Fresh ocean breezes, flowers in bloom, seafood on the grill . . . these are the scents of spring on the Olympic Peninsula.

Whitney Gardens, located in the Hood Canal town of Brinnon, features one of the most beautiful arrays of Rhododendrons in the Northwest. Rhododendrons begin blooming in February; the peak bloom of fragrant "Rhodies" is in early May. Stroll along wheelchair accessible sand and gravel pathways and enjoy seven acres of rare trees, azaleas, magnolias, maples, conifers camellias and more. For tours and additional information, visit www.whitneygardens.com.



DATE/CONTACT EVENT DESCRIPTION

City: Port Angeles

Friday, April 11, 2008 to Sunday, April 13, 2008

8th Annual Port Angeles Kayak Symposium
Time: 9 a.m.

Location: Hollywood Beach
For more information contact:
360-452-1443
paks@raftandkayak.com
www.raftandkayak.com


Smell the call of the sea in a kayak. Learn everything related to sea kayaking including test drives, clinics, sales, slide shows!

City: Port Angeles

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Kids Fishing Derby

Time: 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Location: Lincoln Park Pond
For more information contact:
360-417-4557
amozingo@cityofpa.us
www.cityofpa.us

Smell the fish cooking on the B-B-Q? The annual kids fishing derby is here again! Grab your fishing poles and head on down to the Lincoln Park Ponds. This derby is just for kids 15 and under. There will be prizes, food and fish!! So bring your blanket, fishing pole and some patience. Don't let that big one get away.

City: Port Townsend

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Kitchen Tour  

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Location: Port Townsend - Cape George For more information contact:

Polly Lyle 360-379-1904

E-MAIL: pollylyle@cablespeed.com

WEB SITE: http://www.aauwpt.org/kitchen_tour.htm


Maybe you won’t smell coffee percolating, but you will still get to see some beautiful kitchens. The American Association of University Women will host its 11th annual Kitchen Tour, including seven or eight spectacular local kitchens.

City: Sequim

Saturday, May 3, 2008 to Saturday, May 10, 2008

Sequim Irrigation Festival

Time: Times vary with each event

Location: Downtown Sequim

For more information contact:

360-683-6197
info@irrigationfestival.com
www.IrrigationFestival.com



With all the smells, sights and sounds of the 113th Sequim Irrigation Festival, you will enjoy the oldest festival in Washington state. Juried, handcrafted arts and crafts plus food and entertainment, Kids day and parade, carnival, parade, royalty, logging show, and car show.

City: Sequim

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Kids Day - Sequim Irrigation Festival

Time: Saturday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: Boys and Girls Club ( Fir Street)

Kids Parade - Sequim Irrigation Festival

Time: Lineup 10 a.m., Parade start 10:30 a.m.

Location: Fir Street

For more information contact:

360-683-6197
info@irrigationfestival.com
www.IrrigationFestival.com



Indoor activities include face painting, model making and crafts. Outside Touch a Truck and Goldwing Motorcycles. All FREE for your family and friends.

 

Parade for kids 12 years and younger. Prizes are awarded.

City: Port Townsend

Monday, May 12, 2008 to Sunday, May 18, 2008

73 rd Annual Rhododendron Festival

Time: Afternoons and Evenings

Location: Throughout Port Townsend

For more information contact:

Stacey Richards, President

360-643-3165

richnwood@msn.com
http://www.ptguide.com/rhodyfest


Rhododendron Festival Events
Monday - Rhody Garden Opening, Ft. Worden
Wednesday - Trike Races - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday - Pet Parade - 4:00 p.m.
Carnival Opens
Friday - Kiddies Parade - 3:30 p.m.
Kiwanis Fish Fry – 5-8 p.m.
Bed Races - 6:00 p.m.


SPONSOR: PT Rhododendron Association

City: Port Angeles

Saturday, May 24, 2008 to Monday, May 26, 2008

Spring Barrel Tasting

Time: 11a.m.

Location: Wineries of the North Olympic Peninsula

For more information contact:

800 785 5495
wine@northsoundwineries.org
www.northsoundwineries.org


Swirl and sniff and taste. A rare opportunity awaits you at craft wineries when you become part of the team in exploring the tastes and characteristics of wine and oak.


Optional ticket and glass packages are just $15.00.

City: Port Townsend

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Secret Garden Tour

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Location: Port Townsend area

For more information contact:

Kris Burns
360-765-4224
burns_cabin@olypen.com

Stop and smell the flowers. Welcome summer with a tour of the Olympic Peninsula's most beautiful private gardens. The focus of this year's tour is sustainable gardening. Map for self guided tour included with ticket. Tickets are limited. For information call the WSU Extension Office at 360-379-5610 ext. 200

 

SPONSOR: WSU Jefferson County Master Gardeners