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Winter Festivals in the Northwestern US

By Angela Brown, About.com

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The Northwest knows how to put on a community celebration. Winter fairs and festivals celebrate everything from art and music to food and dance. Here are some of the festivals that Northwesterners look forward to each winter.

Winter Festivals in Alaska

  • Anchorage Fur Rendezvous
  • World Ice Art Championships
  • Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race
>> more Alaska festivals

Winter Festivals in Idaho

  • Holiday Lights Show at The Coeur d’Alene Resort
  • McCall Winter Carnival
  • Sandpoint Winter Carnival
>> more Idaho festivals

Winter Festivals in Montana

  • Ho Ho Holter
  • Whitefish Winter Carnival
  • Wild West Winterfest
>> more Montana festivals

Winter Festivals in Oregon

  • Holiday Ale Festival
  • Newport Seafood & Wine Festival
  • Portland Jazz Festival
>> more Oregon festivals

Winter Festivals in Washington State

  • Northwest Flower & Garden Show
  • Seattle Boat Show
  • Upper Skagit Bald Eagle Festival
>> more Washington festivals

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