Festivals

Fauntleroy Fall Festival

For more than20 years, the Fauntleroy Fall Festival has been a beloved tradition in the Fauntleroy neighborhood of Seattle. This event is run and funded by the community for the community as a celebration of the neighborhood and the season. Visitors can expect to enjoy live performances and activities like pumpkin … [Read more...] about Fauntleroy Fall Festival

Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias free festival

Celebrate Latin heritage and community at Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias, which happens noon to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. The event is part of Seattle Center Festál, a year of cultural celebrations, in the Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall and … [Read more...] about Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias free festival

Harvest Festival Extravaganza

Families and community members of all ages and walks of life are welcome to join the City of Renton for the Harvest Festival Extravaganza. This is their version of Oktoberfest driven by local passion and creativity and created as a space for the community to come together and celebrate the autumn season. The … [Read more...] about Harvest Festival Extravaganza

The Great Wallingford Bratwurst Festival

Want to celebrate Oktoberfest but can't find an event that works for the whole family? Look no further than The Great Wallingford Bratwurst Festival. This annual festival hosted by the St. Benedict Catholic School is great fun for all ages and provides a variety of Oktoberfest-style entertainment for adults and kids … [Read more...] about The Great Wallingford Bratwurst Festival

Beacon Food Forest Harvest Fest

The Beacon Food Forest is a 7-acre ecological demonstration, learning, and open harvest site that has been cultivated entirely by community volunteers to educate on sustainable growing practices. It is also a project created to envision a future where the urban landscape and nature can work together in harmony to … [Read more...] about Beacon Food Forest Harvest Fest

Bellevue Demonstration Garden Harvest Festival

The dedicated and knowledgeable members of the King County Master Gardeners (KCMG) work in collaboration with communities around King County to do outreach to educate residents on best planting practices and empower them to become more self-sufficient. One of their outreach methods is the operation of ten demonstration … [Read more...] about Bellevue Demonstration Garden Harvest Festival

Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands Farm Fest

The Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands is a labor of love created by the Tilth Alliance in collaboration with the Friends of Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands in 2009. It has grown to be Seattle's largest urban farm and is just one of the Tilth Alliance's many urban farms, gardens, and kitchens that … [Read more...] about Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands Farm Fest

Fremont Oktoberfest

Known as "Seattle's largest beer festival," Fremont Oktoberfest is a three-day long event you definitely won't want to miss. There will be live music, contests with exciting prizes, and an entire day of the festival dedicated to dogs. Grab a ticket, pick your favorites from the 80+ beer options on tap over the … [Read more...] about Fremont Oktoberfest

Mid-Autumn Festival at Seattle Chinese Garden

The Seattle Chinese Garden's Mid-Autumn Festival is a staple cultural event full of fun activities and opportunities to learn about Chinese culture and traditions. Bring the whole family to see beautiful performances and take part in hands-on lessons and crafts. The Mid-Autumn Festival is Saturday, September 26, … [Read more...] about Mid-Autumn Festival at Seattle Chinese Garden

Fishermen’s Fall Festival

The Fishermen's Fall Festival is an entirely volunteer-led event established to raise money for the Seattle Fishermen's Memorial. The Memorial honors the lives of those lost at sea and is dedicated to supporting working fishermen by providing essential services. While the Festival is primarily a fundraiser, it is … [Read more...] about Fishermen’s Fall Festival

Hops on the Harbor: Hotel Indigo Oktoberfest

This year, for the first time ever, the Hotel Indigo Everett Waterfront is joining in on the annual Oktoberfest fun. In October, its Hops on the Harbor event will bring German-inspired food, beer, interactive games, live music and more to their front lawn. You don't have to dress up in traditional Oktoberfest fashion, … [Read more...] about Hops on the Harbor: Hotel Indigo Oktoberfest

West Seattle Oktoberfest at Ounces

Every October, Ounces Taproom & Beer Garden's Oktoberfest celebration takes West Seattle by storm. Dress up in your finest lederhosen or hotdog costume and hit the pavement to enjoy fresh beer, giant Bavarian-style pretzels, live music, and exciting contests. This Oktoberfest takes place from Friday, … [Read more...] about West Seattle Oktoberfest at Ounces

