Photos by Tag: festival
Waterfront fun
Waterfront fun for all continues Sunday, May 20 as the second and final day of the 2007 Anacortes Waterfront Festival unfolds. Brothers Hunter and Clay Blymyer of Snohomish had a big day, complete with cotton candy and custom-built boats. Sunday’s activities range from food and entertainment to informational booths, boat rides, vendors and more. See […]
Sun and fun
Blue skies, crowds and artwork such as this sun sculpture combined for an exciting Friday opening to the 2006 Anacortes Arts Festival. The festival, which opens each day at 10 a.m., runs through 5 p.m. Sunday. Be sure to enjoy juried art at the Port of Anacortes warehouse, 1st and Commercial Avenue. It’s a great […]
Inspired dance
Two moms and a handful of girls were inspired by the Peruvian music of the “Quichua Mashis” band Friday at the Anacortes Arts Festival. The small group of street dancers attracted one little girl who left her mother’s side to join hands in the circle. This wonderful community festival runs again today and through 5 […]
Maritime music
The Salty Dogs, pictured here at Friday night’s Festival Kickoff Dinner, will perform again this weekend at the two-day Anacortes Waterfront Festival at Cap Sante Boat Haven. This free event is a must for families and lovers of things marine. See www.anacorte.org for details.
Festival morning
It was grins all around following the morning launch of this sailboat, handmade just minutes before at one of the most popular corners of the Anacortes Waterfront Children’s Activities area. Set sail for the Cap Sante Marina area on the Anacortes waterfront. Attractions range from food to crafts to live entertainment. Lots of boats, too, […]
Waterfront poster unveiled
Downtown Anacortes came alive Thursday night when dozens of folks turned out for the unveiling of the 2005 Waterfront Festival poster. The Chamber event was co-sponsored by Anacortes Interiors and The Dish and Sidedish, “neighbors” in a beautifully renovated building at 9th and Commercial. Pictured here receiving a framed poster on behalf of Island Hospital […]
Mel Brown wraps festival
Mel Brown, the “Gentleman of Jazz,” had the distinction of performing the closing set of the 2004 Anacortes Jazz Festival at Curtis Wharf. Brown, whose career spans four decades, recorded and toured with Motown artists including the Temptations, the Supremes, Smokey Robinson and Diana Ross. Brown’s B3 Organ Quartet also included sax man Renato Caranto, […]
Tulips on the way
Tulips blooming in my next door neighbor’s garden serve as a reminder that the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival begins this week. Tens of thousands will visit Skagit County in April as rolling fields of color unfold under the spring sun. For locals, the best plan is to start the day early, visiting the fields on […]