to promote international friendship and peace. Participants can bring homemade kites or purchased ones; those who wish can make a kite at event headquarters. http://kitefestival.com/one-sky-one-world-kite-fly-for-peace/ | 360-642-4020 |
| Nov 05-Nov 07 | Cribbage Tournament - Cribbage tournament sanctioned by the American Cribbage Congress (ACC). Starting Fri. night with doubles & singles play. Saturday is the 22 game main tournament. (Play- offs on Sunday). Saturday night 9 game tour. Sunday is a 9 game tour with playoffs http://funbeach.com/events/cribbage | 360.858.7434 |
| Nov 26-Nov 28 | Holidays at the Beach - A three-day weekend of free activities for the whole family! Friday, the Neptune Theater hosts a free showing of ‘The Polar Express’. Saturday brings lots of magic with Santa and Mrs. Claus, with Frosty the Snowman’s Birthday Party on Sunday. http://funbeach.com/events/holidays/longbeach.html | 360.355.5085 |
| Dec 31-Jan 01 | Fireworks at Midnight Over the Ocean - 10 minutes of fireworks over the Pacific Ocean in front of the boardwalk in Long Beach. Always at midnight. http://funbeach.com/events/independence/NYEve.html | 360-642-4421 |
| Long Beach Peninsula Wide |
| Oct 08-Nov 14 | Wild Mushroom Celebration - The Long Beach Peninsula is host to a variety of delectable wild mushrooms. In the fall of the year, local restaurateurs and Bed and Breakfast owners delight their guests with a number of special events celebrating the harvest of our local wild mushrooms http://funbeach.com/mushroom/index.html | 360.642.2442 |
| Oct 15-Oct 17 | Water Music Festival XXVI - A series of Chamber Music Performances featuring top-rated professional musicians playing Baroque, light Classical music and jazz. The festival includes a free concert on Saturday, Oct. 16th. The festival consists of 5 concerts on October 15-17. www.watermusicfestival.com | 360.642.2593 |
| Dec 11-Dec 12 | Bed and Breakfast Open House - Visit participating Bed & Breakfasts and feed the hungry by bringing canned goods to trade for a tour. View gingerbread houses baked by these B&B owners. A donation of a non-perishable food item is requested to be left with each Bed & Breakfast visited. http://funbeach.com/events/holidays/#tours | 360.642.8069 |
| Ocean Park |
| Sep 11-Sep 12 | Rod Run to the End of the World - This annual classic car show features thousands of automobiles, from Model As to the muscle cars of the 60s and 70s. The main events are held at Wilson Field in Ocean Park, but the cars will be seen all over the peninsula. No alcohol or pets at event http://funbeach.com/events/cars/RodRun | beachbarons@yahoo.co |
| Sep 11-Sep 12 | Rod Run to the End of the World - This annual classic car show features thousands of automobiles, from Model As to the muscle cars of the 60s and 70s. The main events are held at Wilson Field in Ocean Park, but the cars will be seen all over the peninsula. No alcohol or pets at event http://funbeach.com/events/cars/RodRun | 360-665-3565 |
| Ocean Shores |
| Sep 10-Sep 12 | Arts and Crafts Festival - The largest craft show in the Northwest includes indoor and outdoor booths featuring more than 1,000 uniquely handcrafted items by artists and crafters. www.associatedarts.org | 888-70-BEACH (23224) |
| Nov 05-Nov 07 | Dixieland Jazz Festival - Jazz bands from around the U.S. and Canada provide music at venues throughout town. www.oceanshores.com | 360-289-4084 |
| Olympia |
| Sep 03-Sep 05 | Olympia Harbor Days - Tugboats return to the southernmost tip of Puget Sound for three days of entertainment, food, art, and history. www.harbordays.com | |
| Oct 01 | Fall Arts Walk - Featuring hundreds of artists, hands-on activities, demonstrations and impromptu street performances in downtown Olympia. www.olympiawa.gov | 360-709-2678 |
| Pasco |
| Oct 15-Oct 31 | Sacajawea Haunted Trail - Follow the spooky trail through Sacajawea State Park on weekends. Entrance fee required. www.parks.wa.gov/events/ | 509-545-2361 |
| Oct 16-Oct 17 | Nordic Fest 2010 - Sample traditional Norwegian food while experiencing authentic music, dancing and cooking demonstrations. Also craft vendors and raffle prizes. www.sol-land.org/nordicfest/ | |
| Paterson |
