FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

Blade · 05-27-2018, 07:54 AM

I'm putting this in with hobbies because for some people going to festivals and other annual events is a hobby. I came up with this because usually I find out about these when it is to late to make arrangements.

Let's share the annual festivals and events going on in or near your area or that you've been to. Include location and typical date ie 3rd friday in September or Labor Day weekend. Also include what we might expect once we get there. Ease of access, drive thru, walk thru, handicap friendly, kid/pet friendly. Or post a link and we can find all this info there perhaps.

Blade · 05-27-2018, 08:03 AM

Memorial Day weekend there is the annual Iris festival in Sumter, SC. It is at a place called Swan Lake and is sponsored by the local AARP. The event and the park have great reviews. You can of course vist the park any other time and is a great place for viewing birds and flowers.

The Iris festival has food, craft and other vendors.

homoe · 05-27-2018, 08:16 AM

Dates: May 17, 2018 – Jun 10, 2018

https://www.siff.net/festival/film-guide

homoe · 06-01-2018, 07:13 AM

Burien Pride Fest..........10 am to 8 pm

June 2nd Burien Town Square Park ...

homoe · 06-01-2018, 07:16 AM

Bainbridge in Bloom Garden Tour.. 9 am to 5 pm

June 2nd and 3rd

7566 High School Road

This is a tour of 5 gardens.....

homoe · 06-29-2018, 07:38 PM

July 21st at Evergreen Rotary Park in Bremerton WA

Runs from 11 am to 5 pm

I've not been to this before, but from what I see of it online I just might go..

homoe · 07-05-2018, 11:28 PM

NUTCRACKER DAY IN LEAVENWORTH WA
July 7 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Welcome to the world of nutcrackers with a fun event that is dedicated to those nut cracking devices of every shape, size and theme. We love to bring attention to them by dedicating a whole day to them! You can learn about the history of nutcrackers and see over 6000 nutcrackers dating back to Roman times. There will be opportunity to crack hazel nuts with a variety of nutcrackers–the kind your grandma and grandpa used!!!

homoe · 07-06-2018, 08:57 PM

July 7th 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Poetry readings, workshops, music, book fair, crafts and various other activities.

Anderson Park 7802 168th Ave. N.E. Redmond WA

homoe · 07-07-2018, 07:47 PM

Tacoma Pride 2018
July 14: 12:00 pm–6:00 pm

On Pacific Ave & S 9th.

Also
Broadway Center Presents – Lea DeLaria: A Man for All Season
July 13: 7:30 pm
Rialto Theater, 310 S. 9th St.

Official TPF Event Ticketed Event 21+ Bar w/ ID Broadway Center Presents Lea DeLaria: A Man for All Season Lea DeLaria is well known from her stand out performance as Big Boo in the hit Netflix series Orange Is the New Black. The first out gay comic on television in America, she has starred in two Broadway musicals, been featured in many major as well as independent films.
According to their website there will be a whole array of other events as well!

homoe · 07-11-2018, 10:02 AM

West Seattle Summer Fest July 13th - 15th California Ave (heart of downtown)

Yes, this is my old stomping grounds!

Food, music, crafts, liquor..they have it all........

girl_dee · 07-11-2018, 10:29 AM

San Diego Pride this weekend!

homoe · 07-11-2018, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by girl_dee

San Diego Pride this weekend!

Oh you lucky devils........

homoe · 07-22-2018, 08:24 AM

Myrtle Edwards Park Aug 17 , 18, 19th

for more info go to www.hempfest.org

homoe · 07-22-2018, 08:45 AM

July 28 & 29th..
Fremont Studios 9 a.m-4 p.m. ($20-$50)

Billing itself as the "enthusiast's coffee festival" this convention for caffeine fiends honors java in all of its forms with a tasting floor, panel, guest coffee experts and labs in nearly every brewing method under the sun.

You can choose from more than 30 classes each day.

homoe · 07-23-2018, 06:18 AM

Tiger Mountain Family Nude Park 24050 SE 127th St Issaquah, WA phone 425-392-NUDE Aug 25th 11-6 PM

Billed as A Day Of Music In The Park, Tunes And Fun...Naturally!

