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Showing posts with label festival. Show all posts

Wilkommen to Oktoberfest - September 21, 2024

Friday, September 20, 2024

Photo courtesy RBCA
In what has become a favorite annual tradition, your Richmond Beach Community Association is once again partnering with our friends at Vault 177 for the 4th Annual Richmond Beach Oktoberfest!

This year’s event will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from noon to 5pm, and promises to be even bigger and better than ever.

There's something for everyone:
  • Live, Classic Polka Oktoberfest Music: Ted Lunka Polka Band featuring a wonderful button-box accordionist, including Ted Lunka, Andy Mirkovich, John Giuliani and Dave Hoskins who regularly perform in Leavenworth. 12-2p.
  • Imported & local German: Oberdorfer Festbier, Weihenstephan Festbier, Reubens Marzen, & Reubens Festbier
  • Authentic German sausages from Leavenworth, Roses' own German potato salad, soft pretzels & true saurkraut
  • Kid Friendly: bounce house and a lot of games (life-size Jenga, life-size battleship, corn hole), and craft stations like pretzel necklace & coloring activities.
  • Dog Friendly: Dog water and treat station provided by Pet Evolution Shoreline
  • Contest: Traditional Stein Holding feat of strength
  • Free Swag: New commemorative RBCA Koozie / Coaster for all attendees
  • Non-Alcoholic: New n/a Oktoberfest Bier option is available in a can for purchase, and we'll have water for $1 purchase.
All proceeds benefit RBCA and help support community events, the newspaper, and the mission of the RBCA – to build and connect our wonderful community together. So dust off your lederhosen and dirndls and join us for food, fun and festivities.

Prepare your dirndl & lederhosen for Oktoberfest. We can’t wait to see you there, raise a glass, and help ring in the fall season…Prost!

All proceeds directly benefit RBCA and help support community events, the newspaper, and the mission of the RBCA -- to build and connect our wonderful community.

So dust off your lederhosen and dirndls and join us for food, fun, and festivities later this month! We can’t wait to see you there, raise a glass, and help ring in the fall season. Prost!

Saturday, September 21st, 12:00 - 5:00pm Spin Alley/Vault 177 parking lot, 1430 NW Richmond Beach Rd, Shoreline WA 98177

Visit the RBCA website to learn more about the event details and fun promotions.


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Edmonds Arts Festival all weekend from Friday June 14 to Sunday June 16, 2024

Thursday, June 13, 2024


Edmonds, WA,  The 67th Annual Edmonds Arts Festival is this weekend.

Spanning nearly the entire city block from 8th Avenue on the east to Durbin on the west, in between Main Street and Dayton Street, there is so much to see and do. What do you need to know to have the best experience?

What is the Edmonds Arts Festival?

The Edmonds Arts Festival is a creative tradition, highlighting the best of Northwest regional art and fun family entertainment. It includes the three unique and distinctive spaces: the Field, the Edmonds Arts Plaza, and the Galleries.

The Field: 

The playfield of Frances Anderson Center transforms into a buzzing artisan village for the weekend! Browse nearly 170 painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers and other unique artisans selling their artwork. Relax and enjoy live music and performances on the Main Stage. Grab tasty bites from food vendors lining the street on 8th Ave or in the food alley between the Main Stage and the Galleries. And don’t forget the Beer & Wine Grotto run by Edmonds Rotary (21+ only).

The Edmonds Arts Plaza: 

With a beautiful view and a more relaxed outdoor space, this spot exclusively highlights Edmonds-area artists. Peruse the 45 art booths, a preview show of the Edmonds Studio Tour, and non-profits with unique ties to the artistic world. Take in live acoustic performances by local musicians and writers. Bring young ones to the popular Kids Create area – with fun, hands-on art experiences and instruction for budding artists. The Edmonds Arts Plaza is located at a separate area on the west end of the Festival grounds above the Edmonds Library, accessed from 7th Avenue and Main Street or through the Frances Anderson Center building.


