The 47th Annual Oregon Country Fair will be July 8, 9, 10, 2016 in Veneta, Oregon, which is 12 miles directly west of Eugene on Highway 126. The Fair runs from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All tickets are sold through TicketsWest. The best way to get to the fair is to ride the bus! FREE […]
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Checkout pro bull riding in St. Paul
This sounds wild and promises a totally different scene from the Naked Bike ride and Portland’s endless beer festivals. The cost ranges from $15-$25. Don’t miss the “Best of the West” PBR Pro Tour – Division 1 when it comes to the St. Paul Rodeo Arena Thursday, June 30 at 7:30 PM! The St. Paul […]
Bundt cake comes to Beaverton
Join the creators of Nothing Bundt Cake and local officials for the shop’s grand opening on Friday, June 3 at 9:15. Later that day from 6 to 8 p.m. enjoy pairings of cake and wine at the shop’s reception. Twenty percent of sales from the first day will be donated to The Birthday Party Project […]
Watch the quick & daring boat builders at WBC
Over the Saturday, July 2ND – Monday, July 4th weekend come watch the annual “Quick & Daring” boat building competition as part of the Wooden Boat Festival at the Wooden Boat Center (WBC). The Wooden Boat Festival is designed to celebrate the maritime heritage of the Northwest, putting tools in hands and getting people out on […]
Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo improves with age
By Leslee Jaquette If you haven’t been to the Woodland Park Zoo lately, pack a picnic, grab a grandkid or any kid-at-heart and spend a wonderful day of discovery at Seattle’s world-class zoo. I promise you will be impressed by how critters, ranging from gorillas and brown bears to komodo dragons and penguins, are housed […]
Indulge in all things strawberry at Bellevue festival
The Bellevue Strawberry Festival returns to the Crossroads Park on June 25-26. It is presented by the Eastside Heritage Center, in cooperation with and support from the City of Bellevue. The festival is a revitalization of an old Bellevue tradition, dating back to when strawberry farming was one of the region’s most famous activities. The […]
SEAFAIR Torchlight Parade animates Seattle July 30
The Alaska Airlines SEAFAIR Torchlight Parade returns Sat., July 30 at 7:30 p.m. Gird your loins for massive traffic jams and thousands of spectator to gather along the streets of downtown Seattle to watch as more than 100 parade units march in celebration of our city. From the Seahawks to Alaska Airlines to the Seafair […]
Columbia River Gorge Festival plays the blues
Summer means music, dancing and drinking for many concert goers. So what could be more fun than the annual Blues & Brews Festival at the Columbia River Gorge near Stevenson, Wash., on June 25-26, 2016? This is a 21 and older event and pets are not invited unless they are service dogs. The Q& A […]
Get naked and cycle for cleaner air, reduced driving
Portland’s World Naked Bike Ride takes place Sat., June 25th, 2016. The route is undisclosed and starts at 9 pm. The World Naked Bike Ride is an annual, worldwide bike ride that highlights the vulnerability of cyclists everywhere and decries society’s dependence on pollution-based transport. It’s also a lot of fun and it’s free for all! The […]
Taste of Tacoma kicks-off summer
Emerald Queen Casino’s Taste of Tacoma® presented by BECU is the “Ultimate Summer Get Together.” Happening June 24-26, it features more than 40+ restaurants & vendors, craft & commercial goods vendors. Admission is free and it’s all happening June 24-26 at Tacoma’s Point Defiance Park. Also look for live music on 4 stages, live cooking […]