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June 2007

June 2 & 3–Bellingham Scottish Highland Games. Bagpipes, highland dancing & athletic competitions, sheepdog trials, caber toss, food vendors, arts & crafts and family fun. Pioneer Park, Ferndale. 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Call 360/647-8500. www.bhga.org.

June 3– Slugfest. Fun and games for slugs and their people. Contests include beauty, heavy weight, largest and smallest, followed by the grand finale Slug Race. Richmond Nature Park, Richmond, B.C. Call 604/718-6188. www.richmond.ca.

June 9–Human Race, 2006. Five or 10 km walk or run event to benefit area non–profits. Free lunch for participants, music & prizes. Maritime Heritage Park, Bellingham. 9 a.m. registration. 10 a.m. race. Call 360/734-3055. www.whatcomvolunteer.org.

June 10–Hands Across the Border. International celebration with scouts, veterans groups and dignitaries. Parade and music. Free. Peace Arch State Park, Blaine. 11 a.m., parade at 1p.m. Call 360/332–1421.

June 16–Ninth Annual Bike Show. Live music, BBQ, vendors and door prizes. Free. Harley Davidson, 1419 North State Street, Bellingham. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Call 360/671-7575. www.harleyofbellingham.com.

June 16–Birch Bay Sandcastle Contest. Birch Bay Drive, Birch Bay. Starts at 7 a.m., judging starts at noon. Call 360/371-5004. www.birchbaychamber.com.

June 22–Fairhaven Summer Solstice Tour D’Art Gallery Walk. Shop for local art for home & garden at over 25 shops, restaurants and galleries. Free. Fairhaven. 5–10 p.m. Call 360/647-1628. www.fairhaven.com.

June 22–24–61st Annual Lummi Stommish Water Festival. War canoe races between tribal teams, arts & crafts, salmon bake, dancing and drumming. Gooseberry Point, Lummi Reservation. Call 360/384-2312. www.stommish.com.

June 23–Annual Fairhaven Bowler Hat Bocce Ball Tournament. Teams compete for the championship & a year with the bronze bowler hat trophy, 1890s period costume encouraged. Fairhaven Village Green. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Call 360/738-1574. www.fairhaven.com.

June 23–Total Experience Gospel Choir Performance for Peace. Fundraiser for Peace Arch Annual International Sculpture Exhibit. Tickets: adults, $12, and children, $6. Blaine Performing Arts Center, Blaine. 7 p.m. Call 360/332-7165. www.peacearchpark.org.

June 23–24–La Conner Summer Arts Festival. Artists from around the northwest showcase their wares along La Conner’s waterfront. Family-oriented and children’s activities throughout the weekend. Free. Downtown La Conner. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Call 360/466-4778. www.laconner.net.

June 30 & July 1–Imagine This! Home & Landscape Tour. Learn & have fun while visiting eco–friendly homes and landscapes. Ten stops on the tour throughout Bellingham. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Call 360/647-7093. www.sconnect.org.

July 2007

July 1–Canada Day by the Bay in White Rock, B.C. Citizen reaffirmation ceremony, children’s activities, multicultural performances, and fireworks display in the evening. White Rock waterfront, B.C. Call 604/541-2236. www.city.whiterock.bc.ca.

July 1–Steveston Salmon Festival. Children’s festival, craft fair, flower & garden show, Japanese cultural show, salmon BBQ, trade show, martial arts demonstrations, youth festival, midway and rides. Free admission to the fairgrounds. Steveston Community Centre and Park, Steveston, B.C. All day events, parade at 10 a.m. Call 604/718-8094. www.stevestonsalmonfest.ca.

July 4–Blaine Old Fashioned Fourth of July. Street fair, arts & crafts, food, live music, pony rides, kids activities. Throughout Blaine. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Parade at noon. Fireworks show at Blaine Harbor, 10 p.m. Call 360/332-4544. www.blainechamber.com. Salmon BBQ on the dock at Resort Semiahmoo, 5–9 p.m. 360/318-2000. www.semiahmoo.com.

July 4–Point Roberts Fourth of July celebration. Parade starts at 11 a.m. on Gulf Road. Family fun day follows at Point Roberts Marina. This year’s theme is “Hooray for Hollywood.” Call 360/945-2313. www.pointrobertschamber.com.

July 6–Downtown Gallery Walk. Explore artists’ studios, enjoy their work, and meet the artists. Free. Throughout downtown Bellingham. 7–10 p.m. Call 360/527-8710. www.downtownbellingham.com.

July 7–Independent’s Sidewalk Sale on the Village Green. Fairhaven merchant’s annual sale. Great bargains and music on the stage. Fairhaven village green. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.fairhaven.com.

July 7–International Bull-a-Rama. Cowboys brave the bull at this action-packed event. Sumas Rodeo Grounds, Sumas. 360/988- 2028. www.sumaschamber.com.

