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Originally published Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 12:00 AM

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Lake City Pioneer Days

AUG. 1-2 Salmon bake and model railroad display, noon-7 p.m. Aug. 1-2, Lake City Community Center, Seattle; vintage car show, street fair with entertainment, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 2, Lake City Way from 30th Avenue Northeast to 27th Avenue Northeast; Kids Parade, 6 p.m., grand parade, 7 p.m. Aug. 2, along Lake City Way, Seattle (www.lakecityfestival.com).

Magnolia Summer Fest Art & Talent Show

AUG. 1-2 Parade, art show, entertainment, noon Aug. 1, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 2, Magnolia Village, 32nd Avenue West and West McGraw Street, Seattle (206-284-5836 or www.magnoliachamber.org/summer.htm).

Paddle Kitsap

AUG. 1-2 Two-day fully supported paddle run. 8 a.m. Aug. 1, 10 a.m. Aug. 2, North Rainier Avenue, Port Gamble, Kitsap County; $225, additional cost for equipment rental (360-697-6095 or www.paddlekitsap.com).

Port Townsend Country Blues Festival

AUG. 1-2 The largest gathering of country blues musicians west of the Mississippi, Aug. 1-2, Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way, Port Townsend; $15-$29 (360-385-3102 or www.centrum.org/blues).

Seafair Hydroplane Races and Air Show

AUG. 1-3 Hydroplane races on Lake Washington and air show featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Food and vendors, wine and beer gardens, Saturday-night concert and fireworks display; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 2, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 3, Genesee Park and Playfield, 4316 S. Genesee St., Seattle; free admission Aug. 1; $30 general admission Aug. 2-3, active military and children 12 and younger free; Aug. 2 concert and fireworks $10 (206-728-0123 or seafair.com).

Umoja Fest African Heritage Festival & Parade

AUG. 1-3 Parade, children's day, music, gospel fest, Bite of Africa, fashion show, Aug. 1-3, Judkins Park & Playfield, 2150 S. Norman St., Seattle (877-505-6306 or www.umojafamilyfest.com).

Snoqualmie Railroad Days

AUG. 1-3 Food vendors, entertainment, 5-10 p.m. Aug. 1; arts and crafts, food vendors, entertainment, beer garden, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 2, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 3; kids' parade, pet parade, grand parade, 11 a.m. Aug. 2; car show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 3; Snoqualmie (www.railroaddays.com).

Anacortes Arts Festival

AUG. 1-3 Arts and food vendors, music, 10 a.m. Aug. 1-3, downtown Anacortes (360-293-6211 or www.anacortesartsfestival.com).

Gig Harbor Thunderbird sailboat rendezvous

AUG. 1-3 Fifty 26-foot classics expected; 6 p.m. Aug. 1, 9 a.m. Aug. 2-3, Gig Harbor waterfront (888-843-9444 or www.gigharborguide.com).

Pops in the Park Concert

AUG. 2 Entertainment by the Bonnie Birch International Band. 5:30 p.m. Aug. 2, Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St., Bellevue (425-451-3755 or www.bellevuebotanical.org).

Proctor Arts Fest

AUG. 2 Art show, art and food vendors, kids' activities, music, Top Dog parade, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 2, Proctor District, Tacoma (253-564-8189 or www.proctorartsfest.com).

Tour de Whatcom

AUG. 2 A benefit bike event where participants choose the length of their 25-, 50- or 105-mile ride. 7:30 a.m. Aug. 2, Fairhaven Village Green, Mill Avenue and 10th Street, Fairhaven; $25-$45 (360-739-9953 or www.TourdeWhatcom.com).

Summer Concerts at the Locks

AUG. 2-3 Free concerts on the lawn at Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks: Lynnwood Community Band, Aug. 2; Mach One Jazz Orchestra, Aug. 3; 2-3 p.m., 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle; free (206-783-7059).

Wood on Water Festival

AUG. 2-3 Display and race with steam boats and vintage water craft, Aug. 2-3, Blaine (360-332-4544 or www.blainechamber.com/events.html).

Corvairs Northwest Orphan Car Show

AUG. 3 8 a.m. Aug. 3, XXX Root Beer Drive-In, 98 N.E. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah (206-612-3787 or www.corvair.org/chapters/chapter981).

