FAMILY FUN
Family Fun in the Hot Summer Sun...
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n the Pacific Northwest, it’s important to take full advantage of our precious summer sunshine any time it graces us with its presence. As a result, Monroe and its surrounding communities know how to do summer right! There is a diverse range of summertime events, festivals and celebrations to choose from, each uniquely reflective of its locale. From Monroe’s Movies under the Moon to the Evergreen State Fair to the Sultan Swoosh 3-on-3 basketball tournament, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
KLA HA YA DAYS
Snohomish July 16 – July 21 The Kla Ha Ya Days festival runs each summer to bring the community of Snohomish together. It’s been a tradition for over 100 years. Kla Ha Ya means “Welcome” and that’s just what Snohomish does. A family-friendly event that includes a carnival, parade, frogtastic kids fair, music stage and more. The festivities kick off Wednesday, July 16, 2019 and runs through Sunday, July 21, 2019. n For more information on Kla Ha Ya Days, please visit klahayadays.com
INDEX ARTS FESTIVAL
Index Saturday, August 10 • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
PHOTO CREDIT: Carolyn Mahran/Photography Enthusiasts of Duvall
DUVALL DAYS
Duvall • Saturday, June 1 Duvall Days is a free, one-day festival that honors and celebrates Duvall’s “Small Town / Real Life” community theme. Often touted as Duvall’s “Best Day of the Year,” Duvall Days includes a vast assortment of family-friendly activities, including vendor booths, a climbing wall, bouncy houses, a petting zoo, laser tag, live music, ziplines, trampolines, pony rides and more! The festivities kick off at 9 a.m. on Main Street and culminates in a 10 p.m. fireworks show over Duvall’s McCormick Park. Event shuttles are available from several different local parking lots to shuttle you back and forth! n For more information on Duvall Days, please visit: duvalldays.org.
NAUTIQUE WWA WAKEBOARD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Monroe • July 24 – July 27
It’s BACK! This exciting wakeboard competition is an international showcase, featuring Monroe as one of just five event stops. According to the Nautique website, the 2019 season promises one of the most impressive line-ups to date, offering multiple days of high-speed, action-packed competition. This event takes place in Monroe’s Lake Tye Park, welcoming spectators of all ages! n Lake Tye Park is located at 14964 Fryelands Blvd. Monroe, Washington, 98272. For more information about the Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships, please visit the website at: thewwa.com/2019-nautiquewake-series-dates-and-locations-selected.
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Held in the tiny postage-stamp sized town of Index, the Index Arts Festival relishes the artistic abilities of Sky Valley residents, welcoming writers, painters, sculptors, photographers, artisans and poets, who come to showcase their work. Tucked off of U.S. 2 east of Gold Bar, the event features poetry and spoken word presentations, art demonstrations, live music and dancing in the park. All things unique and hand-crafted are featured in a variety of vendor exhibits, making it the perfect place to get a head start on your Christmas shopping, with one-of-a-kind items not found anywhere else. n To find out more about the Index Arts Festival, please visit the website at indexartsfestival.wordpress.com.
GOLD DUST DAYS Gold Bar July 26 – July 28
Gold Dust Days is a family-friendly community celebration that honors Gold Bar’s mining heritage while recognizing and celebrating the history of the Sky Valley. Gold Dust Days brings low-tech, old-fashioned fun, allowing kids to bask in the simplicity of playfulness, offering gunnysack races against local firefighters, lasso lessons, horseback rides, bicycle decorating, face-painting, a bouncy house and more. For adults, there are local artists and vendors, live music, food, a Civil War encampment, car shows and hot rod competitions. n Gold Dust Days takes place in the city of Gold Bar. Visit the Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce website for more information.
