The Washington State International Kite Festival (Aug 19–25 in Long Beach) is a fun and colorful out-of-town event that's definitely worth the drive. Credit: Rick White

The Washington State International Kite Festival (Aug 19–25 in Long Beach) is a fun and colorful out-of-town event thats definitely worth the drive.

The Washington State International Kite Festival (Aug 19–25 in Long Beach) is a fun and colorful out-of-town event that’s definitely worth the drive. Rick White

Below, we’ve rounded up the biggest and best festivals you need to know about this season, whether you plan on hanging out at neighborhood block parties, ambling around night markets, waving rainbow flags, eating ice cream, seeing cultural performances, taking in films and live music in the great outdoors, or cooling off with local libations. You can also find a complete list of festivals in Seattle this summer on our Things To Do calendar, or check out the rest of our critics’ picks from Seattle Art and Performance.

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Seasonal
June 8–16
Marysville Strawberry Festival Enjoy all Marysville has to offer: Parades, a carnival, markets, a car show, the Berry Run, and a strawberry shortcake-eating contest. (Marysville, free)

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