Pacific Northwest's Largest County Fair and More this August in Snohomish County!

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1 Pacific Northwest's Largest County Fair and More this August in Snohomish County! Play wild in Seattle's Backcountry just 15 miles north of Seattle! Summer fun is just heating up this August in Snohomish County. There are tons of fun things happening across nearly every community in the county! In this issue of the Visitor Newsletter, you'll find information about: Evergreen State Fair Reoccurring August Events August Events by Week For more information on these and other events, visit the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau events calendar. Looking for something specific? The online events calendar allows you to sort events by date, location or special interest by using the drop down search menus. Enjoy! Pacific Northwest's Largest County Fair

2 It's August and that means that the Evergreen State Fair is just around the corner! We've got all of the info you need about fair specials and the amazing grandstand shows. Evergreen State Fair 8/24/17 9/4/17 SPECIAL ADMISSION DAYS Thursday, August 24 Opening Day FREE Entry until 3pm with 3 cans of food per person Friday, August 25 Blue Friday $2 off adult admission until 2pm for everyone in Seahawks gear Monday, August 28 Senior Day FREE Entry for Seniors 62+ Tuesday, August 29 2 for 1 Tuesday Buy 1 admission get 1 of equal value for FREE until 2pm Wednesday, August 30 Family Day $5 Admission per person before 5pm Thursday, August 31 Kid s Day FREE admission for kids 15 & under Friday, September 1 Armed Forces Day FREE admission w/i.d. for Armed Forces & First Responders Monday, September 4 Labor Day $2 off Admission for everyone CONCERTS For King & Country Monday, August 28 7:30pm 10pm Josh Turner Tuesday, August 29 7:30pm 10pm Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Wednesday, August 30 7:30pm 10pm Kenny Loggins Thursday, August 31 7:30pm 10pm Trace Adkins Friday, September 1 7:30pm 10pm Reoccurring Events

3 Music at the Marina Thursdays & Saturdays Everett The fun lasts all Summer long with these amazing reoccurring events in Snohomish County! For a complete list of our events visit our full calendar at Music at the Marina Waterfront Concerts Everett 6:30pm-8:30pm Everett Marina, August 3 - The Paperboys: Celtic-Bluegrass, Ska, Latin Folk, Rock August 10 - Dusty 45s: Honky Tonk, Jump Blues and Swing August 17 - Eldridge Gravy and the Court Supreme: Psychedelic Funk August 24 - Stacy Jones Band: Rockin' Blues August 31 - Mark DuFresne Band: Groove-worthy Harmonic Blues Sounds of Summer Concert Series Marysville Fridays 7pm-9pm Jennings Park 6915 Armar Rd, Marysville, WA August 4th - Johnny 7 & The Black Crabs August 11th - The Chris Eger Band Free City Park Concerts Edmonds Sundays 3pm-4pm

4 Edmonds City Park 600 3rd Ave S, Edmonds, WA August 6 - Steel Magic Northwest Steel Drum bands August 13-85th Street Big Band classic Big Band music August 20 - The Debutones Folk, Country and Bluegrass Sail In Cinema Everett Port of Everett 503 Millwright Loop West, Everett, WA Sail-in Cinema movie line-up: August 4: Captain America: The First Avenger, 9:05pm August 11: Field of Dreams, 8:50pm August 18: Zootopia, 8:40pm August 25: Top Gun, 8:25pm 8/1/17-8/6/17 Week 1 Events 8/5/17 Index Arts Festival Index For a complete list of our events visit our full calendar at Stanwood - Camano Community Fair 8/4/17-8/6/17 Friday& Saturday 9am 10pm Sunday 9am-6pm 6431 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, WA The Best Lil Fair in the West is one of the largest community fairs in Washington State which showcases the Stanwood-Camano Community s past, present and future. Enjoy exhibits, entertainment and carnival! Located just outside the City of Stanwood on the historic Pioneer Highway.