The Galleries

Inside the Frances Anderson Center is a diverse and highly rarefied world of juried art. View over 550 pieces by talented painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers and other unique artisans. Take in delightful miniatures, amazing small paintings and fantastic small artisan works at the Small Works Marketplace. Be inspired by blossoming talent in the Student Art Galleries (in room 114 and lower level), which includes 1000 creations by Pre-K through 12th grade artists from the Edmonds School District, Alderwood Early Childhood Center, Holy Rosary and Soundview.

When is the Edmonds Arts Festival?

The Edmonds Arts Festival occurs every year on Father’s Day weekend. This year the dates and times are Friday and Saturday, June 14th and 15th 10am-7pm and Sunday, June 16th 10am-5pm.

Where is the Edmonds Arts Festival?

The Edmonds Arts Festival is located at the Frances Anderson Center and playfield, 700 Main Street, Edmonds, Washington.

Where do I park?

Downtown Edmonds offers free street parking for up to 3 hours. However, during this popular Festival, street parking is scarce. Save yourself the headache of trolling the city streets and park at Edmonds College to take the complimentary shuttle to the Festival.

Enter the parking lot at Edmonds College from the round-about on 204th Street SW and follow the signs to designated patron parking lots H, I or J. Then jump on one of the free shuttles that run every 15 minutes from Edmonds College to the Edmonds Art Festival in downtown Edmonds.

Pick up and drop off location at the Festival is eastbound on Main Street at the entrance to the Edmonds Art Plaza at the bus stop. Pick up and drop off location at Edmonds College is in front of Snohomish Hall. 

Hours of shuttle service are the same as the Festival. 10am to 5pm

How ADA-accessible is the Festival?

The Frances Anderson Center and Edmonds Arts Plaza areas are wheelchair accessible via entrance ramps. Inside the Frances Anderson Center, ramps are available up to the second floor and an elevator is available to gain access to the lower level. Please use the designated parking spots near the center off of Main Street.
 
Note: The shuttle is not wheelchair accessible; we encourage individuals to use the designated parking spots at the center. A ramp from Main Street on the east end of the Frances Anderson Center can be used to gain access to the artist booths on the playfield. The terrain on the playfield is uneven and the grass can make it difficult to maneuver a wheelchair.

Are pets allowed?

No, pets are not allowed at the Festival. Service animals in uniform, of course, are welcome.

Why do we do it?

The Edmonds Arts Festival has been a cherished event in Edmonds since 1958. Tens of thousands of people flock to this event held annually on Father’s Day weekend to browse the galleries, meet artists, shop, socialize with friends, and be entertained by local performing artists in a beautiful setting in the charming, waterfront city of Edmonds – home of the first certified Creative District in Washington state.

A portion of profits raised by the Festival each year is given to the Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization which supports educational and cultural enrichment of our community through the arts. The Foundation awards art scholarships, education grants, and installs public art. In addition, it supports multiple non-profit art-related programs and organizations.

Learn more about what there is to see and do at  edmondsartsfestival.com.


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Strawberry Festival: Food and Activities for All

Friday, June 7, 2024

The annual Richmond Beach Strawberry Festival returns Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 12 - 5pm at Richmond Beach Community Park 2201 NW 197th St, Shoreline, WA 98177

You’ve saved the date, now here’s what you have to look forward to.

From the parade to live music, Strawberry Festival activities have one goal in mind — building community. Bring your family and invite your neighbors to join us for a day of fun, food, and togetherness.

Community Parade Kickoff
Help us kick off the start of the festival by participating in the Strawberry Festival Community Parade, starting at 11:45am and led by the Shorewood High School drumline. This year’s parade theme is Olympics! Represent your country or favorite sport and march the park perimeter together to kick off the festival! All ages are welcome.

