The Olympia Dragon Boat Festival returns for its third year of fun and sun at Port Plaza, featuring competitive 250-meter dragon boat races in 20-person boats, a midday fun race, a traditional Chinese lion dance, live musical performances, local vendors, food, and waterfront activities. Located adjacent to the Olympia Farmers Market. Dates: July 11, 2026 […]
A Pacific Northwest cycling rite of passage now in its 47th year, the STP covers 206 miles from Seattle to Portland over one or two days. Riders travel through the Cascade foothills, Puyallup, Yelm, Centralia, and into Portland with full route support, rest stops, and a finish line festival. The ride is a fundraiser for […]
An international conference bringing together practitioners, researchers, and enthusiasts in the fields of spiritual healing and holistic health. Covers topics such as energy medicine, integrative healing modalities, and holistic health approaches from global perspectives. Dates: July 15, 2026 Cost: Check event page for registration fees More Info: https://conferencealerts.co.in/event/100776372
Capital Lakefair is Olympia's beloved five-day summer festival at Capital Lake, featuring carnival rides, food booths, arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, a car show (Friday evening), a Saturday parade at 5 PM, and fireworks on Sunday at 10 PM. One of the premier community gatherings in the South Sound region. Dates: July 15–19, 2026 […]
The annual Seafair Indian Days Powwow at Discovery Park's Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center features competitive Native American dancing, drumming, traditional regalia, Native art for sale, and food booths in an outdoor setting. The event is one of the region's major Indigenous cultural gatherings, open to the public and free of charge. Dates: July 17–19, […]
An Indigenous-owned outdoor music and camping festival set in a densely forested 574-acre park at the confluence of two rivers. Now in its 10th year, Timber! carefully programs live music performances uniquely accompanied by the great outdoors, celebrating music discovery, nature, and adventure. Festival tickets, parking, and camping are each sold separately. Dates: July 23–25, […]
Now in its 10th edition, the Seattle Art Fair is a leading showcase for modern and contemporary art in the Pacific Northwest, bringing together galleries from across the US and internationally. The fair celebrates the region's vibrant arts community with exhibitions, artist talks, and programming across four days. Dates: July 23–26, 2026 Cost: Ticket required […]
Founded by the late Paul G. Allen, this annual fair returns for its tenth edition featuring 85 local, national, and international galleries alongside public programming. A leading destination for modern and contemporary art in the Pacific Northwest, working in partnership with Beneficiary Partner Seattle Art Museum and Artistic Director Nato Thompson. Dates: July 23–26, 2026 […]
The Bite of Seattle returns for its 41st anniversary under new management by FoodieLand, featuring 300+ food and retail vendors, beer and wine gardens, cider tastings, local artisans, and 50+ musical performers over three days at Seattle Center. The event includes a movie night on Friday, live cooking demonstrations in 'The Bite Cooks!' segment, and […]
The Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend is one of the top juried arts fairs in the country, presenting handcrafted work by 350+ artists across 20+ mediums including jewelry, sculpture, ceramics, fiber art, and painting. Organized by the Bellevue Arts Museum, the weekend also features interactive art activities, food trucks, live music across three BAM stages, and […]
Redmond's historic summer festival dates back to 1940 and features the longest-running community bike race in the US, a grand parade (Saturday), a kids' bike parade, a drone show, carnival rides, a beer and wine garden, food, and live music spanning funk, salsa, country, and hip-hop. The 2026 event also features a 75+ vendor Urban […]
The annual Head for the Cure 5K run/walk raises funds and awareness for the brain tumor community, benefiting UW Medicine's Alvord Brain Tumor Center, Seattle Children's Hospital, and Path to Hope. Race day begins at 9 AM with a Kids Fun Run 100-Meter Dash at 8:45 AM, followed by the main 5K race, survivor photo, […]
