Every year the Seattle Center hosts international festivals to further educate visitors and locals to the diversity the world has to offer. This year has been no different, sponsored by Safeco insurance there have been a total of 14 festivals already. Here is a list of the remaining 8.
Korean Cultural Celebration - Sept 8th
Celebrate Korean thanksgiving, Chu’sok.
Seattle Fiestas Patrias - Sept 15-16
Celebrate the independence of a variety of countries from Latin America
The Italian Festival - Sept 29-30
This community favorite is all about food, fun and all things Italian.
CroatiaFest - Oct 7
Experience the wonderful treasures of Croatia with dance, music, art …
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Some of you might not believe it, but Seattle does have a beach scene. Located just across the way from downtown via a 10min water taxi ride, Alki Beach is a superb spot to take a break from the rush of city life and due to a rainshadow effect, Alki beach is often sunny when heavy clouds obscure Seattle.
After enjoying a relaxing ferry ride with stunning views of the city, you walk up the dock and turn right, Alki Kayak Rentals is located right behind the restaurant. Owned and operated by Greg, an environmental economist by education, this small …
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One of my favorite things about Seattle is Pike Place Market. You can get everything from fruit and vegetables to Russian piroshkies and Mexican imports, not to mention that you can have your fresh fish thrown at you when you order.
This year they celebrate their 100th anniversary!
Here is the up and coming activities schedule:
Wednesday, August 15 - Sonando and Brian Butler Band will perform on stage, there will be a chef demo at 1pm.
Thursday, August 16 - Pearl Django and the Jason Parker Group will perform on stage, along with a chef demo at 1pm.
Friday, August 17 …
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Food Glorious Food!!!
If you like to look at food, eat food, smell food anything to do with food, the Bite of Seattle festival for you.
From fresh vegetables and fruit, to gourmet olive oil, to, I kid you not, a “brick o’ curly fries”, this festival has everything to do with mouth watering temptation. Not to mention the free samples…
If you are only mildly interested in food, there is always the different bands performing, you can …
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LeLand
Did you know? Frank Goodwin invested gold he acquired during the Klondike Gold Rush in Pike Place Market property, purchasing numerous buildings, including the LeLand Hotel, and designing the first farmer stalls along the Pike Place sidewalks.
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Poppy the Pig
Did You Know? The Pike Place child care and preschool provides a nutritious meal program, including breakfast, lunch and two snacks a day, to its students, providing over 70% of each child’s nutritional needs.
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Knob Hog
Did you know? The Market Historical District, the first zoning decision of its kind established by a public vote, covers nine acres. It is bordered on the east by First Avenue, on the North by Virginia Street, on the West by Western Avenue, and on the South by Pike Street.
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