An array of sexy education workshops for curious & experienced sensualists will be held.

homoe · 07-27-2018, 09:54 AM

Quidditch Fest..........Sat July 28th 11-3 pm Skagit River Park 1100 S Skagit Street Burlington WA Free (360-755-0760)

Hogwarts inspired games and activities. Costumes encouraged.

homoe · 07-30-2018, 08:39 AM

AUGUST 2-5th Seattle Art Fair CenturyLink Field Event Center

This mammoth art fair began in 2015 under the auspices of Paul Allen. In terms of the quality of art and the enthusiasm of the gallery-goers, it's been a great success, drawing Seattle and West Coast galleries and 18,000 participants. This year's edition will also be immense, with at least 80 galleries representing 25 cities, from as close as Pioneer Square to as far as Seoul, Korea.

homoe · 08-03-2018, 12:21 PM

Tye-Dye & Beyond Pike Place Market Seattle Sat & Sun Aug 4th & 5th

Demonstrations, and sales by various vendors of Tye-Dye garb.

Gemme · 08-04-2018, 05:58 AM

This weekend, Charlestown has it's annual Seafood Festival. On Sunday, there's a classic car show too. I was going to go to it today but got roped into working so that's that.

homoe · 08-13-2018, 08:10 PM

Seattle 7 Writers Community Cookout Saturday Aug 16th 5-7 pm at the Queen Anne Book Company located at 1811 Queen Anne Avenue N

Northwest writers attend and a portion of the sales of books go to the Literary Source.

05-27-2018, 07:54 AM	#1
Blade Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: TG Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: once in a while someone amazing comes along...and here I am! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Down on the farm Posts: 5,499 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,853 Thanked 14,414 Times in 4,056 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	FESTIVALS AND EVENTS I'm putting this in with hobbies because for some people going to festivals and other annual events is a hobby. I came up with this because usually I find out about these when it is to late to make arrangements. Let's share the annual festivals and events going on in or near your area or that you've been to. Include location and typical date ie 3rd friday in September or Labor Day weekend. Also include what we might expect once we get there. Ease of access, drive thru, walk thru, handicap friendly, kid/pet friendly. Or post a link and we can find all this info there perhaps. __________________ Yeah so what if I'm triple dipped in awesome sauce? The best way to predict the future, is to create it.

05-27-2018, 08:03 AM	#2
Blade Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: TG Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: once in a while someone amazing comes along...and here I am! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Down on the farm Posts: 5,499 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,853 Thanked 14,414 Times in 4,056 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Memorial Day weekend there is the annual Iris festival in Sumter, SC. It is at a place called Swan Lake and is sponsored by the local AARP. The event and the park have great reviews. You can of course vist the park any other time and is a great place for viewing birds and flowers. The Iris festival has food, craft and other vendors. __________________ Yeah so what if I'm triple dipped in awesome sauce? The best way to predict the future, is to create it.

05-27-2018, 08:16 AM	#3
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,589 Times in 14,921 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Seattle International Film Fest..... Dates: May 17, 2018 – Jun 10, 2018 https://www.siff.net/festival/film-guide

06-29-2018, 07:38 PM	#6
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,589 Times in 14,921 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Kitsap Pride Celebration.. July 21st at Evergreen Rotary Park in Bremerton WA Runs from 11 am to 5 pm I've not been to this before, but from what I see of it online I just might go..

07-06-2018, 08:57 PM	#8
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,589 Times in 14,921 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Poets in the park...... July 7th 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Poetry readings, workshops, music, book fair, crafts and various other activities. Anderson Park 7802 168th Ave. N.E. Redmond WA

06-01-2018, 07:13 AM	#4
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,589 Times in 14,921 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Burien Pride Fest..........10 am to 8 pm June 2nd Burien Town Square Park ...

06-01-2018, 07:16 AM	#5
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,589 Times in 14,921 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Bainbridge in Bloom Garden Tour.. 9 am to 5 pm June 2nd and 3rd 7566 High School Road This is a tour of 5 gardens.....

07-05-2018, 11:28 PM	#7
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,589 Times in 14,921 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	NUTCRACKER DAY IN LEAVENWORTH WA July 7 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Welcome to the world of nutcrackers with a fun event that is dedicated to those nut cracking devices of every shape, size and theme. We love to bring attention to them by dedicating a whole day to them! You can learn about the history of nutcrackers and see over 6000 nutcrackers dating back to Roman times. There will be opportunity to crack hazel nuts with a variety of nutcrackers–the kind your grandma and grandpa used!!!