Kids Activities
While parents enjoy strawberry shortcakes, kids can get wiggles out in the bounce houses, play carnival games, get their faces painted, complete an art project, blow bubbles, draw with chalk, and of course, play on the playground with friends.

Music Lineup
It’s not a festival without music and Tom Petersen has lined up some great bands. While you browse the booths of local businesses and grab some food truck grub, jam to three different bands playing everything from rock and blues to jazz and salsa!

Strawberry Shortcake
Whatever you munch on, save room for our traditional strawberry shortcake — a must at the Strawberry Festival! The Richmond Beach Community Association serves this treat as a nod to our neighborhood’s strawberry farm heritage. Fresh strawberries from Town & Country and whipped cream are piled on top of shortcakes from Edmonds Bakery.


Food Trucks
Be sure to come hungry because you’ll have plenty of food options. Four food trucks will serve everything from Indian to Mexican to Southern food. Grab a street taco from Isidro’s, an espresso from Vulpine, pizza from Oskar’s, or an authentic po’boy from Where Ya At Matt.

Parking
Please plan to walk or carpool to this popular event. If needed, limited overflow parking will be available at the Richmond Beach Congregational Church, in the upper lot located off 15th Avenue.

Join Us!
The RBCA’s mission is to build community. The annual Strawberry Festival is our signature event to do just that. We hope to see you and your neighbors there!



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Strawberry Festival returns June 8, 2024

Saturday, June 1, 2024

2023 Strawberry Festival
The 2024 Strawberry Festival will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 12 to 5pm at Richmond Beach Community Park. Last year’s festival was a huge success, and we are thrilled to bring back this beloved annual tradition to Richmond Beach.

Enjoy live bands, food trucks, kids' activities, a library book sale, and much more. The Shorewood High School drumline and children’s parade will kick off the festival again and of course, strawberry shortcake will be for sale throughout the day.

The Strawberry Festival is a great way to meet neighbors, have fun with your family, and connect with local businesses. We hope to see you there!

Volunteer Opportunities

We need your help making this event a success! If interested in volunteering, sign up here, or contact us at strawberryfestival@richmondbeachwa.org.


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PNW Fleadh: An Irish Festival in the Northwest - Sunday March 24, 2024 in Everett

Wednesday, March 13, 2024


THE BEST OF IRISH CULTURE IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

PNW Fleadh: An Irish Festival in the Northwest

Sunday, March 24, 2024 5:00 - 9:00 PM


On a Sunday evening, join the newly founded Irish & Celtic Society of Snohomish County in the final celebration of the St. Patrick’s Day season - the PNW Fleadh. 

‘Fleadh’ (pronounced fl-aw)is an Irish word for festival, and this Irish festival will feature Irish musicians, dancers, chefs, and athletes across the Puget Sound. 

Audience members will be entranced with the rhythms, tastes, and talents while celebrating the best of Irish culture.

“While we highlight Irish dancing and culture throughout the year, St. Patrick’s Day presents an opportunity to share the vibrant culture of Ireland with all in our community. 
"The PNW Fleadh is a rare opportunity to see so many talented Irish performers in one place, and my dancers are honored to be a part of this evening’s entertainment,” commented Lauren Carroll-Bolger of the Carroll-Henderson School of Irish Dance. 
The Carroll-Henderson Irish dancers are among the many performers of the evening.

March features many Irish celebrations throughout Seattle, but there are limited performances for audiences in North Seattle. 

The Irish & Celtic Society of North Snohomish County is changing that with the PNW Fleadh and other upcoming performances. The PNW Fleadh is the ultimate end-celebration of the month and offers an opportunity for audiences not wanting to make the trek into the city.

In addition to many performances, guests are offered dinner by Shawn O’Donnells and can take part in an Irish bake-off and tea tasting competition. 

For the bake-off, inspired Irish bakers can create their best soda and/or brown bread and submit their loaves for judgment by an esteemed panel of Irish bread enthusiasts. 

Guests can also partake in a blind Irish tea tasting competition and see if they can identify the difference between Barrys or Lyons Irish tea.