Grays Harbor County Fair

AUG. 6-10 Entertainment, 4-H exhibits, Aug. 6-10, Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, Elma; $4-$7 (360-482-2651 or www.ghcfairgrounds.com).

Skagit County Fair

AUG. 6-9 Entertainment, 4-H exhibits, Aug. 6-9, Skagit County Fairgrounds, Mount Vernon; $5-$8 (360-336-9453; www.skagitcounty.net/fairgrounds).

Yakima Valley Fair and Rodeo

AUG. 6-9 Parade, car show, entertainment, rodeo, Aug. 6-9, Country Park Fairgrounds, Grandview; $4-$6, rodeo additional $5 (509-882-2100 or www.yvfair-rodeo.org).

Morton Logger's Jubilee

AUG. 7-10 Logging shows and lawn-mower races, Aug. 7-10, Jubilee Arena, Morton; $5-$8 (360-496-6362 or www.loggersjubilee.com).

Pierce County Fair

AUG. 7-10 Entertainment, 4-H exhibits, kids' activities, Aug. 7-10, Pierce County Fairgrounds, 21606 Meridian Ave. E., Graham; $3-$5 (253-843-1173 or www.piercecountyfair.com).

South Lake Union Block Party

AUG. 8 Food vendors, beer and wine gardens, music, kids' activities, Muttmazing Race obstacle course for dogs and their owners to benefit the Seattle Animal Shelter's Help the Animals Fund, noon-11 p.m. Aug. 8, South Lake Union Discovery Center, 101 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle (206-342-5900 or www.slublockparty.com).

A Taste of Edmonds

AUG. 8-10 Arts and crafts, food vendors, entertainment, rides, beer and wine gardens, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 8-9, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 10, downtown Edmonds; $3 (425-776-6711 or www.edmondswa.com/events/taste/index.html).

Auburn Good Ol' Days Festival

AUG. 8-10 Parade, entertainment, food, car show, art, Aug. 8-10, downtown Auburn (253-939-3389 or www.auburngoodoldays.com).

Bainbridge Island Studio Tour

AUG. 8-10 Tour of art studios, Aug. 8-10, Bainbridge Island (206-780-3528 or www.bistudiotour.com).

Festival at Mount Si

AUG. 8-10 Music, food, children's activities, parade, fireworks, car show, arts and crafts, 6 p.m. Aug. 8, 10 a.m. Aug. 9-10, Si View Community Center and Park, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend (425-888-8535 or www.festivalatmtsi.org).

Subdued Stringband Jamboree

AUG. 8-9 Music, dancing and workshops, 5 p.m. Aug. 8, 10 a.m. Aug. 9, Deming Log Show Grounds, 3295 Cedarville Road, Deming; $15-$25 (www.stringbandjamboree.com).

Bicycle Saturday

AUG. 9 Bicycle along Lake Washington Boulevard and around Seward Park. Boulevard closed to motorized traffic 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 9 (206-684-4075 or www.seattle.gov/PARKS/Athletics/bikesatsun.htm).

Summer Concerts at the Locks

AUG. 9-10 Free concerts on the lawn at Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks: Army Bands, noon-6 p.m. Aug. 9; Sound of Swing Big Band, 2-3 p.m. Aug. 10; 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle; free (206-783-7059).

Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival

AUG. 9-10 Family entertainment, food, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 9, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 10, Coupeville, Whidbey Island (360-678-5116 or www.coupevilleartsandcraftsfestival.org).

Fort Nisqually Brigade Encampment

AUG. 9-10 Re-creation of the 1855 arrival of the fur brigades to Hudson's Bay Company, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 9-10, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; $2.50-$5 (253-591-5339 or www.fortnisqually.org).

La Bella Strada Art Competition

AUG. 9-10 Fine-arts and craft festival. All-day event Aug. 9-10, downtown Bellingham (360-676-8548 or www.alliedarts.org).

Stillaguamish Festival of the River

AUG. 9-10 Powwow, salmon bake, music, logging show, children's activities, food, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 10, River Meadows County Park, 20416 Jordan Road, Arlington (360-435-2755 or www.stillaguamish.nsn.us/festival.htm).

