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Open Up to Summer Fun! Summer in Snohomish County means warm temperatures, sunny days, fresh fruit and a plethora of fun summer festivals and activities.

County s many fresh and saltwater beaches.

home-awayfrom-home setting of one of our cozy bed and breakfasts. We hope you enjoy your stay in Snohomish County!

1 Open Up to Summer Fun! Summer in Snohomish County means warm temperatures, sunny days, fresh fruit and a plethora of fun summer festivals and activities. Wander through local farmers markets and taste what farm fresh really tastes like, take in the wonders of modern day and historical aviation, and enjoy the cool waters and warm air of Snohomish County s many fresh and saltwater beaches. And at the end of the day, lay your head down in a tent in one of the many beautiful campgrounds throughout the county, on a fluffy pillow in one of our comfortable hotels or in the home-awayfrom-home setting of one of our cozy bed and breakfasts. We hope you enjoy your stay in Snohomish County! Snohomish County Farmers Markets We re lucky in Snohomish County to have access to so much delicious, fresh, locally grown produce. The farms throughout our county provide residents with mouth-watering berries, leafy greens, crisp veggies, savory squashes and much more. But don t just take our word for it taste it yourself at one of our county s summer farmers markets! Everett Farmers Market Sundays, 11 am to 4 pm, June 2 October W Marine View Drive, Everett, WA Situated on the Everett waterfront, take in spectacular views of the Puget Sound while you shop for fresh flowers, baked goods, ready to eat 1/6

2 meals and healthy produce. Mukilteo Farmers Market Wednesdays, 3 pm to 7 pm, June 5 September 25 Lighthouse Park, 601 Front Street, Mukilteo, WA You ll find no shortage of views or healthy foods at the Mukilteo Farmers Market, located at the historic Lighthouse Park. Shop for produce, homemade gifts, wine, olive oil and much more at this beautiful beachfront market. Snohomish Farmers Market Thursdays, 3 pm to 7:30 pm, July 11 August 22 Cedar Avenue & Pearl Street, Snohomish, WA In front of the historic Carnegie Library, the city of Snohomish hosts a popular farmers market that includes live music, produce, honey, ice cream, coffee and more! Arlington Farmers Market Saturdays, 10 am to 3 pm, July 6 September 28 Legion Memorial Park, 114 N Olympic Avenue, Arlington, WA This tight-knit farming community hosts a farmers market that offers fresh produce, freshly baked pastries and colorful flowers. Snohomish County 2013 Summer Events While in Snohomish County, check out some of our unique summer events! Listen to local music, watch a sporting event, take flight at one of our aviation festivals and spend time enjoying the sun and surf on one of our beautiful beaches. The Everett AquaSox July 4 July 31 Nothing says summer quite like a baseball game! To see a complete game schedule, click here. Everett-Jetty Island Days July 5 September 2 Enjoy warm water and sandy beaches at the beautiful Jetty Island, just off the coast of Everett. Arlington Fly-In July 11 July /6

3 History buffs and aviation enthusiasts alike will love the Arlington Fly-In, showcasing vintage planes from the 20 s and 30 s on Friday. The rest of the weekend, enjoy daily air shows, Fly-In Theater, simulators, military parades, radio controlled aircraft, warbirds, hot air balloons and home built aircraft. Add in the crowd-thrilling Night Air Show on Saturday night, and you have affordable fun for the family from sun up to well past sundown. Monroe Master Craft Pro Wakeboard Tour July 12 July 13 Be awed by the skills of professional wakeboarders at this impressive show on Lake Tye in Monroe, WA. Edmonds-Sea Jazz Concerts June 5 September 11 Spend a relaxing night listening to award-winning jazz musicians in the quaint setting of Downtown Edmonds. Mukilteo Vintage Aircraft Weekend August 30 September 1 Enjoy vintage planes, vintage clothing, vintage automobiles, period music, good food and more at this fun community festival! Snohomish Hot Rod and Classic Car Show September 29 Car buffs will be in heaven at the Snohomish Hot Rod and Classic Car Show in historic downtown Snohomish, featuring over 600 of the most beautiful antique, classic, exotic, hot rod cars and trucks. NSA Fastpitch Marysville Pilchuck Invite in Marysville September 21-September 22 Baseball fans should check out the NSA Fastpitch Marysville Pilchuck Invite in Marysville, featuring youth teams from age 10 to 17. Monroe Unlimited s Northwest Apple Cup Model Boat Races September 21 Enjoy the warm weather with a day at the lake while enjoying these exciting boat races on Lake Tye in Monroe. Snohomish County Farms 3/6

