Whatcom County, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The Northwest Washington Fair in Linden has begun, and there’s plenty for everyone to enjoy this weekend. With your ticket, there’s loads of free fun to be had at the Northwest Washington Car Show, Ninja Experience, Cirque Cyber, the Grandstand Horse Show, Barnyard Racers and more, or you can just wander around and check out the farm animals.
If you’re willing to spend a little more, you can also buy tickets to the fantastic Grandstand shows. On Saturday, August 10, Walker Hayes will perform his unique take on pop-country; tickets for this show are still available to buy. On Sunday, Banda Los Recoditos will perform regional Mexican music. Ludacris’ show next Saturday is sold out, but tickets for Leland and Chris Jansen are still available to buy.
There’s a carnival, agricultural exhibits, antique tractor displays, a beer garden, lots of fair food, and even a rodeo. There’s really nothing more to say. It’s the Northwest Washington Fair. It’s fun. You should definitely go.
For fair and entertainment tickets, visit the Northwest Washington Fair website.
If you’re looking for some more fair-y fun, check out Food Truck Friday at Pioneer Park in Ferndale. Several food trucks will be setting up stalls and Jim Buk To will be taking to the Pioneer Village Stage on Friday, August 9th, at 6pm. Jim Buk To is a cover band that specializes in classic alternative rock.
Food Truck Friday is part of the City of Ferndale’s Summer of Fun events, which also include Music in the Park and Flicks in the Park. Next up for music is Lemon Creek celebrating women in rock and pop on Aug. 17. The final film screening of the summer is “Migration” on Aug. 23 at 6 p.m.
It’s all free. For more information about Food Truck Fridays and Ferndale Summer of Fun, visit cityofferndale.org.
Walker Hays will be bringing pop country to the NWW Fair in Linden, but if indie pop is more your style, head to the Blue Room in Bellingham on Saturday.
Art Gecko, an indie pop band from Seattle, will be performing. Their second EP, “Occult,” was released on Friday, August 9. Art Gecko will perform with Dollar Bird and Carrao. The show starts at 9pm and is open to all ages.
For tickets, visit blueroombham.com.
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