Full Festival Line-Up:
  • Carroll-Henderson School of Irish Dance
  • Grafton Street Irish Dance Academy
  • Seattle Irish Dance Company
  • Seattle Gaels - Irish Athletes
  • Stout Pounders - Irish Musicians
  • Shawn O’Donnell’s dinner
Full Bar for 21+ offered by the Sons of Norway

Tickets: Buy early and save 
  • $15 for adults, 
  • $10 for children under the age of 13 
  • $20 at the door (limited quantities available)
Location: Sons of Norway, 2725 Oakes Ave, Everett WA


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Lantern Festival 2024 celebrates the Lunar New Year

Monday, February 5, 2024

 

Lantern Festival 2024

Join ShoreLake Arts for the third annual Lantern Festival on Saturday, February 24 to celebrate the Lunar New Year! 

Activities include a dragon dance, music, vendors, artists, hands-on art, DIY dragon paper lanterns, food trucks, a lion dance, and more.

Presented in partnership with the City of Shoreline

Free and family-friendly. Donations appreciated.

WHEN?
  • Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024
  • Time: 12:00 - 3:30 pm
WHERE?
  • Spartan Recreation Center
  • 202 NE 185th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
MORE INFO


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Ballinger Friendship Festival provided free food, music, kid crafts, information and fun

Monday, September 11, 2023

Stiltwalker Janet Rayor was a huge hit with the kids
Photo by Gidget Terpstra
Ballinger Neighborhood held their 3rd Annual Friendship Festival at Brugger’s Bog Park on 25th NE on Saturday, September 9, 2023.

Big tables of craft projects for kids help keep the litte ones entertained.
Note the Shoreline ACS communication van behind them.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

There were crafts for kids, free food, booths, and a variety of entertainment not all scripted!

You just had  to dance to the music!
Note the Shoreline Fire vehicle in the background
Photo by Gidget Terpstra

The food and fun were all free, including arts, crafts, and games, thanks to funding from the City of Shoreline.
 
People could take a selfie with a scarecrow at the Farm Stand
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Among other things, festival goers could take a selfie with a scarecrow at the “farm stand photo booth.”

South American flute player Peter Ahi with Eben Pobee of JHP Legacy, which provided music throughout the event. Photo by Gidget Terpstra

Featured performers included JHP Legacy (West African band), Filipiniana / FACES Dance Company, Peter Ali (Indigenous flutist), and Janet Rayor (Stiltwalker).

Stiltwalker talks to people at the Ballinger Homework Factory booth which provides afterschool academic help to kids who live in Ballinger Homes. Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Besides that, a second stiltwalker showed up - or the fairy has a human counterpart...

There were many interesting booths with people to talk to and things to see:

Filipiniana Arts and Culture
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

  • Filipiniana Arts and Culture, 
Kenneth Doutt, Director of the Shoreline Historical Museum
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
  • Shoreline Historical Museum, 
Brugger's Bog Park Steward Marla Tullio is a bona fide Tree Hugger
Photo by Gidget Terpstra
  • Green Shoreline Partnership Brugger’s Bog Stewards,  
  • the ACS Team and their radio communication van and the Shoreline Fire Department.
  • Also Shoreline College,  Center for Human Services, Literacy Source, City of Shoreline Parks, Planning Services, and Surface Water Management, Recology, Moms Demand Action
Brought to you by the Ballinger Neighborhood Association with funding from the City of Shoreline Neighborhood Mini-Grant program


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Reminder: Ballinger Neighborhood Friendship Festival Saturday

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Ballinger Neighborhood Friendship Festival
September 9, 2023
Brugger’s Bog Park
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

The entire community is invited to Ballinger Neighborhood’s 3rd Annual Friendship Festival at Brugger’s Bog Park on Saturday, September 9 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM

Plan to spend an afternoon with your friends and family. The music is incredible! 

