Seattle City Guide - Special Events

Chinese New Year Celebrations
January/February
Dragon parades and Chinese cultural events.
International District

Seattle International Boat Show
January/February
Shilshole Bay Marina
Website: www.seattleboatshow.com

Northwest Flower and Garden Show
February
Washington State Convention Center
Website: www.gardenshow.com

Oyster Games
March
Exhibits, all-you-can-eat, Celebrity Oyster Slurp and ‘Oystertainment'.
Anthony's Homeport on Shilshole Bay
Website: www.pugetsoundkeeper.org
 
Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival
Third week in April
A celebration of Japanese culture with dance, music, colourful costumes, martial arts and tea ceremonies.
Seattle Center

Folklife Festival
May
Folk music and dance performances, arts and crafts displays, cooking demonstrations and films.
Seattle Center
Website: www.nwfolklife.org

Seattle International Film Festival
May-June
Various venues
Website: www.seattlefilm.com
 
Fremont Street Fair
Mid June
Fremont neighbourhood
Website: www.fremontfair.com

Bite of Seattle
July
Outdoor market with stalls featuring cuisine from the city's top restaurants.
Seattle Center
Website: www.biteofseattle.com

Fourth of Jul-Ivar's
4 July
Food, fun, fireworks and free live music.
Myrtle Edwards Park, Seattle Waterfront

Bumbershoot
First weekend in September
Arts, crafts fair and entertainment festival.
Seattle Center
Website: www.bumbershoot.org

Fremont Oktoberfest
Third week in September
More than 30 microbreweries pouring handcrafted beers, music, streetfair, a children's area and traditional German food.
Fremont district, north Seattle
Website: www.fremontoktoberfest.org

Washington Mutual Winterfest
November-January
Entertainment, displays and holiday lights.
Seattle Center

Christmas Ship Festival
December
Festively lit boats.
Waterfront

New Year's Eve
31 December
Bottom of the Space Needle