5 Show & Shine 8/5/17 Saturday: 9am-3pm Granite Falls, WA Attention classic car fans! The 37th annual Granite Falls Show n Shine will take place downtown on Saturday, August 5th from 9am 3pm. Registration begins at 6:30am. Index Art Festival 8/5/17 Saturday 9am-3pm 503 Ave. A, Index, WA Spread a blanket on the ground and enjoy listening to live music against the stunning backdrop of the Cascade Mountains. Stroll among artists booth, listen to local poetry or share your own. For the youngsters, children's art activities will be provided. Japan Summer Festival 8/5/17 8/6/17 Saturday & Sunday 1pm-8pm Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA On Saturday and Sunday, August 5th & 6th The Japanese language school, Little Pine Gakuen is hosting the first annual Japan Summer Festival! The festival will run from 1pm-8pm. Games, crafts, food, Taiko performances, Mimibunko (Japanese puppet show), martial arts demonstration, much more Shakespeare in the Park Comedy of Errors 8/6/17 Sunday 7pm-9pm 1812 Main Street, Lake Stevens, WA The Comedy of Errors is a wildly silly slapstick farce involving not one but two sets of identical twins. It is one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies. Last Leaf performances are abridged versions of Shakespeare's text and are approximately 1 hour in length. Enjoy the beautiful backdrop of Lake Stevens at North Cove Park behind City Hall. 8/7/17-8/13/17 Week 2 Events

6 8/10/17-8/13/17 Summer Meltdown Music Festival Darrington For a complete list of our events visit our full calendar at Summer Meltdown Music Festival 8/10/17 8/13/17 Thursday - Sunday All Day Arlington-Darrington Rd, Arlington, WA Meltdown tickets include 4 days and nights of onsite camping and unlimited access to all performances. Ticket additions for RVs and Vehicle Camping are also available. Meltdown is a child-friendly event, featuring a crafty Kids Village and discounted event tickets for the youngest among us. Summer Meltdown has partnered with local businesses to present the best that Wild Washington has to offer as Summer Meltdown Adventures! This year, guests will be able to sign up for guided river rafting, rock climbing, horseback riding, and more. Discover the adventure that s right for you, and make sure to book in advance to reserve your spot. We are lucky to live in a beautiful part of the world get ready to explore! Handmade & Homegrown Street Festival 8/11/17 8/13/17 Friday Sunday 10am-3pm 3rd Street, Marysville, WA Downtown Marysville's Homegrown will be a marketplace showcasing local produce, artisans, musicians, and artists. Displaying their works and demonstrating their crafts will be our talented neighbors and friends. They will be enlivening 3rd Street in Downtown Marysville. Sky Valley Stock & Antique Tractor Club Show 8/11/17 8/13/17 Friday Sunday 8am-5pm Tulaco Loop Road, Monroe, WA There will be over 100 Tractors, Stationary Engines, and Farm Machinery on display at the Sky Valley Stock & Antique Tractor Club Show. Including a Toy Farm Display, Pedal Tractor Rides, Hay Wagon Rides, Train Rides, Petting Farm, and Sawmill Demonstration.

7 Taste of Edmonds 8/11/17 8/13/17 Friday Sunday 11am-7pm 7th Avenue, Edmonds, WA Now in its 35th year, A Taste of Edmonds features food, arts & crafts, commercial booths, rides, a children s area, 3 stages of entertainment, along with a beer garden, and a wine garden. Voted one of the "Top 100 North American Festivals", there s fun for everyone. The Kind Fest 8/12/17 Saturday 9am-6pm 6705 Puget Park Dr, Snohomish, WA Experience this inaugural event! The Kind Fest is a playful and inclusive community gathering where we will spread kindness like confetti! On August 12th, at Willis D. Tucker Community Park in Snohomish, adults and kids will experience and learn about the power of kindness through the arts, music, interactive experiences, and heart centered speakers. History & Heritage Day Tour 8/12/17 Saturday 11am-3pm Poplar Way, Lynnwood, WA Heritage Park celebrates the agricultural, transportation and social heritage of Lynnwood from its roots in the rural community of Alderwood Manor formed in Heritage exhibits throughout the park tell stories of life in early Alderwood Manor, and its historic structures have been renovated and repurposed as community resource facilities. These include the South Snohomish County Visitor Information Center and Wickers Museum in the Wickers Building; the Heritage Resource Center in the Superintendent s Cottage; the Sno-Isle Genealogy Library in the Humble House; and Interurban Car No NAPA AUTO PARTS NASCAR K&N TOYOTA 100 8/12/17 Saturday 2pm-8pm Evergreen Speedway th Ave SE, Monroe, WA Gates Open at 2pm / Main Events start at 6pm! Adults (18+) $25 / Seniors (62+)- $15 Youth (11-17) $10 / Kids (10 and under)- FREE Military (w/id) FREE Scheduled Events- K&N Pro Series West and Super Late Models on our 5/8s Oval! Mini Stocks and Street Stocks on our 3/8s Oval! Lake Tye Triathlon 8/12/17 Saturday 2pm-8pm Lake Tye Park Fryelands Blvd SE, Monroe, WA The 8th annual Lake Tye Triathlon is a USAT Sanctioned race at Lake Tye Park in Monroe. This race is great for the beginner to the elite and just may be the flattest and fastest course in the Pacific Northwest.

