Seattle, WA

I don’t know about you, but the state fair always takes me back to my childhood. The 4-H club, home made pies, junk food, hay rides, circus rides and a tummy ache from eating too much candy. Ahh, those were the days! This weekend is your chance to step back in time.

The Puyallup Fair
When: September 05 - September 21, 2008
Sun. through Thurs.10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Fri, Sat. 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Where: Puyallup Fair & Events Center, SR 512 to Meridian St Exit, 110 9th Ave SW
$$$:
Adults: $10.00
Youth (6-18 years): $8.00
Seniors (62+): $8.00
Children 5 & under: FREE
Parking: Weekdays - $8.00
Weekends - $10.00

Don your grass skirts and get to Seattle Center this weekend for a little bit of Hawaiian culture. Did you know that more than 50,000 Hawaiians now call Washington home? Well, okay, neither did I, but now we do! In partnership with Non-Profit Organizations & Clubs serving the Hawaiian Community in the Pacific Northwest, the Seattle Center will share Hawaii’s history and culture with all the residents of Washington through live performances of the hula, mele and ‘olelo as well as exhibits, films, workshops, keiki activities, and ono food!

Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival
Where: Seattle Center, Center House 305 Harrison Street, Seattle
When: Sunday, September 7, 2008, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
$$$:FREE!

If open air concerts are your bag then Point Defiance is your weekend destination. Featuring 4 stages with Live music ranging from rock, blues, country/southern rock and acoustic music. Additionally there will be art from regional artists, a live animal display by Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, a live “hands-on” Raku demonstration, a large kid zone with bounce houses by Carnival Time and a very special workshop for musicians.

Point Defiance Music Fest
Where: 51st Street and Pearl in Ruston/Tacoma WA
When: Sept. 6th from 11 am to 8 pm
$$$: Free, all age

If classic cars are more your cup of tea then Edmond has it going on this weekend with their Hot Autumn Nights Car Show. You’ll find 400 classic cars lining Main Street and thousands of visitors there to relive yesteryear. The show also includes a beer/wine area, and street dance with the New Blues Brothers.

Hot Autumn Nights Car Show
Where: Downtown Edmonds
When: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm, Saturday, 6 September, 2008
$$$: A fee only for car entrants. Free admission and parking

Can’t bear to leave Fido home alone? Then head over to Sand Point Magnuson Park for the annual PAWSwalk. Fido can enjoy agility courses, an off-leash area, musical performances, delicious snacks and doggie contests. All proceeds benefit PAWS. Bark in the Park also features PAWSWalk - a doggie walk-a-thon. Sign up to have people sponsor you and your dog!

17th Annual PAWSwalk
When: Saturday, September 6, 2008
Registration/Check-in 8 a.m. - Walk Begins 10 a.m.
Where: Seattle’s Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way
$$$: Registration fee for PAWSWalk

Want to get outside? Like apples? Well, grab the kids, or your spouse or significant other or just a friend and head over to the Curran Apple Orchard. Don’t miss this great University Place tradition! Join us on Sunday, Sept. 7th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for a good old fashioned Cider Squeeze. Meet Johnny Appleseed and the Big Apple while enjoying music by the Wickline Bluegrass Band and the Golden Opportunity Barbershop Quartet.

Curran Apple Orchard Cider Squeeze
Where: The orchard is located at 3920 Grandview Drive West in University Place, between Brookside Drive and Rock Road, near the roundabout
3920 Grandview Drive West
University Place, WA
When: Sunday, September 07 2008 @ 01:00 PM PDT - 04:00PM
$$$: Visitors can pick apples for free starting on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 1 pm OR purchase bagged apples at the event. Bring a clean jug and picking bags from home or purchase jugs at the event. NO HOME GROWN APPLES ARE ALLOWED to prevent the spread of disease.