Abbotsford, B.C. International Airshow, August 8-10, 2008

The Abbotsford International Airshow in British Columbia , one of Canada’s largest airshows, kicks off this upcoming Friday, and it’s just a short hop across the border from the Lynden, or Sumas, Washington Border crossings. This is prime, affordable entertainment for Western Washington residents.

Featured this year are the USAF Thunderbirds demonstration team, among a large variety of other acts, from high performance jet fighters, to the Boeing-built “Osprey” vertical takeoff or landing (VTOL) plane.

Click on the graphic below for more information and a small collection of images from last year’s show–

As an interesting aside, the USAF Thunderbirds lead solo pilot this year is the first woman in U.S. history to fly with a military demonstration team. See my previous post on the subject.

Abbotsford International Airshow, August 8-10, 2008, Abbotsford, British Columbia

Washington State Festivals, August 2008

The Festivals Page at greatnorthwest.info has been updated with a whole LOT of August festivals occurring all throughout the state of Washington.

Whatcom & Skagit Folk: If you like Shellfish, you’ll love the Samish Bivalve Bash

  • 6th Annual Samish Bay Bivalve Bash, Saturday, July 19, 2008What: Oyster shell sculptures, Mud Run, food booths, beer garden, Crab races, local bands, dancing, contests and games in a Scenic beach setting. If you like shellfish, the food offerings are going to make your eyes roll up in your head: Steamed clams and mussels, barbecued oysters, curried mussels and rice…
  • Benefits Community Clean Water Awareness Programs.

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Tall ships at Blaine, Bellingham, Washington July 24th-Aug. 3rd

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftan will be harbored at Blaine from July 24-27, and after a one-day break, will be harbored at Bellingham from July 29 – Aug. 3….

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Lynden Raspberry Festival, July 18th-19th

  • Lynden Raspberry Festival, July 18 and July 19, 2008What: The Lynden, WA Raspberry Festival celebrates the largest harvest of raspberries in North America. Lots of family-oriented activities, live entertainment, and good things to eat. [complete Friday-Saturday schedule - PDF file]
  • When: Friday, July 18 – Saturday, July 19