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Clark County Fair

Each year over a quarter of a million people attend the fair making it the largest single-location event in the Vancouver and Portland metropolitan area! Big-name entertainment with a Kids Center, an Action Zone, community stages, free featured attractions, a huge carnival, a midway, and great food!

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March 12 - 22 - Rep IV: Broadway Festival, Seattle - Rep IV's salute to Broadway offers marvelously entertaining premieres by George Balanchine (Slaughter on Tenth Avenue), Jerome Robbins (West Side Story Suite) and Christopher Wheeldon (Carousel: A Dance - a tribute to Richard Rodgers), paired with the reprise of Susan Stroman's Take Five...More or Less. (206)441-9411 (4503)

March 14 - 17 - Irish Week Festival, Seattle - Sing along to Irish tunes, try stepdancing, enter children's contests, learn about Gaelic games, Irish history or genealogy, or take Irish language lessons. Meet Irish celebrities, view Irish movies or cultural exhibits and demonstrations. On Saturday at 12:30pm, the St. Patrick's Day Parade starts its procession at 4th and Jefferson Street and heads to Center House for its closing ceremonies at 2:00pm. Seattle Center's Festal is a year-long series of world cultural events that honors the richness and diversity of our region. Festal plays a vital part of Seattle Center's role in connecting our dynamic and varied community. Seattle Center (4504)

March 16 - April 30 - Flamingos at Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle - These gregarious, long-legged and long-necked birds are sure to tickle you pink. The exhibit includes several interactive features to engage children in play and learning - three life-size representations of Chilean flamingo nests at the end of a toddler-sized path, child-proof eggs that look every bit as authentic as the real thing, and a bas-relief sculpture of a flamingo head where visitors can touch a simulated filtering structure that demonstrates how flamingos eat. (206)548-2500. Woodland Park Zoo (4502)

March 20 - 22 - Othello Sandhill Crane Festival, Othello - The Festival has many tours for crane viewing along with specialty tours. Specialty tours have included Columbia National Wildlife Refuge/Potholes area wildlife tour, Missoula Floods and the Channeled Scablands geology tour, Lower Grand Coulee birding tour and Wahluke Slope/Shrub Steppe birding tour. (866-726-3445 Othello High School (4505)

March 21 - 22 - Port Townsend's Victorian Festival, Port Townsend - Come to the Victorian Festival and plan to stay a few days, partaking of the Festival fun and the limitless opportunities for exploration of historic sites and natural wonders all over the Peninsula. 360-385-1003 Jefferson County Washington Fairgrounds (4506)

March 27 -29 - Long Beach Bluegrass Festival, Seaview - There will be 20 sets of music, each 45 minutes long, starting at 6:00pm on Friday, along with the band scramble which places band members and some of the musicians in the crowd together. Workshops are available for anyone on Saturday morning. Sunday morning Gospel is free to all. Come enjoy these great bands. (800) 451-2542 Chautauqua Lodge Resort (4507)

March 27 - April 12 - Whirligig!, Seattle - Seattle Center Whirligig! offers amusement aplenty for all pre-teen ages! Kids can glide, slide and ride on super-cool, super-sized inflatable rides. Eye-popping colors, roaming clowns, face painters and entertainment add to the mix of non-stop craziness that keeps kids coming back for more! A special Toddler Zone is also available. (206)769-0259 Seattle Center House (4508)

March 28 - Scottish Heritage Festival, Tacoma - (253) 202-7304 (3340)

March 28 - 10th Annual Scottish-American Festival, Puyallup - The National Tartan Day Society of Washington presents the 10th Annual Scottish-American Festival at the Gold Gate Entry of the Puyallup Fairgrounds. The festival will feature bagpipes, highland dancers, musicians, vendors and concessions. Representatives will be on hand to assist guests in finding their clan affiliation with a free name identification service. Western Washington Fairgrounds (4510)

April 12 - Easter at the Fair, Puyallup - Gates open at 9:30 am, Service begins at 10:15 am Admission: FREE 253-845-7508 ShowPlex (4518)

April 16 - 19 - Spring Fair in Puyallup, Puyallup - Fun for the family! 253-841-5045 (4513)

April 25 - 26 - Trains, Trains & More Trains, Puyallup - We had a wonderful collection of historical equipment on hand, plus the Operation Lifesaver simulator. Clinics geared for beginner modelers taught how to build various aspects of a layout. Other clinics for intermediate and advanced modelers included electronics, animation, weathering, backboards, and prototypical information on logging and trains through Tacoma Station. (206)622-2007 Pavilion and Expo Halls (3342)

