Manson Apple Blossom Festival

Friday May 10, the Festival starts with A Taste of Manson (Edible Apple),2-4pm The Pageant will begin at 6 p.m. in the HS Gym. Address: Downtown Manson Phone: 509-682-3503/888-4-chelan Website: facebook.com/MansonAppleBlossom

Spring Bird Festival

Experience a weekend celebrating birdsong and exploring the natural world birding, geology, wildflowers, conservation, art exhibits, music and more. Address: Various areas around Leavenworth Phone: 509-548-5807 Website: LeavenworthSpringBirdFest.com

Maifest

Celebrate spring in Bavaria. Enjoy entertainment all weekend. Experience the Grand Parade, live entertainment, traditional German dancing, including the Maipole Dance. Stroll through the Bavarian V Price: Free Address: Throughout Leavenworth Phone: 509-548-5807 Website: leavenworth.org

Seattle International Film Festival

Experience 25 Days of intense film viewing, where you can indulge in every type of cinema from the US & around the globe. Address: McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer Street, Seattle Center Phone: 206-633-7151 Email: Website: SIFF.net

Dates: May 21 June 14, 2013

Dates: May 20 - June 13, 2013

Dates: May 19 - June 12, 2013

Northwest Folklife Festival

Since 1972, Northwest Folklife has been helping Puget Sound residents share the music, dance and traditional arts of their ethnic and cultural communities. Address: Seattle Center Phone: 206-684-7300 Email: Website: NWFolklife.org

Dates: May 28 - 31, 2013

Dates: May 27 - 30, 2013

Sunbanks Blues Festival

It’s the best way to end the summer. At Sunbanks Resort September Blues Festival. 4 nights sitting by the fire, dancing by the stage or relaxin on the lush green grass. Camp or stay in cabin or villa. Address: Sunbanks Resort Phone: 888-628-8989 Email: Website: SunbanksFestival.com

Gorge Amphitheatre at George

The Gorge Amphitheatre is a 20,000 seat concert venue located above the Columbia River gorge in George, Washington. It has been voted the best major outdoor concert venue in North America. Address: 754 Silica Road NW Quincy Wa 98848 Website: LiveNation.com

Village Art in the Park

Come and enjoy the longest running juried outdoor art show in the Pacific Northwest, it provides scholarships using a venue that also supports working amateur and professional artists. Address: Front Street Park Phone: 509-548-5809 Email: Website: VillageArtInThePark.org

Kauai Polynesian Festival

Tahitian, Maoir, samoan and Hawaiian Entertainment, arts anc crafts, solo and group dance competitions, food booths all day. Attendance fees vary. Contact Person: Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza Address: soccer field next to Vidinha Stadium on Kapule Highway (Lihu`e). Phone: (808) 335-6466 Website: KauaiPolynesianFestival.org

Koloa Plantation Days

A celebration of Hawaii's sugar industry and rich heritage right where it started in the quaint little village of Koloa. But its actually a pretty big festival. Address: Koloa, HI USA Email: Website: KoloaPlantationDays.com

Seattle Beer Week

Seattle Beer Week is a week long celebration of Seattle's rich brewing history and culture, full of events. Website: SeattleBeerWeek.com

Dates: May 13 - 23, 2013

Dates: May 12 - 22, 2013

Photo Tours at Northwest Trek

Load your cameras, grab your equipment, bring extra film, and climb on board a Northwest Trek tram for a free-roaming area photo tour. Moose, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, and more. Address: 11610 Trek Drive East, Eatonville, WA 98328 Phone: 360-832-6117 Website: NWTrek.org

Ride to Rendezvous

10th annual Ride to Rendezvous. Vehicles at the rodeo grounds. Address: Methow Valley Rodeo Grounds, Brengman Rd, Winthrop, WA 98862 Website: woga.org

One World Music Festival

Martin Lund's jazz-based musical variety show brings together Orcas Island's best musicians and top-notch talent from beyond. Address: Orcas Center, Orcas Island Phone: 360-376-2281 Email: Website: Orcascenter.org

Seattle International Film Festival

Experience 25 Days of intense film viewing, where you can indulge in every type of cinema from the US & around the globe. Address: McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer Street, Seattle Center Phone: 206-633-7151 Email: Website: SIFF.net

Dates: May 21 June 14, 2013

Dates: May 20 - June 13, 2013

Dates: May 19 - June 12, 2013

Seafair

Seattle's all-city premier event. Activities happen over six weeks and everyone is invited. From parades to hydroplane races. Address: Seattle, WA Website: Seafair.com

Dates: June 27, 2013
Hours: Starts at 7 am.
Price: Refer to marathon registration

Gorge Amphitheatre at George

The Gorge Amphitheatre is a 20,000 seat concert venue located above the Columbia River gorge in George, Washington. It has been voted the best major outdoor concert venue in North America. Address: 754 Silica Road NW Quincy Wa 98848 Website: LiveNation.com

Village Art in the Park

Come and enjoy the longest running juried outdoor art show in the Pacific Northwest, it provides scholarships using a venue that also supports working amateur and professional artists. Address: Front Street Park Phone: 509-548-5809 Email: Website: VillageArtInThePark.org

Photo Tours at Northwest Trek

Load your cameras, grab your equipment, bring extra film, and climb on board a Northwest Trek tram for a free-roaming area photo tour. Moose, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, and more. Address: 11610 Trek Drive East, Eatonville, WA 98328 Phone: 360-832-6117 Website: NWTrek.org

Greenway Days

100-mile festival celebrating Washington's historical treasures. Address: Snoqualmie, WA Website: http://www.mtsgreenway.org/greenwaydays

Dates: June 28th & 29th, 2008