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Mar
20
Thu
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Mar 20 – Apr 18 all-day

Celebrate the beauty of the nation’s cherry blossoms.

Jun
5
Thu
Beaumont Cherry Festival @ Stewart Park
Jun 5 @ 3:58 pm – Jun 8 @ 4:58 pm

For more than 90 years, the Cherry Festival has been the biggest community event in Beaumont. Virtually the entire community participates in this four-day celebration, which features games, rides, booths, music, entertainment, and the best food and drink the Pass Area has to offer. Come out and join us! We look forward to seeing you at this year’s festival!

(taken from the event’s website: http://www.beaumontcherryfestival.org/ )

Lebanon Strawberry Festival @ Cheadle Lake Regional Park
Jun 5 @ 4:16 pm – Jun 8 @ 5:16 pm

A small town festival with a not-so-small shortcake. The festival started in 1909 and it has the worlds largest shortcake, vendors, 5k, carnival, parades and entertainment.

Jun
6
Fri
Sorticulture, Everett’s Garden Arts Festival @ Legion Memorial Park
Jun 6 @ 4:26 pm – Jun 8 @ 5:26 pm

Garden Arts Festival ‑ Free Admission ‑ Sorticulture unites art and the garden in a celebration of creative outdoor living. Over 100 artists and nurseries gather to showcase distinctive hand‑crafted garden art and unique plants to transform your backyard. Learn tips and tricks from top regional gardening experts including special guest Ciscoe Morris. Sorticulture also features display gardens, live music, food fair and free activities for kids.

(Taken from the event’s website: http://www.everettwa.org/default.aspx?ID=1228)

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Oak Creek Arts and Crafts Shows @ Sedona's Village of Oak Creek
Jun 6 @ 4:46 pm – Jun 8 @ 5:46 pm

Please join us in the beautiful Red Rock Country of Sedona for a day of fun at Oak Creek Arts and Crafts Shows.  The shows are located on scenic Hwy 179 “The Gateway to Sedona”  Take home your own personal piece of the Southwest.  Sedona is one of the Nations top art destinations.  Our shows host top local as well as native artist. This event takes place on June 6‑8 and 27‑29.

(Taken from the event’s website: http://oakcreekartsandcraftsshows.com/index-1.html )

Jun
7
Sat
Santa Barbara Ocean Festival @ West Beach (in the sand)
Jun 7 @ 4:02 pm – 5:02 pm

 

On World Oceans Day people around the planet celebrate and honor the body of water which links us all, for what it provides humans and what it represents. Be a part of this growing global celebration! The 2nd Annual Santa Barbara Ocean Festival will bring together marine organizations, national parks, water conservationists, ocean preservationists, fishing and boating enthusiasts and more to help teach our community about the important role the ocean plays in our lives and to celebrate it’s massive and unique treasures along the coast and within.

(Taken from the event’s website: http://www.sboceanfest.org/ )

 

Folk Arts Fair Village @ Sharlot Hall Museum Campus
Jun 7 @ 4:49 pm – Jun 8 @ 5:49 pm

A festival celebrating traditional American crafts. Demonstrations include spinning, weaving, candle making, quilting, sheep shearing, basket making, tinsmithing, etc. Many activities for children such as butter churning, gold panning, and cornhusk doll making. Also, folk music and dancing.

(Taken from the event’s website: http://visit-prescott.com/wordpress/ai1ec_event/41st-annual-folk-arts-fair-village/?instance_id= )

Jun
8
Sun
Marysville Strawberry Festival @ Asbery Field, Downtown
Jun 8 @ 4:37 pm – Jun 16 @ 5:37 pm

We invite you and your family to just imagine how much fun you will have at the 2014 Marysville Strawberry Festival the third weekend in June. The Strawberry festival is not only one of the longest on going festivals in Washington State, but we are also ranked among the most recognized strawberry festivals in the nation. A community tradition since 1932, we invite you to join the thousands of families who come to enjoy all of the summertime fun, food and events.

Some of our events include: Berry Run, Kids Party in the Park, Fashion Show,Talent Show, Carnival, Market, Beer Garden, Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest, Kiddies Parade, Twilight Grand Parade, Fireworks and much much more. We are sure you will be able to find something for everyone at this years festival!

(Taken from the event’s website: http://www.maryfest.org/ )

Jun
11
Wed
Emmett Cherry Festival @ Emmett City Park
Jun 11 @ 4:40 pm – Jun 14 @ 5:40 pm

The Emmett Cherry Festival is Idaho’s oldest and longest‑running local festival. Each year, thousands turn out for this family‑oriented event to celebrate the arrival of cherries! The eight‑day event/four‑day festival is packed with events and entertainment for people of all ages and interests. The entire town gets involved with the festival. Local and regional vendors from as far away as Texas and Florida return to show their wares. Join us!

(Taken from the event’s website: http://www.emmettidaho.com/annual-events/emmett-cherry-festival )

Jun
13
Fri
Palouse Fiber Arts Festival @ 1912 Center
Jun 13 @ 4:41 pm – Jun 15 @ 5:41 pm

Northwest local vendors. Classes taught by local and national fiber artists/experts. Registration starts now for vendors and classes. Sunday afternoon outdoor fleece sale. A good time. We hope you can come.

(Taken from the event’s website: http://palousefiberfestival.wordpress.com/ )

 

Pssssst! Sarah really wants to check this out, but cannot so if you go please send us a note telling us all about it!