29 Festivals to Check Out in Seattle This Weekend: July 27-29, 2018 Bellevue Festival of the Arts, Pista sa Nayon, Torchlight Night, and More

Alexandra Knight Photography Head to the BAM ARTSfair (part of the Bellevue Festival of the Arts ) to shop arts from more than 300 creators, take advantage of free Bellevue Arts Museum admission, and check out international performances.

The sunshine won't last forever, so soak it up while you can at one of this weekend's festivals promising entertainment for foodies, families, music lovers, and pretty much everyone else. We've compiled all of this weekend's options below, from arts events like the BAM ARTSfair to Seafair's Torchlight Parade Fanfest , and from cultural experiences like the Filipino Pista sa Nayon to live music happenings like Jazz Port Townsend . See this weekend's options below, and check out our festivals calendar for future events.

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ART

Alki Art Fair

There will be juried art, three stages of music, kids' activities, and lots of food at this large community fair on scenic Alki Beach.

Saturday-Sunday, Alki Beach (West Seattle)

Art in the Garden

Purchase art from booths in the charming p-patch while enjoying live music and bidding on pies, wine, and more.

Saturday, Ballard P-Patch

Bellevue Festival of the Arts

Local artists and crafters will sell wares, kids and adults can make their own art at "Aubrey's Corner," the Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra Cello Choir and the Indian and Afro Cuban music group Anjuman will perform, young dancers from the Tibetan Language & Culture Class will move, and much more. Grab a bite to eat at the food court, and don't forget to head over to BAM ARTSfair (where you can shop arts from more than 300 creators, take advantage of free Bellevue Arts Museum admission, and check out international performances) and the 6th Street Fair, where more than 100 artists will sell their wares.

Friday-Sunday, Bellevue Square

Glass Fest Northwest

This festival-style celebration of glass art promises work from more than 25 local artists, live glassmaking demonstrations, food, wine, craft beer, music, and family-friendly activities.

Sunday, Museum of Glass (Tacoma)

Freeway Park Fountain Fest

Head to the fountain to cool off by throwing water balloons, running through sprinklers, and taking a dip in the Canyon and Cascade fountain. If this sounds like any other summer day at the park, know that there will also be games, live bluegrass music, face painting, kite painting for a fall art installation, and free ice cream, coffee, and frozen treats.

Saturday, Freeway Park (Downtown)

Goodguys 31st Pacific Northwest Nationals

Experience "the next generation of hot rods" at this giant car show featuring over 2,500 whips. The three-day event also features twilight cruising on Saturday night, a model and pedal car show, drag races, and more.

Friday-Sunday, Washington State Fair Events Center (Puyallup)

Othello Block Party

Celebrate the vibrancy and international diversity of the Othello community with this big street fest filled with arts and music performances from stand-out Seattleites like Nikkita "KO" Oliver, Rell Be Free, Denitia, Jade Dynasty, BlakWizard, Dani Tirrell, Yirim Seck, and many more.

Saturday, MLK and Othello

Renton River Days

Highlights of this three-day family festival include a hometown parade and an art market, but there's also food, live entertainment, kids' activities, and more.

Friday-Sunday, Liberty Park (Renton)

Seafair Torchlight Parade

Over 100 floats, marching bands, and performers will celebrate Seattle in this massive annual parade. Before the main event, don't miss the Torchlight Parade Fanfest and the Seafair Torchlight Run.

Saturday, Westlake Park (Downtown)

Tour de Terrace

Mountlake Terrace community members can enjoy a weekend of family activities like pancake breakfasts, a classic car show, a parade filled with pirates and princesses, and a 5K fun run. There will also be a street fair with arts, food, and beer vendors.

Friday-Sunday, Evergreen Playfield (Mountlake Terrace)

CULTURE

Ethnic Fest

Tacoma will continue its tradition of celebrating its diverse community by showcasing arts, live music, and food representing a variety of cultures.

Saturday-Sunday, Wright Park (Tacoma)

Pista sa Nayon

Celebrate Filipino culture with music, dance, and spoken word performances, vendors, and traditional food.

Sunday, Seward Park Amphitheater (Rainier Valley)

Scottish Highland Games and Clan Gathering

Take in traditional dancing, piping, drumming, and athletic competitions at this 72nd annual event. Highlights include musical performances from balladeer Carl Peterson, the spirited Men of Worth, the Fire, and Blackthorn ensemble, and a medieval-style jousting competition from the Seattle Knights. There will also be samples of Scottish fare and ales to try, so you can finally cross haggis off your bucket list.

Saturday-Sunday, Enumclaw Expo Center

ENVIRONMENT & NATURE

Northwest Animal & Nature Festival

This "all animal inclusive" event honors birds, cats, dogs, reptiles, and all other non-human creatures found in the Northwest.

