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Annual Festivals

A curated list of popular annual festivals across the United States, sorted chronologically by date, featuring balloon festivals, flower and fruit celebrations, music festivals, wine harvest events, and cultural gatherings.

Festival Calendar 2027

Name Description Location 2027 Dates
Washington State Apple Blossom Festival One of Washington’s oldest and largest festivals (100+ years) celebrating spring apple blossoms in Memorial Park with parades (Stemilt Grand Parade), carnival rides, live entertainment, art shows, car show, and a food fair. Wenatchee, WA April 22 – May 2, 2027
Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival (Festál) A weekend-long celebration of Japanese and Japanese American culture featuring hundreds of performing arts, martial arts demonstrations, exhibits, food, and kid activities. Seattle Center, WA April 9 – 11, 2027
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival America’s largest tulip celebration featuring millions of blooming tulips across 300+ acres, multiple gardens (Roozengaarde, Tulip Town), street fairs, and community events throughout the valley. Mount Vernon / La Conner, WA April 1 – 30, 2027 (month-long)
Portland’s Folk Festival An annual folk music celebration featuring folk, world, and roots music performances. Portland, OR January 29-30, 2027 (early year)
Marysville Strawberry Festival A long-running family favorite celebrating strawberry season with a parade, Funtastic carnival rides, live entertainment, trike races, and strawberry-themed foods. Marysville, WA June 18-21, 2027
Portland Rose Festival Portland’s beloved annual civic festival celebrating “The City of Roses” with over 60 events including parades, carnival rides, art shows, fleet week ships, the Grand Floral Parade, and CityFair. Portland, OR June 5-8, 2027 (estimated)
Sequim Lavender Festival America’s original lavender festival in the “Lavender Capital of North America,” featuring 200+ artisan vendors, live music, farm tours, u-pick lavender fields, workshops, and a street fair at Carrie Blake Park. Sequim, WA July 16-18, 2027 (3rd weekend)
San Juan Island Lavender Festival Stroll fragrant lavender fields at peak bloom, enjoy art, music, and community celebrations at this charming island lavender festival. Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA July 17-18, 2027 (estimated)
Vashon Island Strawberry Festival A community celebration featuring a car show, parade, music, food vendors, and strawberry-themed activities on the island. Vashon Island, WA July 19, 2027 (estimated)
Washington State Fair One of the biggest state fairs in the world and the largest in the Pacific Northwest, featuring concerts, agriculture exhibits, carnival rides, entertainment, and food. Puyallup, WA August 26 – September 6, 2027 (estimated)
Northwest Folklife Festival A beloved Seattle festival celebrating the arts and cultures of the greater Pacific Northwest, featuring live music, dance, crafts, food, and cultural workshops. Seattle Center, WA May 20-23, 2027 (Memorial Day Weekend)
Lake Chelan Winterfest A two-week winter celebration featuring ice sculpting competitions, live music, wine & ale tastings, a bubble brunch, polar bear plunge, fireworks, and family activities along the lake. Chelan, WA January 15-24, 2027
Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival A birding festival celebrating migratory waterfowl and shorebirds along the U.S.-Canada border, featuring guided bird walks, expert presentations, and wildlife photography opportunities. Blaine, WA March 19-21, 2027 (mid-March)
Winthrop Balloon Roundup Washington’s only winter hot air balloon festival featuring dawn balloon launches, evening balloon glows, and rides over the snow-capped North Cascades. Winthrop, WA March 5-7, 2027 (1st weekend)
La Conner Daffodil Festival A spring celebration featuring golden daffodil fields against the Mt. Baker backdrop, with garden tours, craft vendors, live music, and family-friendly activities. La Conner, WA March (month-long)
Tour de Lopez A casual, non-competitive bicycle tour showcasing the natural beauty of Lopez Island with routes ranging from 5 to 31 miles, catering to all cycling abilities. Includes lunch and rest stops. Lopez Island, WA April 24, 2027 (late April)
Bloomsday Run Spokane’s iconic annual 12K road race held on the first Sunday in May, featuring thousands of participants running past blooming lilacs through downtown Spokane. Spokane, WA May 2, 2027 (1st Sunday)
Ski to Sea America’s original multisport team relay race from Mt. Baker to Bellingham Bay. Seven legs include skiing, mountain biking, trail running, rock climbing, kayaking, and running. Teams of 3-8 racers compete. Mt. Baker to Bellingham, WA May 30, 2027 (Memorial Day)
Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival Washington’s premier wine and music festival featuring 25+ internationally acclaimed jazz artists performing across 9 venues while celebrating the local wine industry. Chelan, WA May 20-23, 2027
Penn Cove Water Festival A free family festival on Whidbey Island featuring Native American canoe racing, traditional dances, native arts and crafts, storytelling, and Northwest foods celebrating indigenous culture. Coupeville (Whidbey Island), WA May 15, 2027