8 Sky Valley Corks & Kegs Block Party 8/12/17 Saturday 3pm-9pm th Drive Southeast, Monroe, WA The Valley's Premier Beer & Wine Festival! Join local craft breweries, small wineries, and cideries unite to celebrate the best drinking the Valley offers. If you like to discover new brews, venture into fine wines, and sway to some good tunes, then the block party is for you! Featuring live dance-to covers and original music from Rain City Time Machine, Blackjack Kerouac, Under The Puddle, and PB&J Band, 20 Breweries and Wineries, Big Beer and Wine Garden, Variety of Food Trucks, Games & Prizes, Free Parking, Designated Driver Discount Tickets and Daycare. 3on3X Basketball Tournament 8/12/17 8/13/17 Saturday Sunday Times Vary Arlington Airport th Ave NE, Arlington, WA This 3on3 X-travaganza is host to over 200 teams with multiple age and ability divisions, including boys and girls grades 3 through high school, adult men and women, senior and adult Co-Ed groups. This two day event will capture the attention of 1000's of spectators for a very X-citing weekend. 28th Annual Stillaguamish Festival of the River and Pow Wow 8/12/17 8/13/17 Saturday Sunday Times Vary Jordan Rd., Arlington, WA The 28th annual Stillaguamish Festival of the River and Pow Wow is at River Meadows Park August 12 & 13. This is a family and pet friendly event at a beautiful setting along the Stillaguamish River. The music and festival is free! Parking is $10. Come enjoy music, pow wow, circus, kids fun zone, food, salmon bake, storytelling, education booths, craft vendors and much more. Rock & Gem Sale 8/12/17 8/13/17 Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 10am-5pm 196th ST SW, Edmonds, WA Experience over 28 Dealers, Fantastic Mineral & Fossils, Rocks, Rough, Slabs, Cabs, and Jewelry. Every child gets a FREE Rock, Refreshments Available and Free Admission! Auction Fore the Mutts 8/13/17 Sunday 4pm-8pm th St NE, Marysville, WA Show your support for Save-A-Mutt while enjoying a summer night of food and fun! There will be lots of great auction baskets and items. Of course our SAM swag will be available for purchase. Tickets are $20 each, includes a Carne Asada/Taco bar. Full no-host bar. Children welcome and under 10 years old are Free. Sorry, this is not a dog friendly event. 8/14/17-8/20/17 Week 3 Events

9 8/19/17-8/20/17 Fresh Paint Everett For a complete list of our events visit our full calendar at Tall Ships Everett 8/16/17-8/17/17 Wednesday - Thursday 1pm-8pm 1726 West Marine Drive, Everett, WA Lady Washington the official tall ship of Washington State and her companion vessel the Hawaiian Chieftain will visit the Port of Everett on August 16-17, 2017 and offer family oriented Adventure and Battle Sails featuring a living history experience with demonstrations of tall ship handling, sea shanty singing, and maritime storytelling. Northwest Genealogy Conference 8/16/17-8/19/17 Wednesday-Saturday 8am-5pm Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington, WA The annual Northwest Genealogy Conference is dedicated to bringing high quality, national level genealogical education to the Pacific Northwest. Whether you are a novice or advanced there is something for every family historian. NwGC is also committed to supporting local experts and speakers with our incredible venue. The 2017 conference will be held at The Byrnes Performing Arts Center in beautiful Arlington, Washington and is hosted by the Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society. NWGC offers three full days of classes, options to purchase individual days, nationally and internationally renowned speakers, and more. Bigfoot Soccer Tournament 8/17/17-8/21/17 Thursday-Monday Game Times Vary Stocker Fields, 27 Pine Ave., Snohomish, WA You will enjoy every minute you spend with us! The Snohomish Bigfoot Tournament is the Northwest's leading youth camping soccer tournament.

