Spring Festivals in the Northwest US

By Angela Brown, About.com Guide

The Northwest knows how to put on a community celebration. Spring fairs and festivals celebrate everything from flowers and seafood to wine and culture. Some take place over a weekend, others last for weeks. Here are some of the festivals that signify spring in the Northwest.

Spring Festivals in Alaska

• Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
• Stikine River Garnet Festival
• Whale Fest Kodiak

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Spring Festivals in Idaho

• Boise Flower and Garden Show
• Dogwood Festival
• Moscow Renaissance Fair

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Spring Festivals in Montana

• Eureka Rendezvous Days
• International Wildlife Film Festival
• Libby Irish Fair

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Spring Festivals in Oregon

• Astoria Crab & Seafood Festival
• Portland Rose Festival
• Whale Watch Week

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Spring Festivals in Washington State

• Apple Blossom Festival
• Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
• Spokane Lilac Festival

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Spring brings a lot of fun things to the Northwest each year. Hiking, camping, and boating all take off. Professional sports seasons begin, including baseball and soccer. Asparagus, fiddlehead ferns, and rhubarb are among the Northwest's fresh spring treats.