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 Resplendent with fresh, organically grown fruits and vegetables, as well as coastal seafood, handcrafted wines and other local foods, the Olympic Peninsula has much to offer the culinary tourist. Farmers, restaurants and hotels have successfully endorsed an "eat local" movement and we are proud of our longstanding agricultural heritage. |
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City: Port Townsend Saturday, March 22, 2008 to Sunday, March 23, 2008 Writers Series Dinner & Package at The Resort At Port Ludlow Time: 5:00 p.m. For more information contact: 360-437-7000 E-MAIL: reservations@portludlowresort.com |
Enjoy dinner and see two regional authors. The All-New Writers Series at The Resort At Port Ludlow features authors and their new release books. This event features the following: Aaron Elkins "Little Tiny Teeth" and Earl Emerson "Primal Threat". |
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City: Sequim Saturday, March 29, 2008 Irrigation Festival Kickoff Dinner Time: 5 p.m. Location: Club Seven room at Seven Cedars Casino, Hwy 101For more information contact: 360-683-3408 info@irrigationfestival.com www.IrrigationFestival.com |
Dine with Royalty. Meet the 2008 Irrigation Festival Royalty, Pioneers and Grand Marshal of the Irrigation Festival. This is a major fund raising event for the festival. 2008 Festival Pins as well as donated items are auctioned during the event. |
City: Sequim, Port Angeles and surrounding area Friday, April 04, 2008 to Sunday, April 6, 2008 5th Annual Olympic Peninsula BirdFest For more information contact: 360-681-4076 Dungeness River Audubon Center P.O. Box 2450 Sequim , WA 98382 |
The fifth annual Olympic Peninsula BirdFest has a full slate of extraordinary offerings waiting for you to enjoy.
Celebrate the birds and natural history of our unique area. Festival events include special field trips, presentations, a banquet, owl prowls, and lots of birdy activities. Bring your binoculars to watch the abundant bird life.
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City: Sequim Saturday, April 5, 2008 Traditional Salmon Banquet - BirdFest TIME: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. LOCATION: Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Headquarters PHONE: 360-681-4076 WEB SITE: www.olympicbirdfest.org |
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City: Port Angeles Sunday, April 06, 2008 to Tuesday, April 08, 2008 San Juan Cruise Time: Midnight to Midnight Location: San Juan IslandsFor more information contact: 360-681-4076 rcoffice@olympus.net |
Enjoy watching the whales, northwest seabirds, and spectacular scenery of the San Juan Islands. This is a three-day, two-night birding cruise through the San Juan Archipelago. Relax at historic Roche Harbor Resort. |
City: Sequim Saturday, April 12, 2008 MAC NIGHT: Dinner Auction and Fundraiser Time: Saturday 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. info@museumandartscenter.org www.museumandartscenter.org |
Come see what this year's auction will bring-trips, services, merchandise, and all-out specialties. The Museum and Arts Center combines the best of dinners with both silent and live auction. The proceeds benefit the MAC's programs, exhibits, and operations. |
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City: Port Townsend Friday, April 18, 2008 Working Image/OlyCAP Annual Fashion Show Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Port Townsend Elks Club For more information contact: Helen Cotta, Program Manager 360-385-2571 x 6334 E-MAIL: HCotta@olycap.org WEB SITE: http://www.olycap.org/ |
This catered luncheon event sells out every year. The Annual Fashion Show "Abracadabra; The Magic of Working Image/OlyCAP" presented by Working Image/OlyCAP. Celebrity waiters serve the attendees, a silent auction is held and Aprons worn by the Celebrity waiters are auctioned. For more information or to reserve your group table or provide sponsorship and recognition for your company, contact Helen Cotta, Program Manager at 360-385-2571 x 6334. |
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 |
You may not be able to eat in them, but come 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: Port Townsend Friday, May 2, 2008 to Saturday, May 3, 2008 1867 Wedding of Jane & Horace Tucker Time: 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. For more information contact: 360-385-1003jchsmuseum3@olympus.net www.victorianfestival.org |
