July events

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

Seattle International Beerfest

July 3-5 More than 150 beers from more than 15 countries; beer garden, live music. Noon-10 p.m. July 3-4, noon-7 p.m. July 5, Mural Amphitheatre, Seattle Center, Seattle; $20; designated drivers $5 (www.seattlebeerfest.com).

Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival

July 4-5 More than 100 visiting vessels displayed at Seattle's Center for Wooden Boats and adjoining South Lake Union Park, with music, skill demonstrations, food and vendors, toy-boat building for kids, Quick and Daring Race, and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; 1010 Valley St., Seattle; free (206-382-2628 or www.cwb.org).

Summer Concerts at the Locks

July 4-5 Free concerts on the lawn at Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks; Seattle Civic Band (marching music), July 4; Greenwood Concert Band, July 5; 2 p.m., 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle (206-783-7059).

Arlington Fly-In

July 8-12 An aircraft-themed festival with speech by NASA astronaut Dr. Anna Fisher (July 10), performance by Cascade Warbirds, hot air balloons, military vehicles and more. Arlington Airport, 188th Avenue Northeast, Arlington; $15-$18 per day, children younger than 15 admitted free (www.arlingtonflyin.org).

20th Annual Chris Craft Rendezvous

July 9-12 A show of more than 100 classic pleasure boats with swap meet, food vendors, live music, farmer's market, BBQ (July 10) and awards dinner and live auction (July 11), Noon July 9-12, Port Orchard Marina, Port Orchard waterfront, Bay Street, Port Orchard, free (www.chriscraftrendezvous.com).

Kent Cornucopia Days

July 9-12 Street fair with 600 vendors, carnival, parade, two food courts, live music on three stages, art show and more. Carnival, July 9-12; street fair, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. July 10-11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 12, bounded by Fourth Avenue, Central Avenue, James Street and Willis Street; parade 2 p.m. July 12, starts at Willis Street, travels north on Fourth Avenue and ends at James Street. Downtown Kent; free (253-852-LION or www.kcdays.com).

Pioneer Square Fire Festival

July 10-11 Festival featuring the Firefighter Combat Challenge. With a kid's activity area, antique firetruck display, Seattle Fire Department displays, beer garden and food vendors. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Occidental Square Park, S. Main Street and South Washington, Seattle; free (206-728-0183 or seafair.com).

Pacific Days

July 10-12 Parades, activities, car smash, car show, raffles, vendors, food, crafts and dance with live music. Pacific City Park, 600 Third Ave. S.E., Pacific; free (www.pacificpartnerships.org/pacific_days.html).

West Seattle Summer Fest

July 10-12 A street fair with live music, arts vendors, food courts, beer gardens and family activities; Saturday night street dance, 8 p.m. Festival hours: July 10-11, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; July 12, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. West Seattle Junction, 4750 California Ave. S.W., Seattle; free (westseattlefestival.com).

Bainbridge In Bloom

Garden Tour

July 10-12 A self-guided bus or bicycle tour of gardens throughout Bainbridge Island. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Bainbridge Arts and Crafts, 151 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island; $10 (www.gardentour.org/search.html).

Wallingford Kiddies Parade and Street Fair

July 11 All children invited to march in the parade, costumes encouraged, but not required, with drill teams, clowns, bands, 11 a.m. on North 45th Street; street fair with live music, street vendors, food and various children's rides/activities, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wallingford Avenue North between North 44th and 45th streets, Seattle; free (206-632-3165 or www.wallingford.org).

Seafair Milk Carton Derby

July 11 Nearly 100 colorful milk-carton boats of all shapes and design compete for $10,000 in prizes, with shore activities including petting zoo, pie eating, face painting, magic show, food and entertainment. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., southwest shore of Green Lake, Green Lake Park, Seattle; free (206-728-0183 or www.seafair.com).

Seafair Pirate Landing

July 11 Seafair Pirates lead a day of rowdy mischief along West Seattle's Alki Beach, with music, kids' pirate look-alike contest, dunk tank and more; pirate landing around 11:30 a.m., Alki Beach Park, 1702 Alki Ave. S.W., Seattle; free (206-365-1590 or www.seafairpirates.com).

Redmond Derby Days

July 11 Bike race, 10 a.m. parade, live music, kids' activities, food booths, beer and wine garden, vendors and fireworks finale. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Redmond City Hall campus, 15670 N.E. 85th St., Redmond; free (206-728-0183 or www.seafair.com).

