26 June
Bellevue Strawberry Festival
SAT-SUN Fresh strawberry shortcake, games, entertainment and more at Crossroads International Park. (www.bellevuestrawberryfestival.org). (See pictures from last year at http://davidspicks.spaces.live.com/)
Taste of Tacoma
FRI-SUN Food from 30 restaurants, 20 food product companies as well as four stages of music, beer garden, carnival rides and kids' activities at Point Defiance Park. (www.tasteoftacoma.com).
Skandia Midsommarfest
SUN Music and dance, kids' activities, crafts, food and more at Saint Edward State Park in Kenmore. (www.skandia-folkdance.org).
Greenwood Car Show
SAT More than 500 classic and custom cars plus bands, food and crafts along Greenwood Avenue. (www.greenwoodcarshow.com).
Magnuson Park Summer Streets Celebration
SUN Entertainment including Northwest Girlchoir, Montlake Jazz Jam Ensemble, stunt bike rider, world class yo-yo champion; children's activities, family orienteering, bike helmet sale, games, Northwest Crafts Alliance art show, food vendors, noon-3 p.m. near Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park. (http://seattlecan.org/summerstreets/ ).
19 June
Fremont Fair
SAT-SUN Seattle’s most colorful street fair located in funky and friendly Fremont neighborhood—Seattle, Washington's own "Center of the Universe." (www.fremontfair.com).
Fenders on Front Street Car Show & Cruise
SUN Display of more than 900 vintage and classic cars, street vendors, swap meet and multiple live music stages, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; trophies will be awarded at 2 p.m. at the Triple-X Drive-in followed by a cruise down Front Street from Staples to Sunset and back to Triple-X in downtown Issaquah. (www.mtsgreenway.org/greenwaydays).
Greenway Days
SAT-SUN Exploring the Mountains to Sound Greenway to learn about cultural, historic and recreational treasures. Several events in Bellevue and Issaquah (www.mtsgreenway.org).
Wings of Freedom Tour
FRI-MON World War II vintage Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator and North American P-51 on display and available for tours at Boeing Field. (www.collingsfoundation.org).
Washington Brewers Festival
FRI-SUN Festival with more than 200 craft beers and family entertainment at St Edward State Park in Kenmore. (www.washingtonbeer.com/wabf.htm).
Bell Street Pier Classic Rendezvous
SAT-SUN More than 50 classic wooden vessels on display at Bell Harbor Marina in Seattle. (www.classicyacht.org).
Burien Strawberry Festival & Arts Festival
SAT-SUN Entertainment, gallery exhibits, kids and community performers, food and more at Burien Community Center. (www.burienstrawberryfestival.org).
Edmonds Arts Festival
FRI-SUN Arts & crafts, live entertainment and children's activities at the Frances Anderson Center. (www.edmondsartsfestival.com).
Fall City Days
SAT Pancake breakfast, fun run & walk, arts & crafts, food, pony rides, carnival and a parade in Fall City. (www.fallcity.org/fallcitydays.html).
Marysville Strawberry Festival
Thru SUN Food, entertainment, arts & crafts, carnival, car show, parade, fireworks and strawberries! (www.maryfest.com).
Ezra Meeker Days
FRI-SUN Entertainment stages, food courts, inflatable rides for the Kids In Puyallup (David’s home town!). (http://www.puyallupmainstreet.com/meekerdays.html ).
Olympic Air Show
SAT-SUN Displays and air shows featuring historic military aircraft at Olympic Flight Museum in Olympia. (www.olympicflightmuseum.com).
05 June
Tastin' n' Racin'
SAT-SUN Hydroplane racing, personal watercraft racing, classic car show, kids' activities and food at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah. (www.tastinracin.com).
Duvall Days
SAT Fun runs, parade, art show, festival in the park with food, games, crafts and music at McCormick Park. (www.duvallwa.gov/duvalldays/index.html).
Stock The Pantry
THRU June 14th Bring non-perishable food items to any Bartell Drugs to help end summer hunger for area low-income children. (www.northwestharvest.org/Events/Calendar.htm?cid=4581).
Bastyr's Herb and Food Fair
SAT Garden tours, cooking demos, arts & crafts, activities for children and live music at Bastyr University in Kenmore. (www.bastyr.edu).
Ocean Shores International Kite Challenge
SAT-SUN Kite fliers from around the world compete plus activities and kite displays at Ocean Shores Convention Center. (http://www.oceanshoresact.com/ ).