Saturday, Burien Town Square Park

NW SolarFest

Want to learn more about renewable energy and sustainable living? Join Shoreline Solar Project for an all-day festival dedicated to solar power.

Saturday, Shoreline Community College

FILM

Seattle Transmedia & Independent Film Festival

STIFF will spend a weekend celebrating digital storytelling, with a program exploring the cultural importance of technology and highlighting work created specifically for digital platforms—including features, video games, short films and music videos, and virtual reality. They'll even have a transmedia gallery featuring 360 video, interactive content, gaming, and video art (with free entry).

Friday-Sunday, the Factory Luxe (Sodo)

FOOD & DRINK

Gig Harbor Wine & Food Experience

Explore the food, wine, spirits, and brews of the region at this three-day event benefitting the Rotary Club of Gig Harbor.

Friday-Sunday, Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront

Orcas Island Cider and Mead Festival

Head to the beautiful island on the San Juans to taste a wide variety of hard cider and mead (and maybe take home a bottle or two) from Northwest makers. Live bands will play, the farmer's market will be open next door, and food vendors will shell tasty bites.

Saturday, Eastsound Village Green

GEEK

Fairhaven Steampunk Festival

Sling your steel guitar behind your back and strap on your well-worn boots for a full day of steampunk-approved activities in Bellingham, including a live performance from Rogues End.

Saturday, Fairhaven Village Green (Bellingham)

Saint James Faire

This medieval fair invites you to "leave behind the hectic 21st century" and travel back in time to King Arthur's ancient realm of Somersetshire, where you'll get your fill of knightly combat, puppetry, minstrels, and fiddle music.

Saturday-Sunday, Camlann Medieval Village (Carnation)

MUSIC

9th Annual Cornbread Ball

Slim's ninth annual Cornbread Ball features a whole heap of deep-fried greasy goodness, musical and otherwise, from the likes of Tom Howard, Sean Baldeschwiler, the Freams, Anti-Hero, John Hamhock, Disco Cowboys, and many more.

Saturday, Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack and Watering Hole (Georgetown)

Cascadia NW Arts and Music Festival

Starborne presents an entire weekend to camp out and enjoy live music, interactive art, workshops, performances, and artisan vending. In their words: "Family Friendly and Party Approved."

Friday-Sunday, Masonic Family Campground (Granite Falls)

Jazz Port Townsend Festival

Here is what you have to do: drive down to the ferry dock, drive onto a ferry, cross the bay on this ferry, exit the ferry, drive across the island, cross some bridges, stop at a gas station for something fried, salty, and not good for you, eventually enter Port Townsend, and, before heading to Fort Worden State Park, admire a number of the town’s Victorian-style homes. When you finally park your car in the pretty park, roll down your window and listen to jazz music from the Jazz Port Townsend Festival in the sun-brightened air. Cars were not made for the city, but for short trips like this. CHARLES MUDEDE

Friday-Sunday, McCurdy Pavilion at Fort Worden State Park (Port Townsend)

Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival

Sink into blues with musicians from the Mississippi Delta to the deep wells of Texas, and steep your ears in this great American cultural expression of their acoustic talents.

Sunday, McCurdy Pavilion at Fort Worden State Park (Port Townsend)

Reggae on the Way

Spend a sunny day in the South Sound listening to reggae singer J Boog, Hawaiian six-piece the Green, and surf rockers the Expendables.

Saturday, Airport Tavern (Tacoma)

Seattle Latin, Brazilian, and Caribbean Festival

Enjoy the varied genres under the Latin and South American music umbrella with artists from many backgrounds taking over the Royal Room for the third annual Seattle Latin, Brazilian, and Caribbean Festival. Featured artists include the Pazific, Los Flacos, Marina Albero, EntreMundos, Kiki Valera y Cubaché, the New Triumph, Deseo Carmin, and many more.

Friday-Sunday, Royal Room (Columbia City)

Wine Country Blues Festival

Chateau Ste. Michelle kicks off another year of blues in the wine country, with a stacked summer festival bill of live sets by genre masters TajMo (the Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’ Band), Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and John “Greyhound” Maxwell.

Sunday, Chateau Ste. Michelle (Woodinville)

PERFORMANCE

Seattle Festival of Dance Improvisation

The Seattle Festival of Dance Improvisation, presented by Velocity Dance Center, is a diverse weeklong exploration, with intensive classes, drop-in workshops, talks, "jams," and performances.

Sunday, Velocity Dance Center (Capitol Hill)

QUEER

Emerald City Black Pride 2018

Take part in this celebration of Seattle's LGBTQ+ black community with food, bowling, sex advice, dancing, and more free fun.

Sunday, Jimi Hendrix Park (Beacon Hill)