2011 Summer Guide: September events

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

Kittitas County Fair

Sept. 1-5 Entertainment, carnival, 4-H exhibits, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 1-4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 5, Kittitas County Fairgrounds, 512 N. Poplar St., Ellensburg; $5-$8 (509-962-7639 or www.kittitascountyfair.com).

ArtWalk Issaquah

Sept. 2 Live music, hands-on art projects, art displays, 5-8 p.m., downtown Issaquah (425-391-1112 or www.downtownissaquah.com). Olympia Harbor Days

Sept. 2-4 Tour of tugboats, entertainment, food, art, children's activities, 5 -8 p.m. Sept. 2, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 4, Percival Landing Park, 217 Thurston Ave. N.W., Olympia (800-788-8847 or www.harbordays.com).

Ellensburg Rodeo

Sept. 2-5 One of the West's premier rodeo events, 6:45 p.m. Sept. 2, 12:45 p.m. Sept. 3-4, 11:45 a.m. Sept. 5; Kittitas County Fairgrounds, 512 N. Poplar St., Ellensburg; $15-$35 (800-637-2444 or www.ellensburgrodeo.com).

Blues for Food Fest

Sept. 3 Music festival, noon-7:30 p.m., Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, $10-$20 (800-838-3006 or bluesforfoodfest.org).

Celebrating Life

Dragonboat Festival

Sept. 3 Boat racing along the shores of Lake Washington; Stan Sayres Memorial Park, 3808 Lake Washington Blvd. S., Seattle, free (206-732-8350 or www.seattledragonboatfestival.org).

Bumbershoot

Sept. 3-5 One of Seattle's biggest arts extravaganzas of the year. Music, dance, theater, film, literary art, visual arts, comedy and children's performances, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily, last entry at 10 p.m.; Seattle Center; one-day pass, $29-$125; 3-day pass, $75-$475; ages 10 and younger free (206-816-6444 or www.bumbershoot.org).

Bremerton Blackberry Festival

Sept. 3-5 Entertainment, food, fun run, bike ride, fly-in, Bremerton Waterfront Boardwalk, Second Street and Washington Avenue, Bremerton (360-377-3041 or www.blackberryfestival.org).

Labor Day Festival

Sept. 3-5 Family-oriented festival including kids' games, pie baking contest and classic car show, Black Diamond Elementary School Field, Highway 169 and Baker Street, Black Diamond (360-886-9570 or www.blackdiamondcc.org.

Summer Concerts at the Locks

Sept. 3-5 Final weekend of free concerts on the lawn at Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks; Patria Band, country gospel music, Sept. 3; Music Ambassadors, Sept. 4; Michael Clune & Sleep Till Noon Band, Sept. 5 (Labor Day); 2 p.m., 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle (206-783-7059).

Winery Tasting Tour

Sept. 3-5 Tour of Bainbridge Island wineries, noon-5 p.m., several locations, Bainbridge Island, $3-$5 (206-780-0905 or www.bainbridgewineries.com).

Italian Concours Show

Sept. 4 Car and motorcycle show benefiting the Make-A-Wish foundation, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Des Moines Marina, 22030 Cliff Ave. S., Des Moines (206-824-5700).

Bicycle Sundays

Sept. 4, 11, 18 Scenic section of Lake Washington Boulevard closed to motorized traffic, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 4, 11, 18, Lake Washington Boulevard from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park, Seattle (206-684-4075 or www.seattle.gov/parks/bicyclesunday).

Labor Day Celebration

Sept. 5 Celebration featuring live music, food, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Lower Woodland Park, North 50th Street and Woodland Park Avenue North, Seattle, free (206-441-8510).

Newcastle Days

Sept. 9-10 Citywide sidewalk sale (Sept. 9), entertainment, food vendors and car show (Sept. 10), Lake Boren Park, 84th Avenue and Coal Creek Parkway, Newcastle, free (425-649-4444 or newcastledays.com).

Port Townsend

Wooden Boat Festival

Sept. 9-11 Hands-on boatbuilding activities and demonstrations, kids' activities, music, Point Hudson Marina, 103 Hudson St., Port Townsend; $10-$30 (360-385-3628 or www.woodenboat.org/festival).

Mukilteo

Lighthouse Festival

Sept. 9-11 Parades, art, food and entertainment; Mukilteo Lighthouse Park, 609 Front St., and Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo (425-353-5516 or www.mukilteolighthousefestival.com).

Puget Sound Bird Fest

Sept. 9-11 Celebration of birds and nature with guided walks, exhibits, vendors, activities for kids, various locations near downtown Edmonds, free (425-771-0227 or www.pugetsoundbirdfest.com).

Puyallup Fair

Sept. 9-25 Washington's biggest country fair, with carnival rides, concerts, food, 4-H animals, rodeo and more. Special deals on certain days. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; $9-$11, parking extra (253-841-5045 or www.thefair.com).

Northgate Festival

Sept. 10 Live entertainment, commercial and arts vendors, health and fitness fair, senior fair, kids' activities, classic car show, food, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thornton Place Plaza, Northeast 103rd Street and Fifth Avenue Northeast, Seattle, free (www.northgatechamberfestival.com).

PAWSwalk 2011

Sept. 10 5K walk and community event/fundraiser, Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, free (425-412-4027 or paws.org).

Walk to End Alzheimer's,

Seattle

Sept. 10 Noncompetitive 2-mile walk, tribute ceremony, entertainment, prizes and awards to spread awareness, raise funds for care, research and support for Alzheimer's community; 10 a.m., registration 8:30 a.m., Seattle Center; donation requested (800-848-7097 or www.alz.org/alzwa).

