August events

Dates and times are subject to change. Call ahead to confirm.

Seattle Bayou Festival

AUG. 1 Live music, Cajun cook-off, pet parade and beer garden, Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle (www.seattlebayoufest.com).

Arab Festival

AUG. 1-2 Traditional bazaar, cultural information booths, dancing and workshops, children's activities, crafts and more, illuminating Arab culture. 11 a.m. Aug. 1-2, Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com/events/festivals/festal). Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival

AUG. 1-2 Fine-arts and craft festival, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 1, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 2, Sixth and Main, Coupeville, Whidbey Island (360-678-5116 or www.coupevilleartsandcraftsfestival.org).

Bellingham Arts Festival

AUG. 1-2 Fine-arts and crafts event. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 1, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 2, downtown Bellingham (360-676-8548 or www.alliedarts.com).

Summer Concerts at the Locks

Aug. 1-2 Free performances on the lawn at Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks; Patria Band (country gospel), Aug. 1; Batucada Yemanja, Aug. 2; 2 p.m., 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle (206-783-7059).

Awesome August Kids Day

AUG. 1-2 Train rides, pony rides, cookie-making classes, "Everything that Flies" demonstration, basket making, Art on the Spot, face painting, balloon animals, scavenger hunt, birdhouse making and more, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; free (425-483-2250 or www.countryvillagebothell.com).

Tribal Journey 2009

AUG. 3-8 More than 100 canoes and canoe teams from 90 tribes from United States and Canada journey by canoe; singing and dancing, celebration of Native culture, as trip concludes in Suquamish, Kitsap County (360-394-8455 or www.tribaljourneys2009.com).

Yakima Valley Fair and Rodeo

AUG. 5-8 Parade, car show, entertainment and rodeo. Country Park Fairgrounds, 812 Wallace Way, Grandview, Yakima County (509-882-2100 or www.yvfair-rodeo.org).

Morton Loggers Jubilee

AUG. 7-9 Lawnmower races, 4:30 p.m. Aug. 7; 10K run 8 a.m., logging show 2 p.m. Aug. 8; logging show noon Aug. 9, Jubilee Arena, Morton; $5-$8 (360-496-6362 or www.loggersjubilee.com).

Pierce County Fair

AUG. 6-9 Entertainment, 4-H exhibits, kids activities. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 6-8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 9, Pierce County Fairgrounds, 21606 Meridian Ave. E., Graham; $3-$5 (253-843-1173 or www.piercecountyfair.com).

ArtWalk Issaquah

AUG 7 Live music, hands-on art projects, art displays, 5-9 p.m., Aug. 7, downtown Issaquah, Front Street and East Sunset Way, Issaquah; (425-246-6239 or www.downtownissaquah.com).

Anacortes Arts Festival

AUG. 7-9 Includes 250 juried artisan booths, fine-art exhibitions, culinary art, food and youth activities. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 7-8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 9, downtown Anacortes, Sixth Avenue and Market Street (360-293-6211 or www.anacortesartsfestival.com).

Auburn Good ol' Days Festival

AUG. 7-9 Parade (noon, Aug. 8), entertainment, food, car show, art, East Main Street and Auburn Way, Auburn (253-939-3389 or www.auburngoodoldays.com).

Clark County Fair

AUG. 7-16 Features live entertainment, vendors, kids park, dock dogs 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 7, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 8, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 9-13, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 14-15, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 16, Clark County Fairgrounds, Ridgefield; $5-$9 (360-397-6180 or www.clarkcofair.com).

Festival at Mt. Si.

AUG. 7-9 Music, food, children's activities, parade, fireworks, car show, arts and crafts. 6-10 p.m. Aug. 7, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 8, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 9, Si View Community Center and Park, 400 S.E. Orchard Dr., North Bend (425-888-8535 or www.festivalatmtsi.org).

Pacific NW Zone

Oldsmobile Car Show

AUG. 8 Car show and picnic, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; free for spectators, car show entry $15-$30 (425-271-0195 or www.pugetsoundoldsclub.org).

