Festivals and Special Events

Seattle has wonderful events and festivals all year round. Some of the most popular events are Seafair, Bumbershoot, and Seattle International Film Festival. Other great events to consider are the Seattle Home Show in February, opening day of boating season in May, and the Bite of Seattle in July. Whatever the time of the year there is something to enjoy for all ages.

January

The Seattle Boat show – January 25 - February 3, 2007

February

Northwest Garden and Flower show – February 14-18, 2007
Seattle RV & Outdoor Recreation Show – February 8-11, 2007
Seattle Home Show – February 17-25, 2007

March

Tulip Festival – April 1-30, 2007
Seattle Roadster Show – March 2-4, 2007
Northwest Woman’s Show – March 23-25, 2007

April

Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival – April 20-22, 2007

May

Opening day of boating
Seattle International Children’s Festival – May 14-19, 2007
Seattle International Film Festival – May 24 - June 17, 2007
Northwest Folklife Festival – May 25-28, 2007

June

Seattle International Film Festival – through June 17, 2007
Seattle Pride Celebration – June 22-24, 2007

July

Seafair - July 7 - August 5, 2007
July 4 th Fireworks Shows:
Myrtle Edwards Park
Gasworks Park
Seattle Chamber Music Society Summer Festival
Bite of Seattle – July 20-22, 2007

August

Seattle Music Fest – August 10-12, 2007
Seafair – through August 5, 2007
Summer Stop
Evergreen State Fair – August 12 - September 3, 2007

September

Bumbershoot Festival
Italian Festival – September 29-30, 2007

October

Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival – October 12-21, 2007

November

Seattle International Auto Show
Winterfest 2007 – November 23, 2007
Tree Lighting Celebration & Holiday Parade – November 25, 2007
Seattle Marathon & Half Marathon – November 25, 2007

December

Nutcraker – November 11 - December 29, 2007
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