Northwest Washington Fair

AUG. 11-16 Carnival, agriculture displays, draft-house exhibitions, vendors, concerts, food, Aug. 11-16, Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, 1775 Front St., Lynden; $4-$8 (360-354-4111 or www.northwestwashingtonfair.org).

Celebrate Shoreline

AUG. 15-17 Teen skate competition and concert, noon-5 p.m. Aug. 15, Paramount Park, Eighth Avenue Northeast and Northeast 155th St., Shoreline; classic car show, 10 a.m., and festival, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 16, Ridgecrest Elementary School, 16516 10th Ave. N.E., Shoreline; parade, 11 a.m. Aug. 16, on 15th Avenue Northeast, Shoreline; sandcastle-building contest, noon-3 p.m. Aug. 17, Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, 2021 N.W. 197th St., Shoreline (206-418-3383 or www.cityofshoreline.com/parks).

San Juan County Fair

AUG. 13-16 Music, food, animals, art and carnival, Aug. 13-16, San Juan County Fairgrounds, 846 Argyle Ave., Friday Harbor; $8-$15 (360-378-4310 or www.sanjuancountyfair.org).

Island County Fair

AUG. 14-17 Old-time county fair on Whidbey Island, Aug. 14-17, Island County Fairgrounds, 819 Camano Ave., Langley; $5-$7 (360-221-4677 or www.islandcountyfair.com).

Grays Harbor Bluegrass Festival

AUG. 15-17 Games, rides, food, camping, kids' area; proceeds benefit Hoquiam Food Bank, 6 p.m. Aug. 15, 5 p.m. Aug. 16, 9 a.m. Aug. 17, Olympic Stadium, 2811 Cherry St., Hoquiam; $5-$15 (360-532-5700 or www.tourismgraysharbor.com).

Quicksilver Hydroplane Races

AUG. 15-17 Unlimited Light Hydroplane racing, Aug. 15-17, Silverdale Waterfront Park, Byron Street, Silverdale (360-692-6800 or www.poulsbochamber.com).

Summer Concerts at the Locks

AUG. 16-17 Free concerts on the lawn at Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks: Leela Kathak (Northern India music and dance), Aug. 16; The Tempos, Aug. 17; 2-3 p.m., 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle; free (206-783-7059).

Fresh Paint: Festival of Artists at Work

AUG. 16-17 100 artists selling and demonstrating their art, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 16-17, Everett Marina, West Marine View Drive, Everett (425-257-8380 or www.artscouncilofsnoco.org/freshpaint).

Northwest Regional Spinners

AUG. 16 Northwest Regional Spinners display historic spinning wheels and demonstrate the crafts of spinning and weaving. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 16, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; $2-$4 (253-591-5339).

BrasilFest

AUG. 17 Samba rhythms of Brazil, noon Aug. 17, Seattle Center, Seattle (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com/events/festivals/festal).

Northwest Classic Chevy Club 55, 56, 57 Chevy Show

AUG. 17 Open to all 1955, 1956, 1957 Chevrolets, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 17, XXX Root Beer Drive-In, 98 N.E. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah (206-235-2559 or www.nwccc.net).

Bicycle Sunday

AUG. 17 Bicycle along Lake Washington Boulevard south of Mount Baker Beach and around Seward Park. Lake Washington Boulevard closed to motorized traffic 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 17 (206-684-4075 or www.seattle.gov/PARKS/Athletics/bikesatsun.htm).

Boeing Classic

AUG. 18-24 PGA Tour's Champions Tour golf tournament, featuring 78 of the world's best professional golfers over the age of 50. All-day event Aug. 18-24, TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, 36005 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie; $20-$60 (206-628-0888 or www.boeingclassic.com).

Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival

AUG. 18-30 World-class musicians perform, Aug. 18-30, Orcas Theatre & Community Center, Orcas Island (360-376-2281 or www.oicmf.org).

Washington State International Kite Festival

AUG. 18-24 One of the world's largest kite festivals, Aug. 18-24, Long Beach (360-642-4020 or www.kitefestival.com).

