Summer Calendar -- August
Magnolia Summer Festival & Art Show Aug. 1 Seattle. Sidewalk sale, art show and entertainment. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 1, Magnolia Play Field at Smith Street, Seattle; FREE (206-284-5836).
Pioneer Day Aug. 1 Vaughn. Pioneer theme, parade, beer garden and horseshoe entertainment. 9 a.m. to midnight Aug. 1. 17010 S. Vaughn Road, Vaughn; FREE (253-884-3456).
Pista Sa Nayon Seafair Community Festival Aug. 1 Seattle. Celebrates the centennial of Philippine independence with singing, dancing and eating. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 1. Seward Park Amphitheatre, South Juneau Street and Washington Boulevard South, Seattle; FREE (206-296-4004).
Southwest Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade Aug. 1 Seattle. Torchlight parade. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1, along Fourth Avenue, Seattle; FREE (206-728-0123).
Anacortes Arts Festival Aug. 1-2 Anacortes. Artwork galore. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 2, downtown Anacortes; FREE (360-293-6211).
Copalis Daze Aug. 1-2 Copalis Beach. Food, games, vendors, entertainment and more. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 1 and 2. Main Street, Copalis Beach; FREE (800-286-4552).
Yakima Valley Rail & Transportation Fair Aug. 1-2 Toppenish. Offers train rides, speeder car rally and automobile and antique shows. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 1 and 2. Railroad Park, Asotin and Toppenish, Toppenish; FREE (509-865-3262).
Outdoor Music & Art Festival Aug. 2 Bainbridge. Includes a juried art exhibition and juried craft booths. Raises funds for local youth art programs, noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 2. Waterfront Park, Bainbridge Island; FREE (206-842-2306).
Grays Harbor County Fair Aug. 5-9 Elma. Annual county fair with rides, food and entertainment. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 5-8, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 9. Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, Elma; $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for youth, kids are FREE (360-482-2651).
International Accordion Celebration Aug. 6-8 Leavenworth. Competitions, workshops, performances, dance and bandstand entertainment, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 6-8. Front Street, Leavenworth; $10 for competitors, $3 for spectators, $2 for children (509-548-5807).
C-Fair Charity Horse Show Aug. 6-9 Monroe. Competition in multiple disciplines, 8 a.m. Aug. 6-9. Evergreen Equestrian Park, Monroe; FREE (360-435-1053).
Omak Stampede & World Famous Suicide Race Aug. 6-9 Omak. Rodeos, wild horse race and world famous suicide race. 7 p.m. Aug. 6-8, 2 p.m. Aug. 9. Eastside Park, Omak; FREE (800-933-6625).
Pierce County Fair Aug. 6-9 Graham. Agricultural county fair with animals, home arts' exhibits and more. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 6-8, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 9, Frontier Park, Graham; $4 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and children (206-843-1173).
Coupeville Arts & Crafts Festival Aug. 7-9 Coupeville. Hundreds of vendors' booths line the waterfront. 7 to 11 p.m. Aug. 7, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 8, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 9. Waterfront, Rec Hall, Town Park, Coupeville; FREE (360-678-5116).
Garlic Festival Aug. 7-9 Arlington. Garlic dishes, arts and crafts and entertainment. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 7-9. 14724 Mattson Road, Arlington; $5 (360-435-8577).
Great Pacific Northwest Quilt Show Aug. 7-9 Seattle. Juried and judged exhibition of quilts from the Northwest. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 7-9, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and children, FREE for Association of Pacific Northwest Quilters members (206-622-2826).
Greater Bothell Arts Fair Aug. 7-9 Bothell. Entertainment, food, crafters, demonstrations and children's arts. 7-10 p.m. Aug. 7, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 9, Anderson School, 18603 Bothell Way N.E., Bothell; FREE (425-483-4632).
Taste of Edmonds Aug. 7-9 Edmonds. Forty food booths, along with 70 arts and crafts vendors' booths. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 7-8, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 9. Sixth Avenue and Bell Street, Edmonds; $1 (425-670-9112).
Texaco Cup Hydroplane Race at Seafair Aug. 7-9 Seattle. The fastest boats in the world. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 7-9. Lake Washington, Seattle; $12-$220 (206-728-0123).
