FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
 

I'm putting this in with hobbies because for some people going to festivals and other annual events is a hobby. I came up with this because usually I find out about these when it is to late to make arrangements.

Let's share the annual festivals and events going on in or near your area or that you've been to. Include location and typical date ie 3rd friday in September or Labor Day weekend. Also include what we might expect once we get there. Ease of access, drive thru, walk thru, handicap friendly, kid/pet friendly. Or post a link and we can find all this info there perhaps.

Memorial Day weekend there is the annual Iris festival in Sumter, SC. It is at a place called Swan Lake and is sponsored by the local AARP. The event and the park have great reviews. You can of course vist the park any other time and is a great place for viewing birds and flowers.

The Iris festival has food, craft and other vendors.

Seattle International Film Fest.....
 

Dates: May 17, 2018 – Jun 10, 2018

https://www.siff.net/festival/film-guide

Burien Pride Fest..........10 am to 8 pm

June 2nd Burien Town Square Park ...

Bainbridge in Bloom Garden Tour.. 9 am to 5 pm

June 2nd and 3rd

7566 High School Road

This is a tour of 5 gardens.....

Kitsap Pride Celebration..
 

July 21st at Evergreen Rotary Park in Bremerton WA

Runs from 11 am to 5 pm

I've not been to this before, but from what I see of it online I just might go..:hangloose:

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NUTCRACKER DAY IN LEAVENWORTH WA
July 7 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Welcome to the world of nutcrackers with a fun event that is dedicated to those nut cracking devices of every shape, size and theme. We love to bring attention to them by dedicating a whole day to them! You can learn about the history of nutcrackers and see over 6000 nutcrackers dating back to Roman times. There will be opportunity to crack hazel nuts with a variety of nutcrackers–the kind your grandma and grandpa used!!!

Poets in the park......
 

July 7th 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Poetry readings, workshops, music, book fair, crafts and various other activities.

Anderson Park 7802 168th Ave. N.E. Redmond WA

Tacoma Pride 2018
July 14: 12:00 pm–6:00 pm


On Pacific Ave & S 9th.

Also
Broadway Center Presents – Lea DeLaria: A Man for All Season
July 13: 7:30 pm
Rialto Theater, 310 S. 9th St.

Official TPF Event Ticketed Event 21+ Bar w/ ID Broadway Center Presents Lea DeLaria: A Man for All Season Lea DeLaria is well known from her stand out performance as Big Boo in the hit Netflix series Orange Is the New Black. The first out gay comic on television in America, she has starred in two Broadway musicals, been featured in many major as well as independent films.
According to their website there will be a whole array of other events as well!

West Seattle Summer Fest July 13th - 15th California Ave (heart of downtown)

Yes, this is my old stomping grounds!

Food, music, crafts, liquor..they have it all........:hangloose:

San Diego Pride this weekend!

https://tribkswb.files.wordpress.com...y=85&strip=all

Oh you lucky devils........:LGBTQFlag:

Hempfest.........
 

Myrtle Edwards Park Aug 17 , 18, 19th


for more info go to www.hempfest.org

Coffee Con Seattle.........
 

July 28 & 29th..
Fremont Studios 9 a.m-4 p.m. ($20-$50)


Billing itself as the "enthusiast's coffee festival" this convention for caffeine fiends honors java in all of its forms with a tasting floor, panel, guest coffee experts and labs in nearly every brewing method under the sun.

You can choose from more than 30 classes each day.

Nudestock.........
 

Tiger Mountain Family Nude Park 24050 SE 127th St Issaquah, WA phone 425-392-NUDE Aug 25th 11-6 PM



Billed as A Day Of Music In The Park, Tunes And Fun...Naturally!

An array of sexy education workshops for curious & experienced sensualists will be held.

Quidditch Fest..........Sat July 28th 11-3 pm Skagit River Park 1100 S Skagit Street Burlington WA Free (360-755-0760)


Hogwarts inspired games and activities. Costumes encouraged.

AUGUST 2-5th Seattle Art Fair CenturyLink Field Event Center

This mammoth art fair began in 2015 under the auspices of Paul Allen. In terms of the quality of art and the enthusiasm of the gallery-goers, it's been a great success, drawing Seattle and West Coast galleries and 18,000 participants. This year's edition will also be immense, with at least 80 galleries representing 25 cities, from as close as Pioneer Square to as far as Seoul, Korea.

Tye-Dye & Beyond Pike Place Market Seattle Sat & Sun Aug 4th & 5th



Demonstrations, and sales by various vendors of Tye-Dye garb.

This coming Saturday.......
 

Seattle 7 Writers Community Cookout Saturday Aug 16th 5-7 pm at the Queen Anne Book Company located at 1811 Queen Anne Avenue N


Northwest writers attend and a portion of the sales of books go to the Literary Source.

Attention all ink lovers..........
 

Seattle Tattoo Expo..Seattle Center Exhibition Hall 299 Mercer St Aug 17-19th
$20/day or $50/weekend

Tattoo contests and artists, music, vendors village, concessions beer garden and a cigar lounge.

