Laced with quiet, paved country roads and few (if any) hills, Mayne Island is popular with cyclists. The island has about 19 miles of main road. Though the ferry docks at Village Bay, Miners Bay is the center of activity. It gained its name because it was once a stopover for the many fortune seekers on their way to the gold fields from Victoria. Welcoming visitors, Miners Bay is full of life during the summer pleasure boat season. Active Pass is a major transportation route through rough waters ,and can be viewed from the government wharf. Tourist facilities are available. A blend of old and new abound in Mayne, from century-old mansions and original farms (such as Hardscrabble), to modern suburbia. Best beach on Mayne: Bennett Bay Beach. Mayne Island is one of the Gulf Islands.
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Seattle Japanese Cultural Festival Seattle WA April26-28 The festival features Japanese exhibits, performances, and demonstrations. Held at the Seattle Center in the Fisher Pavilion. The annual festival began in 1976 with a gift of 1,000 cherry trees to the city of Seattle from the Japanese government to celebrate the U.S. Bicentennial.
Northwest Folklife Festival Seattle WA May24-27 Music and dance performances, visual arts, folklore exhibits, hands-on children's activities, workshops, crafts, food, demonstrations, and more!
Berry Dairy Days Burlington WA June13-16 Fresh local strawberry shortcake, spectacular fireworks show, fabulous parades, Kiwanis Salmon BBQ, entertainment stage with live music, nostalgic Berry Cool Car Show.
Bellevue Strawberry Festival Bellevue WA June22-23 Entertainment, an auto show, vendors, food, and family fun are all highly visible parts of the festivities.
Chief Seattle Days Suquamish WA August16-19 The Coastal Jam, a Pow Wow with competition dancing and drumming, a parade, Fun Runs, craft and food vendor booths, and the Chief Seatle Days Youth Royalty Pageant.
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