Washington is home to many festivals and events every spring, see some of the events going on this spring below!
Seattle International Film Festival - Seattle
May 9-19, 2024
Join us at the 50th Seattle International Film Festival and discover the best in independent films from around the globe. Everyone's invited to the party! Celebrate cinema in SIFF theaters and venues throughout the city May 9–19, 2024. SIFF's mission is to create experiences that bring people together to discover extraordinary films from around the world. Its programming includes a blend of Hollywood and international styles, highlighting new voices alongside established directors. Learn More
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival - Mount Vernon
April
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is a vibrant and captivating event that transforms the Skagit Valley into a sea of color each spring. As the largest tulip festival in the United States, the festival is not only the largest in Northwest Washington State but it also attracts visitors from around the globe who come to witness the mesmerizing display of blooms. It's a must-do event for those in the Pacific Northwest, offering an unforgettable experience of walking through ribbons of tulips. The festival takes place during the month of April annually. Learn More
Washington State Apple Blossom Festival - Wenatchee
April 25 – May 5, 2024
The Washington State Apple Blossom Festival is one of the premier Festivals in the Pacific Northwest. Our mission is to produce and promote an ongoing annual community celebration that is family-oriented and showcases our people, heritage, and fruit industry. We are dedicated to producing the finest community celebration, guided by culture, diversity, respect, responsibility and fun.
Over the course of 11 days, the Apple Blossom Festival draws over 100,000 visitors to enjoy Food Vendors, Entertainment in the Park, Beer Garden, over 100 Arts and Crafts Vendors, a Carnival, a Youth Day for kids, a Golf Tournament, and more! The Washington State Apple Blossom Festival holds two parades, held on the two Saturdays of Festival that bring smiles to the faces of children and families alike. Our Youth Parade rounds up nearly 5,000 young people from our own community, and the Grand Parade is the most anticipated event which showcases over 5,500 participants from Canada, the Northwest and our own community with over 120 parade entries. Learn More
Washington State Spring Fair - Puyallup
April 11-14 and April 18-21, 2024.
Washington's Biggest Celebration of Spring - Rain or shine, there's tons of activities, entertainment and fun indoors! This regional festival and consumer show is organized by the Washington State Fair and features an array of attractions, including interactive maps, fair food, and grab & go treats. From traditional fair games to unique exhibits, this 8-day extravaganza offers something for everyone, making it a must-visit event in the Pacific Northwest. Learn More
Ski to Sea - Bellingham
May 26, 2024
The race is held annually on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend in Whatcom County, Washington. A Ski to Sea team consists of three – eight racers competing in seven different sports: Cross Country Ski, Downhill Ski/Snowboard, Running, Road Bike, Canoe (2 paddlers), Cyclocross Bike, and Sea Kayak. Beginning in 2018, racers will be allowed to participate in up to three legs on race day, for one team or multiple teams. Teams will have a minimum of three racers and a maximum of eight. The Race course runs through the towns of Glacier, Maple Falls, Kendall, Everson, Lynden, and Ferndale, finishing at Marine Park in the historic Fairhaven district of Bellingham. Together with the Historic Fairhaven Festival, Ski to Sea is the largest one-day event in Whatcom County and Bellingham, drawing racers, spectators, and tourists from the Pacific Northwest, British Columbia, and around the country. Learn More
Penn Cove Water Festival - Coupeville
May 18, 2024
The Festival features annual tribal canoe races, Native Arts & Crafts Vendors, story telling, musical and dance performances, artist demonstrations, authentic Native foods, youth activities, exhibits and displays. Come visit this year or get involved today! Learn More
Northwest Folklife Festival - Seattle
May 24-27, 2024
We're excited to announce that the 2024 Cultural Focus is Meraki. Meraki marks the 3rd chapter of our 5-year Cultural Focus storyline. Meraki derives from the Greek language and means doing something with passion, soul, and love. In 2022, our first in-person festival out of the pandemic, Metamorphosis asked that we accept and welcome change and transformation as a natural part of our everyday folk lives. In 2023, Lagom compelled us to accept change as part of a journey towards finding a new balance within ourselves, our communities, and our larger ecosystem. From that place of balance, Meraki urges us to seek that which gives us joy, so that whatever we put our minds to can be approached and accomplished with a sense of pride, soulfulness, and discipline. Learn More
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