| Sep 25-Sep 26 | Catch the Crush at Columbia Crest Winery - Sample the grapes from the vineyards, enjoy live music, wine tastings, and tours of the winery. No admittance fee. www.columbiacrest.com | 888-309-WINE(9463) |
| Oct 03 | Vintage Mustang Car Show - Columbia Crest Winery plays host to more than 100 Mustangs. Vote on your favorite while enjoying live music and food vendors. www.columbiacrest.com | 888-309-WINE(9463) |
| Port Angeles and Port Townsend |
| Oct 09-Oct 10 | Dungeness Crab Festival Wine Tour and Poker Run - Just when it seemed the Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival couldn’t get any better, the Olympic Peninsula Wineries and Seven Cedars Casino are stirring-up the pot with a new kind of fun! The third annual self-guided Tour of Wineries & Poker Run. http://www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org | 800-785-5495 |
| Port Orchard |
| Sep 11 | Pirate Murder Mystery Weekend - Interview suspects, find clues, investigate, and solve the murder, plus Pirate Land Dinghy Race, costume contests, Pirate Ball, and more. www.portorchard.com | 360-876-3505 |
| Port Townsend |
| Nov 06-Nov 07 | JeffCo Holiday Fair - Arts, Crafts, Gift Fair. Get a head start on your Holiday Shopping. No admission. www.jeffcofairgounds.com | 360-385-1013 |
| Poulsbo |
| Sep 11 | Americana Music Festival - Good old fashioned fun with music the whole family will enjoy, plus a barbeque, fresh produce and baked goods, and a beer garden. www.poulsbochamber.com | 360-779-4999 |
| Prosser |
| Sep 24-Sep 26 | Great Prosser Balloon Rally, Harvest Festival, and Street Painting - Watch 35 hot air balloons launch or attend the Night Glow during the rally. Create your own masterpiece in the street painting contest. Entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, and good food are also available. www.prosserchamber.org/ | 800-408-1517 |
| Sep 24-Sep 26 | Catch the Crush - Celebrate the harvest and crush of grapes grown in the Columbia Valley with food, live music, grape stomps, crush tours, harvest viewing and wine tastings. | 866-360-6611 |
| Puyllup |
| Sep 10-Sep 26 | Free Your Glee-Puyallup Fair - More than just a country free, this event also includes Sillyville and Toonzville for the kids, ethnic Fiestas Patrias, and loads of free entertainment. www.thefair.com | 253-841-5045 |
| Quincy |
| Oct 16-Oct 17 | The Harvest Festival at Cave B Winery Estate - Cave B Estate Winery will host the annual Harvest Festival featuring a variety of wine experiences and family fun activities. This is a free event, open to the general public. http://www.caveb.com | (509) 785-3500 |
| Richland |
| Sep 04-Sep 05 | Tumbleweed Music Festival - More than 100 acts of free acoustic music, plus dance performances, and dance lessons. Includes craft vendors. www.3rfs.org | 509-528-2215 |
| Ridgefield |
| Oct 09-Oct 10 | BirdFest & Bluegrass - Activities include Audubon-led bird and plant tours, guided kayak tour, bluegrass music, hands-on exhibits for the kids and Chinookan-style plank house replica. www.ridgefieldfriends.org | 360-887-9495 |
| Roslyn |
| Jun 20-Sep 12 | Roslyn Sunday Market - Weekly farmers market located in historic heart of Roslyn showcasing the freshest produce, creative artisans and live music! www.RoslynMarkets.com | 509-649-2695 |
| Seattle |
| Jan 01-Dec 31 | Fremont Farmers Market - Back by popular demand, this farmers market has joined with the larger canal-side Sunday Fremont Market. fremontfarmersmarket.wordpress.com/ | 206-781-6776 |
| Sep 04-Sep 06 | Bumbershoot: Seattle’s Music & Arts Festival - The 40th annual festival presents musical performances by Bob Dylan, Mary J. Blige, The Decemberists, and more, plus theater, dance, comedy, literary arts, and visual arts at indoor and outdoor venues at the Seattle Center. www.bumbershoot.org | 206-816-6444 |
| Sep 12 | Arthur G. Dunn Guild Garden Party - Annual garden party celebrates the end of summer and the Maryhill Museum of Art. www.maryhillmuseum.org | 509-773-3733 |
| Sep 25-Sep 26 | Italian Festival - Food vendors, crafts, puppet theater, Italian films, a grape-stomping contest, and bocce ball tournament to honor the "old country." www.festaseattle.com | 206-282-0627 |
