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At 118 years the Sequim Irrigation Festival is the oldest continuing festival in Washington State. The festival was held in downtown Sequim, located in Clallam County. The 2013 festival will be from May 3rd through May 12th, and have many events for the entire family. A printable copy of the events is now available.
 Saturday, January 26, 2013
Sequim High School Auditorium
This is a scholarship event to select the royalty that will be the best representatives for Sequim in the Community and accompany the float as it travels around the state.
Saturday, March 23, 2013, 7pm
Club Seven Room at Seven Cedars Casino
This is a major fund raising event for the festival as well as the first introduction of the 2013 Royalty, Pioneers, and Grand Marshal. 2013 Festival Pins as well as many donated items are auctioned during this event.
Friday, May 3, 2013, 5pm-8pm
Downtown Sequim
The First Friday Art Walk Sequim is a fun and free self-guided tour of local art galleries, artist's studios, the Museum and Arts Center, and alternative art venues in Sequim on the First Friday of every month.
Saturday, May 4, 2013, 10am - 5pm
Sunday, May 5, 2013, 10am - 4pm
Bell Street between Sequim Avenue & 2nd Avenue
2013 will be the 23rd year for the Arts and Crafts Fair, a 2 day event that provides an opportunity for artisans and crafters to display and sell hand-crafted items. Many join us each year for crafts, live local entertainment and food.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Washington Street between Sequim Avenue and 2nd Ave
Merchants from around Sequim will have booths along Washington Street. Come check out and get to know the local merchants and businesses. There will be raffles, giveaways, demonstrations and more by the businesses and vendors. The 2013 Festival Float will also be available for an up close and personal viewing all day.
 Saturday, May 4, 2013
Kids Day: 11am - 2pm
Family Picnic: 10am - 4pm
Carrie Blake Park
We have combined the Kids Day and the Family Picnic to create an event for the entire family. Kids Day activities will take place around Guy Cole Center with both inside and outside activities. There will be lots of activities for the entire family, including Softball games, Dog Park activities, Bicycle Poker Run, Football Camp, Touch-a-Truck and a Barbeque.
Saturday, May 4, 2013, 9am - 3pm
Cedar Street, between Sequim Avenue and 2nd Avenue
The Sequim Open Aire Market will again be present at the Irrigation Festival. What better combination than an age old agricultural celebration and a market for present day farmers and artisans. There will also be hot food, baked goods and more delicious vittles.
May 2, 9, 16 at 6pm
May 4 at 2pm
May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 at 7pm
The Sequim High School presents "Footloose" as its annual operetta during the Irrigation Festival.
Friday, May 10, 2013, 7am
Sunland Golf and Country Club
Breakfast in spirit of Crazy Callen with awards given to best skits. Many come in costume and other just to enjoy those that do.
Past Royalty Luncheon
Friday, May 10, 2013
Luncheon for past Irrigation Festival Royalty.
Month of May, 2013
Reception during the First Friday Art Walk, Friday May 4, 5pm-8pm
Museum and Arts Center
Sequim Arts, an organization of over 150 artists living on the Olympic Peninsula, will sponsor its 37th Annual Fine Arts Exhibit. Entries to this exhibit come from all over the world.
Fund the Float Dance
Saturday, May 4, 2013, 7pm to midnight
Oasis Bar and Grill
Great evening with dancing to a band, appetizers, drinks and fun games
Historical Walking Tour
Friday, May 10, 2013 at 10:30 and 1:30
Start at the Museum and Art Center in Cedar Street
Walking tour of historic buildings in downtown Sequim.
 Friday, May 10, 2013, 5 - 10pm
Saturday, May 11, 2013, 10am - 5pm
Blake Avenue Lot
25th Annual Logging Show includes Truck and Tractor Pull, lawnmower races, early time gas engine display, food, arts and crafts. Fireworks Friday night at 9:30.
Friday, May 10, 2013, 6 - 8pm
Blake Avenue Lot
The Strongman Competition is held at the Logging Show venue. International strongman competitors compete in axle lift, arm over arm truck pull, log press, tire flip, stone stack, dead lift and car lift.
Friday, May 10, 2013, 9:30pm
Blake Avenue Lot
This will be the seventh year for fireworks at the Logging Show events on Friday night. They were fantastic!
Saturday, May 11, 2013, 6pm - 11am
Location: Guy Cole Center
Annual Loggers Breakfast with pancakes, scrambled eggs, ham, orange juice and coffee.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
On Washington Street, time approximately 10:20am
Starting Location: 7th and Washington
Ending Location: 7th and Washington
This is an out and back run that will take place along the Grand Parade route.
Saturday, May 11, 2013, 10am
Location: Starting 5th and Washington to 3rd and Washington
Parade for kids 12 years and younger. Prizes are awarded.
Saturday, May 11, 2013, 10:55am
Downtown Sequim
Classic cars from around the area parade through downtown Sequim on Washington Street from Dunlap to Walmart (Priest Road).
Saturday, May 11, 2013, Noon
Downtown Sequim
118th Irrigation Festival Grand Parade through downtown Sequim with pioneers, festival float and other floats from around the state, bands from around the area, community groups, businesses and more.
Saturday, May 11, 2013, Noon - 4pm
Wal-Mart Parking Lot
Classic cars from around the area compete for prizes.
 Thursday, May 9, 2013, 5pm - 9pm
Friday, May 10, 2013, 5pm - 11pm
Saturday, May 11, 2013, Noon - 11pm
Sunday, May 12, 2013, Noon - 5pm
Rides and games at the Carnival provides fun for the entire family. The 2013 Carnival will be presented by Davis Show NW. |
Events
118th Irrigation Festival Grand Parade
Car Show n' Shine