Every season brings something new to celebrate in Bellingham and Whatcom County. Here is a sample of the fairs and festivals you can choose from:
Dirty Dan Days (April)
This family-friendly event celebrates Fairhaven’s founder, Dirty Dan Harris, with music, games, and food.
Holland Days (May)
Lynden celebrates its Dutch heritage with traditional song, dance, music, food, a Fun Run, Tulip Pedal bicycle rides, and a flower market.
Ski to Sea Festival (May)
This festival is centered around an 85-mile relay race that has legs including cross-country skiing, downhill skiing/snowboarding, running, biking, canoe, mountain biking, and sea kayaking. Other festivities include a parade, a golf tournament, and live entertainment.
Bellingham Festival of Music (July)
This two-week series of classical concerts features world-class musicians from our nation’s finest orchestras, brought together to form the Bellingham Festival Orchestra.
Northwest Washington Fair (August)
Enjoy all the traditional country fair entertainments and activities, including FFA animal exhibits, big name concerts, yummy fair food, and commercial booths.
Whatcom Artist Studio Tour (October)
Artists and craftsman of all kinds open their studios to the public during two weekends each October.
