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Great Northwest http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com Living and Playing in Western Washington Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:17:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.png Great Northwest http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com Abbotsford, B.C. International Airshow, August 8-10, 2008 http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/08/03/abbotsford-bc-international-airshow-august-8-10-2008/ http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/08/03/abbotsford-bc-international-airshow-august-8-10-2008/#comments Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:53:36 +0000 Rod http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/?p=203 ]]> 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.

]]> http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/08/03/abbotsford-bc-international-airshow-august-8-10-2008/feed/ 0 starmanjones Abbotsford International Airshow, August 8-10, 2008, Abbotsford, British Columbia Washington State Festivals, August 2008 http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/07/29/washington-state-festivals-august-2008/ http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/07/29/washington-state-festivals-august-2008/#comments Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:13:47 +0000 Rod http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/?p=201 ]]> The Festivals Page at greatnorthwest.info has been updated with a whole LOT of August festivals occurring all throughout the state of Washington.

]]> http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/07/29/washington-state-festivals-august-2008/feed/ 0 starmanjones Whatcom & Skagit Folk: If you like Shellfish, you’ll love the Samish Bivalve Bash http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/whatcom-skagit-folk-if-you-like-shellfish-youll-love-the-samish-bivalve-bash/ http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/whatcom-skagit-folk-if-you-like-shellfish-youll-love-the-samish-bivalve-bash/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:58:47 +0000 Rod http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/?p=199 ]]>

6th Annual Samish Bay Bivalve Bash, Saturday, July 19, 2008

What: 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…

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]]> http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/whatcom-skagit-folk-if-you-like-shellfish-youll-love-the-samish-bivalve-bash/feed/ 0 starmanjones 6th Annual Samish Bay Bivalve Bash, Saturday, July 19, 2008 Tall ships at Blaine, Bellingham, Washington July 24th-Aug. 3rd http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/tall-ships-at-blaine-bellingham-washington-july-24th-aug-3rd/ http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/tall-ships-at-blaine-bellingham-washington-july-24th-aug-3rd/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:52:16 +0000 Rod http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/?p=197 ]]> 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….

]]> http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/tall-ships-at-blaine-bellingham-washington-july-24th-aug-3rd/feed/ 0 starmanjones Lynden Raspberry Festival, July 18th-19th http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/lynden-raspberry-festival-july-18th-19th/ http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/lynden-raspberry-festival-july-18th-19th/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:47:58 +0000 Rod http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/?p=195 ]]>

Lynden Raspberry Festival, July 18 and July 19, 2008

What: 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]

Where: Various venues. See official schedule.

When: Friday, July 18 – Saturday, July 19

]]> http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/lynden-raspberry-festival-july-18th-19th/feed/ 0 starmanjones Lynden Raspberry Festival, July 18 and July 19, 2008 July 11-13 Weekend: What’s Happening http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/07/10/july-11-13-weekend-what%e2%80%99s-happening/ http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/07/10/july-11-13-weekend-what%e2%80%99s-happening/#comments Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:58:03 +0000 Rod http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/?p=193 ]]> All events may not be shown here. Consult the GreatNorthwest events calendars for a complete listing of weekend events. Also see the links section in the sidebar for events that may not be listed here.

Friday

Bellingham/Whatcom County:

133rd Army Band Brass Quintet, free concert, Fairhaven Village Green, 12:00pm [map]
133rd Army Band Jazz Combo, free concert on Fairhaven Village Green, 5:00pm

Western Washington:

Vancouver/British Columbia:

Saturday

Bellingham/Whatcom County:

Bellingham Farmer’s Market
Blaine Art & Jazz Street Fair & Kids’ Visual Art Contest
133rd Army Band Jazz Combo, free concert at Blaine Art & Jazz Street Fair, 12:00pm
133rd Army Band Concert Band, free concert at Marine Park, Performance Deck, Blaine, 6:00pm [map]
Free Outdoor Movie @ Milt’s Pizza Place, Lynden [post]
Fairhaven Oudoor Cinema & Evening Music on the Village Green

Western Washington:

Vancouver/British Columbia:

Sunday

Bellingham/Whatcom County:

133rd Army Concert Band @ Maritime Heritage Park, 5:00-6:30pm [map]

Western Washington:

Vancouver/British Columbia:

]]> http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/07/10/july-11-13-weekend-what%e2%80%99s-happening/feed/ 0 starmanjones Sunny and warm Sunny and warm Sunny and warm Arlington Fly-In and Airshow, July 9-13 http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/07/08/arlington-fly-in-and-airshow-july-9-13/ http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/07/08/arlington-fly-in-and-airshow-july-9-13/#comments Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:12:48 +0000 Rod http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/?p=191 ]]>

Arlington Fly-In and Airshow, July 9-13, 2008

The largest sport aviation event in Western Washington! Click on the graphic for more information.

]]> http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/07/08/arlington-fly-in-and-airshow-july-9-13/feed/ 0 starmanjones Arlington Fly-In and Airshow, July 9-13, 2008 Kent Cornucopia Days, July 10-13 http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/07/08/kent-cornucopia-days-july-10-13/ http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/07/08/kent-cornucopia-days-july-10-13/#comments Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:07:21 +0000 Rod http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/?p=189 ]]>

Southern King County’s Largest Summer Festival! Click on the graphic for more info.

]]> http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/07/08/kent-cornucopia-days-july-10-13/feed/ 2 starmanjones Kent Cornucopia Days, July 10-13, 2008 Bellingham/W. Washington Weekend: 7/4-7/6 http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/07/03/bellinghamw-washington-weekend-74-76/ http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/07/03/bellinghamw-washington-weekend-74-76/#comments Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:26:48 +0000 Rod http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/?p=176 ]]> All events may not be shown here. Consult the GreatNorthwest events calendars for a complete listing of weekend events.

Friday

For a listing of Independence Day celebrations occurring throughout the region, see my previous post on the subject, and/or the GreatNorthwest event calendars.

Saturday

Bellingham/Whatcom County:

Western Washington:

Vancouver/British Columbia:

Sunday

Bellingham/Whatcom County:

Deadly dull. I refer you to What’s Up! for the nighttime tavern music scene.

Western Washington:

Vancouver/British Columbia:

]]> http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/07/03/bellinghamw-washington-weekend-74-76/feed/ 0 starmanjones Happy Independence Day! Partly to mostly sunny Renton Car Show/Art Show, July 6 http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/06/24/renton-car-showart-show-july-6/ http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/06/24/renton-car-showart-show-july-6/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:03:28 +0000 Rod http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/?p=172 ]]> Click on the flyer to visit the website.

]]> http://greatnorthwest.wordpress.com/2008/06/24/renton-car-showart-show-july-6/feed/ 0 starmanjones Renton Car Show, Renton, WA, July 6, 2008