Times vary so for more info seattletattooexpo.com

Vegetables Recipes Aug 23th 4 p.m. Lake City Farmers Market Northeast 125th Street and 28th Avenue Northeast Seattle Wa


Author Kim O'Donnel demonstrates recipes from her cookbook NPW Veg: 100 Vegetables inspired by the local bounty of the Pacific Northwest.

Touch A Truck
 

Sat Aug 18th 10 a.m - 2 p.m. Angel of the Winds Arena 2000 Hewitt Ave Everette Wa


Kids of all ages invited to explore vehicles including fire trucks, emergency vehicles, tow trucks and more. Various kid-friendly activities. Includes a quiet hour for children with special needs or sensitive hearing (10-11).

Conscious Cartoons Int'l Animation Festival debuts Sept. 14-16 Vashon WA

The new three-day festival is a destination event for anyone who wants to appreciate the power and artistry of animated films.

The new Conscious Cartoons International Animation Festival, coming to Vashon Island September 14-16, 2018, is the first of its kind worldwide. Conscious Cartoons will feature three days of outstanding animated shorts – many award-winning – from around the world with socially conscious, humanist themes. The festival will harness the power of animation to inspire compassion and provide insights into the human condition in ways that live action media often fails to do.

https://patch.com/washington/seattle...uts-sept-14-16

Plan Ahead................
 

Zombie Fest NW Sept 15th 2-6 pmNormandy Park Town Center 19803 First Ave S Normandy Park Free*


Free zombie costumes and makeup, learn Michael Jackson's Thriller dance, food and beverage, music, meet emergency experts, get disaster preparedness information.

Meeker Mansion Psychic Fair Sat Sept 8th 10-4 pm312 Spring Street Puyallup WA



$5 entry/readers' fees vary.

On going till..............
 

Sat Nov 27th Seattle Writers Writing Workshop Seattle Public Library Registration not required at Seattle Central Library and branch libraries *Free

Seattle Public Library hosts 25 writing workshops throughout the city through Nov 27th, including how to start your novel, write a memoir, get feed-back at a writing circle.

Movie Festivals...............
 

Cinerama 70mm Film Festival Sept 7-20
cinerama.com
Local Sightings (films from NW Film Forum Sept 21-29
nwfilmforum.org
Port Townsend Film Festival Sept 21-23
ptfilmfest.com
South Asian Film Festival Sept 28-Oct 7
tasveer.org
Orcas Island Film Festival Oct 4-8
orcasfilmfest.com
Social Justice Film Festival Oce 4-8
socialjusticefilmfestival.org
Tacoma Film Festival Oct 4-11
tacomafilmfestival.com
Seattle Queer Film Festival Oct 11-12
threedollarbillcinema.org
I've listed the websites where more information can be obtained :movieguy:

Chocolate Lovers....
 

Mark your calendars Pier 91 Seattle WA Sat Nov 10th & Sun Nov 11th 10 am - 5 pm


160 Exhibitors & live chef cooking demos.

Day pass, week-end pass, & VIP passes available.

more info nwchocolate.com

The Northwest Chocolate Festival (10th Anniversary)

Save the date...........
 

Feb 20-24 2019 Northwest Flower & Garden Festival Washington State Convention Center 705 Pike Street Seattle (253) 238-3807 https://gardenshow.com/


Seminars, exhibitors, guest speakers; looks like something for everyone.

Seattle Wedding Show.......
 

January 12TH & 13TH 2019 Washington State Convention Center


This event showcases accessories, beauty products, bridal party gifts, photography and videography, jewelry, etc.

Tons of vendors. Fashion show. Gown sale.

Feb. Winter Carnival
 

Saranac Lake Winter Carnival
February 1-10, 2019

Oldest continuing Winter carnival in the Eastern U.S. (orig. 1891).
Takes place in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains in the New York North Country Village of Saranac Lake.
One of the best features is a large ice castle built in the center of town by inmates from one of the area prisons, a task they are said to greatly enjoy.

Tickets for the Coachella music festival in California went on sale today... the starting price is $429 :|

Dark Moon, Matter, & Energy.........
 

Sat Jan 12th 7:30 pm Edwin Richie Observatory, & Battle Point Park Bainbridge Island WA



Astronomer Steve Ruhl looks at the dark moon and how to observe it, what we know about dark matter and energy, and some of the darkest mysteries of the universe. :moonstars:

Seattle Scotch and Beer Fest...
 

April 19th Friday 6 p.m. to midnight 20th Sat 1 p.m. to Midnight Fremont Studios Seattle 155 N 35th St, Seattle

Scotch and Whiskey flights, tasting rooms, and bottle shop,

Benefits Seattle Humane Society.

Leavenworth Ale Fest 2019....
 

Saturday April 13th 6:30 pm Leavenworth Festhalle 1001 Front St, Leavenworth, WA

Many breweries and cideries, plus music.


Benefits icicle Creek Center for the Arts community programs.

WA Wine History Wine Cruise ....
 

Sat April 13th 2:45 AGC Marina 1200 Westlake Ave N


Washington Wineries cruise Lake Union and into Lake Washington. There wasn't much more info than this but it looks like these are Argosy cruises so perhaps contact them for more info if interested.