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Sequim Lavender Festival
2026-07-19 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Carrie Blake Park, 202 N Blake Ave, Sequim, WA, 98382
There’s a spot on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula where the mountains block the rain and the sun shines more often than it rains. The town is called Sequim (pronounced “skwim”), and with just 16 inches of annual rainfall — comparable to Provence, France — it’s home to the largest concentration of lavender farms in North America. Olympic National Park is at the doorstep. The Strait of Juan de Fuca shimmers to the north. And everywhere you look, rows of purple stretch toward snow-capped peaks.
In the mid-1990s, a handful of pioneering farmers realized this microclimate could grow world-class lavender. They were right. The Sequim Lavender Growers Association was formed in 1996, and the very first Sequim Lavender Festival followed in 1997 — kicking off a tradition that now draws visitors from around the world.

A Festival is Born
That inaugural festival drew visitors from across the region, eager to experience the beauty and fragrance of Sequim’s lavender fields. Three decades later, the festival has grown into one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved summer events, drawing tens of thousands of visitors each July.

Three Decades of Growth
Over 30 years, the festival has evolved from a modest community gathering into a three-day celebration featuring live music at LavenderStock, over 200 artisan vendors at Festival in the Park, guided farm tours, workshops, barn dances, and the beloved Sunset Picnic Dinner.
Each farm in Sequim tells its own unique story. From the pioneering growers who established Sequim as the Lavender Capital of North America in the 1990s, to the newest farmers bringing fresh energy and innovation to the valley, every visit offers a distinct experience. Some farms specialize in essential oil distillation, others in culinary lavender, and many offer U-pick experiences where visitors can walk through the fragrant rows and cut their own bundles.
More Than Just Lavender

The festival weekend is a celebration of community, creativity, and the natural beauty of the Olympic Peninsula. Beyond the farms, visitors enjoy live music, handcrafted art, local food, and the warm hospitality that makes Sequim special. Evening barn dances under the stars have become a festival tradition that visitors come back for year after year.

Oregon City Festival of the Arts
2026-08-08 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-09 09:00 - 16:00 | End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 1726 Washington St, Oregon City, 97045, United States
Join me at Oregon City’s Premier Arts Event. There will be art for all tastes and ages. 50+ art booths, several food and beverage options, and live music!
Please check out their social media for festival updates.
As always, this event is free and open to the public!
Event Organizers are excited to continue their partnership with Soulflags who will once again provide children’s art activities both days. There is a great line-up of musical talent on the mainstage and will include Oregon City Porchfest performances in the garden.
Shopping and dancing are going to create a big appetite! There will be great options for food and drinks.
The beloved silent auction will return! All proceeds go towards ensuring that more of these free local art events can happen in the future.

See you there!

Silverton Arts Festival
2026-08-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Coolidge McClaine Park, 300 Coolidge St, Silverton, OR, 97381
Celebrating over twenty-five years as a beloved summertime event in Oregon, the Silverton Arts Festival celebrates the talents of the finest local and regional artists!
This festival provides the public and 75 juried art exhibitors with a show of the highest quality. The site, historic Coolidge-McClaine Park in the heart of Silverton, sits along the bank of Silver Creek. It’s a beautiful area where artist booths run along park pathways, surrounded by towering oak and Douglas-fir trees.
2026 is going to be better than ever!

Salem Art Fair and Festival
2026-09-11 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-12 10:00 - 19:00 | Bush’s Pasture Park, 600 Mission St. SE, Salem, OR, 97302
One of Oregon’s premier art events, set in the beautiful 100-acre Bush’s Pasture Park and its historic white oak grove in the heart of Salem.
Festival Dates: September 11–13, 2026

Bend Fall Festival 2026
2026-10-04 11:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Bend, Downtown Bend (West), Bend, OR, United States
Bend Fall Festival returns October 2–4 in Downtown Bend!

Celebrate the season with three days of live music, local art, handcrafted goods, delicious food and drinks, family activities, and community fun. Browse hundreds of artists and makers, explore the Harvest Market and Oregon Lifestyle Marketplace, enjoy interactive art experiences, pumpkin painting, live performances, and a full lineup of music all weekend long.

Friday features music and food under the autumn sky, while Saturday and Sunday bring the full festival experience with art, shopping, entertainment, family activities, craft beverages, and more.

Come sip, shop, create, and celebrate fall in the heart of Central Oregon!

Wilsonville Festival of the Arts @Charbonneau
2026-10-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Charbonneau Country Club, 32000 Charbonneau Drive Wilsonville, Wilsonville, OR, 97070
The 2026 Arts with Flair is the 42nd Wilsonville Festival of the Arts @ Charbonneau, formerly Charbonneau Festival of the Arts, taking place in the Village at Charbonneau, Wilsonville, Oregon.
The event includes a Fine Art Gallery, Artist & Artisan Booths, student artwork from area high schools, and silent auction fundraiser.

Bird Alliance of Oregon’s 46th Wild Arts Festival
2026-12-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Wingspan Event & Conference Center, 801 NE 34th Ave., Hillsboro, OR, 97124, United States
Explore beautiful artwork, nature-inspired books, an array of silent auction items, and much more. When you make a purchase at the Wild Arts Festival, you’ll be supporting Bird Alliance of Oregon’s mission to inspire all people to love and protect birds, wildlife, and the natural environment upon which life depends. Find that piece of art you truly connect with as a gift for yourself or a loved one.
This year’s event will be back at the Wingspan Event Center at the Washington County Fairgrounds on December 5 and 6, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday (doors open at 9:45 a.m. each day). The adjacent light rail and abundant parking makes your visit to the Festival even easier, and Washington County offers abundant opportunities for getting out in nature. See you there in December!

Bird Alliance of Oregon’s 46th Wild Arts Festival
2026-12-06 10:00 | Wingspan Event & Conference Center, 801 NE 34th Ave., Hillsboro, OR, 97124, United States
Explore beautiful artwork, nature-inspired books, an array of silent auction items, and much more. When you make a purchase at the Wild Arts Festival, you’ll be supporting Bird Alliance of Oregon’s mission to inspire all people to love and protect birds, wildlife, and the natural environment upon which life depends. Find that piece of art you truly connect with as a gift for yourself or a loved one.
At the Wingspan Event Center at the Washington County Fairgrounds on December 5 and 6, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day. The adjacent light rail and abundant parking makes your visit to the Festival even easier, and Washington County offers abundant opportunities for getting out in nature. See you there!
