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.
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Lake Stevens Aquafest
Downtown Lake Stevens, WA, Lake Stevens, WA
Status: Updated 12/23/2022
August 2 - 4, 2024
Seafair Weekend Festival
Genesee Park, Lake Washington, Seattle, WA
Status: Updated 2/22/2024
August 2 - 4, 2024
Eatonville Lions Club Arts & Music Festival
Glacier Park, Eatonville, WA
Web: eatonvilleartsandmusicfestival.com
Status: Updated 1/31/2024
August 2 - 4, 2024
Anacortes Arts Festival
Downtown, Anacortes, WA
Status: Updated 1/17/2024
August 2 - 4, 2024
Magnolia Summerfest
Magnolia Playfield, Seattle, WA
Status: Updated 2/22/2024
August 2 - 4, 2024
Mossyrock Blueberry Festival & Civil War Reenactment
Klickitat Prairie Park, Mossy Rock, WA
Status: Updated 4/15/2024
August 3 - 4, 2024
Birch Bay Rollback Weekend
Birch Bay, Blaine, WA
Status: Updated 4/10/2024
August 3 - 4, 2024
Drayton Harbor Maritime Festival
Blaine Marina, Blaine, WA
Status: Updated 2/17/2024
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Grays Harbor County Fair
Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, Elma, WA
Status: Updated 5/30/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Mount Baker Blues Festival
Deming Logshow Grounds, Bellingham, WA
Status: Updated 5/12/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Stanwood-Camano Community Fair
Stanwood-Camano Fairgrounds, Stanwood, WA
Status: Updated 2/14/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Hillyard Festival
Sharpley-Harmon Park, Spokane, WA
Status: Updated 5/9/2023
August 10, 2024
Airway Heights Summer Market
Parking lot of The Hub, Airway Heights, WA
Status: Updated 4/17/2024
August 2 - 11, 2024
Clark County Fair
Clark County Fairgrounds, Ridgefield, WA
Status: Updated 10/9/2023
August 8 - 11, 2024
Pierce County Fair
Frontier Park, Graham, WA
Status: Updated 1/21/2024
August 8 - 11, 2024
Re/Evolution Summerjam Music Festival
Darrington Music Park, Darrington, WA
Status: Updated 4/4/2024
August 8 - 11, 2024
Skagit County Fair
Skagit County Fairgrounds, Mount Vernon, WA
Status: Updated 1/5/2024
August 9 - 11, 2024
Thing
Remlinger Farms, Carnation, WA
Status: Updated 3/12/2024
August 9 - 11, 2024
Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival
Waterfront Park, Medical Lake, WA
Status: Updated 12/12/2023
August 9 - 11, 2024
Bainbridge Island Summer Studio Tour
Various Studios around Bainbridge Isl., Bainbridge Island, WA
Status: Updated 11/22/2023
August 9 - 11, 2024
Jefferson County Fair
Fairgrounds, Port Townsend, WA
Status: Updated 2/19/2024
August 9 - 11, 2024
Maplewood Summer Rock & Gem Show and Sale
Maplewood Rock & Gem Club, Edmonds, WA
Status: Updated 3/26/2024
August 10 - 11, 2024
Nineteenth International Sea Glass Festival
Fisher Pavilion, at the Seattle Center, Seattle, WA
Status: Updated 2/21/2024