10 Summer Nights on the Strato Deck 8/18/17 Friday 5pm-9pm 8415 Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo, WA Spend a Friday evening on the Future of Flight Center s Stratodeck on August 18 for live music, drinks, trivia and more fun! Proceeds from the event series benefits the Institute of Flight's education programs, and financial assistance for people in need. Over $15,000 of Financial Assistance Funds helped 531 young people participate in our education programs. Citrine Blues with Teresa James- a Breast Cancer Awareness benefit concert 8/18/17 Friday 7pm-10pm 2940 W Marine View Drive, Everett, WA Famous Blues performer, Teresa James, plays at Citrine Health s Breast Cancer Awareness benefit concert in Everett. Citrine Blues tickets are $35 online, $40 at the door, or $60 for Meet and Greet passes with Teresa James! Ticket prices include food. Summer Games - Special Olympics 8/18/17-8/20/17 Friday-Sunday Times Vary 2415 Colby Ave, Everett, WA Special Olympics was started by Eunice Kennedy Shriver in 1968 as a way to provide people with intellectual disabilities a place to play, and feel included. Today, her vision has become a Global movement with over 4.7 million athletes competing in 169 countries. Through programming in sports, health, education and community building, Special Olympics is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics is able to remove barriers and stigmas that people with intellectual disabilities face, and to share with the community the gifts and talents they possess. Opening Ceremony at the Everett, Civic Auditorium on August 18, 7-8:30 PM Tall Ships Edmonds 8/18/17-8/21/17 Friday-Monday 10am-8pm 336 Admiral Way, Edmonds, WA Lady Washington the official tall ship of Washington State and her companion vessel the Hawaiian Chieftain will visit the Port of Edmonds on August 18-21, 2017 and offer family-oriented Adventure, Evening Sails and Battle Sails featuring a living history experience with demonstrations of tall ship handling, sea shanty singing, and maritime storytelling. A ticket is required for all passengers, including babes in arms. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 2nd Annual Wings & Wheels Car Show 8/19/17 Saturday 11am-4pm th Ave SE, Monroe, WA nd Annual Wings-N-Wheels is an automobile and airplane car show with 100% of all proceeds going to Special Olympics Washington. The event will take place at First Air Field in Monroe on Saturday, August 19th, 2017 from 10am 4pm. The event is FREE to spectators.

