Seattlelocation-guides.com - location guide to Seattle featuring Seattle Festivals information, annual festival listing for Seattle, Washington (WA), USA - Last updated 31/12/2008.
About Seattle Festivals
(Seattle, Washington, WA, USA)
There are numerous events which take place in and around the city of Seattle each year. Popular festivals in the Seattle area include the following events.
Annual Seattle Festivals
January: Seattle Boat Show, where more than 1,500 boat events take place each year
February: Improvised Music Festival, a particularly noteworthy event showcasing many prominent musicians who perform freeform music to large audiences
May: Annual World Rhythm Festival, held each year during the month of May, known for being the world's largest festival of its kind
May to June: Seattle International Film Festival, screening almost 200 feature film and various central cinemas and venues in the city
June to August: Summer Nights at the Pier, centered around the lively waterfront area of Seattle, held over 20 nights and including numerous live music events
July: Bite of Seattle, held over the third weekend of the month, including both local and international cuisine, with food stalls, plenty to drink and a range of entertainment
July: ATandT Family Fourth at Lake Union, held each year on July 4th, with many additional events throughout the city
- July 4th, extravagant firework display above Lake Union visible from all over Seattle. Parks and waterfront establishments teem with eager crowds and aromatic barbecues
July: Ballard Seafood Fest, known for its freshly caught fish and local dishes
September: Bumbershoot, taking place each September at the Seattle Center, including films, theater events, live music and dancing