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Fremont Fair

By DIANA ROWE | Monday April 30, 2012 11:26 AM

Benefiting area non-profits, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce hosts the free, fun and unpredictable 41st annual Fremont Fair on June 16-17, 2012. Thousands of festival guests attend the weekend celebration, a community festival celebrating the “delibertas quirkas” culture of Seattle’s artistic Fremont neighborhood. The mid-June annual event coincides with the Summer Solstice.

Founded in 1972, the Fremont Fair and Summer Solstice invites guests to walk the Fremont neighborhood with main events happening west of Fremont Avenue North on N 35th Street and N 34th Street/Canal Street. And then the fun begins. In to shopping? Browse more than 300 booths offering handmade crafts, colorful imports and unique creations. Food and drink? Check out the beer garden, wine garden, food vendors and special events at the bars and restaurants lining in the Fremont neighborhood.

Entertainment? Check out the street performers and the four stages with performances by local bands. Wacky fun? The free-spirited nature of this neighborhood is never more evident than during the Solstice Parade, produced by the Fremont Arts Council in honor of the longest day of the year.

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Seattle International Film Festival

By DIANA ROWE | Wednesday March 28, 2012 03:53 PM

As the U.S.’s top attended film festival, the Seattle International Film Festival attract tens of thousands of international film fans to preview more than 450 films from all over the world. As the largest film festival in the U.S., it is a highly respected and attended annual event offering the film industry and the public an opportunity to discover extraordinary films from nearly 70 countries.

Established in 1976, the SIFF successfully seized the ambition of bringing the top international and independent films to Seattle metro area. In 2011, the SIFF launched two new permanent facilities: the SIFF Film Center at Seattle Center and SIFF Cinema at the Uptown.

More than 150,000 people are projected to attend the largest of its kind during the 38th annual Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF). Named by Variety Magazine in 2010 as a top 50 not-to-miss film festivals, this recognition is credited to its ability to showcase a wide variety of over 450 films, including features, short films and documentaries, from more than 70 countries.

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Seattle Cheese Festival 2012

By DIANA ROWE
Tuesday March 13, 2012 02:09 PM

One weekend a year the streets of Pike Place Market are thronging with local and worldwide cheese artisan producers offering samples to the festival attendees. The 2012 Seattle Cheese Festival will be held May 19-20 and also features educational seminars, cooking demonstrations, and the popular Grilled Cheese Contest.

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Hop Scotch Spring Beer & Scotch Festival

By DIANA ROWE
Wednesday February 29, 2012 04:37 PM

Swirl, sniff and sip at Seattle’s annual Hop Scotch Spring Beer & Scotch Festival. Your tasting experience features over 80 Scotch, wine and spirited libations at the transformed Fremont Studios on March 30-31, 2012. The event benefits the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF).

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Seattle Mariners Baseball

By LAURA NASS
Friday February 03, 2012 10:01 AM

The Seattle Mariners Baseball team is known to have brought entertainment and pride to Seattle for years. Tickets for the games can be purchased at any price level making these events one for any travel budget, and the excitement and companionship can not be beat.

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Seattle Vegfest 2012

By ANNE DUCHEN
Monday January 09, 2012 10:48 AM

The Seattle Vegfest is an unique experience for any traveler who is interested in a little different Seattle event. At the festival you can taste free delicious food samples, witness cooking demonstrations, listen to informative discussions and much more.

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Seattle Chamber Music Society Winter Festival

By LAURA NASS
Monday December 12, 2011 05:20 PM

Consider attending of the Seattle Chamber Music Society’s performances during your next Seattle vacation. If you are stopping in through the holidays, do not hesitate to attend the winter festival, an unique and exciting chamber music performance.

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Seattle Museum of Flight: Spirit of Flight Photography

By LAURA NASS
Thursday October 13, 2011 01:42 PM

Receiving nearly one hundred submissions, The Museum of Flight Seattle’s photographic exhibition “Spirit of Flight” features 34 of the area’s best photographers. Consider adding the exhibition to your next Seattle itinerary for a marvelous art viewing experience.

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Seattle Family Pumpkin Festival

By LEAH FIELDING
Wednesday September 14, 2011 11:06 AM

With pumpkin picking, hay rides and face painting—to name a few— there is tons of family fun to be had at Stoker Farms Pumpkin Festival. Located just 45 minutes from Seattle, this pumpkin festival is the perfect autumn activity for the whole family. The Festival will be held every weekend through October 2011.

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Tibet Fest Seattle

By ANNE DUCHEN
Wednesday June 29, 2011 01:49 PM

Tibet Fest Seattle is the perfect way to dig up and understand the ancient and modern historical happenings of Tibet. This is no boring text book learning; you'll be able to discover it all through the excitement of activities, discussions, and even musical presentations.

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