11 Ubuntu Multicultural Expose 8/19/17 Saturday 11am-4pm TH ST SW, Lynnwood, WA The Ubuntu Multi-Cultural Exposé is a festival focused on both multi-cultural artistic expression and community development. 'Ubuntu' is a Nguni Bantu term translated as "the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity." Highlighting the talents and contributions of an increasingly diverse community, Ubuntu features Snohomish County performance artists and facilitates positive cross-cultural experiences. Seasoned professionals and community leaders will also be available to provide information and guidance on health and well-being, financial literacy, economic development, educational opportunities, and other topics that impact positive day-to-day living. The Ubuntu Multi-Cultural Exposé is a festival focused on both multicultural artistic expression and community development. 'Ubuntu' is a Nguni Bantu term translated as "the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity. Pro Aerial League Drone Racing 8/19/17 Saturday 1pm-4pm 2000 Hewitt Ave, Everett, WA The Pro Aerial League is focused on the spectator experience and tickets to the event will include unlimited use of in-arena activities such as laser tag, virtual reality, dodgeball, Nerf Rivals, drone flight simulators, and the ability to learn how to fly a drone. Pro Aerial League founder, Brian Deller is very excited about bringing this league to his hometown, growing up in the Everett area this has always been something that we have looked at doing, with drone racing being one of the fastest growing sports in the country the timing was right and we are very excited about the support we have received from the City of Everett and the team at XFINITY Arena ELVIS NIGHT NASCAR 8/19/17 Saturday 4pm-8pm Evergreen Speedway th Ave SE, Monroe, WA A great night for Elvis fans to come to the speedway! An Elvis impersonator will perform and folks wearing Elvis swag get in FREE! Ticket prices are: ADULTS 18+: $16.00 and JUNIORS 11-17: $10.00 Extreme Mustang Makeover 8/19/17 Saturday 6pm-9pm Evergreen State Fairgrounds th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA Come watch wild mustangs and riders perform amazing feats during freestyle performances, and have a chance to purchase a true living legend as your own. You won t want to miss a chance to see these amazing animals intelligence and beauty! Fresh Paint 8/19/17-8/20/17 Saturday-Sunday 10am-5pm 1700 West Marine View Drive, Everett, WA Purchase art fresh off the easel during Everett's waterfront art festival presented by the Schack Art Center artist booths with painting, pottery, glass, jewelry, photography & much more. Every artist is in action! Dedicated demonstration areas for glassblowing, wood carving, pottery, and lapidary (rock carving). Live

12 music and entertainment at two stages. Beer Garden by Everett Music Initiative. Fresh Paint Float Find 8/19/17 Saturday 10:30am-12:30pm 10th Street Boat Launch, Everett, WA Search beautiful Jetty Island for your very own glass sea float, made in the Schack hot shop, on Saturday August 19th. Ferry boats begin running that morning at 8:30am, but the beach does not open for the Float Find till 10:30am. NOTE! Glass floats are only hidden on the jetty beach. Volunteers do not want to damage any of the natural trails and grasses on the island, so floats are only hidden in the beach/tidal zone. Fresh Paint Make Your Own Glass Float at the Schack Art Center 8/20/17 Sunday 12pm-5pm Schack Art Center 2921 Hoyt Ave, Everett, WA Get a taste of glassblowing while working with our skilled team of glassblowers to create your own sea float in 20 minutes or less! All supplies provided. Reservations are recommended. Your float will be ready for pick up 48 hours later. " Make it Now" slots are for one (1) person. If you are coming in a group each person needs to book a time slot. $55.00 (Members: $50.00) for ages 8 & up Dahlia Show 8/19/17-8/20/17 Saturday 1pm-6pm Sunday 10am-4:30pm Floral Hall at Forest Park 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett, WA Catch the colorful display of more than 2,500 dahlias as single blooms, triple blooms, 5-blooms, in baskets and in artistic arrangements. Prizes are awarded to winning entries. Presented by the Snohomish County Dahlia Society. Free admission. Evergreen Half Marathon & 10K 8/20/17 Sunday 6:30am (registration) 8am-12:30pm Lake Tye Park Fryelands Blvd SE, Monroe, WA Evergreen Half Marathon and 10K, formerly The Summer Beats Half Marathon & 10K, is one of the half marathons Snohomish Running Company manages in conjunction with the NW Running Series. This new half marathon is a fun, fast flat run course around Lake Tye with the Cascade Mountains and Snohomish Valley farmlands in the background. The run course takes participants along the Old Snohomish Monroe Road. All participants will receive a race shirt, finishers medal, personalized race bib, and chip timing. Enjoy great food and fun before and after the race. 8/21/17-8/31/17 Week 4 Events

