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    26 June

    David's Picks for the weekend of June 27-28, 2009

    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

    David's Picks for the Father's Day weekend of June 20-21, 2009

    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).

    12 June

    David's Picks for the weekend of June 12-13, 2009

    Maple Valley Days
    FRI-SUN
      Parade, classic car show, food, arts & crafts, radio-controlled hydros and more at Lake Wilderness Park.  (www.maplevalleydays.com).

    Seattle International Film Festival
    THRU June 1
    4  Last weekend. The largest film festival in the United States features predominantly independent and foreign films.  (www.siff.net).

    NW Pinball and Gameroom Show
    FRI-SUN  A collection of pinball and arcade games ranging from classics to the newest games, seminars, prizes and tournaments for everyone at Seattle Center.  (www.nwpinballshow.com).

    Deming Logging Show
    SAT-SUN  Loggers' feats and maneuvers, equipment and truck displays and a barbecue in Deming.  (www.demingloggingshow.com).

    05 June

    David's picks for the weekend of June 6-7 2009

    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/ ).