May 9 - Mexican Rodeo, Puyallup - Name of Bands; Banda Guasavena, La Palmera, Peor es Nada. Gates Open: 3 pm, Bull Riding: 4pm, Dancing: 7 pm 206-819-7715 Paulhamus Arena (4519)

May 12 -16 , May 17 -18 - Seattle International Children's Festival, Tacoma - The annual performing arts festival for all ages, Seattle International Children's Festival, comes to the Seattle Center each May, the week after Mother's Day. The Festival features professional adult companies from around the world performing globalicious music, circus, theater, puppetry and more in an atmosphere that won't crowd or overwhelm. For children, families and adventurous people of all ages! 206-325-6500 Broadway Center for the Performing Arts (4509)

May 16 - 17 - Heirloom's Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival, Puyallup - Sat: 10 am - 5 pm Sun: 11 am - 4 pm Admission: Sat: $8 at the door with free entry for Sun Sun: $6 Advance: $6, includes free entry for Sunday 541-574-8000 Pavilion (4520)

June 27 -28 - Celebrate the Horse, Puyallup - Sat 9:30 am - 7 pm Sun 9:30 am - 5 pm Admission: One Day Admission: Adults: $15 Kids (6-12 yrs): $8 5 & Under: FREE 360-435-9393 Paulhamus Arena (4521)

June 27 - 28 - Crossroads Doll & Teddy Bear Show, Puyallup - Hours: Sat: 10 am - 4 pm,Sun: 10 am - 4 pm Regular Admission: $7 Under 12: $3 Under 5: FREE 775-224-1884 Pavilion (4522)

July 4 - Old Fashioned 4th, Blaine - Grand Parade & street fair with 70 vendors, car show, live music and fireworks show. 360-332-6484 (5426)

July 10 - 11 - Waterville Days, Waterville - Spaghetti feed by Fire Dept. Fri. night 5-7, Sat: Fly-in breakfast 7-10, Great family fun from 9-5 509-745-9346 (5634)

July 18 - 19 - NW Gaited Horse Show, Puyallup - Hours: 8 am - 9 pm Admission: FREE 206-919-3678 Paulhamus Arena, Barns, Green Gate (4523)

July 24 - 26 - Goodguys 22nd Pacific NW Nationals, Puyallup - The Goodguys will turn the Puyallup Fair & Events center into Hot Rod Heaven bringing in 2000+ hot rods, customs, classics & muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Shop the 100s of vendors & exhibitors, see the model car show, enjoy live entertainment throughout the weekend and watch the Pinstriper's annual Brush Bash! It's an automotive state fair of excitement with fun for the whole family! 253-848-1405 North End Of Grounds (4524)

July 24 - 25 - Enumclaw Street Fair, Enumclaw - Family-fun Event,great food,art/craft vendors, juried art show,entertainment,children activities. (253) 405-7179 (3451)

July 29 - August 1 - Cowlitz County Fair, Longview - (360)577-3121 Cowlitz County Expo and Conference Center (3074)

August 1 -2 - Drayton Harbor Days, Blaine - Saturday - tall ships, street fair, kids activities, Sunday - tall ships, raft & sailboat races. 360-332-6484 (5759)

August 1 - 2 - Rubberstamp & Scrapbook Expo, Puyallup - 602-625-3000 Expo Hall (4525)

August 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 - Washington Renaissance and Fantasy Faire, Buckley - Fun, food, music, magic merchants and cold ale. Visit website for info & discounts. (800) 587-0172 (5772)

August 7 - Camas First Friday, Camas - Community events held the first Friday of every month. Art,dining,themed shopping events and more. 360-834-5445 (5742)

August 7 - 16 - Clark County Fair, Ridgefield - Join us for another great time at the Fair. (360)397-6180 Clark County Fairgrounds (3072)

August 7 - Puyallup Fair Scholarship RoundUp Auction, Puyallup - 253-845-1771 Pavilion (4516)

August 8 - 9 - Stillaguamish Festival of the River & Pow Wow, Arlington - Free festival celebrating Northwest culture & environment: food, music, children's activities, etc. 360-631-2620 (5415)

August 12 - 16 - Grays Harbor County Fair, Elma - Come and enjoy another great fair! (800)621-9625 Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds (3332)

August 13 - 16 - Island County Fair, Langley - (360) 221-4677 (3136)