| Oct 03 | CroatiaFest - Featuring dance ensembles, musicians and intricate costumes; Croatian food; as well as visiting artists, historical exhibits, and art displays. www.seattlecenter.com | 206-619-4193 |
| Snohomish |
| Sep 18 | Snohomish Pumpkin Hurl - Watch teams hurl pumpkins in a contest for distance using medieval trebuchets. Enjoy a Medieval Fair with displays and demonstrations, armored combats, a tabletop trebuchet competition, food, craft items. Sponsored by the Snohomish Festival of Pumpkins. http://www.festivalofpumpkins.org | 425-308-8363 |
| Oct 01-Oct 31 | Snohomish Festival of Pumpkins - The Festival of Pumpkins is WAY more than pumpkins! Visit all five farms for fun and unique, seasonal activities for all ages, including: Corn mazes, hay rides , farm animals, country stores, barrel trains , kiddie carnivals and much more! http://www.festivalofpumpkins.org | 425-308-8363 |
| Spokane |
| Sep 12 | SpokeFest - Celebrate the joy of cycling with four riding loops. Experience the SpokeFair with live music, cycling vendors, and food booths. www.spokefest.org | |
| Spokane Valley |
| Sep 24-Sep 26 | Valleyfest - The 21st annual event offers parade, hot air balloons, Taste of the Valley dinner, car show, Artfaire, and three stages with music and entertainment. www.valleyfest.org | 509-922-3299 |
| Oct 09 | Holistic Festival - Expect everything from natural body products to reflexology and hypnotherapy. Gifts, music and healthy food vendors at this 21st annual event. www.holisticfestivals.com | 509-468-9001 |
| Tacoma |
| Jan 01-Dec 31 | Hot Lunch - Enjoy a catered, boxed lunch on Fridays while watching some of the region's hottest talent perform their craft with molten glass in the Hot Shop Amphitheater. Call ahead for boxed lunch. www.museumofglass.org/programs-and-events/hot-lunch/ | 253-396-1768 |
| Toppenish |
| Sep 11-Sep 12 | Fiestas Patrias! - Celebrate Mexico's pursuit to gain independence from Spain with a Charro contest, Mexican folklore dancers, and live music. Also enjoy food vendors and arts and crafts vendors. Join the fun at the Toppenish Rodeo Grounds. www.toppenish.net | 509-865-3262 |
| Oct 28-Oct 31 | Haunted Depot - Northern Pacific Rail and Steam Museum - Tour the haunted depot, rail yard and two haunted railroad cars and see ghosts, goblins and other scary creatures. For kids aged 12 years and older. Cost $5. www.toppenish.net | 509-865-1911 |
| Vancouver |
| Sep 10-Sep 12 | Sausage Festival - Plenty of suasage and other good food, plus carnival, arts-and-crafts booths, and adult beverage area. www.stjoevanschool.org/sausagefest.htm | 360-696-4407 |
| Sep 10-Sep 12 | Sausage Festival - Plenty of sausage and other good food, plus carnival, arts-and-crafts booths, and adult beverage area. www.stjoevanschool.org/sausagefest.htm | 360-696-4407 |
| Sep 11 | Peace & Justice Fair - Live music, poetry, dance, children activities and more at Esther Short Park. www.vancouverpeaceandjusticefair.org | 360-696-4840 |
| Sep 18-Sep 19 | Sturgeon Festival - A lively celebration of sturgeon and the Columbia River ecosystems featuring hands-on activities, presentations, and more. cityofvancouver.us/watercenter.asp | 360-487-7111 |
| Sep 25 | Harvest Fun Day - An old-fashioned fall festival featuring pie-eating and corn-shucking contests, pumpkin decorating, scarecrow making, live music, and woodcarving. www.cchmuseum.org | 360-993-5679 |
| Oct 02-Oct 31 | Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch - Cider pressing, pumpkin launch, farm animals, antique farm equipment, hay rides, pumpkin patch, live music and a 6-acre corn maze offered each weekend. Bring a flashlight for the evening corn maze. www.bizifarms.com | 360-574-9119 |
| Walla Walla |
| Sep 10-Sep 11 | Wheelin' Walla Walla Weekend - More than 400 antique and classic cars from throughout the Northwest participate. Event includes a night cruise, car show, and street dance. www.wheelinwallawallaweekend.com | 509-529-8755 |
| Sep 17-Sep 19 | Walla Walla Valley Quilt Festival - Annual event highlighting quilts from the area. Special workshops, demonstrations, silent auction, vendors mall & food court. www.wallawallaquiltfestival.org | 541-938-6130 |
