Last weekend, hundreds of people gathered at the Seattle Center Armory to celebrate Turkfest. Now in its 16th year, Turkfest is a cultural festival meant to educate the masses on Turkish culture while enjoying great music and tasty food.
And Turkfest is just one of many fun ethnic festivals you’ll find in Washington throughout the year. If you’re curious about other cultures, here are 6 more events to check out:
- Ethnic Fest, Tacoma
Ethnic Fest Facebook Every summer (usually at the end of July), Ethnic Fest takes over Wright Park in Tacoma. It’s the largest celebration of culture and community in the city, and it’s a blast.
- Chinese Lantern Festival, Spokane
Spokane Lantern Festival For the last several years, the beautiful Chinese Lantern Festival has been held at Riverfront Park. Guests will learn about Chinese culture while being treated to two nightly performances.
- Festa Italiana Seattle
Festa Italiana Seattle Facebook Seattle’s Italian Festival is held every September at the Seattle Center. If you love Italian culture (yes, including cannolis), you’ll love it here.
- Seattle Pierogi Fest
Seattle Pierogi Fest Facebook Each May, Seattle’s Polish Cultural Center hosts this delectable festival that will make your mouth water.
- Japan Fair, Bellevue
Japan Fair Facebook Japan Fair is a 2-day festival that’s free to the public and a lot of fun. Held each July at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, visitors can enjoy live performances, hands-on workshops, and an exhibitor marketplace of over 100 businesses and community organizations.
- Bellingham GreekFest
Bellingham GreekFest If you love Greek food (and who doesn’t?), make a note to check out this festival every September. From your first Spanakopita to your final baklava, you’ll leave happily stuffed.
Washington hosts some impressive festivals every year, especially our food festivals.
Ethnic Fest Facebook
Every summer (usually at the end of July), Ethnic Fest takes over Wright Park in Tacoma. It’s the largest celebration of culture and community in the city, and it’s a blast.
Spokane Lantern Festival
For the last several years, the beautiful Chinese Lantern Festival has been held at Riverfront Park. Guests will learn about Chinese culture while being treated to two nightly performances.
Festa Italiana Seattle Facebook
Seattle’s Italian Festival is held every September at the Seattle Center. If you love Italian culture (yes, including cannolis), you’ll love it here.
Seattle Pierogi Fest Facebook
Each May, Seattle’s Polish Cultural Center hosts this delectable festival that will make your mouth water.
Japan Fair Facebook
Japan Fair is a 2-day festival that’s free to the public and a lot of fun. Held each July at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, visitors can enjoy live performances, hands-on workshops, and an exhibitor marketplace of over 100 businesses and community organizations.
Bellingham GreekFest
If you love Greek food (and who doesn’t?), make a note to check out this festival every September. From your first Spanakopita to your final baklava, you’ll leave happily stuffed.
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