The food and fun are all free, including arts, crafts, and games.

Ballinger Neighborhood is privileged to count among its diverse friends and neighbors, a richness of world cultures. Through the multicultural sharing of music, food, and friendly conversation we grow in understanding and respect for one another. Come and share, learn something new and make a new friend or two!

Featured performers include JHP Legacy (West African band), Filipiniana / FACES Dance Company, Peter Ali (Indigenous flutist), and Janet Rayor (Stiltwalker).


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Ballinger Neighborhood Friendship Festival September 9, 2023

Friday, September 1, 2023


Ballinger Neighborhood Friendship Festival
Saturday September 9, 2023
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Ballinger Neighborhood’s 3rd Annual Friendship Festival at Brugger’s Bog Park is Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM! 

Save the date, mark your calendars and plan to spend an afternoon with your friends and family. The music is incredible!

The food and fun are all free, including arts, crafts, and games. Take a selfie with a scarecrow at our “farm stand” photo booth.” There will be hot buttered corn on the cob, plenty of bottled water, ice cold slushies, and other treats.

Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket, and some sunscreen and plan on a truly enjoyable afternoon.

Ballinger Neighborhood is privileged to count among its diverse friends and neighbors, a richness of world cultures. Through the multicultural sharing of music, food, and friendly conversation we grow in understanding and respect for one another.

Come and share, learn something new and make a new friend or two!

Featured performers include JHP Legacy (West African band), Filipiniana / FACES Dance Company, Peter Ali (Indigenous flutist), and Janet Rayor (Stiltwalker).

We are pleased to announce these folks and organizations as our 2023 partners: Filipiniana Arts and Culture, Moms Demand Action, Recology, Shoreline Historical Museum, Shoreline College, Center for Human Services, Green Shoreline Partnership Brugger’s Bog Stewards, Literacy Source, City of Shoreline Parks, Planning Services, and Surface Water Management, Recology, the ACS Team and the Shoreline Fire Department.

Brought to you by Ballinger Neighborhood Association with funding from the City of Shoreline Neighborhood Mini-Grant program. More information on the festival HERE

We are still looking for a few additional volunteers! To help, sign up here, email us at ballingerneighborhood@gmail.com or contact Londa at 206-437-9118.


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Seeking volunteers for Ballinger Neighborhood’s 3rd Annual Friendship Festival

Tuesday, August 22, 2023


Friendship Festival September 9, 2023 Brugger’s Bog Park 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Ballinger Neighborhood’s 3rd Annual Friendship Festival at Brugger’s Bog Park is coming soon! Save the date, mark your calendars and plan to spend an afternoon with your friends and family. 

The music is incredible and free! So are the food, crafts and games. Bring your lawn chair, a blanket and some sunscreen. We’ll have hot buttered corn on the cob, plenty of bottled water, ice cold slushies, and more. 

Featured performers include JHP Legacy, Filipiniana / FACES Dance Company, Peter Ali (Indigenous flutist), and Janet Rayor (Stilt Dancer).

Volunteering is a great way to enjoy the entertainment while helping at the event. We are especially seeking volunteers to help with kid’s crafts and games. All crafts are sustainable (using upcycled or recycled items) and the games are friendly old-fashioned fun. 

Of course, we can always use help with set-up and clean-up, too. To help, sign up here, email us at ballingerneighborhood@gmail.com or contact Londa at 206-437-9118 to learn more.

Ballinger Neighborhood is privileged to count among its diverse friends and neighbors, a richness of world cultures. Through the multicultural sharing of music, food, and friendly conversation we grow in understanding and respect for one another. Come and share, learn something new, and make a new friend or two!

Brought to you by Ballinger Neighborhood Association with funding from the City of Shoreline Neighborhood Mini-Grant program. For more information on the festival, visit www.balna.org


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Edmonds Arts Festival June 16-18, 2023 Fathers Day Weekend

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

2022 Edmonds Arts Festival

10-7 Friday and Saturday, June 16-17
10-5 Sunday, June 18


The Edmonds Arts Festival has grown from a small community art fair to one of the most prestigious in the Pacific Northwest, attracting artists from across the nation and Canada. 