Sunflowers Fields & Festivals in Washington State

Like our tulip fields in spring, acres of beautiful blooming sunflowers are another unique and stunning photo opportunity. Sunflowers typically bloom August-September in Western Washington. Several farms hold festivals during the blooming season. Enjoy self-guided field trips and U-pick opportunities. Below you will … [Read more...] about Sunflowers Fields & Festivals in Washington State

Getaway: August Kite Festival in Long Beach (170 mi. SW)

The Washington State International Kite Festival (WSIKF) is an annual week-long kite celebration and competition in breezy Long Beach, WA. Held during the third full week of August, starting on Monday and ending on Sunday, WSIKF is presented by the World Kite Museum and the City of Long Beach, Washington. Kitelife … [Read more...] about Getaway: August Kite Festival in Long Beach (170 mi. SW)

Seattle Greek Food Festival every fall at St. Demetrios in Montlake

A Seattle tradition since 1960, the St. Demetrios Greek Festival features savory Greek foods and sweet pastries. Everything is freshly prepared by members of the church community and served outdoors under a large tent on the church grounds. Homemade Greek delicacies await you, from spanakopita to Souvlakia and … [Read more...] about Seattle Greek Food Festival every fall at St. Demetrios in Montlake

Tickets and information for Seafair Weekend Festival

Seafair Weekend is the culmination of Seattle's summer festival. One of Seattle's favorite traditions at Genesee Park in south Seattle on Lake Washington. It's an exhilarating rite of summer like nowhere else in the country. The 3-day festival features the U.S. Navy Blue Angels highlighting the Boeing Air Show … [Read more...] about Tickets and information for Seafair Weekend Festival

Where to see the Blue Angels for free Seafair Weekend

The Boeing Air Show during Seattle Seafair Weekend is a must see for all families and thrill seekers. For many across the Pacific Northwest, summer and Seafair reach their pinnacle as the pilots behind the yokes of the "Blue" Boeing F/A-18 Hornets make their thunderous and spectacular appearance over the skies of … [Read more...] about Where to see the Blue Angels for free Seafair Weekend

Seafair signature events and community festivals

Many people think that Seattle's Seafair summer festival is Seafair Weekend in August with hydroplane races on Lake Washington and the Blue Angels flying overhead. Far from it. Seafair is a summer-long festival with several signature events as well as many community-driven celebrations throughout the Puget sound … [Read more...] about Seafair signature events and community festivals

Free “Festál” ethnic festivals at Seattle Center

In 2026, head to Seattle Center for these 25 FREE Festál cultural festivals. Each event highlights the distinct ethnic communities of people living in the Puget Sound region. The festivals showcase the traditional and contemporary art, music, foods, youth activities, workshops and more. The origins of the Festál … [Read more...] about Free “Festál” ethnic festivals at Seattle Center

Washinton State berries and summer berry festivals

Washington State is one of the nation's largest producers of many types of berries. Listed below are descriptions of popular berries, followed by a list of berry festivals. Western Washington berry season peaks June through August, followed by cranberries, which come later in fall. In order of appearance, popular … [Read more...] about Washinton State berries and summer berry festivals

Seafood festival in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood

SeafoodFest in Ballard started as a two-hour dinner in 1971. Today, it's an iconic three-day event that draws thousands, who enjoy food vendors, local music, arts and crafts, family entertainment, a beer garden, lutefisk eating (or not), giant fish, skateboarding competition, oceans of seafood, and loads of fun all … [Read more...] about Seafood festival in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood

Northwest Folklife: FREE Memorial Day Weekend festival

Northwest Folklife Festival is the annual free Memorial Day weekend celebration of ethnic, folk, and traditional arts on the grounds of Seattle Center. It is Seattle's unofficial leap into summer. Since 1971, NW Folklife's work has been rooted in the shared humanity of connection and creative expression. The festival … [Read more...] about Northwest Folklife: FREE Memorial Day Weekend festival

State and County Fairs in Washington State

Washington state has a rich agricultural heritage. A visit to a state or county fair is an excellent way to sample local foods and enjoy free and cheap entertainment. Fairs are a family-friendly activity. Fairs are also a way to see live local and headliner bands at a fraction of the typical price (or even free). … [Read more...] about State and County Fairs in Washington State