VIKING
FEST
May
9-11; Poulsbo, WA
Celebration
of community's Norwegian heritage. highlights include Scandinavian
foods, crafts and foods. Also sports and contests. Info: (360)
779-4848.
MORMON
TRAIL RIDE
May
9-11; Summit Valley, CA
Open trail
ride retraces the trails of Mormon pioneers who crossed the deserts
and mountains of California and settled in the San Bernadino Valley
in 1851. Info: (760) 247-2558.
CALIFORNIA
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
May
10-11; Oxnard, CA
Channel Islands
Harbor is the site for a gourmet weekend. Strawberry Eating Contest,
Strawberry Blond Competition, arts and crafts, entertainment,
childrens' activities and sports events are some highlights. Info:
(800) 2-OXNARD or (800) 333-2989.
LITTLE
NORWAY FESTIVAL
May
15-18; Petersburg, AK
Celebration
of Norwegian Independence. Norwegian foods, crafts and, culture.
Info: (907) 772-3646.
NORTHWEST
FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL
May
16-18; Seattle, WA
Ethnic and
traditional arts celebrate carious world cultures in the Pacific
Northwest. Music, dance, food crafts, and more at Seattle Center.
Info: (206) 684-7300 or (206) 684-7327.
DIXIELAND
JUBILEE
May
15-18; Sacramento, CA
Traditional
jazz is alive and well in California's capital. More than 100
bands from around the world converge to perform in what has become
a tradition. Info: (916) 372-5277.
FULLERTON
MEMORIAL DAY
May
26; Fullerton, CA
Nearly 5,000
crosses and flags are placed on the graves of servicemen and women
throughout Loma Vista Memorial Park. Info: (714) 738-6311.
FLEET
OF FLOWERS
May
26; Depoe Bay, OR
Each year
on Memorial Day weekend the Depoe Bay community honors those who
have lost their lives at seas each year. Boat parade out to sea,
where a memorial service is held. Info: (541) 765-2345 or (541)
884-3070.
PORTLAND
ROSE FESTIVAL
Through
June 22; Portland, OR
More than
70 events celebrate The Rose City. They include hot air balloon
races, auto and dragon boat races, music, carnival and more. Info:
(503) 227-2681.
SONOMA-MARIN
FAIR
June
13-22; Petaluma, CA
Upsacle country
fair. Livestock exhibits, carnival and entertainment. Info: (707)
763-0931.
MIDNIGHT
SUN FESTIVAL
June
20-21; Nome, AK
Celebration
of the summer solstice when Nome’s day consists of over 22 hours
of daylight. Parade, raft race, and BBQ are highlights. Info:
(907) 443-5535.
STERNWHEELER
DAYS
June
27-29; Cascade Locks, OR
Return of
the sternwheeler Columbia Gorge for the summer. Salmon bake, Mountain
Man Encampment, parade, crafts and live music are other highlights.
Info: (541) 374-8313.
JUNE
DAIRY FESTIVAL AND TILLAMOOK COUNTY RODEO
June
28-29; Tillamook, OR
City that
processes cheese celebrates its industry. Parade, rides, country
music and more. Info: (503) 842-7525
OLD
MINER’S DAY
June
28; Chloride, AZ
Parade,
live music, horseshoe pitching contest, burro/mule pack and obstacle
event, games and more. Info: (520) 565-2204.