Crown of Queen Anne

Fun Run, Walk and

Children's Parade

July 11 A 3.3-mile fun run/walk (8 a.m.) followed by the Crown of Queen Anne Children's Parade (10:45 a.m.). Kids are invited to join with costumes, wagon floats, trikes, bikes and scooters. Run/walk starts from Fifth Avenue West and Halladay Street, Seattle. Run/walk, $30 with T-shirt (206-728-0183 or www.seafair.com).

Bastille Day Celebration

JULY 11-12 Commemorate France's democratic beginnings with a picnic on the grass, French wine and pastries, cooking demonstrations, children's games, music and more. Traditional Fireman's Ball, 6 p.m.-midnight July 11 (ticketed event), free festival 11 a.m.-6 p.m. July 12, Seattle Center (www.seattlecenter.com or www.seattle-bastille.org).

Chinatown-International District Summer Festival

July 11-12 Pan-Asian American street festival with family activities, entertainment, food booths and Asian-inspired arts and crafts. July 11, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; July 12, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Hing Hay Park, 409 Maynard Ave. S., Seattle; free (206-728-0183 or www.seafair.com).

Summer Concerts at the Locks

July 11-12 Free concerts on the lawn at Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks; Puget Sound Symphony Chamber Players, July 11; Greenwood Concert Band, July 12; 2 p.m., 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle (206-783-7059).

Mercer Island Summer Celebration!

July 11-12 Juried arts and crafts, live music and theater, parade (July 11, 10 a.m., downtown Mercer Island along 78th Avenue Southeast), fireworks, food, classic car show, children's fun zone, Art Boat Celebration, boat rides; July 11, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; July 12, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Mercerdale Park, 3249 78th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island (206-275-7857 or www.mercergov.org/SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=61).

Seattle-to-Portland Bicycle Classic

July 11-12 30th year for this 204-mile ride from Seattle to Portland; open to 10,000 riders, doing the ride in one or two days, starting at 4:45 a.m. on July 11 from University of Washington Husky Stadium parking lot, Seattle; $45-$95 (www.cascade.org).

Art by the Bay: Stanwood-Camano Festival

of Art and Music

July 11-12 More than 100 juried artists and craftspeople from around the Northwest, plants and garden art, gourmet food and live music. Utsalady Elementary School, 608 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island; free (360-387-8295 or www.stanwoodarts.com/artbythebay.htm).

Vashon Lavender Farm Tour

July 11-12 Tour three farms, pick lavender and enjoy music, food, lavender products, workshops, children's activities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; catch free Lavender Bus from Vashon Island ferry landings; or start at Fox Farm Lavender, 17232 107th Ave. S.W., Vashon; $5 (www.vashonlavender.com).

Skagit Valley Highland Games and Celtic Festival

July 11-12 Celtic games, spectator sports, dancing, food and music. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. July 11, 9 a.m.-6:15 p.m. July 12. Edgewater Park, Baker Street and Highway 536, Mount Vernon; $7-$13 (www.celticarts.org/index.php?page_id=32).

Special Occasion Dance Survival Skills

July 12 Gain skills and confidence for summer wedding, party or cruise, 12:30 p.m. Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle; $30-$35 (206-781-1238 or www.nwdance.net).

Return to Renton Car Show

July 12 A classic car show with proceeds to benefit youth programs provided by the Renton Police Department. Local artists show their works outdoors. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Renton Downtown Piazza, South Third Street and Burnett Avenue South, Renton; free (www.gorenton.com).

Bicycle Sunday

July 12 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).

Whidbey Island Race Week

July 12-17 Daily sailboat races and shore events throughout the week. Noon-5 p.m. July 13-17, Oak Harbor Marina, 1401 S.E. Catalina Drive, Oak Harbor; free to spectators (www.whidbeyislandraceweek.com).

King County Fair

July 16-18 Revived fair, produced by the city of Enumclaw. Carnival, vendors, food, three stages of entertainment, children's activities, 4H and FFA animal exhibits, tractor pull and lawnmower races. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. S.E., Enumclaw; free admission (www.metrokc.gov/parks/fair).

Kla Ha Ya Days

July 16-19 Snohomish's communitywide festival with carnival at Harvey Field, street fair (9 a.m.-6 p.m. July 18 and 19), kids' parade (July 16, 4 p.m., Pilchuck Park), fun run, Taste of Snohomish event, Soap Box Grand Prix, salmon barbecue, chili cook-off, frog-jumping contest (noon-3 p.m. July 18, First Avenue and B Street); Sunset Parade (6-8 p.m. July 18 on First Street); classic car show (10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 19); various locations around Snohomish (425-493-7824 or www.klahayadays.com).