07-07-2018, 07:47 PM	#9
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,589 Times in 14,921 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Tacoma Pride 2018 July 14: 12:00 pm–6:00 pm On Pacific Ave & S 9th. Also Broadway Center Presents – Lea DeLaria: A Man for All Season July 13: 7:30 pm Rialto Theater, 310 S. 9th St. Official TPF Event Ticketed Event 21+ Bar w/ ID Broadway Center Presents Lea DeLaria: A Man for All Season Lea DeLaria is well known from her stand out performance as Big Boo in the hit Netflix series Orange Is the New Black. The first out gay comic on television in America, she has starred in two Broadway musicals, been featured in many major as well as independent films. According to their website there will be a whole array of other events as well!

07-11-2018, 10:02 AM	#10
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,589 Times in 14,921 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	West Seattle Summer Fest July 13th - 15th California Ave (heart of downtown) Yes, this is my old stomping grounds! Food, music, crafts, liquor..they have it all........

07-11-2018, 10:29 AM	#11
girl_dee Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: dee Relationship Status: Hitched up Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Livin’ the Dream Posts: 24,079 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,560 Thanked 54,908 Times in 13,921 Posts Rep Power: 21474874	San Diego Pride this weekend!

07-22-2018, 08:24 AM	#13
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,589 Times in 14,921 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Hempfest......... Myrtle Edwards Park Aug 17 , 18, 19th for more info go to www.hempfest.org

07-22-2018, 08:45 AM	#14
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,589 Times in 14,921 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Coffee Con Seattle......... July 28 & 29th.. Fremont Studios 9 a.m-4 p.m. ($20-$50) Billing itself as the "enthusiast's coffee festival" this convention for caffeine fiends honors java in all of its forms with a tasting floor, panel, guest coffee experts and labs in nearly every brewing method under the sun. You can choose from more than 30 classes each day.

07-23-2018, 06:18 AM	#15
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,589 Times in 14,921 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Nudestock......... Tiger Mountain Family Nude Park 24050 SE 127th St Issaquah, WA phone 425-392-NUDE Aug 25th 11-6 PM Billed as A Day Of Music In The Park, Tunes And Fun...Naturally! An array of sexy education workshops for curious & experienced sensualists will be held.

07-27-2018, 09:54 AM	#16
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,589 Times in 14,921 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Quidditch Fest..........Sat July 28th 11-3 pm Skagit River Park 1100 S Skagit Street Burlington WA Free (360-755-0760) Hogwarts inspired games and activities. Costumes encouraged.

07-30-2018, 08:39 AM	#17
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,589 Times in 14,921 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	AUGUST 2-5th Seattle Art Fair CenturyLink Field Event Center This mammoth art fair began in 2015 under the auspices of Paul Allen. In terms of the quality of art and the enthusiasm of the gallery-goers, it's been a great success, drawing Seattle and West Coast galleries and 18,000 participants. This year's edition will also be immense, with at least 80 galleries representing 25 cities, from as close as Pioneer Square to as far as Seoul, Korea.

08-03-2018, 12:21 PM	#18
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,589 Times in 14,921 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Tye-Dye & Beyond Pike Place Market Seattle Sat & Sun Aug 4th & 5th Demonstrations, and sales by various vendors of Tye-Dye garb.

08-04-2018, 05:58 AM	#19
Gemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Queer Stone Femme Girl of the Unicorn Variety Preferred Pronoun?: She, as in 'She's a GEM' Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The roads are narrow here Posts: 36,631 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,485 Thanked 108,450 Times in 25,679 Posts Rep Power: 21474884	This weekend, Charlestown has it's annual Seafood Festival. On Sunday, there's a classic car show too. I was going to go to it today but got roped into working so that's that. __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

08-13-2018, 08:10 PM	#20
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,589 Times in 14,921 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	This coming Saturday....... Seattle 7 Writers Community Cookout Saturday Aug 16th 5-7 pm at the Queen Anne Book Company located at 1811 Queen Anne Avenue N Northwest writers attend and a portion of the sales of books go to the Literary Source.