The Festival provides a unique opportunity for patrons to meet artists and purchase their work in a beautiful outdoor setting overlooking Puget Sound. 

The Festival offers free live entertainment, a juried gallery art exhibition and sale, a nationally-recognized juried student art exhibit, and a hands-on children’s art activity area.


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2023 is the Year of the Rabbit

Monday, January 2, 2023

Through this interactive, in-person workshop, you will learn about traditions surrounding the Lunar New Year. 

The pre-festival preparation and celebration last over a month. You will also be invited to attend the Shoreline Community College Lunar New Year Celebration event in February. 

For everyone including students 8+ with adult.

1/21 | 2:00 – 4:00pm | Saturday (1) | Fee: $29 | Professor Ke | Location: 1500 Building, Room 1515, Shoreline CC Campus, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133




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Shoreline Covenant Block Party Saturday, September 10, 2022

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Shoreline Covenant Church invites the community to join them in their "Hello Fall" Block Party on Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 11 to 3pm on the church grounds on N.185th Street and Ashworth Avenue North.
There will be free festival food to eat, a bounce house, crafts for kids, lawn games, a Kids’ Marketplace, and more!

Kool Kidz ice cream truck will be on site and selling their treats from 12-2pm. Strum ukulele band will provide live music and hula dancing from 11am-12:30pm.
Event is open to all and is FREE. Bring your family and your neighbors to this fun family event.
Shoreline Covenant Church is located at 1330 N 185th on the corner of N. 185th and Ashworth.



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Ballinger Neighborhood Friendship Festival Saturday at Brugger's Bog Park


Ballinger Neighborhood Friendship Festival
Saturday, September 10, 2022
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Join us for our second annual Ballinger Friendship Festival on Saturday, September 10 from 1:00 to 5:00pm. The food, music and fun are free, including arts, crafts, games, a selfie photo booth, and more!

We are still looking for additional volunteers! To help, call Londa at 206-437-9118 or sign up at 
https://volunteersignup.org/PTRFY.

Featured performers include JHP Legacy, Filipiniana / FACES Dance Company, and Janet Rayor, Stiltwalker. 

Among the participating individuals and organizations are Ballinger Neighborhood Association, City of Shoreline Parks, Filipiniana Arts and Culture, ICHS, Moms Demand Action, Recology, Shoreline Historical Museum, Shoreline Community College, Center for Human Services, and the Green Shoreline Partnership Brugger’s Bog Stewards.

Ballinger Neighborhood is privileged to count among its diverse friends and neighbors, a richness of world cultures. Through the multicultural sharing of music, food, and friendly conversation we grow in understanding and respect for one another. Come and share, learn something new, and make a new friend or two!

Brought to you by BALNA with funding from the City of Shoreline Neighborhood Mini-Grant program. For more information on the festival, visit www.ballingerneighborhood.org



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Destinations: Washington State Fair in Puyallup

Saturday, September 3, 2022

Night ride at Puyallup Fair. Photo by Will Myers on Unsplash.com

The Fair kicks off Labor Day weekend in Puyallup with special shows, exhibits, deals and fun all day, through Monday!

The Washington State Fair is the largest fair in the state and in the Pacific Northwest, and one of the biggest in the world. The 20-day fair starts the Friday of Labor Day (closed Tuesdays), and welcomes more than a million guests who enjoy top-name entertainment, animals and agriculture, feature exhibits, booths, the arts, food and rides. 

The Fair started in 1900, and offers the tradition of the past, while celebrating the future. 

Closed September 7 (Wednesday) then open until September 25, 2022 (closed Tuesdays).