Kirkland Uncorked

July 17-19 A celebration showcasing Washington wines, gourmet food, art, jazz and classical music. July 17, 5-9 p.m.; July 18, 1-9 p.m.; July 19, 1-6 p.m. Marina Park, 25 Lake Shore Plaza, Kirkland; $20-$25 (206-728-0123 or www.seafair.com).

Raspberry Festival

July 17-18 A raspberry harvest festival with live music, petting zoos and wagon rides, wine tasting, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, Berry Fair Street Market, all-you-can-eat raspberry pancake breakfast, classic cars and trucks show and more. Fifth Street and Front Street, Lynden, Whatcom County; free (www.lynden.org).

Jazz in the Alley

July 17-18 Local shops along Washington Street stay open late and four venues feature local jazz musicians, food and Jazz in the Alley wines. 6:30 -9 p.m., West Fir Street, Sequim; free (www.notable-events.com).

Bite of Seattle

July 17-19 Food and beverage showcase featuring more than 60 restaurants, 30 food product companies, arts and craft vendors, wine-tasting, five outdoor music stages, a kids' stage, comedy club, beer gardens, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. July 17-18, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. July 19, Seattle Center (425-283-5050 or www.biteofseattle.com).

Seafair Indian Days Pow Wow

July 17-19 Competitive dancing and singing, salmon bake, food, arts and crafts booths and other entertainment. July 17, 7-11 p.m.; July 18, 1-10 p.m.; July 19, 1-8 p.m. Daybreak Star Cultural Center, 3801 W. Government Way, Discovery Park, Seattle; $1-$5, children 12 and younger free (206-728-0183 or www.seafair.com).

Covington Days Festival

July 17-19 Fair, carnival, live bands, entertainment, parade and vendors with food, arts and crafts and commercial products. Parade at 11 a.m. July 18, on 272nd Street just east of Highway 18. Also a 5K run/walk and skateboard contest. Covington Multicare Clinic, 17700 S.E. 272nd St., Covington; free (206-728-0183 or www.seafair.com).

Sequim Lavender Festival

July 17-19 Tours and open house at seven lavender farms, plus street fair and community events. Farm tours, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, $15; free street fair and food court, July 17-18, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; July 19, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., on Fir Street between Sequim Avenue and Third Avenue, downtown Sequim (877-681-3035 or www.lavenderfestival.com).

Darrington Bluegrass Festival

July 17-19 Music festival featuring a full slate of bluegrass notables, led by Dailey and Vincent, and Dale Ann Bradley. Darrington Music Park, three miles west of Darrington on Highway 530, Darrington; $15-$20 per day (www.glacierview.net/bluegrass).

Shoreline SolarFest

July 18 Annual Sustainable Living and Renewable Energy Fair, with exhibitors, speakers and presentations, Kid Zone, entertainment and the Taste of Shoreline. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Meridian Park Elementary School, 17077 Meridian Ave. N., Shoreline; free (206-306-9233 or www.shorelinesolar.org).

Mukilteo Waterfront Art Festival

July 18 A juried art festival of paintings, pottery, jewelry and glass with food booths and music. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Mukilteo Lighthouse Park, 609 Front St., Mukilteo; free (www.mukilteoartsguild.org).

Wedgwood Art Festival

July 18 Family-friendly event with five art-activity stations for children, and neighborhood artists' original arts and crafts. Live music. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., HomeStreet Bank parking lot, 8200 35th Ave. N.E., Seattle; free (206-523-8496 or wedgwoodfestival.googlepages.com).

Roosevelt Bull Moose Festival

July 18 Event at various venues in Seattle's Roosevelt neighborhood; live music, food booths, pancake breakfast, Whole Foods Market Summer Taste Fair, children's activities and classic car show. Whole Foods Market (Roosevelt), Roosevelt Square, 1026 N.E. 64th St., Seattle; free (206-728-0183 or www.seafair.com).

Waterland City's 50th Birthday Celebration

July 18 Festival and parade, fun run and walk, celebrating 50th anniversary of Des Moines. Classic car and wooden boat show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 5:30 p.m. children's parade, 6 p.m. grand parade, on Marine View Drive South, from South 227th to South 216th streets. Sock hop and street fair, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Des Moines Marina North Lot; free (206-824-5700 or www.desmoines50th.com).

