EventsAt 113 years the Sequim Irrigation Festival is the oldest continuing festival in Washington State. The festival is held in downtown Sequim, located in Clallam County. The 2008 festival ran from May 3rd through May 11th, and had many events for the entire family.
Irrigation Festival Pageant
Saturday, March 1, 2008
This is a scholarship event to selected the royalty that will be the best representatives for Sequim in the Community and accompany the float as it travels around the state.
Kick Off Dinner
Saturday, March 29, 2008
This is a major fund raising event for the festival as well as the first introduction of the 2008 Royalty, Pioneers, and Grand Marshal. 2008 Festival Pins as well as many donated items were auctioned during this event.
Arts and Crafts Fair
Saturday & Sunday , May 3-4 2008
Arts and Crafts Fair with hand-made items from crafters, food, and live entertainment. Many joined us for a classic car show of about 20 local classic cars, Mario Lorenz and the Happy Tymer Clowns on Saturday.
Kids Parade
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Parade for kids 12 years and younger. Prizes were awarded.
Kids Day
Saturday, May 3, 2008Indoor activities included face painting, model making and crafts. Outside Touch a Truck and Goldwing Motorcycles – all FREE for your family and friends.
Goldwing Motorcycle Display
Saturday, May 3, 2008,
Goldwing Touring Association Motorcycles were on display as part of the Kids Day event.
Jesse Marunde Memorial Invitational Strongman Competition
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Crazy Daze Breakfast
Friday, May 9, 2008
Breakfast in spirit of Crazy Callen with awards given to best skits. Come in costume or just enjoy those that do.
Past Royalty Luncheon
Friday, May 9, 2008
Luncheon for past Irrigation Festival Royalty.
Sequim Arts Juried Art Show
Thursday-Sunday, May 8-11, 2008
Sequim Arts, an organization of over 150 artists living on the Olympic Peninsula, is sponsoring its 32nd Annual Fine Arts Exhibit. Entries to this exhibit come from all over the United State, Canada and Australia.
113th Irrigation Festival Grand Parade
Saturday, May 10, 2008
113th 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,.
Sequim Treasure Cruzz
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Classic cars from around the area parade through downtown Sequim.
Sequim Treasure Car Show n' Shine
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Classic cars from around the area compete for prizes.
Logging Show, Truck and Tractor Pull
Saturday, May 10, 2008, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Location: next to Carrie Blake Park
Funtastic Carnival
Thursday - Saturday, May 8-10, 2008
Rides and games at the Funtastic Carnival provides fun for the entire family.