Featured Events


Lake Chelan Winterfest

Jan 14-16 — Chelan

Intricate ice sculptures, sleigh rides, and a hotly contested chili cook-o are hallmarks of this 25-year-old Chelan tradition.


Bavarian Ice Festival

Jan 15-26 — Leavenworth

Fireworks cap a zany weekend of canine pulling competitions, snowshoe relays, a rail jam, and a “smooshing” contest through the streets of Leavenworth.


Red Wine and Chocolate

Feb 12-13 and 19-21 — Port Angeles, Port Townsend

Two heart-healthy choices team up during this tour of eight Olympic Peninsula wineries.


Chocolate on the Beach Festival

Feb 25-27 — Pacific Beach, Moclips

Sample dozens of sweet eats—and miles of sandy beaches—at this coastal smorgasbord.


Penn Cove Mussel Fest

March 4-6 — Coupeville

The Pacific Northwest’s take on a New England clambake, with fresh steamed mussels and scenic cruises.


Victorian Heritage Days

March 18-20 — Port Townsend

Elegantly costumed citizens evoke early- 20th-century life, with Port Townsend’s trove of historic buildings serving as a convincing backdrop.


Wintergrass

March 24-27 — Bellevue

Bluegrass performances on four stages, music workshops, dances, and impromptu jam sessions highlight a multiday slate of finger-plucking fun.


Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

April 1-30 — Skagit Valley

No shortage of local color here: millions of blooming tulips in a kaleidoscope of hues make this one of the state’s destination festivals.


Spring Barrel Tasting

April 15-17 — Yakima

Sample upcoming vintages from as many as 50 of the region’s 60 wineries at this highly anticipated event. 


Apple Blossom Festival

April 28-May 8 — Wenatchee

More than a dozen events including a grand parade make a fi tting tribute to Washington’s signature fruit.


Spokane Lilac Festival

May 21 — Spokane

Pageantry and traditions run deep at this 73-year-old event highlighted by the Armed Forces Torchlight Parade.


Moses Lake Spring Festival

May 26-29 — Moses Lake

Lace up your sneakers for the Springfest run, cruise an antique car show, and stay up late for the moonlight parade.


Sasquatch! Music Festival

May 27-30 — George

The golden canyons of the Columbia River Gorge serve as a mind-blowing stage for a who’s-who list of pop, funk, jam, and rock bands.


Cycle de Vine

June 25 — Lake Chelan

Rest stops along this scenery-packed tour of the North Cascades come in the form of the area’s 15 wineries.


Seattle International Beer Festival

July 1-3 — Seattle

Mugs runneth over with samples of more than 150 microbrews from around the world.


Indepencence Day at Fort Vancouver

July 4 — Vancouver

One of the Northwest’s largest fireworks displays caps a day filled with parades, guided tours, kids activities, and four stages of live music.


Sequim Lavender Festival

July 15-17 — Sequim

Purple is everyone’s favorite shade during this three-day fête that blossoms with farm tours, live music, and art shows.


Northwest Raspberry Festival

July 15-16 — Lynden

“Razz-and-Shine!” is the rallying cry for a fun-filled weekend that packs in an antique car show, a 3-on-3 hoops tourney, and a 5k race.


Anacortes Arts Festival

Aug 5-7 — Anacortes

Now in its 50th year, this three-day bash boasts more than 250 artisan booths.


Washington State International Kite Festival

Aug 15-21 — Long Beach

A week dedicated to defying gravity. Don’t miss the have-to-be-seento- be-believed indoor kite flyers.


National Lentil Festival

Aug 19-20 — Pullman

Parades, road races, street fairs, and open-air concerts keep the family fun trucking well after dark.


Ellensburg Rodeo

Sept 2-5 — Ellensburg

Polish your belt buckle and watch ropers, riders, and steer wrestlers compete in one of the top rodeo arenas in the nation.


Bumbershoot

Sept 3-5 — Seattle

A-list bands, movie screenings, comedy acts, visual arts, and more headline at the iconic 74-acre Seattle Center.


Puyallup Fair

Sept 9-25 — Puyallup

Rodeos and carnival rides don’t even scratch the surface of the Puyallup’s daily dawn-to-dusk entertainment roster.


Great Prosser Balloon Rally

Sept 23-25 — Prosser

More than two-dozen hot air balloons dot the blue skies above the sun-kissed wine country, while the Night Glow Show lights up the sky after dark.


Savor the San Juans

Oct 1-31 — Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands

Four festivals in one, this month-long event fills fall with art fairs, wildlife viewing, theater performances, and deals on dining and lodging.


Ridgefield Birdfest & Bluegrass Festival

Oct 8-9 — Ridgefield

Bluegrass pickers and singers gather to welcome thousands of migratory birds at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex.


Earshot Jazz Festival

Oct 14-Nov 6 — Seattle

The region’s talented jazz performers—some 250 in all—get their due with three weeks of concerts and educational programs.


Tri-Cities Wine Festival

Nov 4-5 — Kennewick

More than 400 kinds of wine vie for top marks at the oldest continuously running judged wine festival in the Northwest.


Wenatchee Festival of Trees

— Wenatchee

Take a tour past 100 elaborately decorated Christmas trees, which range from two to ten feet in height.


A Victorian Country Christmas Festival

Nov 30-Dec 4 — Puyallup

More than 530 themed shops and vendors help Santa’s elves check o their gift list early.


Christmas in the Gorge

Dec 2-4 — Stevenson

An old-fashioned tree-lighting signals the start of the holiday season—and the starlight truck parade through downtown.


Santa by the Sea

Dec 3 — Westport

A holiday party with visits from Santa and the U.S. Coast Guard.


First Night Tri-Cities

Dec 31 — Pasco

Ring in the New Year at this family-focused, alcohol-free event that packs in music, visual arts, and a kid zone.


» Back to Top

Where Do You Want to Stay In Washington State?

Choose your City or Region below to find great accommodations

Select a City 
or Choose a Region… 
Washington State Visitors' Guide

Let the Washington State Visitors’ Guide help you explore and experience all the Evergreen State has to offer.

» View the Guide Online Today.


The 2012 edition will be available at the end of February. Click here if you would like us to send you a message when it is available online.


Looking for a great place to stay?

Visit these WLA Featured Accommodations
from across the state.

Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle

Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle
2125 Terry Ave
Seattle WA 98121
206-264-8111
» See more about Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle

The Inn at Gig Harbor

The Inn at Gig Harbor
3211 - 56th St NW
Gig Harbor WA 98335
800-795-9980
» See more about The Inn at Gig Harbor

Holiday Inn Express

Holiday Inn Express
4160 Meridian St.
Bellingham WA 98226
360-671-4800
» See more about Holiday Inn Express


Travelocity
Home | Search for Accommodations | View By Region | Feature Articles | Washington State Visitors' Guide
About Us | Contact WLA Members | Privacy Policy | Site Map
StayInWashington.com ©2012
A service of the Washington Lodging Association • 13540 Linden Avenue North, Seattle WA 98133 • (877) 906-1001 Toll-free • info@walodging.org
Washington Lodging Association