In late June and into July stock up on raspberries, tayberries and blueberries. Broers Farm

4 Tour one of our local farms for a hearty helping of fresh produce, homemade goods, outdoors fun and small-town charm! Biringer Farm Open mid June to the end of July th Ave NE, Arlington, WA Enjoy u-pick or pre-picked strawberries, prepared strawberry shortcake, local honey, and slicers. In late June and into July stock up on raspberries, tayberries and blueberries. Broers Farm Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from June-August, depending on weather Tualco Rd, Monroe, WA U-pick or pre-picked strawberries, marionberries, blueberries and thornless blackberries are available for purchase. Fosters Farm Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from June 1st to October 31 st 5818 SR 530 NE, Arlington, WA This farm features u-pick pumpkins, sweet corn, strawberries, raspberries, peaches, pears, pickling cukes, tomatoes, squash, green beans, beets, flowers and more. Espresso drinks, shakes, jams, syrups, gourmet foods, hanging baskets, and ice-cream cones are also available for purchase, and the farm features a Kidz Corral (a farm animal display complete with goats, sheep, pigs, and cows), a corn maze, wagon rides, a pumpkin slingshot and more. Snohomish County Aviation Attractions Snohomish County has a history rich in aviation. View gorgeously restored vintage planes, learn about the history of flight and watch the planes of tomorrow being assembled right before your eyes! Boeing Tour at Future of Flight Daily hourly tours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo, WA Tour the world s largest building, watch Boeing s commercial planes being assembled, design your own plane and more. Must be at least 4 feet tall for the Boeing Tour, tickets are $20 for adults, and $14 for children 15 and under. 4/6

5 Historic Flight Foundation Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m Bernie Webber Drive, Mukilteo, WA See some of the most important aircraft from the 1920 s to the 1950 s, all beautifully restored and functional again! Check out their fly dates to see these birds in flight! Flying Heritage Collection Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m th Street SW, Everett, WA The Flying Heritage Collection houses an impressive private collection of the spectacular warbirds and technologies from Check out their fly dates to watch these military planes in flight! Museum of Flight Restoration Center June through August hours: Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. September through May hours: Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m th Street SW, C-72, Everett, WA Watch volunteers bring beautiful old planes to life in this restoration center for the Museum of Flight in Seattle. Snohomish County Beaches & Waterfronts Take advantage of our sunny, warm summers and get yourself to the beach! Whether you're into water sports, sunning yourself in the sand or just want to take a dip in the cool water, you'll find just what you're looking for on one of our saltwater or freshwater beaches. Brackett s Landing Park & Edmonds Underwater Park Main Street and Railroad Avenue, Edmonds, WA Stroll the beaches next to this underwater scuba diving park, featuring 27 acres of tidal flats and bottomlands. Mukilteo Lighthouse Park 609 Front Street, Mukilteo, WA Tour the historic lighthouse, play on the sandy beach or simply relax and watch the ferries come and go at this beautiful beachfront park. Jetty Island The Jetty Island Ferry can be caught at 1000 W Marine View Drive, Everett, WA 5/6

6 Paradise is just a short ferry ride away! Take the free ferry to the beautiful man-made Jetty Island, where you ll discover soft, sandy beaches, warm water, exciting water sports and a plethora of wildlife. Lake Tye Park Fryelands Blvd. Monroe, WA This massive lake-side park features 20 acres of a kid's playgrounds, covered picnic areas, uncovered picnic spaces with barbecues, walking and biking trails around the lake, sports fields, tennis courts, a skateboard park and concessions. Lodging in Snohomish County You can t see everything that Snohomish County has to offer without staying for a while. Whether you prefer roughing it in a campground, sleeping in luxury in a resort, or are somewhere in-between, we have you covered during your stay in Snohomish County. Stay, shop and save in Snohomish County! See the Book Now button for the best deals at visitor@snohomish.org Snohomish County Tourism Bureau th Street SW Suite 204 Lynnwood, WA USA (425) This message was sent to << Test Address >>. We respect your privacy. If this message has reached you by error, or you no longer wish to receive our messages, click here to instantly unsubscribe. 6/6

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