Photo credit: The Evergreen State Fair After a year's absence due to the COVID pandemic, officials from The Evergreen State Fair announced on Thursday, May 13, that plans are underway for an in-person fair in Monroe, Washington. The 2021 dates are Thursday-Tuesday, August 26-31, and Thursday-Monday, September 2-6. This year’s theme is “Back in the … Continue reading Evergreen State Fair planning a comeback for 2021
Photo credit: Fort Nisqually/Metro Parks Tacoma Fort from Home, a series hosted by Fort Nisqually and Metro Parks Tacoma, focuses on a range of topics about the history and culture of Puget Sound. This month's lineup covers maritime and natural history, Victorian cooking, and 19th Century cosmetics. Here's the schedule: Saturday, May 15, 1 p.m. … Continue reading Fort Nisqually virtual live program lineup for May and early June
The Blue Angels' show over Lake Washington is among the many popular events during Seafair in Seattle (image by Beachrunner from Pixabay) Seafair, Seattle's popular summer tradition in July and August, will be held virtually this year due to the ongoing restrictions and safety concerns from the coronavirus pandemic. The virtual events page will be … Continue reading Seafair 2021 to be a virtual event
Image credit: Clark County Fairgrounds, Ridgefield, Washington Fair officials announced today that the Clark County Fair in Ridgefield, Washington, will be cancelled this year. The next fair is expected to be held in August 2022. "While we were hopeful that we would be able to move forward with the 2021 Clark County Fair, based on … Continue reading Clark County Fair postponed until 2022 in Ridgefield, Washington
Alpaca (photo by Cheryl Landes) If you're new at natural fiber arts, a veteran at these crafts, or just some who's curious, Fiber Fusion Northwest has something that covers your interests. Take classes, look at the live fiber animal exhibits, watch the fiber arts show, participate in a spin-in, and watch demonstrations. Fiber arts and … Continue reading Fiber Fusion Northwest celebrates its 10th anniversary mid-October in Monroe, Washington
Ape Cave in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Cougar, Washington (USDA photo by Cecilio Ricardo) Ape Cave is the third longest lava tube in North America at 2.5 miles. A 3/4-mile, paved family-friendly trail goes to the lower cave. For a bigger challenge, the 1.5-mile upper cave trail leads to a climb up an … Continue reading Ape Cave reopens via timed reservations May 18
Duck Daze is a popular celebration on the first Saturday in June in University Place, southwest of Tacoma. The festival includes a parade, race, plant and garage sale, fire and police open house, and car show. But in 2021, the event has been cancelled for the second year in a row. "Given the current status … Continue reading City of University Place cancels Duck Daze in early June 2021
On a weekend in late July, Camas Days celebrates the community with with a parade, music, street vendors, bathtub races, a wine and microbrew street, and kid’s activities. But in 2021, the Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce, who sponsors Camas Days, has cancelled the event. A brief statement on the Camas Days Facebook page reads, "Due to … Continue reading Camas Days postponed until July 2022
Flowers at the display garden at the Holland America Bulb Farm in Woodland, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) Washington State's continued restrictions on large gatherings from the continuing COVID-19 pandemic are affecting the 99th annual Woodland Planters Days celebration again this year. But the Celebration Committee has not given up. "We will not be canceling … Continue reading Woodland Planters Days planning another virtual celebration in June 2021
After a year's break due to restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic, Dozer Day is back this year with a drive-through event at six locations in the Pacific Northwest and Kansas City. The drive-through event is designed to ensure families' health and safety while immersing them in a real-life construction experience. During the experience, you'll drive … Continue reading Dozer Day returns in 2021 as a drive-through event in the Pacific Northwest and Kansas City
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