August 14-16 - 72nd Annual Jefferson County Fair, Port Townsend - An old fashioned country Fair with fun for the whole family. Draft Horse pulls, 4H/FFA exhibits, animals, Barrel Races, 4 x 4 Mud Drags, lots of free entertainment and much more. (360)385-1013 Jefferson County Fairgrounds (3333)

August 17 - 22 - Northwest Washington Fair, Lynden - Annual Fair featuring 4H, FFA, and Open Class exhibits in livestock, arts and crafts, photography, horse events, baking and canning, horticulture, agriculture, home arts, variety of foods and commercial vendors, grandstand entertainment,Kids Zone, and carnival. (360)354-4111 Northwest WA Fairgrounds (3334)

August 19 - 23 - 2009 SKAMANIA COUNTY FAIR & TIMBER CARNIVAL, Stevenson - Free fair, entertainment, carnival, animals, and timber carnival. (509)427-3979 Skamania County Fair Grounds (3338)

August 20 - 23 - Clallam County Fair, Port Angeles - The 2009 Fair theme is: Plenty to See From A to Z (360)417-2551 (3071)

August 25 - 29 - Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo, Kennewick - Celebrate 61 years in the community. 509-586-9211 Ext. 3 (3069)

August 27 - September 7 - Evergreen State Fair, Monroe - The Evergreen State Fair runs from the end of August through Labor Day each year. 360-805-6700 The Evergreen State Fairgrounds (4512)

August 29 - Port Gamble Car Show 2009 to Benefit Breast Cancer, Port Gamble - Open show, all vehicles, years. Trophies, dash plaques for all cars registered. Benefits Susan G Komen for the Cure for Breast Cancer. (253) 534-9600 (5738)

September 4 - Camas First Friday, Camas - Community events held the first Friday of every month. Art,dining,themed shopping events and more! 360-834-5445 (5743)

September 5 - 7 - Bumbershoot, Seattle - Seattle's Music & Arts Festival is now in its 39th year. Since 1971, Bumbershoot has drawn artists representing the best in music, film, comedy, spoken word, dance, theatre, performance, and visual arts to the Seattle Center over Labor Day weekend. North America's largest urban arts festival, Bumbershoot takes place in the heart of the city at the 74-acre Seattle Center. Over 150,000 visitors from near and far spend the weekend reveling in the world of Bumbershoot, experiencing everything from regional favorites to international superstars across all arts disciplines. (206)281-7788 (5506)

September 11 - 27 - Puyallup Fair, Puyallup - 253-841-5045 (4514)

September 25 -October 4 - Washington State Fair, Yakima - Fun for the whole family. 509-248-7160 State Fair Park (4511)

October 2 - Camas First Friday, Camas - Community events held the first Friday of every month. Art,dining,themed shopping events and more! 360-834-5445 (5744)

November 6 - Camas First Friday, Camas - Community events held the first Friday of every month. Art,dining,themed shopping events and more! 360-834-5445 (5745)

December 2 - 6 - A Victorian Country Christmas, Puyallup - 253-770-0777 Americraft ShowPlex, Pavilion, Expo Hall (4515)

December 4 - Camas First Friday, Camas - Community events held the first Friday of every month. Art,dining,themed shopping events and more! 360-834-5445 (5746)

2010 Events

February 6 - Eagle Festival, Arlington - Activities, wildlife presentations, guided tour of nature conservancy, wagon rides & more. (6315)

March 12 - 14 - IRISH WEEK FESTIVAL, Seattle - The weekend Festival kicks off at 11 am at the Seattle Center in Center House, with booths selling Irish and Celtic products, Irish food and libations, Irish music, singing, dancing, an Irish Film Festival, workshops, lectures, cultural displays, children's contests and activities, etc. 206-223-3608 (6332)

March 13 - St. Patrick's Day Parade, Seattle - Starting from 4th Ave at Jefferson in downtown Seattle. For more information, email Parade@irishclub.org. 206-387-1970 (6333)

March 27 - TARTAN DAY SCOTTISH FESTIVAL, Puyallup - (6334)

April 15 -18 - Spring Fair in Puyallup, Puyallup - Fun for the family! 253-841-5045 (6335)

April 23 - 25 - Enumclaw Spring Fair, Enumclaw - Carnival rides,Spring Boutique Craft & Gift Show,Kiddie Korral,Lawn Mower Races,and more 360-802-0233 (6700)

