Seattle, WA

It’s a happening weekend in Auburn this weekend:

Auburn Good Ol’ Days
When: August 08 - August 10, 2008
Where: Auburn, Washington
$$$: Free $15 for the VIP party Friday night

This is a celebration of life; fostering benefit to musicians, authors, poets, artists of all ages, athletes, essayists, non profit organizations, hobbyists, candidates, local businesses, regional businesses, national businesses, the city programs, vendors, volunteers and above all, people and their families.

Festival Latino
When: August 08 - August 10, 2008
Where: Auburn, Washington
$$$: $5, Children under 12 FREE, Everyone FREE on Friday before 5pm and 2pm

The largest Latin Festival in the Puget Sound region. With over 25 carnival rides, 100 booths, delicious food from all over Latin America, high energy entertainment, and a few surprises along the way, this years event is expected to draw over 40,000 people.

It’s a pretty happening weekend in Seattle, too:

Pacific Northwest Quiltfest
When: August 08 - August 10, 2008
Where: Seattle, Washington
$$$: $10.00/three Day pass-$20.00 Parking

Pacific Northwest Quiltfest is the largest juried and judged exhibit of quilts from Alaska, Alberta, British Columbi, Idaho, Montana, Northwest Territories, Oregon, Washington and the Yukon.

Seattle Music Fest at Alki Beach
When: August 10 - August 12, 2008
Where: Alki Beach
$$$: SMF is free with a small, suggested donation.

Three days of amazing music at one of the most beautiful beaches around. New music, new things to do, new foods to try, and an atmosphere like no other event.

Seattle Tattoo Expo
When: August 8-10 2008, 12:00pm - 10:00pm
Where: Seattle Center
$$$: 1 Day: $15 Advance, 3 Day: $35, Day of Show: $20/day

Contests, artists from all over the country (New Jersey to Alaska), with an artist seminar on Friday, Aug. 8 presented by Shawn Barber.

City Chase Seattle
When: August 9 2008
Where: Myrtle Edwards Park, 3130 Alaskan Way W

City Chase, the world’s largest urban adventure series, is a one-day urban adventure race that NBC Chicago has billed as a one-day “Fear Factor meets Amazing Race.” Part scavenger hunt and part obstacle course, City Chase is a full day of navigating around Seattle on foot and using public transportation to compete in physical, mental and humorous challenges. Challenges from last year’s series had participants rappelling down a rock walls, holding live snakes and alligators, and singing before a live audience. Charity is an important component of the event as well–last year Chicago participants raised over $8,000 for Special Olympics doing tasks for strangers on the street! This year partial proceeds from the event will be benefiting Seattle Works. The Seattle team with the best time will advance to the 2008 US National Championships. The victors will represent “Team USA” at the 2008 World Championships in November in Marrakesh, Morocco. To save $25 on team registration simply enter YelpSeattle when signing up for a new team.