In Washington you can explore a temperate rainforest in the morning, hike volcanic trails in the afternoon and smell the desert sage at sunset! And, every season brings one-of-a-kind festivals. The Washington State Fair, Skagit Valley Tulip Festival and Bellevue Arts Museum Arts Fair may be the biggest in the Evergreen State but there are 579 others sure to please whether you’re urban or outdoorsy or a bit of both. Have a look at the variety of culture, art, music and entertainment found at Washington’s Festivals, Art Shows, Music Festivals and Craft Shows.
Long Beach Razor Clam & Shellfish Festival
May 10 - 11, 2024
longbeachrazorclamfestival.com
(360) 777-1226
Veterans Field - Long Beach, WA
Join us for a Restaurant Chowder Taste-Off, Amateur Chowder Competition, Clam Digging Lessons, Clam Cleaning Demos, Clam Contests, Local Artisans & Vendors, Food Trucks, Clam Fritter Samples, Mermaids & Pirates, Dungeness Crab Dinner, Oyster Shucking Contest, Beer Garden, Live Music, Face Painting, Giant European Slide, Fresh Oysters and so much more!
Lake Chelan Arts Festival
June 21 - 23, 2024
artinchelan.com
(509) 421-0843
Riverwalk Park - Chelan, WA
Extremely popular Artistic Event by the Lake Chelan Arts Council. Profit from the event is used to purchase art for the Chelan Valley and provide Art Scholarships for students, classes, and other artistic endeavors.
Wedgwood Art Festival
July 13 - 14, 2024
(425) 350-6548
Our Lady of the Lake schoolground, NE Seattle - Seattle, WA
The 19th annual Wedgwood Art Festival is back as an in-person, 2-day event, supporting and celebrating arts in the Wedgwood community with a focus on NW artists and craftspeople. The outdoor festival is a community favorite for shoppers and families with more than 75 fine artists, a beer garden, food trucks, and kid's activities. Mark your calendar and join us for a fun-filled weekend. Open to Northwest artists in all mediums. The Festival offers low-priced booths, no commission, easy load-in, snacks, and water in the artist lounge and a good crowd. Free to the public.
Arts Day at the Forest Theater
July 13, 2024
foresttheater.org
(206) 550-1367
Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater - Fall City, WA
Come join us at Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater and enjoy various aspects of the arts (music, dance, storytelling, photography, painting, crafts, and more!): open to the public and free to attend. Vendors will be displaying artistic works and handmade items; available for purchase. There will be an open mic for performing artists, various workshops, and activities for kids and adults throughout the day, and a cash-only snack bar to quell your thirst and hunger pangs.
Art in the Park
July 26 - 27, 2024
artintheparkfestival.com
(509) 943-9815
Howard Amon Park - Richland, WA
Voted Best Event of the Tri-Cities, and ranked in the 'TOP 10 ART FESTIVALS" in the United States, Allied Arts Associations ART in the PARK FESTIVAL is an exciting outdoor event featuring over 300 artists from across the United States, live musical performances, a beer garden, delicious food trucks, immersive artistic experiences, and an attendance of over 70,000 people! Admission is always free!
Eatonville Lions Club Arts & Music Festival
August 2 - 4, 2024
eatonvilleartsandmusicfestival.com
(360) 832-3459
Glacier Park - Eatonville, WA
Nestled in the foothills of Mt. Rainier, the Eatonville Arts & Music Festival welcomes you back. We offer a wide variety of artists and craftsmen, and semi-professional and professional music to enjoy and dance to. Locally renowned Roast Beef Sandwiches and more will be back, along with our beer garden. ATM available on-site, accessible restrooms, shaded cover. Free to the public, please share the message! We hope to see you!
Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival
August 23 - 25, 2024
vancouverwinejazz.com
(360) 991-6922
Esther Short Park - Vancouver, WA
The 24th Annual Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival is accepting fine artists, exhibitors, and restaurants for the 2024 Festival. The Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival is "...the largest festival of its kind in the Northwest..." (KATU 2 ABC TV, Portland, OR). It was awarded the 2023 Southwest Washington Event of the Year by the Washington Festival and Event Association. The Festival features GRAMMY-winning jazz, blues and pop artists; 20 fine artists; 100 wines; 8 restaurants; and a variety of commercial exhibitors. The Festival has attracted visitors from 27 states and Canada, and approximately 6-8,000 people attend each year.