| Wenatchee |
| Sep 18 | Taste of Harvest Festival - Street fair celebrating Wenatchee's rich agricultural heritage includes farmer's market, beer and wine garden, kids activities, craft vendors, cooking demonstrations, and live music. www.wendowntown.org | 509-669-5808 |
| Westport |
| Sep 15-Oct 31 | Boat Basin Salmon Derby - Compete for daily cash and other prizes while salmon fishing right off the docks. www.westportwa.com | 800-473-6018 |
| Whidbey Island |
| Sep 10-Sep 12 | NW Tulip Trekkers Whidbey Walking Festival - A walking festival of five walks, a salmon barbeque, and a free concert in the park. Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of the Puget Sound. www.nwtrekkers.org | 360-679-3638 |
| White Salmon |
| Dec 03 | "I'm Dreaming of a White Salmon" - This event will take place in the businesses and on the streets of downtown White Salmon, WA featuring musicians, artists, and shop. Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, food, gifts, and blow-your-own ornaments at the White Salmon Glassworks. www.whitesalmonarts.org | Richell 509.493.2335 |
| Yacolt |
| Oct 30-Oct 31 | Headless Horseman Halloween Train - Encounters with the Headless Horseman and a ride through a rock tunnel await on this 10 mile train ride through north Clark County. Along the way, stop for games and free coffee, hot chocolate and cider. www.bycx.com | 360-686-3559 |
| Yakima |
| Sep 11-Sep 12 | Skewered Apple Barbeque Championship - Open national competition invites aspiring grill masters to compete for up to $35,000 in prize money, plus demonstrations, live music, beer and wine garden, and much more. www.skeweredapple.com | 800-221-0751 |
| Sep 24-Oct 03 | Central Washington State Fair - Agricultural fair featuring livestock exhibitions, rodeo, concerts, car racing, demolition derby, commercial exhibits, food, carnival rides and games. www.fairfun.com | 509-248-7160 |
| Sep 24-Oct 03 | Fair-N-Dipity - Central Washington State Fair features live entertainment, livestock exhibitions, concerts, rodeo, car racing, demolition derby, carnival rides, and more. www.fairfun.com | 509-459-6100 |
| Oct 02 | Fresh Hop Ale Festival - Sample fresh hop ales from breweries across the Northwest while enjoying live music. Food from local restaurants. Tickets $30 in advance or $35 at the gate. www.freshhopalefestival.com | 509-966-0930 |
| Oct 30 | Halloween Trolley - Join spooky characters for a ride on the Halloween Trolley and take home a pumpkin. Other activities and refreshments are available for this family event. Not too scary for small children. www.yakimavalleytrolleys.org | |
| Yakima and Columbia Valley Wineries |
| Sep 25-Sep 26 | Catch the Crush in Yakima Valley September 25-26, 2010 - It’s a beautiful time of year to head to Wine Country! Yakima and Columbia Valley wineries invite Northwesterners to celebrate the harvest at the 24th Annual Catch the Crush event. www.wineyakimavalley.org www.wineyakimavalley.org | |
| Zillah |
| Sep 24 | Dinner and a Movie at Two Mountain Winery - Winelovers will enjoy this outdoor event that includes a catered dinner and glass of wine. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Cost is $25 per person. www.twomountainwinery.com | 509-829-3900 |
| Oct 30 | HalloWine in the Rattlesnake Hills - Rattlesnake Hills wineries feature artist-carved pumpkins, harvest soups, chocolate, costumed staff, and new releases. Chills and thrills can be found along the trail, including wine discounts and/or yummy treats. www.rattlesnakehills.com | 509-965-4521 |
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| Whitehorse |
| Jan 01 | Yukon River Quest - The longest annual canoe and kayak race in the world, 460 miles, from Whitehorse to Dawson City. THIS IS ANOTHER TEST. www.yukonriverquest.com | 867-333-5628 |
| Jan 01 | Yukon River Quest - The longest annual canoe and kayak race in the world, 460 miles, from Whitehorse to Dawson City. THIS IS A TEST. www.yukonriverquest.com | 867-333-5628 |
| Jan 01 | Yukon River Quest - The longest annual canoe and kayak race in the world, 460 miles, from Whitehorse to Dawson City. THIS IS A TEST. www.yukonriverquest.com | 867-333-5628 |