Just a couple of the highlights:
  • Rodeo September 8 - 12
  • Concerts - 20 nights of music and comedy.
  • Exhibits of animals, produce, and flowers
  • Rides and games
  • Dinosaur experience (additional charge)

All the information is here: https://www.thefair.com/



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Ballinger Neighborhood Friendship Festival September 10, 2022

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Ballinger Neighborhood Friendship Festival
September 10, 2022
Brugger’s Bog Park
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Join us for our first Ballinger Friendship Festival on Saturday, September 10 from 1:00 to 5:00pm. The food, music and fun are free, including arts, crafts, games, a selfie photo booth, and more!

Featured performers include JHP Legacy, Filipiniana / FACES Dance Company, and Janet Rayor, Stiltwalker.

Among the participating individuals and organizations are Ballinger Neighborhood Association, City of Shoreline PRCS, Filipiniana Arts and Culture, ICHS, Moms Demand Action, Recology, Shoreline Historical Museum, and the Green Shoreline Partnership Brugger’s Bog Stewards.

Ballinger Neighborhood is privileged to count among its diverse friends and neighbors, a richness of world cultures. Through the multicultural sharing of music, food, and friendly conversation we grow in understanding and respect for one another. 

Come and share, learn something new, and make a new friend or two!

Brought to you by BALNA with funding from the City of Shoreline Neighborhood Mini-Grant program.

Event volunteers are still needed! To help, call Londa at 206-437-9118 or sign up at https://volunteersignup.org/PTRFY

For more information on the festival, visit https://www.balna.org/

Rain or shine, see you there!



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CORRECTION: Visit the ACS van Saturday at Celebrate Shoreline

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Shoreline ACS Van photo by Steven H. Robinson
CORRECTION: the original story had the wrong location for the ACS Van

By Diane Hettrick

Celebrate Shoreline is this Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Cromwell Park. The field will be full of booths and activities. A dozen food trucks will compete for your attention.

Parked on the Corliss Ave side in the northeast corner (by Shoreline Fire) the comm van of the Shoreline Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS) will be open to the public from noon to 6pm.

The comm van or Mobile Communications Command Vehicle is equipped with radio equipment and the ability to operate on the HF, VHF and UHF amateur bands (including packet radio), as well the CB and marine bands, plus the Family Radio Service band. They can also operate on the regional VHF P25 and 800 Mhz public safety systems.

The van has connections to multiple radio broadcast bands.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Staffed by volunteers of the Amateur Radio Team, a
ffiliated with the City of Shoreline and the Shoreline Fire Department, these are the people who stand ready to help in emergencies when all other communications go dark.

These "ham radio" operators will be happy to demonstrate their mobile work station in the van and tell you how to become a ham yourself. 

Or you can just look!


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Celebrate Shoreline Saturday at Cromwell Park

Monday, August 15, 2022

Come celebrate the City of Shoreline’s birthday on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Cromwell Park! 

The festival has two stages with live music and shows, beer garden, pony rides, children’s theater, food, toy workshop, hands on activities and more!

This is a free family friendly festival. There is a cost for food, beverages and some activities.

When: Saturday, August 20, 2022
Cromwell Park 18030 Meridian Avenue N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Festival Schedule
  • Festival Hours: 12:00 – 9:00pm
  • Family area open: 12:00 – 6:00pm
  • Main Stage Hours: 1:00 – 9:00pm
  • Family Stage Hours: 12:30 – 5:00pm
  • Beer Garden Hours: 1:00 – 9:00pm

MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE – EMCEE: STITCH MITCHELL
  • 1:00 – 2:30 pm Butoh – Japanese Dance Theatre
  • 2:45 - 3:45 pm JHP Band
  • 4:00 – 5:00 pm Tillers Folly – Celtic folk/rock
  • 5:30 – 7:00 pm High Tide – Beach Boys Tribute Band
  • 7:30 – 9:00 pm Paperback Writer – Beatles Experience