Holiday Boutique Craft Show
November 7 - 9, 2024
(206) 909-4051
Lynnwood Event Center - Lynnwood, WA
Join us at the best of the FINEST arts & crafts show featuring the BEST local artists and crafters. Select from thousands of gifts perfect for your holiday gift-giving pleasures. Buses are welcome. This event was previously held at Hollywood Schoolhouse, IUOE Union Hall, and HollyHills Clubhouse.
Best of the Northwest Fall Show
November 8 - 10, 2024
nwartalliance.org/nwaa-events/2024-best-of-..
(360) 579-4903
Hangar 30, Magnuson Park - Seattle, WA
The 36th annual Best of the Northwest FALL Show is Seattle's Premier Art & Fine Craft show and will be held in-person at Hangar 30 in Warren G. Magnuson Park, Seattle. With preview times on Friday, free art activities, wine bar special exhibits and food trucks. Applications for artist booths Close May 12th
May 11 - 25, 2024
Federal Way Farmers Market - May
The Commons Mall parking lot, Federal Way, WA
Status: Updated 1/25/2024
May 25, 2024
Northwest Handmade Market
Edmonds Masonic Lodge, Edmonds, WA
Status: Updated 5/5/2024
May 4 - 26, 2024
Bavarian Maifest
Downtown, Leavenworth, WA
Status: Updated 4/4/2024
May 23 - 26, 2024
Moses Lake Spring Festival
McCosh Park, Moses Lake, WA
Status: Updated 1/31/2024
May 24 - 26, 2024
Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts
Parking Lot, Port Angeles, WA
Status: Updated 10/10/2023
May 25 - 26, 2024
Hood Canal Fjord Fest
Hjelvick Farm field, Brinnon, WA
Status: Updated 11/15/2023
May 26, 2024
Fairhaven Festival
11th Street and McKenzie, Bellingham, WA
Status: Updated 3/8/2024
May 2 - 30, 2024
Burien Farmers Summer Market - May
Burien Town Square, Burien, WA
Status: Updated 4/30/2024
May 31 - June 1, 2024
Scrapbook EXPO - Puyallup
Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup, WA
Status: Updated 3/15/2024
June 1, 2024
Wayzgoose Kitsap Art Festival
Marvin Williams Recreation Center, Bremerton, WA
Status: Updated 3/14/2024
June 1, 2024
Okanogan Days
Downtown Okanogan, Okanogan, WA
Status: Updated 3/14/2024
June 1, 2024
Rosalia Battle Days
Downtown, Rosalia, WA
Status: Updated 3/12/2024
June 1, 2024
Reardan Mule Days
Reardan City Park, Reardan, WA
Status: Updated 3/13/2024
June 1, 2024
Farmers Day Parade
Front Street (10th to 3rd Streets), Lynden, WA
Status: Updated 4/25/2024
June 1, 2024
Cruzin to the Fair Car Show
Wahkiakum Fairgrounds, Skamokawa, WA
Status: Updated 1/9/2024
June 1, 2024
Duvall Days Festival
Downtown, Duvall, WA
Status: Updated 3/13/2024
May 30 - June 2, 2024
Mason County Forest Festival
Loop Field & Olympic Hwy. North (Vendors), plus Railroad Ave., Shelton, WA
Status: Updated 3/29/2024
May 31 - June 2, 2024
ArtFest
Coeur d'Alene Park, Browne's Addition, Spokane, WA
Status: Updated 2/9/2024
June 1 - 2, 2024
Lilac City Comicon
Spokane Convention Center, Spokane, WA
Status: Updated 3/21/2024
June 1 - 2, 2024
Maritime Gig Festival
Skansie Brothers Park, Gig Harbor, WA
Status: Updated 9/18/2023
June 1 - 2, 2024
Anacortes Waterfront Festival
Cap Sante Marina, Anacortes, WA
Status: Updated 3/14/2024
June 2024 (dates not updated)
Shelton Days
Kneeland Park, Shelton, WA
Status: Updated 5/27/2023
June 8, 2024
Fairfield Flag Day Celebration
Main Street in park, Fairfield, WA
Status: Updated 3/21/2024
June 8, 2024
Fall City Day
Downtown, Fall City, WA
Status: Updated 3/21/2024