May 11 - 15 - Seattle International Children's Festival, Tacoma - The annual performing arts festival for all ages, Seattle International Children's Festival, comes to the Seattle Center each May, the week after Mother's Day. The Festival features professional adult companies from around the world performing globalicious music, circus, theater, puppetry and more in an atmosphere that won't crowd or overwhelm. For children, families and adventurous people of all ages! 206-325-6500 Broadway Center For the Performing Arts (6336)

July 17 - Summer Celebration Open House, Seattle - Come join us on Saturday, July 17 at 1pm OPEN HOUSE 206-575-1865 (7926)

July 23 - 24 - Enumclaw Street Fair, Enumclaw - Family-fun Event,great food,art/craft vendors, juried art show,entertainment,children activities. (253) 405-7179 (6337)

August 5-8 - Cowlitz County Fair, Longview - 2010 Theme - Music, Magic & Motion Mascot - Rocky Racoon - dressed as a wizard (360)577-3121 Cowlitz County Expo and Conference Center (6338)

August 6 -15 - Clark County Fair, Ridgefield - Join us for another great time at the Fair. (360)397-6180 (6340)

August 7-8, 14-15, 21-22 - Washington Renaissance and Fantasy Faire, Buckley - Fun, food, music, magic merchants and cold ale. (800) 587-0172 (6339)

August 11 -15 - Grays Harbor County Fair, Elma - Come and enjoy another great fair! (800)621-9625 (6341)

August 11- 15 - 2010 SKAMANIA COUNTY FAIR & TIMBER CARNIVAL, Stevenson - Free fair, entertainment, carnival, animals, and timber carnival. (509)427-3979 Skamania County Fair Grounds (6345)

August 14-16 - 74th Annual Jefferson County Fair, Port Townsend - An old fashioned country Fair with fun for the whole family. Draft Horse pulls, 4H/FFA exhibits, animals, Barrel Races, 4 x 4 Mud Drags, lots of free entertainment and much more. (360)385-1013 (6343)

August 16 -21 - Northwest Washington Fair, Lynden - Annual Fair featuring 4H, FFA, and Open Class exhibits in livestock, arts and crafts, photography, horse events, baking and canning, horticulture, agriculture, home arts, variety of foods and commercial vendors, grandstand entertainment,Kids Zone, and carnival. 360)354-4111 (6344)

August 19 - 22 - Island County Fair, Langley - (360) 221-4677 (6342)

August 19 -22 - Clallam County Fair, Port Angeles - 2010 Fair Theme A cluck, a moo, a carnival too! (360)417-2551 (6346)

August 24 -28 - Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo, Kennewick - Celebrate 63 years in the community. 509-586-9211 (6347)

August 26 - September 6 - The Evergreen State Fair, Monroe - The Evergreen State Fair runs from the end of August through Labor Day each year. 360-805-6700 The Evergreen State Fairgrounds (6348)

September 4- 6 - Bumbershoot, Seattle - Seattle's Music & Arts Festival is now in its 41st year. Since 1971, Bumbershoot has drawn artists representing the best in music, film, comedy, spoken word, dance, theatre, performance, and visual arts to the Seattle Center over Labor Day weekend. North America's largest urban arts festival, Bumbershoot takes place in the heart of the city at the 74-acre Seattle Center. Over 150,000 visitors from near and far spend the weekend reveling in the world of Bumbershoot, experiencing everything from regional favorites to international superstars across all arts disciplines. (206)281-7788 (6349)

September 10 - 26 - Puyallup Fair, Puyallup - 253-841-5045 (6350)

September 11 - 12 - Kelso Highlander Festival, Kelso - Scottish festival with highland games, highland dancing, bagpipes, scottish food, clan tents. 360-423-0900 (7906)

September 23 - October 4 - Central Washington State Fair, Yakima - Fun for the whole family 509-248-7160 State Fair Park (6351)

October 1 -2 - Enumclaw Oktoberfest, Enumclaw - Oompah bands, brats, kraut, and of course beer....over 40 to sample!! 360-802-0233 (6701)

October 29 - 31 - Cacapon's Halloween Masquerade, Berkeley Springs - Dinner, dance and fun for a 'spook-tacular' halloween weekend package at a great state park. 800-225-5982 Cacapon Resort State Park (6472)

November 19 -21 - Enumclaw Festival of Crafts, Enumclaw - Start your holiday shopping with over 75 vendors.Enjoy the sounds of holiday carolers. 253-405-7179 (7974)

December 1 - 6 - A Victorian Country Christmas holiday, Puyallup - 253-770-0777 Puyallup Fairgrounds Americraft ShowPlex Pavilion (6352)