FAMILY STAGE SCHEDULE – EMCEE: CHRIS ROSSITER
  • 12:30 - 1:15 pm Ella Bella Bee
  • 1:45 - 2:30 pm Eric Ode
  • 3:00 - 3:45 pm Reptile Man
  • 4:15 – 5:00 pm Eric Haines, Providing a performance and roving entertainment

FOOD VENDORS: 12 – 9pm
  • Scooby Dogs – Hot Dogs
  • Yummy Box – Asian
  • Katmandu Momocha – Himalayan Dumplings
  • Paparepas - Venezuelan
  • El Cabrito - Mexican
  • Sugar + Spoon – Cookie Dough
  • In His Hands Kettle Korn
  • Delifino’s Pizza
  • Brown and Toasted – hand crafted marshmallow crispy treats
  • Chicken Fix - Filipino
  • Boba Boo – Bubble Tea
  • Fruitlandia – Mexican Snacks

ACS VAN

Visit the volunteers at the Auxiliary Communications Van to see how they will be able to provide communications in an emergency that interrupts normal communication.


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Destinations: The return of CHOMP! - a major food festival in Redmond - Saturday, August 20, 2022

Sunday, August 14, 2022

Contrary to popular opinion, CHOMP! is not this summer’s latest sequel to Jaws, Jurassic Park or even Little Shop of Horrors. 

It is, in fact, a free, family-friendly, day-long event which focuses on sustainability, healthy food and social justice. 

Even with these strong underpinnings, CHOMP! is a fun new kind of county fair highlighting local food production, green living, and recycling mixed with live music, food trucks and kids’ activities.

Now in its eighth year, CHOMP! celebrates all that is fresh, delicious, local, and sustainable in King County. 

Taking place at Redmond’s Marymoor Park, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy Redmond, WA 98052, the event supports King County Executive Dow Constantine’s Local Food Initiative. 

The event highlights chefs and restaurants using locally sourced food; local organizations specializing in healthy and affordable foods; local farms and farmland support.

Over the past seven years CHOMP! has grown to an audience of more than 6,000 attendees and features a full day of free activities for the whole family. 

Kiddos in the audience will have their own musical groups, live animals, zucchini races, wilderness awareness school, sustainable toys and clothing, and a scavenger hunt. 
Photo courtesy King County
Adults can enjoy CHOMP’s farmers market, upscale bazaar, tree climbing, booths for sustainability organizations, ethnic food vendors and live concerts.

King County Master Gardeners will host their traditional Ask-A-Master-Gardener Booth where they’ll also feature hands-on gardening experiences for kids. 

Gardening enthusiasts and newspaper readers will have opportunities to speak with local gardening columnist, Bruce Bennett – The Garden Guy.

This year’s Festival will be held Saturday, August 20, 10:00am to 6:00pm, at Marymoor Park in Redmond

For more information about CHOMP!, visit the group’s website at www.chomplocal.org



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Seafair celebrations in August include Lake City, Shoreline, and Edmonds

Monday, August 1, 2022

This is Seafair week/month in Seattle with all events of the past years. 

The Torchlight Parade was Saturday but if you would like a more accessible local parade, go to the Lake City Summer Festival and Parade on Saturday, August 6, 2022 from 11:00am - 9:00pm at NE 125th St, west of Lake City Way NE.

Genesee Park on Lake Washington has the official Seafair Weekend Festival with air shows and hydro races from Friday to Sunday, August 05 - August 07, 2022, from 9:00am - 5:00pm each day. Tickets here

The full schedule is here The big hydro races are on Sunday as are the Blue Angels jets - expect to hear them as they go through their routines. New Blue Hornet jets - "bigger, louder, faster"

Fleet week starts Monday. Classic car show. 

Shoreline and Edmonds have Seafair sanctioned events as well. Celebrate Shoreline, our annual birthday party, is Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Cromwell Park.

2022 Taste Edmonds Aug 19 - Aug 21, 2022, from 12:00pm - 9:00pm at the Frances Anderson Center in Edmonds.



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