Prosser Wine and Food Fair

AUG. 8 30 wineries, 20 food vendors and two breweries, attendees must be 21. 2-8 p.m., Washington State University-Prosser Campus, 24106 N. Bunn Rd., Prosser; $20-$25 (509-786-3177 or www.prosserchamber.org).

South Lake Union Block Party

AUG. 7 Food vendors, beer and wine gardens, local music, kids' activities, movie screening and more. noon-11 p.m., South Lake Union Discovery Center, 101 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle (206-342-5900 or www.discoverslu.com/).

Summer Concerts at the Locks

Aug. 8-9 Free performances on the lawn at Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks; 85th Street Big Band, Aug. 8; Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band, Aug. 9; 2 p.m., 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle (206-783-7059).

Bicycle Sunday

Aug. 9 Scenic section of Lake Washington Boulevard closed to motorized traffic, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Lake Washington Boulevard from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park, Seattle (www.seattle.gov/parks/bicyclesunday).

San Juan County Fair

AUG. 12-15 Music, food, animals, art and carnival. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily, San Juan County Fairgrounds, 846 Argyle Ave., Friday Harbor; $8-$15 (360-378-4310 or www.sanjuancountyfair.org).

Grays Harbor

Bluegrass Festival

AUG. 14-16 Live music, camping available, games, rides, food, kids area. 5-10 p.m. Aug. 14, 1-10 p.m. Aug. 15, 10-11:30 a.m. (gospel show) Aug. 16, Olympic Stadium, 2811 Cherry Street, Hoquiam (360-532-5700 or www.tourismgraysharbor.com).

Northwest Regional Spinners Weekend Workshop

AUG. 14-16 Aug. 14-16, Gwinwood Conference Center, 6015 30th Ave. S.E., Lacey (206-694-9207 or www.nwregionalspinners.org).

Celebrate Shoreline

AUG. 15 Rides, live music, food vendors, community booths. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ridgecrest Elementary School, 16516 10th Ave. N.E., Shoreline (206-418-3383 or www.cityofshoreline.com/parks).

Celebrate Shoreline Cruise In Car Show

AUG. 15 Shoreline Historical Museum car show, trophies awarded, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Ridgecrest Elementary School, 16516 10th Ave. N.E., Shoreline (206-542-7111 or www.shorelinehistoricalmuseum.org).

Fresh Paint: Festival of Artists at Work

AUG. 15-16 Artists selling and demonstrating their art, includes hot glass making, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 15-16, Everett Marina, West Marine View Drive, Everett (425-257-8380 or www.artscouncilofsnoco.org/freshpaint).

Maritime Music Festival

AUG. 15 Live music by Northwest maritime musicians. Noon-5 p.m., Port Gamble, North Rainier Avenue, Port Gamble, Kitsap County; free (www.portgamblemaritimemusic.com).

Garlic Faire

AUG. 15-16 Live music, arts and crafts and gourmet garlic foods and treats. Noon-5 p.m., China Bend Winery, 3751 Vineyard Way, Kettle Falls (800-700-6123 or www.chinabend.com/events.htm).

Summer Concerts at the Locks

Aug. 16 Free performances on the lawn at Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks; The Tempos, 2 p.m., 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle (206-783-7059).

Antique radio swap meet

AUG. 16 Puget Sound Antique Radio Association swap meet of old radios and parts, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Shoreline Historical Museum, 749 N. 175th St., Shoreline (206-542-7111 or www.shorelinehistoricalmuseum.org).

Bicycle Sunday

Aug. 16 Scenic section of Lake Washington Boulevard closed to motorized traffic, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Lake Washington Boulevard from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park, Seattle (www.seattle.gov/parks/bicyclesunday).

BrasilFest

AUG. 16 See the samba rhythms of Brazil, demonstration of Capoeira martial arts with glittering costumes and food. Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com/events/festivals/festal).

Northwest Classic Chevy Club '55-'56-'57 Chevy Show

AUG. 16 Classic Chevrolets, '50s-'60s music all day, dash plaques, door prizes, free for spectators, begins 8 a.m., XXX Root Beer Drive-In, 98 N.E. Gilman Blvd., Issaquah; free for spectators; participation, $10/until Aug. 1, $20/day of show (206-601-1602 or www.nwccc.net).

