Fall Festivals in Washington State

Fall means festivals all across America. In large cities and small towns people take time to say a good buy to Summer and hello to Autumn while taking a much needed break before the hectic holiday season begins. If you are planing to be in Washington in September or October, try to stop and see some of these great Fall Festivals You will have a good time, without it costing a bundle. Fall Festivals are all family friendly with great things to keep the kids occupied. So make your Washington Fall Festival plans and have a good time before the holiday rush begins. These are yearly events, bookmark this page and keep it for reference fo next year and the years to come. Be sure to check out the sites to get directions to the events and any other information you may need such as camping accommodations or places to stay in the area. Check them frequently for up dates also. Plans have been known to change. Pick out one or two and go and have a good time. You know you deserve it.

The Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival
http://crabfestival.org/
This Fall Festival takes place October 7&8th this year. You can participate in the Grab A Crab Derby and maybe win a prize. Or stop in for the wine tasting The food revolves around crab and you can get quite a meal with everything included. There are craft booths, merchant booths and
you can even go kayaking.

The Fourth Annual Fresh Hop Ale Festival
http://www.freshhopalefestival.com/
the Fourth Annual Fresh Hop Ale Festival is held in downtown Yakima, WA October 7th from 5 to 11 PM. And is about beer. Micro brewing to be exact. Along with the beer, or wine if you prefer, you get great mucic and local food It will be a fun evening for all.

West Coast Oyster Shucking Championship and Washington State Seafood Festival
http://www.oysterfest.com/
Sea food plays a big part in the life style in Washington and they know how to throw a Sea food feast that will be remembered for year to come. This Fall Festival is head this year for the 25th year in Shelton, Washington The dates this year are October 7th and 8th. Come and be prepared for a good time. Along with the food, there will be wine tasting and micro breweries with samples of great local beers You will enjoy free entertainment and many exhibits. Be sure to bring a big appetite.

Everett Sausage Feast Fall Festival
http://www.everettsausagefest.com/
A Fall Festival devoted to Sausage. Home can you not have a good time here. This fall Festival is held in Everett Washington October 6,7 and 8. There is a Bavarian Beer Garden, where you can get an authentic Bavarian meal many food booths, a carnival, kids gams, arts and crafts and that is only some of the fun.

Oktoberfest Northwest
http://oktoberfestnw.com/
An Oktoberfest is a Fall Festival with along tradition. If you have never been to one, you are missing out on a great time. This fall Festival is held annually in Blue Gate. There will be three days of German food German Beer and German music. There is even a Root Biergarten for the kids They have their own stage and entertainment too.

North Franklin Fall Festival
http://www.cityofconnell.com/fall_festival.htm
September 9,10, and 11 in Connell , Washington This year they will have a car show, a grand parade and a kids parade, arts and crafts and food vendors, a carnival and much more.

Whidbey Island Kite Festival
http://www.whidbeykites.org/
September 23-24, 2006 in Coupeville. Washington. This is more than just flying kits. There are competitions for different types and classes. They also have kit making instruction for the kids. You can also take sport kiting lessons Sport kiting is a serious sport and great fun for the whole family. Take a look at the picture form the precious events and you will see how beautiful it is.

Leavenworth Oktoberfest
http://www.leavenworthoktoberfest.com/
September 29 – 30, 2006 October 6 – 7, 2006 October 13 – 14, 2006 in Leavenworth. Washington. For three weekends each fall, Leavenworth virtually becomes Munich Germany. You will enjoy live music, German food and arts and crafts. There is a parade each Saturday, special kids activities.

Central Washington State Fair
http://www.fairfun.com/
September 22 to October1 Yakima, Washington Enjoy music from top notch entertainers such as the Oak Ridge Boys. Heck out the promo link to see special offers such as discount admissions. There will be a carnival with rides for the hole family, .try your luck with the Hip Hop dance Contest or the Karaoke Contest

Puyallup Fair (Western Washington Fair)
http://www.puyallupfair.com/page.asp?view=23
Sept. 8-24, 2006 in Puyallup, Washington There is so much to do .including a rodeo, free entertainment, a special kids park, carnival rides, animal and agricultural exhibits and every type of food from BBQ to health foods.