Archive for July 9th, 2008

59th Annual Wallingford Seafair Kiddies Parade & Street Fair, Seattle

Posted on July 9th, 2008

by Rod Brock on Community Events, Fairs and Festivals

What: An official Seafair family event. The 59th Annual Wallingford Kiddie Parade & Street Fair is an event designed for children young or old. All children are invited to march in the parade! Dressing in costume is encouraged, but not required. The Street Fair offers live music, street vendors, food and various children’s rides/activities [...]

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“Kids R Best” Fest, Anacortes, Saturday, July 12

Posted on July 9th, 2008

by Rod Brock on Fairs and Festivals

What: Games, giant inflatable bouncers, activities, live entertainment by “Roberto the Magnificent” (right) food, concessions, crafts, prizes and lots more.

Where: Storvik Park, 1109 29th St, Anacortes, WA [map]

When: Saturday, July 12, 2008, 11:00am - 4:00pm

For more information, contact Anacortes Parks & Recreation

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Skagit Valley Highland Games & Celtic Festival, July 12-13

Posted on July 9th, 2008

by Rod Brock on Fairs and Festivals, Music and Arts, Sports & Recreation

What: Highland dancing, individual piping and drumming competition, pipeband competion, fiddling competition, Scottish country dancing, Scottish culture tent with presentations and demonstrations, folk music, harpers’ circle, Celtic fiddling, sheepdog trials, food fair, childrens’ events, whiskeys of the world tent, Scottish clan booths, dog flyball competition, Celtic animal farm, “Sheep to Shawl” competition, traditional Scottish athletics, [...]

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West Seattle Summer Fest, July 11-13

Posted on July 9th, 2008

by Rod Brock on Fairs and Festivals

What:

Bands and music galore
Vendors: Food, craft, and local exhibitors

Art Dive: Locally made fine art, clothing, and more.

Family Fun Zone

Kids’ “Hands On” Art Activities
Kids’ Karaoke

Animal Education Area
Roaming Mariachi

Junction Jam: Pro skateboard demos, free skate session, live music
Martial Arts
Rat City Roller Girls

Saturday Night Street Dance: 8:30 pm

West Seattle Farmers [...]

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13th Annual Puget Sound Bead Festival, Tacoma, July 11-13

Posted on July 9th, 2008

by Rod Brock on Shows and Expos

What: Now in its thirteenth year with over 120 vendors from around the United States, 125 classes and expected attendance this year at around 10,000, the Puget Sound Bead Festival is the largest show of its kind on the West Coast.

Where: Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center [map]

When:

Friday, July 11, 10:00am - 6:00pm

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Pioneer Square Fire Festival, July 11-12

Posted on July 9th, 2008

by Rod Brock on Fairs and Festivals, Sports & Recreation

What: The central event of the annual Fire Festival the Firefighter Combat Challenge: Referred to by some as the “toughest two minutes in sports,” this event teams firefighters from around the Pacific Northwest against each other.In two minutes, competitors must climb a 5-story tower, hoist, chop, drag hoses and rescue a life-sized, 175 lb. [...]

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