Clark County Fair Aug. 7-16 Ridgefield. Community tradition for 130 years. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 7, 8, 14 and 15, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 9-13 and Aug. 16, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield; $6 for adults, $2 for children (360-737-6180).
Doll & Bear & Toy Expo Aug. 8 Tacoma. View antique and collectible toys, dolls and bears, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 8. Tacoma Dome, Tacoma; $5 (206-729-4300).
North Whidbey Lions Car Show Aug. 8 Oak Harbor. All cars welcome to the show, noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 8. Oak Harbor City Beach Park, Oak Harbor; $12 pre-entry fee ($15 day of show), FREE to the public (Dominique, 360-675-2218).
Alpine Days Aug. 8-9 North Bend. Includes arts and crafts, children's events, entertainment and more. 10 a.m.-after fireworks (which starts at dusk) Aug. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 9. Gardiner Weeks Park at Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend; FREE (425-888-4202).
Fuchsia Show Aug. 8-9 Bothell. A judged show with more than 25 exhibitors. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 8, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 9, Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; FREE (425-483-6518).
Rainier Valley Heritage Festival Aug. 8-9 Seattle. Family festival with a small-town flavor. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 8-9, Rainier Community Center Park, 4600 38th Ave., Seattle; FREE (206-725-2010).
TibetFest '98 Aug. 8-9 Seattle. Features Tibetan and Himalayan cultures. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 8-9, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; FREE (206-684-8582).
US West Air Show at Seafair Aug. 8-9 Seattle. The skies will be filled with flight demonstrations and operations, noon-12:45 p.m. Aug. 8-9 (Blue Angels); other acts perform between heats at the Texaco Cup at Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Race Aug. 8-9. Lake Washington, Seattle. (206-728-0123).
Marrowstone Music Festival Institute & Concerts Aug. 8-23 Port Townsend. Virtuoso student musicians receive orchestral and chamber-music experience, and residents and visiting faculty perform. 2 p.m. Aug. 8-9, Aug. 15-16, Aug. 22-23, McCurdy Pavilion, Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend; $14 general admission, $10 for students and seniors (360-385-3102).
Argosy Seafair Cruise Aug. 9 Seattle. Enjoy a view of both the hydros and the Blue Angels from the log boom (must be 21 years old). 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 9. Leschi Dock, Lake Washington; $75 (206-623-1445).
Seattle Super Skate Aug. 9 Redmond-Seattle. In-line skating event benefits the Multiple Sclerosis Association of King County. 7:15 a.m. Aug. 9. Marymoor Park, Redmond (ends at Gas Works Park, Seattle); $22 in advance, $27 day of the event (206-545-9463).
Ravensdale '98 Aug. 9-16 Olympia. Conference on "Building our Creative Community in the Art of Polymer Clay." Hours range from three-hour to three-day workshops Aug. 9-16, The Evergreen State College, Olympia; $215-$415 (206-542-6165).
1998 PGA Championship Aug. 10-16 Redmond. Professional golf championships. Sahalee Country Club, 21200 N.E. Sahalee Country Club Drive, Redmond; $250-$325 (800-742-8258).
Auburn Good Ol' Days Aug. 10-16 Auburn. Car show and parade. 10 a.m. Aug. 10-16. Various locations (airport, SuperMall), Auburn; FREE (253-939-3389).
Skagit County Fair Aug. 12-15 Mount Vernon. Carnival, animal exhibits, lawn-mower races, Nitty Gritty Dirty Band and more. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 12-13, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 14-15. Hazel and Virginia streets, Mount Vernon; $6 for adults, $4 for youths and seniors, FREE for children (360-336-9453).
US Canoe and Kayak Team Sprint National Championships Aug. 12-16 Seattle. More than 300 competitors, including former Olympic athletes, race to determine who will represent the U.S. in world championships, various times Aug. 12-16. Green Lake, Seattle; FREE (206-527-4715).
Island County Fair Aug. 13-16 Langley. Old-fashioned country fair with fine arts and crafts, horticulture and agriculture. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 13-16. 819 Camano Ave., Langley; $6 (360-221-4677).
Ride for a Reason Aug. 13-16 Olympia. Ride 225 miles in four days and help fund HIV/AIDS services and education. Aug. 13-16. Begins in Olympia and finishes in Portland; $50 (888-89-BIKES).