Federal Way Symphony Garden Tour

July 18 A tour of private gardens throughout Federal Way. Federal Way Symphony office, 30819 14th Ave. S., Federal Way; $15-$20 (253-529-6000 or www.federalwaysymphony.org).

TrailsFest

July 18 Try fly-fishing, biking, hiking, bird watching, climbing, paddling and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Rattlesnake Lake Recreation Area, Cedar Falls Road S.E., North Bend; free (206-971-9966 or www.wta.org/trail-news/trailsfest).

Walla Walla Sweet Onion Festival

July 18-19 Chef demonstrations, recipe contest, food and arts and craft vendors, Sweet Onion Run, downtown Walla Walla, Fifth Avenue and Main Street; free (509-525-1031 or sweetonions.org).

Summer Concerts at the Locks

July 18-19 Free concerts on the lawn at Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks; Dukes & Diva, July 18; Coal Creek Jazz Band, July 19; 2 p.m., 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle (206-783-7059).

White Center Jubilee Days

July 18-19 Live music on two stages, food booths, carnival, free children's entertainment, parade, street fair and Saturday night street dance. July 18, 11 a.m.-midnight; July 19, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 17th Avenue Southwest and Roxbury, White Center; free (206-728-0183 or www.seafair.com).

Seattle Bon Odori

July 18-19 A celebration of Japanese Buddhism, culture and food with traditional folk dancing, classic Ikebana flower arrangements and Taiko demonstrations. July 18, 4-10 p.m.; July 19, 3-8 p.m. Seattle Buddhist Temple, 1427 S. Main St., Seattle; free (206-728-0183 or www.seafair.com).

Seafair Triathlon

July 19 7 a.m., Seward Park, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S., Seattle; $15-$60 (206-728-0123 or www.seafair.com/events/triathlon).

Chinatown Seafair Parade

July 19 A community parade featuring the Chinese girls' drill team, 100-foot Chinese dragon and 80 additional parade units. 7 p.m., Chinatown International District, 10th Avenue South and South Jackson Street to South Lane Street, Seattle; free (206-728-0183 or www.seafair.com).

Kirkland Classic Car Show

July 19 More than 450 classics, hot rods and custom cars on display in the streets of downtown Kirkland; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., on Lake Street, Park Lane, Kirkland Avenue and Main Street; free (360-654-1539 or legendscarclub.com).

Bicycle Sunday

July 19 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).

Greenwood Seafair Parade

July 22 6 p.m., Greenwood district, on Greenwood Avenue from North 95th Street to North 85th Street, turns west at 85th and continues to Sixth Avenue Northwest, Seattle; free (206-789-1148 or www.seafair.com).

Swingin' Summer Eve

July 22 Live music, used book sale, Shoreline Fire Department barbecue fundraiser, face painting, inflatable rides and entertainment from Deano the Clown. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Paramount School Park, 15300 Eighth Ave. N.E., Shoreline; free (www.cityofshoreline.com/index.aspx?recordid=1317&page=148)

Renton River Days

July 22, 24-26 Family festival with arts and crafts, recreation, food, stage entertainment. Rubber Ducky Derby on July 26, 4:30 p.m., from Houser Street Bridge. Parade on July 25, 10 a.m., on South Third Street in downtown Renton between Shattuck and Mill avenues; festival at Liberty Park, Bronson Way North and Houser Way Northeast, Renton; free (206-728-0183 or www.seafair.com).

Jazz Port Townsend

July 19-26 Week of jazz workshops followed by weekend of performances in Fort Worden State Park's McCurdy Pavilion and clubs in Port Townsend. See Web site for schedule and ticket prices (360-385-3102, Ext. 109, or www.centrum.org/jazz).

Fort Nisqually 19th Century Family Fun Night

July 24 Games, music and dancing of the mid-1800s; firings of the Candy Cannon throughout the evening, 6 p.m. Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; $3-$6 (253-591-5339 or www.fortnisqually.org).

Tour de Terrace

July 24-26 A festival with carnival, arts and crafts, food booths, entertainment, beer garden and parade (7 p.m. July 24, along 56th Avenue West from 235th Street to 224th Street Southwest). Also, a pancake breakfast, car show and fireworks. July 24, noon-11 p.m.; July 25, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; July 26, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; 22400 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace; free (425-776-7331 or www.tourdeterrace.org).

Enumclaw Street Fair

July 24-25 Arts and crafts, live entertainment, children's activities, pony rides, 5k Enumclaw Street Fair Race, Juried art show, farmer's market, health fair. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., on Cole Street from Stevenson to Marshall Street, Enumclaw; free (253-405-7179 or www.enumclawstreetfair.com).

