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May 2020
Sequim Irrigation Festival
May 1 – 10, 2020
This festival features events for the entire family including an art fair, street fair, Grand Parade, strongman show, carnival, classic car show and fireworks. The festival is held in downtown Sequim, located in Clallam County.
Opening Day
May 2, 2020
The Seattle Yacht Club Opening Day is one of the largest in the nation. Two of the main events will be the Windermere Cup crew races and the Parade of Boats. This year’s theme is “Boating through the Decades”. Come on out and celebrate the start of boating season!
Best of the Northwest Spring Art & Fine Craft Show
May 2 – 3, 2020
The spring Best of the Northwest fine art and craft show promises to be a kaleidoscope of art, music, performance and wine. The show will be held at Hangar 30 at Seattle’s Magnuson Park.
Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show
May 2 – 3, 2020
The 67th Annual Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show sponsored by the Everett Rock and Gem Club features crystals & geodes, tools and equipment, demonstrations, hourly door prizes, raffle drawing, kids’ activities, silent auction, special exhibits and displays, and food. Admission is FREE.
http://www.rockngem.com/ShowDatesFiles/ShowDatesDisplayAll.php?ShowState=WA
Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration
May 3, 2020
Explore and experience the cultural roots of the Asian-Pacific Islands through live performances, visual arts, hands-on activities, foods, games, and a lively marketplace. The festival launches Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Seattle with spectacular lion dances, youth drill teams, drumming, martial arts, and artists from around the state.
http://www.seattlecenter.com/events/event-calendar/asian-pacific-islander-heritage-month-celebration
Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show
May 14 – 17, 2020
The Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show features 300 new and brokerage boats on display in-water, on land, and at nearby boatyards, plus a 10,000 square foot tent of accessories and service providers. Come see the boats and gear; enjoy the food, entertainment and family fun; and begin your boating adventure at the 2020 Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show.
Seattle International Film Festival
May 14 – June 7, 2020
More than 400 films from 80 countries. 25 days. 155,000 attendees. The largest and most highly-attended film festival in the United States, now in its 44th year. Consistently cited as one of the best “audience festivals” in the world.
Viking Fest
May 15 – 17, 2020
This annual event celebrates Poulsbo’s proud Norwegian heritage. A variety of entertainment is scheduled along with local artisans and restaurants that have booths each day of the festival. The Viking Village focuses on the way of life for Vikings in 1500 A.D. and is a must see! The Viking Fest Parade awes young and old alike with creative floats, local marching bands, and impressive military entries.
Armed Forces Day Parade
May 16, 2020
The Armed Forces Day parade held in Bremerton is the largest and longest running Armed Forces Day Parade in the nation. This year is the 71st year of the event held on the third Saturday in May in Downtown Bremerton. This event includes a Heroes Barbeque that provides a free hot dog, chips and soda meal to all active-duty, reserve, retired and veteran.
Rhododendron Festival
May 16 – 17, 2020
The Rhododendron Festival is celebrated in Port Townsend, WA every year during the third weekend of May. Dating back to 1935, the event honors the Washington State Flower by providing a community festival that includes giving scholarships to selected royalty.
University District Street Fair
May 16 – 17, 2020
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the longest running street fair in the US, bringing together the best in local arts & crafts, music, and food. Get ready for an amazing weekend at the U District Streetfair!
Norwegian Constitution Day
May 17, 2020
Hipp Hipp Hurra! Norwegian Constitution Day brings over 20,000 spectators to the streets of Ballard to see more than 100 groups, including marching bands, Norwegian-American Lodges, drill teams, classic cars, and much more!
Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts
May 22 – 25, 2020
The Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts features a beautiful setting nestled snugly between the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, four days and nights of unparalleled artistry, a street fair, a fun after-hours program and so much more.
Northwest Folklife Festival
May 22 – 25, 2020
The Northwest Folklife Festival is an annual festival of ethnic, folk, and traditional art, crafts, and music that takes place over the Memorial Day weekend in Seattle at the Seattle Center, bringing together more than 5,000 musicians, dancers, and other performers.
Tankfest Northwest
May 23, 2020
Hear the rumble and boom of vintage tanks and artillery at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum’s eighth annual Tankfest Northwest event! This action-packed day boasts fun for the entire family, including military vehicle demonstrations, remote control tanks, scavenger hunt, face painting, bouncy house, amazing food, NW XTREME BMX demonstration, Son of the Reptile Man, WWII mock battle reenactors, kids crafts, and much more.
https://flyingheritage.org/Visit/Events/Tankfest-Northwest.aspx
Kitsap Harbor Festival
May 23 – 24, 2020
The Kitsap Harbor Festival is the opening of the summer boating season and the Marina fills up with boaters, Tall Ships, and the Historic Tug Comanche in Port Orchard or Bremerton. The festival draws boaters and visitors from outlying communities to partake in the various activities.
Mason County Forest Festival
May 28 – 31,2020
The Mason County Forest Festival in Shelton is a celebration of the community’s rich forest traditions. The event features a carnival, car show, logging events, Family Fun Night, fireworks, and the Paul Bunyan Parade in downtown Shelton.
Kent International Festival
May 30, 2020
Enjoy the Kent International Festival with daylong entertainment on the arena main stage as well as cultural presentations on two concourse stages, sample eight great ethnic foods, and visit cultural booths. All events take place at ShoWare Center.