Dressed in their 1867 finery, Port Townsend pioneers Mr. Tucker
and Miss Caines will join their hands in marriage in the little white
Gothic church that Mr. Tucker built especially for this day. Tea & cake will be served in the Parish Hall immediately following the ceremony. |
City: Sequim Saturday, May 3, 2008 Sequim Bay Yacht Club Opening Day Time: About 1:30 p.m. Flag ceremonies about 3:30 p.m. For more information contact: 360-582-0471awgoff@olypen.com sequimbayyachtclub.com |
The community is invited to pack a picnic lunch, sit on the bluff at John Wayne Marina and watch as Sequim Bay Yacht Club(SBYC) members parade their boats out in the bay in front of the Irrigation Festival Court onboard a boat, and watch the boats as they try to do maneuvers. At about 3:30, the community is invited to meet in front of the marina's flagpole for the traditional ceremonies: raising of the flag, shooting of a cannon, blessing of the fleet and a declaration that Opening Day (for water activities by all boaters) is officially open! This concludes the public events. |
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 |
113th Sequim Irrigation Festival is 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 to Sunday May 4, 2008 Arts and Crafts Fair - Sequim Irrigation Festival Time: Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Downtown Sequim For more information contact: 360-477-3750 |
Arts and Crafts Fair with juried, handcrafted arts and crafts plus food and entertainment. Includes a classic car show. |
City: Sequim Friday, May 9, 2008 Crazy Daze Breakfast - Sequim Irrigation Festival Time: Friday, 7 a.m. Location: Sequim Elks Lodge For more information contact: 360-683-6197 |
Breakfast in the spirit of Crazy Callen with awards given to best skits. Come in costume or just enjoy those who do. |
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.comhttp://www.ptguide.com/rhodyfest |
Rhododendron Festival Events SPONSOR: PT Rhododendron Association |
City: Port Angeles Friday, May 23, 2008 to Monday, May 26, 2008 Juan de Fuca Festival Time: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Location: Multiple venues around Port Angeles For more information contact: Anna Manildi 360-457-5411 |
The four-day Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts (JFFA) festival is celebrated every Memorial Day weekend. It features over 125 performances of music, dance and theater from around the world, including musical workshops, a street fair, public art, and special activities for children. |
City: Quilcene/Brinnon Saturday, May 24, 2008 to Sunday, May 25, 2008 Brinnon ShrimpFest Time: Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Grassy field on the north side of the Dosewallips River on the East side of Highway 101 For more information contact: 360-796-4809 |
ShrimpFest is a Memorial Day weekend festival celebrating Hood Canal Spot Shrimp and other local seafood. Craft booths, food booths, belt sander races, exhibits, live music, children's activities and so much more. The tides are usually low enough during this weekend for easy harvest of clams and oysters on the public beaches near the festival, (license required as well as a parking fee). The weather is traditionally good during this holiday weekend. This is great family fun and it's FREE too! Come and taste the wonderful local shrimp. |
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 |
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 Angeles Saturday, May 24, 2008 8 th Annual Halibut Derby Time: Saturday Daylight-2p.m. Sunday Daylight-noon Location: Port Angeles Boat Haven For more information contact: 360-452-2357 |
A two-day event with $20,000 in cash prizes. Tickets are $30. |
City: Port Angeles Every Wednesday Concerts on the PierTime: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location: City Pier at the end of Lincoln Street For more information contact: |
Food and beverage vendors are available throughout the night. As one of the most anticipated events in town, the concerts will again welcome the entire community free of charge. Bring a chair, blanket and the whole family for another exciting season. |
City: Quilcene Saturday, June 21, 2008 to Sunday, June 22, 2008 Quilcene Heritage DaysTime: 10:00 a.m. Location: Quilcene For more information contact: www.emeraldtowns.com |
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