Spokane Lilac Festival An 88+ year-old tradition celebrating Spokane’s blooming lilacs with parades, arts and crafts shows, live entertainment, a Brewfest, and the Armed Forces Torchlight Parade. Spokane, WA May 15-16, 2027 (estimated)
White Salmon Wildflower Festival A month-long celebration in Washington’s “Wildflower Capital” featuring wildflower hikes, photography workshops, family activities, half marathon, and wildflower-themed events. White Salmon, WA May 1-31, 2027 (month-long)
Seafair Summer Fourth Seattle’s beloved Independence Day celebration at Lake Union featuring a massive fireworks display, live music, food trucks, beer gardens, and family activities. Seattle, WA July 4, 2027
Northwest Raspberry Festival Known as “Razz Fest,” celebrating Lynden’s raspberry heritage with a parade, live music on two stages, a cruise-in car show, vendors, and raspberry-themed foods. Lynden, WA July 16-17, 2027 (3rd weekend)
4 Days of Aloha The largest Native Hawaiian event in the Pacific Northwest celebrating Hawaiian arts, culture, and heritage with hula competitions, lei making, music, food, and cultural workshops. Vancouver, WA July 22-25, 2027
Tri-Cities Water Follies Eastern Washington’s largest weekend festival featuring H1 Unlimited hydroplane boat races at top speeds and an aerobatic air show over the Columbia River. Kennewick, WA July 30 – August 1, 2027
National Lentil Festival Celebrating the humble legume with free lentil chili, live music, cooking demonstrations, vendors, and family activities in WSU’s hometown. Pullman, WA August 21, 2027
Makah Days The 100+ year-old Native American cultural celebration featuring a street fair, traditional canoe races, dances, storytelling, and cultural demonstrations honoring Makah heritage. Neah Bay, WA August 27-29, 2027
Omak Stampede A world-famous rodeo featuring the legendary “Suicide Race” (where riders charge down a steep hill on horseback), plus professional rodeo events, concerts, and celebrations. Omak, WA August 12-15, 2027
Washington State International Kite Festival One of the largest kite festivals in the world featuring 7 days of kite flying, competitions, night kites with lights, and demonstrations by world-class kite flyers. Long Beach, WA August 16-22, 2027 (3rd full week)
Vancouver Arts and Music Festival A multi-disciplinary signature event featuring live music performances, visual art exhibits, symphony orchestras, and community activities presented by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Vancouver, WA August 5-7, 2027
Oktoberfest (Leavenworth) Washington’s largest Oktoberfest celebration in the heart of Washington’s Bavarian village featuring traditional Bavarian music, dancing, beer gardens, German food, and festivities across three weekends. Leavenworth, WA October 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 2027 (3 weekends)
Fairhaven Winterfest A holiday celebration in downtown Bellingham’s historic Fairhaven district featuring a Christmas sweater parade, holiday shopping, live entertainment, and festive community activities. Bellingham, WA December (mid-December)
Fall Okanagan Wine Festival The only wine festival in North America held during the heart of grape harvest, featuring over 80 events, grand tastings, grape stomps, food & wine pairings, and valley-wide parties. Kelowna / Penticton, BC, Canada October 17-25, 2027 (estimated)
Washington State Apple Days A celebration of Washington’s apple harvest featuring a parade, orchard pride events, apple-themed foods, and live entertainment. Cashmere, WA Late September 2027
Oregon Grape Stomp Championship & Harvest Celebration Watch competitors stomp grapes, enjoy wine tastings, food menus, costume contests, live music, and harvest celebrations at the vineyard. Salem Hills, OR September 12-13, 2027 (estimated)
St. Josef’s Grape Stomping Festival A fun fall harvest celebration featuring live music, grape stomping, wine tastings, and food pairings at this Willamette Valley winery. Carlton, OR (Willamette Valley) September 26-27, 2027 (estimated)
Northwest Flower & Garden Festival The Pacific Northwest’s largest garden show featuring horticultural exhibits, celebrity speakers, garden design displays, plant sales, and hands-on activities for all ages. Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA February 20-22, 2027 (estimated)
Seattle Boat Show One of the largest boat shows in the country, featuring hundreds of new and used boats, watercraft, marine gear, and outdoor recreation displays with demos and workshops. Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA February 27 – March 1, 2027 (estimated)
Seattle Maritime Festival Seattle’s premier maritime celebration featuring harbor tours, tugboat races, ship tours, and hands-on activities celebrating the region’s rich maritime heritage. Seattle Waterfront, WA May 2027 (estimated)
Beyond Wonderland (The Gorge) An immersive Alice in Wonderland-themed electronic dance music festival with multiple stages, live DJ performances, theatrical productions, and elaborate art installations. The Gorge Amphitheatre, George, WA June 27-28, 2027 (estimated)

Resources

Name Link
Visit Seattle – Festivals visitseattle.org/things-to-do/events/festivals/
Travel Portland – Festivals travelportland.com/events/festivals/
State of WA Tourism – Major Events stateofwatourism.com/major-annual-events-washington-state/

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