Washington Cultural Fairs & Festivals
16 cultural events across Washington for 2026.
Recurring4.6(1018) Happening nowWashington Midsummer Renaissance Faire
A beloved Elizabethan-themed Renaissance faire at Sky Meadows with jousting, battle performances, artisan marketplace, themed weekends, and family entertainment on consecutive summer weekends from mid-July through mid-August.
4.9(7)In 2 daysRedmond Arts Festival
This festival will feature about 60 artist booths, a community art project, kidsÆ chalk art, live entertainment, food booths and more.
RecurringIn 9 daysCapitol Hill Block Party
Seattle's signature indie and alternative music festival takes over Capitol Hill each August with multiple stages, local and national acts, food vendors, and a neighborhood party atmosphere that has anchored the city's summer music scene for more than two decades.
4.8(338)The Fresh Paint Festival
It will feature live entertainment, over 100 artist booths, interactive activities, glassblowing, and more.
4.3(18)Westport Art Festival
It will host an array of artisans and crafters showcasing and selling their fine arts and crafts in various media.
RecurringPAX West
One of the world's largest gaming conventions fills downtown Seattle over Labor Day weekend with expo halls, panels, tournaments, tabletop gaming, indie showcases, and the Omegathon championship.
4.6(203)Ocean Shores Arts and Crafts Festival
It will host dozens of artists and craftspeople who will be showcasing and selling their handmade items in various categories such as oil paintings, fine art photography, jewelry, wood crafts, CBD products, organic soaps, home/garden decor, and more.
4(2)Olympia Harbor Days Festival
This festival will feature live music, artisan vendors, delicious food as well as nautical and marine-themed attractions and hands-on activities.
RecurringBumbershoot
A civic tradition since the early 1970s and one of the Pacific Northwest's most eclectic cultural weekends.
5(1)Spokane Fleece and Fiber Festival
A craft fair in Spokane.
RecurringFishermen's Fall Festival
A free waterfront celebration of Seattle's commercial fishing heritage at Fishermen's Terminal, with salmon BBQ, survival suit races, kids' activities, live music, and ship canal tours benefiting the Seattle Fishermen's Memorial Foundation.
RecurringOktoberfest Northwest
Washington's largest Munich-style celebration fills the Washington State Fair Event Center Festhalle with German food, imported beers, oompah and polka bands, wiener dog races, and family-friendly festivities each October.
3(2)The Fresh Hop Ale Festival
Sample a bounty of delicious beers offered by the participating brewers.
4.1(7440)Tacoma Holiday Food and Gift Festival
Come shop a variety of unique gift ideas, holiday and home decor, handmade arts and crafts, photography, health and body products, clothing, specialty foods and more.
4.7(23)Medical Lake Fall Festival
This annual family-friendly event brings out all of the townÆs ghouls, goblins, and ghosts for fun.
4.9(54)Puyallup Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival
This festival will feature everything related to sewing, quilting, needle-art and craft supply.
Frequently asked questions
How many cultural festivals are there in Washington?
Our directory lists 26 cultural festivals across Washington for the 2026 season, including The Fresh Paint Festival, Puyallup Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival and Fircrest Strawberry Festival.
When is the best time for cultural festivals in Washington?
Washington's cultural festivals cluster in June and September — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular cultural festivals in Washington?
By Google review score, The Fresh Paint Festival in Everett ranks among the most popular, with a 4.8-star rating from 338 reviews.