Kitsap County Stampede

AUG. 20-24 Annual rodeo, Aug. 20-24, Kitsap County Fairgrounds, 1200 N.W. Fairgrounds Road, Bremerton (360-471-8449 or www.kitsaprodeo.com).

Evergreen State Fair

AUG. 21-SEPT. 1 Entertainment, draft-horse shows, carnival rides, Aug. 21-Sept. 1, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. S.E., Monroe; $5-$9 (360-805-6700 or www.evergreenfair.org).

Makah Days

AUG. 22-24 Canoe races, kids' races, salmon bake, traditional dance, fireworks, Aug. 22-24, Neah Bay (360-645-2201 or www.makah.com).

Duwamish River Festival

AUG. 23 Music, water-taxi rides, food, kids' activities, health and natural yard-care information, 11 a.m. Aug. 23, Duwamish River Park, 10th Avenue South and South Kenyon Street, Seattle (206-954-0218 or www.duwamishcleanup.org).

Summer Concerts at the Locks

AUG. 23-24 Free concerts on the lawn at Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks: Boro d'Amato (woodwind quintet), Aug. 23; 85th Street Big Band, Aug. 24; 2-3 p.m., 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle; free (206-783-7059).

Ride Around Puget Sound

AUG. 23-24 Cycling 165 miles through scenic Washington back roads to support statewide bicycle advocacy and education. All-day event Aug. 23-24, Tacoma Community College, 6501 S. 19th St., Tacoma (206-577-6999 or www.rapsodybikeride.com).

Run-A-Muk

AUG. 23 Run or walk scenic Mukilteo; 8 a.m. Aug. 23, Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo (425-353-5516 or www.mukilteofestival.org/run_a_muk.html).

TibetFest

AUG. 23-24 Tibetan bazaar, children's activities, food, Aug. 23-24, Seattle Center, Seattle (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com/events/festivals/festal).

Tour-A-Muk

AUG. 24 Cycling event with Family Fun Ride or Challenge Ride. With safety clinic and stretch class, and bike rally for kids. 6:45 a.m. Aug. 24, Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo (425-353-5516 or www.mukilteofestival.org/tour_de_muk.html).

Kittitas County Fair

AUG. 28-SEPT. 1 Entertainment, carnival, 4-H exhibits, Aug. 28-Sept. 1, Kittitas County Fairgrounds, 512 N. Poplar St., Ellensburg; $4-$7 (509-962-7639 or www.kittitascountyfair.com).

Olympia Harbor Days

AUG. 29-31 Tour of tugboats, entertainment, food, art, children's activities. 5 p.m. Aug. 29, 10 a.m. Aug. 30-31, Percival Landing Park, 217 Thurston Ave. N.W., Olympia (800-788-8847 or www.harbordays.com).

Ellensburg Rodeo

AUG. 29-SEPT. 1 One of the West's premier rodeo events, Aug. 29-Sept. 1, see Web site for event information; Kittitas County Fairgrounds, 512 N. Poplar Street, Ellensburg; $15-$35 (800-637-2444 or www.ellensburgrodeo.com).

Summer Concerts at the Locks

AUG. 30-31 Free concerts on the lawn at Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks: Cascadia Jazz Band, Aug. 30 (plus horseless carriages); The Dissonance, Aug. 31; 2-3 p.m., 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle; free (206-783-7059).

Bumbershoot

AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 One of Seattle's biggest arts extravaganzas of the year. Music, dance, theater, film, literary art, visual arts, comedy and children's performances, Aug. 30-Sept. 1, Seattle Center, Seattle; $35/day July 15-Aug. 15, $40/day after Aug. 15 (206-684-7200 or www.bumbershoot.org).

Anacortes Jazz Festival

AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 More than 20 Northwest and international artists, kickoff gala, jazz walk, Aug. 30-Sept. 1, Anacortes; $25-$30 (360-293-7911 or www.anacortes.org).

Bremerton Blackberry Festival

AUG. 30-SEPT. 1 Entertainment, food, fun run, bike ride, fly-in, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 30, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 1, Bremerton Waterfront Boardwalk, Bremerton (360-377-3041 or www.blackberryfestival.org).

— Compiled by Christopher Taylor

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