Poverty Bay Arts Festival

Sept. 10 Local artists, performances and poetry slam, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Marine View Drive South, Des Moines (206-870-6527 or www.povertybayartsfestival.com).

Arts-a-Glow Lantern Festival and Procession

Sept. 10 Lantern installations, face painting, lantern making, music and performances 5-10 p.m.; lantern procession at dusk, Burien Town Square Park, 400 S.W. 152nd St., Burien (206-988-3700 or www.burienwa.gov/glow).

Hoquiam Loggers' Playday

Sept. 10 Street fair, noon parade, logging show and fireworks display; vendor fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Loggers' show begins at 6 p.m. at Olympic Stadium, 2811 Cherry Street, Hoquiam (360-532-5700 or www.cityofhoquiam.com).

Old School

Hot Rod & Chopper Show

Sept. 10 Featuring vehicles and food, Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill, 16003 Pacific Ave. S., Spanaway, Pierce County; $10 (206-218-2844).

Aki Matsuri Japanese

Cultural Arts Festival

Sept. 10-11 Japanese cultural and educational events for all ages, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sept. 11, Bellevue College, 3000 Landerholm Circle S.E., Bellevue; free, fees for some workshops (425-861-7865 or www.enma.org).

State BBQ Championship

Sept. 10-11 Skewered Apple barbecue championship, downtown Yakima, $10-$15 (509-248-0747 or skeweredapple.com).

Bike MS

Sept. 10-11 Scenic two-day bike ride through Whatcom, Skagit and Island counties on courses ranging from 21 to 92 miles; Mount Vernon (206-284-4254 or www.bikemswashington.org).

Walk to End Alzheimer's,

Tacoma

Sept. 11 Community event with noncompetitive 2-mile walk, tribute ceremony, entertainment, prizes and awards to spread awareness, raise funds and show support for Alzheimer's victims and families; registration opens at 8:30 a.m., walk begins at 10 a.m., Annie Wright School, 827 N. Tacoma Ave., Tacoma (800-848-7097 or www.alz.org/alzwa).

Hawaiian Cultural Festival

Sept. 11 History of native Hawai'i through live hula and mele (song) performances, historical exhibits, films, children's activities, ono food, traditional Hawaiian arts and crafts, Center House, Seattle Center, free (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com).

Concours d'Elegance

Sept. 11 Display of elegant vintage automobiles, motorcycles and wooden boats, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Carillon Point, 1200 Carillon Point, Kirkland; $10-$25 (425-822-7066 orwww.kirklandconcours.com).

Puget Sound Ride for Kids

Sept. 11 Scenic countryside motorcycle ride to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, 10 a.m., from Remlinger Farms, 32610 N.E. 32nd St., Carnation; $35 minimum donation (800-253-6530 or www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids).

Jubilee Country Fair

Sept. 11 Celebrate the fall harvest, noon-5 p.m., Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4315 129th Pl. S.E., Bellevue, free (425-746-4848 or www.hclutheran.net).

Saint Demetrios

Greek Festival

Sept. 16-18 Greek food, folk dancing and music, St. Demetrios Hall & Cultural Center, 2100 Boyer Ave. E., Seattle, free (206-325-4347 or www.seattlegreekfestival.com).

Washington Outdoor Women's weekend

Sept. 16-18 Nonprofit workshop for women, with 20 outdoor skills taught by certified instructors, including archery, backpacking, basic fishing and more. Preregister, scholarships available. $235; Carnation (425-455-1986 or www.washingtonoutdoorwomen.org).

Trek Tri-Island

Sept. 16-19 Supported bike ride spanning San Juan, Orcas and Lopez islands, connecting via ferries, from Anacortes, to raise money for American Lung Association (800-732-9339 or www.cleanairadventures.org).

Fishermen's Fall Festival

Sept. 17 Celebrating the local fishing fleet, Fishermen's Terminal, 3919 18th Ave. S., Seattle (206-283-4665 or 206-283-3366).

Fall Plant Sale

Sept. 17 Friends of the Conservatory annual sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Volunteer Park Conservatory, 1400 E. Galer, Seattle (206-322-4112 or www.volunteerparkconservatory.org).

Celebrate Des Moines

Sept. 17 Grand opening of the renovated Beach Park, 11 a.m., Beach Park, 22030 Cliff Ave. S., Des Moines (206-870-6527 or www.desmoineswa.gov).

Walk to End Alzheimer's,

Bremerton

Sept. 17 Community event with noncompetitive 2-mile walk; registration opens at 8:30 a.m., walk begins at 10 a.m., Evergreen Park, Bremerton (800-848-7097 or www.alz.org/alzwa).

Grow: Harvest Celebration

Sept. 17 Walking tours and dinner, Camp Korey, 28901 N.E. Carnation Farm Rd., Carnation, $250 (425-844-3275 or www.campkorey.org/grow).

Fiestas Patrias

Sept. 17-18 Patriotic celebration recognizes freedom from colonial rule in Latin America and Latino culture in Western Washington with Hispanic foods, dance, mariachi music, exhibits and children's activities; Seattle Center House and Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center; free (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com).

Whidbey Island Farm Tour

Sept. 17-18 Visit farms on the island and meet farmers growing local food, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., various locations, Whidbey Island, free (360-678-4708 or www.whidbeyfarmtour.com).

Compiled by Doug Knoop, 206-464-8288 or dknoop@seattletimes.com