Capitol Hill Block Party

July 24-25 Live music from local and international bands, with food and vendor booths. Gates open at 3 p.m. July 24; noon July 25. Capitol Hill, 11th Avenue and East Pine Street, Seattle; $22 (www.capitolhillblockparty.com).

Bellevue Arts Museum ArtsFair

July 24-26 Juried display, sale and demonstrations by hundreds of artists; with music, Kidsfair activities, 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. July 24-25, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. July 26; Bellevue Square mall and Bellevue Arts Museum, 510 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue; free (425-519-0743 or www.bellevuearts.org).

Bellevue Festival of the Arts

July 24-26 An outdoor arts and crafts fair featuring 200 artisans and craftspeople from around the Northwest. July 24-25, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; July 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Cost Plus World Market parking lot, 10300 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue; free (206-363-2048 or www.bellevuefest.org).

Sixth Street Fair

July 24-26 Art work by more than 120 artists in an open-air showcase of sculpture, jewelry, home décor, wood and glass work, fabrics and more. Live music, hands-on activities for kids, and food vendors. July 24-25, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; July 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Northeast Sixth Street at 106th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue; free (425-453-1223 or www.bellevuedowntown.org/events/sixth_street).

Silverdale Whaling Days

July 24-26 Festival with musical entertainment, food, fireworks display (July 24), parade (July 25, 10 a.m.; Silverdale Way from Kitsap Mall to Anderson Hill Road), the "Great Kitsap Duck Race" (July 26), carnival rides, craft and information booths and bike race (July 26). July 24, 5-10 p.m.; July 25, noon-11 p.m.; July 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Silverdale Waterfront Park, Byron St., Silverdale, Kitsap County; free (206-728-0123 or seafair.com).

Jazz in the Valley

July 24-26 Festival with 23 performers playing jazz, swing, blues and salsa. Various venues, downtown Ellensburg; $15-$35 (509-925-6695 or www.jazzinthevalley.com).

Kitsap Arts and Crafts Festival

July 24-26 Fine-art juried show, an open art show and student art show, handmade crafts, musical entertainment, food vendors and children's corner with interactive art and entertainment. 10 a.m. daily, Mike Wallace Memorial Park (adjacent to the ferry terminal) and Kola Kole County Park, Kingston, Kitsap Peninsula; free (www.kitsapartsandcrafts.com).

Lake Stevens Aqua Fest

July 24-26 A community festival with children's events, live music and entertainers, water events, children's parade, baby races, pet show, carnival and food vendors. July 24, 3-11 p.m.; July 25, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; July 25, 6 a.m.-3:30 p.m., various venues around town and on the lake, Lake Stevens; free admission (www.aquafest.org).

Samish Bay Bivalve Bash and Low Tide Mud Run

July 25 Fun run, oyster-shell sculpting, food booths, beer garden, entertainment, silent auction, benefiting the clean-water awareness programs of the Skagit Conservation Education Alliance. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Taylor Shellfish Farms, 2182 Chuckanut Drive, Bow; $5 (206-612-2761 or www.bivalvebash.com).

White River Bon Odori Dance Festival

July 25 Traditional Japanese folk dancing and Taiko drum performance. 5 p.m. White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Way N., Auburn; free (253-833-1442 or www.whiteriverbuddhisttmpl.org).

Seafair Torchlight Parade

July 25 7:30 p.m. on Fourth Avenue, downtown Seattle; free curbside viewing; $37 Westlake grandstand ticket (includes parade and Miss Seafair coronation). $18 Fourth Avenue bleacher seating (206-728-0183 or www.seafair.com).

Seafair Torchlight Run

July 25 An 8K (4.97 miles) run that begins near Qwest Field, makes its way up the Alaskan Way Viaduct, through the Battery Street Tunnel and after a short loop continues south along Fourth Avenue in front of Torchlight Parade spectators to the finish. The 5K (3.1-mile) route is an out and back on the Alaskan Way Viaduct. 6:30 p.m., Qwest Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle; $20-$25 entry fee (206-728-0183 or www.seafair.com).

Ballard SeafoodFest

July 25-26 Arts and crafts, salmon barbecue and other food, beer garden, free entertainment on three stages, kids' activities; July 25, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; July 26, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Market Street at 22nd Avenue Northwest, Ballard Avenue and Ballard Commons Park, Seattle; free (206-784-9705 or www.seafoodfest.org).

