David's Picks

Fireworks Displays:

· Family 4^th At Lake Union – Gas Works Park

· Bellevue Family 4th Bellevue Downtown Park

· 4th of July Fireworks on Lake Sammamish South Lake Sammamish

· Demolition Derby and Fireworks Evergreen Speedway in Monroe<- my kids favorite!

· Kirkland 4^th of July Festivities

· Fourth on the Plateau

· The Great Carnation 4^th of July Celebration

· More Community Fireworks Displays

Other events this weekend:

Vintage Races
FRI-SUN Do you miss the unmistakable sound of a big block V8? Get your horsepower fix watching vintage stock cars racing on the road course at Pacific Raceways.  (www.sovren.org).

Woodinville Bluesfest
FRI  Crafts, games, food vendors, music at Wilmot Gateway Park, Woodinville.  (http://www.ci.woodinville.wa.us/ )

Seattle International Beerfest
FRI-SUN  More than 130 beers from 15 countries plus live music at Mural Amphitheater at Seattle Center.  (www.seattlebeerfest.com).

Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival
FRI-SUN  Celebration of local maritime heritage with boat display, toy-boat building, sailing model boats, boat rides & races, food and live music at Lake Union Park and Center for Wooden Boats.  (www.cwb.org ).

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/ ).

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).

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 14  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).

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/ ).