Featured events around the Puget Sound

SEQUIM

Sequim Lavender Festival / July 21 – 23

Lavender lovers rejoice! Sequim is already the lavender capital of North America, but for a weekend in July, it becomes the lavender capital of the universe. Take farm tours, pick your own lavender, and browse hundreds of vendors at the festival’s street fair as live music and the aroma of freshly cooked food fill the air. You’ll leave this event with a new appreciation for this beautiful plant—and you’ll smell good, too!

Enumclaw

King County Fair / July 13 – 16

You can’t go the whole summer without taking part in one of Washington State’s longest standing traditions. The King County Fair is what summer is all about! At the oldest fair west of the Mississippi, you’ll see barrel races, rodeo competitions, livestock shows, a carnival, and more at this institution of summer entertainment. Each night the main stage hosts multiple musical acts from different backgrounds. Get ready to dance the night away at the fair!

Whether you’re looking for upbeat fun with the whole family or some relaxation with a few friends, we’ve got you covered. This selection of local events will take your summer to the next level. Check out what’s happening this year!

Bellevue

Japan Fair / July 8 & 9

The Japan Fair at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue spotlights Japanese food, art, and culture by bringing together musicians, artisans, organizations, and businesses from the Japanese community. Come explore cultural workshops, vendor booths, and live performances that showcase and celebrate Japan’s unique music, artisanry, and philosophy.

Whidbey Island

Whidbey Island Fair / July 27 – 30

Edmonds

Edmonds Summer Wine Walk

July 1 & August 5, 5 – 8 pm

Anyone who’s ever walked through Downtown Edmonds knows how charming it can be. And for those who haven’t, just you wait and see! On July 1 and August 5, businesses throughout the downtown area will feature wine tastings from select boutique wineries from around the Pacific Northwest. You’ll also be supporting the arts, as this event is the sole fundraiser for the Edmonds Art Walk, with proceeds going toward events, music, new murals, and more!

Bainbridge Island

Putt-Putt Clash / July 22, Noon – 8 pm

Bring your putting A-game to Bainbridge Island on July 22 for a fun event unlike any other. Held at Blackmouth Design, this year’s Putt-Putt Clash will have over a dozen homemade mini golf courses for patrons to enjoy. For just $10 a player, you’ll get a putter, ball, and voting ballot. After playing the courses, you get to vote for your favorite. A $500 grand prize will be awarded to the winner, and each player will get to walk away with a once-in-a-lifetime putt-putt experience!

While the Whidbey Island Fair has grown significantly over the past several decades, the old-fashioned-country-fair feeling that visitors experience remains the same. Visit the petting zoo to meet some furry new friends, watch performances by artists throughout the fairgrounds, and take part in fun arts and crafts projects the whole family will love. And if you’re around on Saturday, don’t miss the big parade that kicks off at 10 am!

Seattle

Bite of Seattle / July 21 – 23

The Bite of Seattle is back! For the first time since 2019, this local culinary extravaganza returns with live entertainment, movie nights, craft beer and cider tasting, and over 200 food vendors. The event celebrates the city’s diverse culinary scene by bringing every cuisine you could possibly imagine to the Seattle Center for three days of good eating. There’s even a cook-off battle you won’t want to miss!