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Winter Fairs & Festivals in Washington State

This information will help you find out about a number of different winter fairs, festivals, and other special events that take place around the state of Washington during the months of December, January, and February.
Fun Winter Holiday Events in Seattle/Tacoma
The winter holiday season brings many special events and activities to the Seattle/Tacoma region. Here are a few ideas for holiday fun.
Everett Women's Film Festival
The annual Women's Film Festival presents "a selection of films celebrating the creativity, diversity, and spirit of women."
Evergreen Sportsmen's Show
The Evergreen Sportsmen's Show is held at the fairground in Monroe. You'll find all kinds of gadgets, services, and information for hunters and fishermen.
Festival Sundiata
Held each February at the Seattle Center, this African & African American Festival offers music, children's activities, and cultural exhibits.
Great Northwest Hobby Expo
This Northwest regional hobby expo features a swap meet, a static model competition, vendors, and much more.
Lake Union Boats Afloat Show
The web site for this annual floating boat show offers information for show visitors and exhibitors.
Northwest Flower & Garden Show
The web site for this annual February exposition provides a show photo gallery, exhibitor information, and seminar information.
Penn Cove Mussel Festival
Held in late winter in Coupeville on Whidbey Island, the Penn Cove Mussel Festival includes mussel chowder, a mussel eating contest, a beer garden, and an art walk.
Port Townsend 's Victorian Festival
The annual Victorian Festival in Port Townsend includes concerts, tours, a ball, and children's activities.
Puyallup Home Improvement Show
This annual January show offers home and garden experts, commercial exhibits, and garden and landscaping exhibits - all at the Western Washington Fairgrounds.
Seattle Boat Show
Held at the same time as the Lake Union Boats Afloat Show, this boat show offers boating fans watercraft of all kinds, as well as accessories and services.
Seattle Travel Show
Check out the latest in travel at this annual travel show, which offers booths, travel talks, and a video theater.
Seattle Wedding Show
The official web site for Seattle's annual January bridal event offers information about wedding planning and local services.
Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering
This annual Ellensburg festival celebrates Western music, poetry, and art.
Spokane Golf Show
The Spokane Golf Show web site provides information about exhibitors, sponsors, hours and admission, and seminars.
Tacoma Home & Garden Show
Held in the Tacoma Dome, this annual home and garden exposition takes place around late January/early February.
Travel & Adventure Expo
This Spokane travel trade show "focusing on the latest destinations, products and services for the traveler."
Upper Skagit Bald Eagle Festival
This festival celebrates the bald eagles that winter on the Upper Skagit River and includes tours, lectures, music, and more.
Washington Sportsmen's Show
Held at the Western Washington Fairgrounds in Puyallup, this sportsman show features hunting and fishing products and services.
Wintergrass Bluegrass Festival
Tacoma's Wintergrass Bluegrass Festival offers an academy, workshops, and lots of live bluegrass music.
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