July 8–8th Annual Point Roberts Garden Tour. View 10 wonderful gardens and have afternoon tea. Tickets, $12.50. Throughout Point Roberts. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Call 360/945-0409. www.pointrobertsgardenclub.org.

July 8–14–Blaine Jazz Festival for Teens. Academic program for teens in instrumental or vocal jazz. Free afternoon concerts–bring a sack lunch and enjoy the music. Blaine Marine Park. Noon. Call 360/371-0141. www.pacificartsassoc.org.

July 12–A String of Pearls: Jazz Standards & Cole Porter. 7:30 p.m. Blaine Performing Arts Center. Call 360/332-0141 or 360/332-6484 for tickets. www.pacificartsassoc.org.

July 14–BayFest. Celebrate Maritime heritage with live entertainment, food, marine exhibits, boat and water sports displays, activities and fun for the entire family. Free. Zuanich Point Park in Bellingham. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Call 360/676-2500. www.portofbellingham.com.

July 13 & 14–Raspberry Festival & Sidewalk Sale. Tournaments, tasting tours, raspberry sundaes, wine tasting tours, art vendors and live music. Free. Downtown Lynden. Friday 5 –8 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Call 360/354-5995. www.lynden.org.

July 13–15–Hills to Mills Carvers & Crafters Show. Wood carvers, crafters, live auctions, food, and beer garden. Deming Logging show grounds, Deming. Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Call 360/599-2408. www.demingloggingshow.com.

July 13–15–Tour de White Rock. Bike and road race in White Rock, B.C. Call 604/541-2236. www.city.whiterock.bc.ca.

July 14–Annual Anacortes Kids-R-Best Fest. Free event featuring hands on games, activities, live entertainment and food. Storvick Park on 32nd Street, Anacortes. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 360/293-1918. www.cityofanacortes.org.

July 14–Richmond City Centre Celebration. Family event with activities and fun. Entertainment, food fair, kids zone, and hospital bed races. Minoru Park Oval, Granville Street, Richmond, B.C. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Call 604/233-8910. www.richmond.ca.

July 18–Bite of Bellingham. Fun and family-friendly event. Come sample food from a variety of Bellingham restaurants and enjoy music from local favorites. Free. Presented in conjunction with Downtown Sounds–in the alley between Holly & Champion streets, Bellingham. 6–9 p.m. Call 360/527-8170. www.downtownbellingham.com.

July 19–22–What the Heck Fest #6. Community oriented music festival.. Anacortes. www.whattheheckfest.com.

July 21–Sunsets, Sculptures & Serenades concert featuring the North Cascades Concert Band. Bring your own lawn chair and picnic. Free. Blaine Marine Park, boardwalk. 6:30–8:30 p.m. Call 360/332-7165. www.peacearchpark.org.

July 21 & 22–Birch Bay Discovery Days. Weekend of family fun with regional vendors showcasing food, arts & crafts, music, game booths and more. 7878 Birch Bay Drive, Birch Bay. All day. Parade on Saturday at 11 am. on Birch Bay Drive. Call 360/371-5004. www.birchbaychamber.com.

July 21–28th Annual Shipwreck Day & Flea Market. Plunder for everyone - antiques, crafts, tools, collectibles, and good junk. Historic downtown Anacortes. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 360/293-7911. www.anacortes.org.

July 21–22–Friday Harbor Summer Arts Fair. 45 artists booths, kids activity zone, pancake breakfast. sidewalk art contest. food, music and fun. Court Street, Friday Harbor. Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 360-378-5420. www.sanjuanisland.org.

July 21–22–Pelindaba Lavender Festival. Demonstrations, tours, workshops, and children’s activities. Gather lavender to take home, tour the fields, picnic, and local musicians. 33 Hawthorne Lane, San Juan Island. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 360/378-4248. www.pelindaba.com.

July 26–29–113th Annual Old Settlers Picnic. Parade, carnival, softball tournament, log house museum tours, arts and crafts, food, car show, petting zoo, and outdoor entertainment. Pioneer Park, Ferndale. Thursday, 4–10 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–midnight, Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Call 360/739-3319. www.whatcomoldsettlers.com.

July 30–August 4– Paddle Lummi, Intertribal Canoe Journey. Call 360/738-8899 or 360/676-2300. www.paddletolummi.com.

August 2007

August 1–4–Antique Tractor Show & Threshing Bee. Threshing demonstrations, antique & farm tractors on parade and display, steam-powered sawmill demonstrations, tractor pulls, antique vehicles, bookstore. Lynden. 8 a.m.-dusk. Call 360/354-5995. www.lynden.org.

August 2–La Conner’s 105th Annual Pioneer Picnic. Salmon BBQ and music. Pioneer Park, La Conner. 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Call 360/466-4703. www.laconner.net.