Dog Days of Summer Aug. 14 Fort Lewis. Outdoor concert featuring country singers Collin Raye and Tracy Byrd. 8 p.m. Aug. 14. Gray Army Airfield, 41st Division Drive and Pendleton Avenue, Fort Lewis; $9 in advance, $12 day of concert (253-967-6169).
Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival '98 Aug. 14-15 Mukilteo. Features everything from a beer garden to a battle of the bands, noon to 11 p.m. Aug. 14, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 15. Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave. (and other sites), Mukilteo; FREE (425-355-2514).
Rainier Valley Heritage Festival Aug. 14-15 Seattle. Multicultural entertainment, food, children's parade and crafts. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 14-15. Columbia Park in Columbia City, South Alaska Street and Rainier Avenue South, Seattle; FREE (206-725-2010).
Ride from Seattle to Vancouver, B.C. Aug. 14-15 Seattle. A 200-mile journey from Seattle to Vancouver, Aug. 14-15. Starts in Seattle near the University of Washington's Husky Stadium; $50 (206-522-BIKE).
Chief Seattle Days Aug. 14-16 Suquamish. Includes Indian arts and crafts, princess contest, salmon bake and more. 7 p.m. to midnight Aug. 14, 10 a.m. to midnight Aug. 15, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 16. Downtown Suquamish (various locations); FREE (360-598-3311).
Dixieland Jazz Festival '98 Aug. 14-16 Oak Harbor. Various bands perform jazz. 5 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. Aug. 14, starts at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 15, 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Aug. 16, Oak Harbor (call for specific locations); $10-$40 (800-678-5519).
Jefferson County Fair Aug. 14-16 Port Townsend. Music, crafts and food. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 14-16, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 49th and Kuhn streets, Port Townsend; $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $1 for children (360-385-1013).
Moran Fair Aug. 14-16 Spokane. Horse show, fun run, children's games and exhibits. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 14-15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 16. Moran Grange, 61st and Palouse Highway, Spokane; FREE (509-448-2903).
Newcastle Days '98 Aug. 14-16 Newcastle. Community event with games, entertainment and food. 6 10:30 p.m. Aug. 14, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 15-16. Lake Boren Park, 13020 S.E. 72nd Place, Newcastle; FREE (206-649-4444).
A Case of the Blues and All That Jazz Aug. 15 Yakima. Northwest jazz and blues festival with microbrews and gourmet food. 3 to 11 p.m. Aug. 15. Sarg Hubbard Park, Yakima; $25 (509-453-8280).
Festival in the Park Aug. 15 Orting. Crafts, food, collectibles, oil paintings, plants and a lot more. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 15. Orting City Park, Washington Street, Orting; FREE (360-893-6752).
KOMO KidsFair Aug. 15 Seattle. Family fun day with live entertainment, activities, games and community-service displays, noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 15. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; FREE (206-684-8582).
Sidewalk Chalk Festival Aug. 15 Kent. Artists draw on the streets and win prizes. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 15. Meeker Street and First Avenue, Kent; FREE (253-813-6976).
Arts by the Bay Aug. 15-16 Poulsbo. Artwork and entertainment. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 15-16. Waterfront Park, Poulsbo; FREE (206-697-1397).
Kent Canterbury Faire Aug. 15-16 Kent. Arts festival offering music, dance, theater and more. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 15, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 16. Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks Park, 742 E. Titus St.; the adjacent Kent Senior Activity Center; and throughout downtown Kent; $1 (253-859-3991).
Northwest Wine Festival Aug. 15-16 Fall City. Meet and learn from Northwest winemakers. Aug. 15-16, The HerbFarm, 32804 Issaquah-Fall City Road, Fall City; $17.50 advance tickets, call for times (206-784-2222).
South County Summer Festival Aug. 15-16 Tacoma. Live entertainment, street dance, car show, military displays and children's activities, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 15, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 16. Pacific Lutheran University (and surrounding area), Tacoma; FREE (253-627-2175).
Washington State Pioneer Power Show Aug. 15-16 Union Gap. Antique farm equipment on display, along with a tractor pull, flea market and equipment parade, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 15-16. Fulbright Park, 4508 Main St., Union Gap; $3 (509-453-2395).
