Seattle, WA

I apologize for being a bit late this weekend. I trust that you all had a wonderful Saturday and I’ll catch you up on things to do for tomorrow.

If you don’t mind a little bit of a drive go check out the Wenatchee River Salmon Festival. The festival offers a fun way to connect with nature and educate yourself and your family on our natural resources and the incredible environment in which we live. There will be fun for all ages, including music, food, art and cultural exchanges with Native Americans.

The Wenatchee River Salmon Festival
When: 18-21 September 2008
Where: Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery
$$$: Free

How to get to Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery

Travel to the west end of Leavenworth on US Highway 2, and turn south onto Icicle Road for a two mile drive to the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. Follow the signs that take you left down Fish Hatchery Road, past Hatchery Park and into the main parking lot and Visitor Center area.

It’s not too late to attend one of the coolest events in September, the Fremont Oktoberfest! “Voted one of the top 10 places to toast Oktoberfest by the USA Today. There are over 70 award winning handcrafted beers pouring.” Admission to the garden includes a souvenir cup and 4 beer tokens. Entertainment at the Adobe main stage will host live music all weekend long.

The FREE Festival area will host over 100 local craft and import vendors, a kids area featuring root beer tasting, crafts, and zucchini car races, live entertainment including the wacky Texas Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving Contest, and the Beck’s by the glass beer garden. ”

The Fremont Oktoberfest
When: Sunday, Sept. 21st, 2008 11am – 6pm
Where: 35th Ave N. and Phinney Ave. N.
$$$: $15 advance/$20 at the gate

Sunday evening plays host to one of the most enchanting evenings in September, Luminata. You can make or buy a lantern and bring it with you to Greenlake where you’ll meet where you’ll meet with other lantern carrying folks for a magical walk around Green Lake.

Luminata - Fall Equinox
When: Sunday, Sept. 21st 2008, 7-10pm
Where: Green Lake Boat Launch
$$$: Free

My wine lovin’ friends might want to jump in with both feet, head to Woodinville and do the Grape Stomp! Celebrate the autumnal equinox with Brian’s latest release - the 2006 Abracadabra - and appetizer’s provided by Chef Peter Kelly of Spazzo’s.

Grape Stomp
When: Sunday, September 21st, 2008, 12-4pm
Where: Brian Carter Cellars, 14419 Woodinville-Redmond Rd., Woodinville, WA 98072
$$$:
$20 Brian Carter Cellars Wine Club Members
$30 for non Wine Club Members

They warn to dress appropriately if you plan to join in the grape stomp!

If you love cars there is a new car show in town. The First Annual West Seattle Junction Car Show promises vintage cars, trucks and hot rods. Check it out!

First Annual West Seattle Junction Car Show
When: Sunday, September 21 2008, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Where: West Seattle Junction, Sw Alaska St. And California Ave Sw
$$$: Free

Those are my picks for tomorrow. Whatever you do, have fun and be safe!