August 3–5–Mt. Baker Rhythm & Blues Festival. Music, food, crafts, beer garden and camping. Deming Logging Show Fairgrounds, Deming. Call 360/629-8027. www.bakerblues.com

August 3–5–Anacortes Arts Festival. Over 250 booth artisans. Art, entertainment, children’s activities, culinary art, food. Downtown Anacortes. Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. –6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Call 360/293–6211. www.anacortesartsfestival.com.

August 3–5–Sand in the City. Competition to sculpt 200 tons of sand into creations. Benefit for the Marine Life Center. Live entertainment, food and craft vendors. Admission by donation. Squalicum Harbor Boat Launch, Bellingham. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. 360/676-2542. www.portofbellingham.com.

August 4–Boardwalk Festival. Street fair, live music, food, arts & crafts vendors, kids’ games and activities, motorcycle Show ’n Shine. Free. Throughout downtown Blaine. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 360/332-6484. www.blainechamber.com.

August 4–International Bull-a-Rama. Cowboys brave the bull at this action packed event. Sumas Rodeo Grounds, Sumas. 360/988- 2028. www.sumaschamber.com.

August 4 & 5– Point Roberts Art & Music Festival. Continuous dance, music, performing artists, arts, children’s workshops crafts & food. Free. Lighthouse Park, Point Roberts. Saturday, noon-7 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. Call 360/945-1792 or 360/945-2505.

August 4 & 5–Wood on Water Boating Festival. Wooden & steam powered vintage boat exhibitions. Free. Gate 2, Blaine Harbor’s visitor dock, Blaine. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Prestigious George Raft Race, 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Call 360/332-4544. www.blainechamber.com.

August 4 & 5–Spirit of the Sea Festival & Torch Light Parade. Penny carnival, vendors, entertainment, salmon BBQ, family sandcastle competition, fireworks. All day event, Torch Light Parade, Sunday at dusk. Waterfront, White Rock, B.C. Call 604/538-7438. www.spiritofthesea.ca.

August 4–6–Tsawwassen Sun Festival. The theme for the 34th year is the Groovin’ ‘60s. Antique fair, international marketplace, fireworks, entertainment, food, baseball tournament, games, and rides. Free. Main Street parade, Monday. Winskill Park and South Delta Rec Centre. Tsawwassen, B.C. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Call 604/818-1931. www.deltachamber.com.

August 5–International Sculpture Exhibition’s 10th Anniversary Garden Party. Help us celebrate 10 years of exhibits and gardens of art. The reception features music, entertainment, and art. Meet past and present exhibitors. Peace Arch Park, Blaine. 2–5 p.m. 360/332-7165. www.peacearchpark.org.

August 11–Third Annual Lummi Island Reefnet Festival. Sample or buy reefnet salmon. Music, beer garden and food. Free. Legoe Bay Marina, Lummi Island. Noon-8:30 p.m. Call 360/758-7814. www.lummi-island.com.

August 11–Chalk Art Festival. Sidewalks become colorful chalk creations. Cornwall Street, Bellingham. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Call 360/676–8548. www.alliedarts.com.

August 11 &12–La Bella Strada Arts Festival featuring more than 85 local and regional artist vendors, street painting, children’s activities, food, and live entertainment. Cornwall Street, downtown Bellingham. Call 360/676-8548. www.alliedarts.com.

August 11 & 12–Civil War Reenactment. Hovander Homestead Park, Ferndale. Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Call 360/398-8914. www.ferndale-chamber.com.

August 13–18–Northwest Washington Fair. Carnival, agriculture
displays, draft horse exhibitions, vendors, concerts & food. Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, Front Street, Lynden. Call 360/354–4111. www.northwestwashingtonfair.org.

August 15–18–San Juan County Fair. This year’s theme is Bloom It & Groom It. Exhibitors, vendors, music, and food. Friday Harbor, San Juan Island. Call 360/378-4310. www.sanjuancountyfair.org.

August 17–19–Richmond Maritime Festival. Maritime exhibits, entertainment, hands-on demonstrations, and floating exhibition of boats. Free, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Westwater Drive, Richmond, B.C. Friday, noon–5 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 604/718-8050. www.richmond.ca.

August 24–Lynden PRCA Rodeo. Bull riding, barrel racing, saddle bronze riding, and food and craft vendors. Admission, $12–$14. NW Washington Fairgrounds, 1775 Front Street, Lynden. 7 p.m. Call 360/354-4111. www.northwestwashingtonfair.org.

August 25–Ferndale Street Festival. Live music, food vendors, craft vendors, foot race, sports contests, kids activities, sports contests, car show, mechanical bull rides and more. Free. Main Street in downtown Ferndale. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Call 360/384-3042. www.ferndale–chamber.com.