13 8/26/17 European Theater Day Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum Everett For a complete list of our events visit our full calendar at FairFest 3on3 Basketball Tournament 8/24/17-8/26/17 Fridayday-Sunday 8am-6pm Evergreen State Fairgrounds th Ave SE, Monroe, WA Fairfest is a whole new experience in basketball with something for the whole family. Three days of tournament play and festivities, guest speakers, skills and shooting competitions, prizes and more! This year's guest speakers are Slick Watts, former Seattle Super Sonics legend, and Donald Watts, former University of Washington Huskies basketball player. Evergreen State Fair 8/24/17 9/4/17 SPECIAL ADMISSION DAYS Thursday, August 24 Opening Day FREE Entry until 3pm with 3 cans of food per person Friday, August 25 Blue Friday $2 off adult admission until 2pm for everyone in Seahawks gear Monday, August 28 Senior Day FREE Entry for Seniors 62+ Tuesday, August 29 2 for 1 Tuesday Buy 1 admission get 1 of equal value for FREE until 2pm Wednesday, August 30 Family Day $5 Admission per person before 5pm Thursday, August 31 Kid s Day FREE admission for kids 15 & under Friday, September 1 Armed Forces Day FREE admission w/i.d. for Armed Forces & First Responders Monday, September 4 Labor Day $2 off Admission for everyone CONCERTS

14 For King & Country Monday, August 28 7:30pm 10pm Josh Turner Tuesday, August 29 7:30pm 10pm Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Wednesday, August 30 7:30pm 10pm Kenny Loggins Thursday, August 31 7:30pm 10pm Trace Adkins Friday, September 1 7:30pm 10pm Kids 2 Camp Benefit Run 8/26/17 Saturday 7:30am-11am Warm Beach Camp Marine Drive, Stanwood, Washington Join us for a fun run to benefit the Kids 2 Camp Scholarship fund at Warm Beach Camp. The scholarships help kids come to camp who otherwise would not be able to attend. Camp is a place where kids can leave behind the cares, distractions, and problems of everyday life. It s an opportunity for them to experience a breather - to catch a vision for the bigger picture of their lives, a place where the love of God becomes more real. European Theater Day 8/26/17 Saturday 10am-3pm Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum th Street SW, Everett, WA The European Theater of World War II was a huge area of heavy fighting across Europe, from Germany and the Soviet Union's joint invasion of Poland in 1939, until the end of the war. Come to the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum on Saturday, August 26 from 10am-3pm for an unforgettable day of flying and vehicle demonstrations from the war machines that operated during this iconic time! Bring the entire family to experience history come to life! 2017 Fair Days Parade 8/26/17 Saturday 11am-2pm W. Main Street, Monroe, WA Monroe s favorite summer time tradition will once again kick off the Fair as the 80th Annual Fair Day s Parade returns to march down the streets of Monroe on Saturday, August 26th at 11 am. All those wanting to make a weekend of the event, there are plenty of great places to stay at and take in all the great events and activities the Fair and our great city have to offer. Dog Days of Skookum 8/26/17 Saturday 12pm-5pm Skookum Brewery th Ave NE, Arlington, WA Cold Beer, Good Company and a Lil' Fundraising!! Save-A-Mutt is excited to be attending the Dog Days of Skookum. Join rescue groups and pet based vendors for a fun afternoon. Of course Save-A-Mutt will have new Swag, Raffle Baskets, and Buck-A-Duck. Well behaved dogs welcome. Must be 21 to Attend. Food truck on hand for some delicious snacks. NEW this year - Scrub-A-Mutt! Grab your dirty dog and get them washed at the event. It's an 'old fashioned' dog wash! $5 for small/medium dogs, $10 for big dogs!

15 Bubble Run 8/26/17 Saturday 8am-12pm Downtown Everett 2416 Colby Ave, Everett, WA If you ve done a traditional 5K, you know they can be a bit lackluster. But the BUBBLE RUN is like running through Willy Wonkas factory. Clad in white t-shirts, adults, kids and strollers run, walk, dance and play across 3 miles of absolute fun! Waves start every 3-5 minutes. Then, at each kilometer, participants will run through the Foam Bogs where there is enough colored foam to cover you from head to toe! Bubble-teers and charity partners will also be there to help make sure you get your share of the frothy goodness. Each of the four Foam Bogs are represented by different colored foam. So what if you should accidentally taste the whimsey? They don t taste as great as they are fun, but not to worry. The foam is 100% safe. Copyright 2017 Snohomish County Tourism Bureau, All rights reserved. Visitor Information Inquiries Our mailing address is: Snohomish County Tourism Bureau th Street SW Suite 204 Lynnwood, WA Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these s? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list