Washington State International Kite Festival

AUG. 17-23 One of the world's largest annual kite festivals, in cooperation with World Kite Museum; on the sand at Long Beach, Pacific County (360-642-4020 or www.kitefestival.com).

Northwest Washington Fair

AUG. 17-22 Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily, 1775 Front St., Lynden, Whatcom County; $5-$10 (360-354-4111 or www.nwwafair.com).

Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival

AUG. 21-23 Features jazz, fine arts, food and wine. 4-10 p.m. Aug. 21, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 22-23; Main Street, downtown Vancouver, Wash.; $17-$25 (503-224-8499 or www.vancouverwinejazz.com).

Downtown Renton

Art & Antique Walk

AUG. 22 Outdoor event with local and national artists. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. downtown Renton Piazza, South Third St. and Burnett Ave. S., Renton (206-407-8719 or www.artsunlimited.org).

Eastside Fuchsia Society

Sale and Show

AUG. 22-23 Display and sale; members available for questions and advice. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 23, Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St., Bellevue (425-885-2107 or www.nwfuchsiasociety.com).

Finland Summer Festival 2009

AUG. 22 Celebration of Finnish-American culture with music, folk dancing and games for all ages, Wife Carrying Contest and more, noon-6 p.m., Crown Hill Activity Center, 9250 14th Ave. N.W., Seattle (206-363-0225).

Ride Around Puget Sound

AUG. 22-23 Ride 170 miles of scenic back roads in five Washington counties, preregistration required. One- or two-day ride, starts and ends at Tacoma Community College, 6501 S. 19th St., Tacoma (206-577-6999 or www.rapsodybikeride.com).

Summer Concerts at the Locks

Aug. 22-23 Free performances on the lawn at Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks; Boro d'Amato, Aug. 22; Microsoft Jazz Band, Aug. 23; 2 p.m., 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle (206-783-7059).

Tibet Fest

AUG. 22-23 Explore the rituals and customs of Tibet through handmade arts and crafts, prayer flags, children's activities and traditional foods. Noon-5:30 p.m., Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com/events/festivals/festal).

Bicycle Sunday

Aug. 23 Scenic section of Lake Washington Boulevard closed to motorized traffic, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Lake Washington Boulevard from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park, Seattle (www.seattle.gov/parks/bicyclesunday).

Boeing Classic golf tournament

AUG. 24-30 Champions Tour event, featuring the world's best professional golfers over the age of 50. Check Web site for time starts and other updates. Aug. 24-30, TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, 36005 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie; $20-$60 (206-628-0888 or www.boeingclassic.com).

Kitsap County Fair & Stampede

AUG. 26-30 Fair with exhibits, live entertainment, kids activities and more. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 26-29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 30; rodeo 7 p.m. Aug. 26-29, Xtreme Bulls show 1 p.m. Aug. 30; Kitsap County Fairgrounds, 1200 N.W. Fairgrounds Road, Bremerton; $6-$8 (360-471-8449 or www.kitsapgov.com/parks/fair_stampede.htm).

Evergreen State Fair

AUG. 27-SEPT. 7 One of Western Washington's biggest fairs. Entertainment, draft-horse shows, carnival rides, more. Opens 10 a.m. daily; Aug. 27-Sept. 7, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. S.E., Monroe (360-805-6700 or www.evergreenfair.org).

Makah Days

AUG. 28-30 Celebrating the culture of the Makah tribe, with traditional dancing, singing, canoe races and Slahal games; Neah Bay, Clallam County (360-645-2201 or www.makah.com).

Run-A-Muk

AUG. 29 Run or scenic walk, preregistration required. 8 a.m. start, preregistration required, Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo (425-353-5516 or www.mukilteofestival.org)

Summer Concerts at the Locks

Aug. 29-30 Free performances on the lawn at Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks; Lynnwood Community Band, Aug. 29; Mach One Jazz Orchestra, Aug. 30; 2 p.m., 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle (206-783-7059).

— Compiled by Christopher Taylor

The information in this article, originally published May 14, 2009, was corrected. The South Lake Union Block Party will be Aug. 7. The Web site for the event is www.discoverslu.com. The incorrect date and URL were given in Thursday's Summer Guide.