August 25 & 26–Black Mountain Forestry World of Wood Festival. Music, tours, food, demonstrations, eating contests & entertainment. Silver Lake Park in Maple Falls. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Call 360/599-2326. www.blackmountainforestry.com.

August 25–Richmond Children’s Festival. Bouncy castles, kids-only swap meet, interactive science world displays, magician, music and more. Free. Minoru Park Plaza, Granville Avenue, Richmond. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 604/233-8910. www.richmond.ca.

August 31–September 3–Anacortes Jazz Festival. More than 20 jazz bands on two stages converge on Curtis Warf and in the Port Warehouse for three days of great live jazz music. Kick off gala and concert Friday, and Jazz Walk Friday & Saturday nights. Call 360/293-7911. www.anacortes.org.

Ongoing Events

Bellingham Farmer’s Market–Bellingham: Saturdays, April-December. Fresh vegetables, local fruits, cheese, flowers, crafts, activities music & more. Downtown on Railroad Avenue at Chestnut Street. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Fairhaven: Wednesdays, June–September. Fresh vegetables, local fruits, cheese, flowers, crafts, music & more. 3–7 p.m. Call 360/647-2060.
www.bellinghamfarmers.org.

Delta Museum and Archives–Stroll through the turn-of-the-century inside a restored 1912 Tudor-style heritage building. Admission by donation. 4858 Delta Street, Delta, B.C.
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Call 604/946-5791. www.corp.delta.bc.ca/EN/main/residents/museum.html

Downtown Sounds: Alley Concerts–Series of live concerts for the entire family. Live music, food & fun. Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. July 11 through August 1. The alley between Holly and Bay streets, Bellingham. Call 360/758-9922.
www.downtownbellingham.com/downtownsounds.

Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema–Outdoor family friendly movies in Fairhaven, Saturday evenings, June–September 1. Fairhaven on the Village Green. For scheduled movies, call 360/733-2682. www.fairhaven.com.

Ladner Village Market– Every second and fourth Sunday through August. 48th Street, Ladner Village, B.C. Call 604/946-8590 or www.deltachamber.com.

Lummi Island Farmer’s Market–Locally grown organic produce, baked goods and fresh fish. 2106 South Nugent Road, next to the Islander Store, south of the ferry landing. Saturdays, through September 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 360/758-2711.

Mt. Baker Foothills Farmers & Crafts Market–Fresh produce and plants by local growers, artisans, food, music & more. Kendall Elementary School. Sundays through September, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Wednesday 4 p.m. until dusk. Call 360/599-1518. www.mtbakerchamber.org.

On the Waterfront Concert Series–Boardwalk acoustic performances. White Rock Museum on the boardwalk, White Rock, B.C. Saturday & Sunday, 3-5 p.m. July & August. Call 604/541-2252. www.city.whiterock.bc.ca.

Peace Arch Park International Sculpture Exhibition–10th annual exhibition. Visit magnificent gardens featuring sculptures by North American artists. Self-guided tour exhibit brochure available on site. Peace Arch Park, Blaine. 8 a.m.-dusk, daily, May 1-October 1.Call 360/332-7165. www.peacearchpark.org.

Plover Historic Ferry–The restored cannery ferry takes visitors from Blaine Harbor to Semiahmoo. Donations welcomed. Memorial Day through Labor Day. Ferry operates Friday & Saturday, noon-8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Call 360/332-6484.

Richmond Nature Park–200 acres with walking trails, nature house, plants, bogs and animals. 11851 Westminster Highway, Richmond, B.C. Open daily from 7 a.m. until dusk. Free. 604/718-6188. www.richmond.ca.

Semiahmoo Park Maritime Museum–Devoted to featuring the history of the Alaska Packers Association and local wildlife. Blaine. Memorial Day through Labor Day. Saturday and Sunday, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Call 360/332-4544.

Traveling Pickford Show–Outdoor movies & live entertainment. Bellingham Public Library lawn, Saturdays from July 8–August 26 at dusk and at Boundary Bay Brewery, Bellingham, Thursdays July 6–August 14. Call 360/647-1300, ext. 1 for line–ups. www.whatcomfilm.org/outdoor.

Whatcom Children’s Museum–Revolving exhibits. Admission is $3.50. 227 Prospect Street, Bellingham. Hours: Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Call 360/733-8769. www.whatcommuseum.org.

Whatcom Museum of History & Art–Revolving exhibits. 121 Prospect Street, Bellingham. Tuesday–Sunday, noon–5 p.m. Call 360/676-6981. www.whatcommuseum.org.

White Rock Museum & Archives–Year–round changing schedule of exhibitions. 14970 Marine Drive, White Rock, B.C. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 604/541-2222. www.whiterock.museum.bc.ca.

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