Pacific Northwest

Scottish Highland Games

& Clan Gathering

July 25-26 Scottish festival featuring the North American Scottish Athletics Championship, U.S. West Coast Drum Corps Championship, NW Regional Harp Finals, individual pipers and drummers, pipe bands, Highland and national dancers competing, Scottish food, clan tents with information on Scottish ancestry, Celtic music on 5 stages; All day, Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. S.E., Enumclaw; $10-$22 (206-522-2541 or www.sshga.org).

Ethnic Fest

July 25-26 Performing arts, visual arts, crafts, dancing, information and foods representing cultures from around the globe. Noon-7 p.m., Wright Park, 501 S. I St., Tacoma; free (www.metroparkstacoma.org).

Alki Beach Art Fair

July 25-26 Juried art fair, music, food vendors and children's art. Proceeds support children's art programs at Alki Community Center and Alki Bathhouse; Alki Beach Promenade, Alki Avenue Southwest and 63rd Avenue Southwest, Seattle; free (www.home.comcast.net/~alkiartfair/site).

Summer Concerts at the Locks

July 25-26 Free concerts on the lawn at Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks; Fidgety Feet Dixieland Band, July 25; West Seattle Big Band, July 26; 2 p.m., 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle (206-783-7059).

Pike Place Market

Fruit Festival

July 26 Pike Place Market is partnering with Summer Streets to celebrate its Fruit Festival July 26. Pike Place is closed to motorists and opened up for shoppers, pedestrians and bicyclists every Sunday from June through September. 9 a.m. Pike Place Market, 1501 Pike Place, Seattle; free (www.seattlecan.org/summerstreets).

Hispanic Seafair Festival

July 26 A festival with live music, food, craft and information booths, art exhibits and children's activities. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Mural Amphitheatre, Seattle Center; free (206-728-0183 or www.seafair.com).

Pista Sa Nayon

July 26 Filipino cultural festival with food, information and arts and crafts booths, entertainment, basketball tournament and children's games. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Seward Park Amphitheater, 5898 Lake Washington Blvd. S., Seattle; free (206-296-4054 or www.pista.org).

Thurston County Fair

July 29-Aug. 2 Thurston County Fairgrounds, 3045 Carpenter Road S.E., Olympia; $5-$7 (www.co.thurston.wa.us/fair).

Seafair Fleet Arrival

July 29-Aug. 2 U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and Canadian Navy ships arrive for Seafair, tours offered. All day, Seattle waterfront; free (206-728-0183 or www.seafair.com).

Magnolia Summerfest

and Art Show

July 31-Aug. 1 Craft, art and information booths, juried art show with prizes, train rides, pony rides and stage entertainment, food, beer garden, outdoor movie. Kids parade followed by main parade, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 1, on 34th Avenue West, West McGraw Street and 32nd Avenue West. July 31, noon-10 p.m.; Aug. 1, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Magnolia neighborhood, West Smith Street and 33rd Street, Seattle; free (425-269-1554 or www.magnoliachamber.org/summer.htm).

Paddle Kitsap

July 31-Aug. 1 Fully supported paddle trip from Port Gamble to Poulsbo. All types of human-powered craft accepted. From Port Gamble, Kitsap County; $225 price does not include kayak rental (www.paddlekitsap.com).

Seafair hydroplane races

and Chevrolet Cup

July 31-Aug. 2 Hydroplane racing on Lake Washington from Stan Sayres Hydro Pits, with onshore activities at Genesee Park. July 31, 8:30 a.m. — 6 p.m.; Aug. 1, 8:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Aug. 2, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Music all weekend in the park, plus pyrotechnic air show performance followed by fireworks Saturday evening. Food and vendors, beer gardens, Kids' Zone, military flight simulators. Genesee Park and Playfield, 4316 S. Genesee St., Seattle; general admission at gate, $30; various discounts available, free admission for children 12 and younger, and active military; $5 for 65 and older. Full ticket information at www.seafair.com/events/hydro.

Seafair Air Show

July 31-Aug. 2 The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and other military and civilian aircraft perform over Lake Washington. Various times (206-728-0183 or www.seafair.com).

Umoja Fest

July 31-Aug. 2 African-American heritage festival featuring parade (Aug. 1), live music, basketball tournament, urban fashion expo, food court, vendors and more; July 31-Aug. 1, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Aug. 2, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Judkins Park, 2150 S Norman St., Seattle (877-505-6306 or www.umojafestnw.com).

— Compiled by Jeff Albertson