Northwest Washington Fair Aug. 17-22 Lynden. Music, fine arts, children's activities, carnival and more. 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 17-22. Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, Lynden; $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for children (360-354-4111).
Washington State International Kite Festival Aug. 17-23 Long Beach. Kite fun and events for everyone, 9 a.m. Aug. 17-23. Long Beach; FREE (360-665-5495).
Grant County Fair Aug. 18-22 Moses Lake. Highlights include three rodeos, demolition derby, concert and petting zoo, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 18-22. 3953 Airway Drive, Moses Lake; $6 for adults, $4 for students, $2 for children, tots are FREE (509-765-3581).
Southwest Washington Fair Aug. 18-23 Chehalis. Carnival, big-name entertainment and animal exhibits. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 18-20, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 21-22, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 23, Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, 2555 N. National Ave., Chehalis; $5.50 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for children, tots are FREE (360-736-6072).
Skamania County Fair Aug. 19-23 Stevenson. Carnival, crafts, fine arts and food. 10 a.m. to midnight Aug. 19-23. Skamania County Fairgrounds, 650 Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson; FREE (509-427-5588).
Federal Way Family Fest Aug. 21-23 Federal Way. Music, crafts, dance and stories from many cultures. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 21-23. Steel Lake Park, 2410 S. 312th St., Federal Way; FREE (253-874-3489).
Toppenish Western Arts Show & Auction Aug. 21-23 Toppenish. Western art, booths, auction and Native American dancing, noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 21, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 23. Various parks in downtown Toppenish; FREE (509-865-3262).
Central Area Bite and Jazz Festival Aug. 22 Seattle. Multicultural jazz and food. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 22. Pratt Park, 18th Avenue South and South Main Street, Seattle; FREE (206-323-0534).
Day of Giving Aug. 22 Seattle. P-Patch gardeners invite everyone to donate their surplus produce, which will be given to food banks and soup kitchens, 11 a.m. Aug. 22. Good Shepherd Center, 50th Street and Wallingford Avenue North, Seattle; FREE (206-548-8344).
Lynnwood Trolley Days Festival Aug. 22 Lynnwood. Features children and grand parades, 10:15 a.m. Aug. 22. Parades begin on 194th Street and 44th Avenue West, Lynnwood; FREE (425-712-1800).
National Lentil Festival Aug. 22 Pullman. Celebrates lentils with creative dishes, arts and crafts, music and children's activities, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 22. Reaney Park, Pullman; FREE (800-365-6948).
Benton Franklin Fair & Horse Heaven Roundup Aug. 25-29 Kennewick. Rodeo, commercial and educational displays, livestock shows and market sale, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 25-28, 9 a.m. to midnight Aug. 29. Benton Franklin Fairgrounds, Kennewick; $7 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for children (509-586-9211).
Kitsap County Fair & Rodeo Aug. 25-30 Bremerton. County fair and rodeo. 10 a.m. to midnight Aug. 25-30. Kitsap County Fairgrounds, 1200 N.W. Fairgrounds Road, Bremerton; $6 (360-692-3655).
Evergreen State Fair Aug. 27-Sept. 7 Monroe. Concerts, entertainment, exhibits, auto shows and carnival. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 27-Sept. 6; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 7. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe; $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, $4 for children (360-794-4344).
Celebrate Shoreline Aug. 29 Shoreline. Car show, evening parade and street dance with live music. 2 to 10 p.m. Aug. 29. Aurora Avenue, Shoreline; FREE (206-546-5041).
Last Day at the Lake Aug. 29 Kent. Mini-festival of bluegrass and country music with children's activities. 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 29. Lake Meridian Park, 14800 S.E. 272nd St., Kent; FREE (253-859-3991).
Big Foot Daze Aug. 29-30 Carson. Music and talks about Big Foot-related topics, noon Aug. 29 to 5 p.m. Aug. 30. Big Foot Park, Carson; FREE (509-427-4441).
Islewilde Community Performance Aug. 29-30 Vashon Island. A visual smorgasbord of giant puppets, mimes, musicians, stilt-walkers and drumming groups, noon to 11 p.m. Aug. 29, noon to 7 p.m. Aug. 30. Vashon Elementary School, 15920 Vashon Highway S.W.; FREE (206-314-1925).