The Stillaguamish Festival of the River is a fun way to celebrate summer and the Pacific Northwest environment. Regional citizens and visitors share their experiences and learn from others about water quality, salmon habitat, and the watershed. And if you don't know what a watershed is, we'll teach you!
This year we feature a giant storytelling turtle tent, interpretive salmon habitat tours, arts and craft vendors, a scrumptious salmon steakbarbecue prepared by the Stillaguamish Tribe, and a variety of live music.
The Dusty 45s have been added to the lineup at The Stillaguamish Festival of the River. The festival runs August 8-9th in Arlington, WA at the River Meadows County Park. The event is free and features two full days of music starting at 11am. There are also a variety of other activities including a Salmon Bake, Fun Run and Pow Wow. The Dusty 45s play Saturday at 11am. There is no ATM and cell service is spotty so be prepared. Dogs are allowed if on leash
The mission of the Festival is to help people who live and work in the Stillaguamish Watershed and surrounding regions understand how their actions can help make their environment cleaner for people, fish, and wildlife.
Come out and enjoy the Festival of the River with your favorite Seattle band The Dusty 45s!
Activities for the entire family!
* Live music
* Presenting of the colors NEW!!***
* Wildlife display with live eagles
* Demonstration Pow Wow PUBLIC WELCOME!
* 5K Fun Run (click here for info)
* Traditional salmon bake, $
* Children’s entertainment stage
* Climbing Wall NEW!! ***
* Interpretive salmon habitat tours at the river
* Environmental education exhibits
* Expanded wellness exhibits
* Stillaguamish cultural exhibit
* Turtle tent for storytelling
* Giant roving salmon puppet
* Pacific Science Center Harvesting Science Exhibit NEW!! ***
* Fly fishing demonstrations
* Logging show
* Over 40 Craft and food vendors
* Silent auction to benefit youth and elders programs
* And much more!
The Stillaguamish Festival of the River is a fun way to celebrate summer and the Pacific Northwest environment. Regional citizens and visitors share their experiences and learn from others about water quality, salmon habitat, and the watershed. And if you don’t know what a watershed is, they will teach you!
With a giant storytelling tent, a 20′ paintable mural, arts and craft vendors, a scrumptious salmon barbecue prepared by the Stillaguamish Tribe, and live music by a variety of great bands….there is something for everyone to enjoy!
Well not literally…but if you have ever seen Billy Joe and The Dusty 45s you know what Im talking about! If you have yet had the chance then you need to catch one of their upcoming summer tour dates. This week The Dusty’s are playing the Out to Lunch Concert Series at Harbor steps this Friday at 12pm. Then on Saturday The Stillaguamish Festival of the River. Both will be a hoot of a good time. If you cant make those shows keep your eye on upcoming gigs and come on out…we would love to see you! In the meantime to keep you entertained here is a great little video of the Flaming Trumpet from last year in Brooklyn, NY.
Every summer the Dusty 45s can be seen at a variety of outdoor venues. All of the concerts are free and all-ages. Come on out and support local music and enjoy the beautiful Northwest summer!
The season kicks off next Wednesday, July 30th at University Village from 6-9pm. http://www.uvillage.com/events.asp
Sunday, August 3rd is the debut performance at Mercer Island’s “Mostly Music in the Park”. Showtime is 7pm!
Friday, August 8th at Noon is the annual Harbor Steps “Out to Lunch” concert. Located on the steps just below SAM in downtown Seattle. Bring your dancing shoes to work and take a long lunch!
We hope to see you at one or all of these great 2008 Summer Festivals! If you make it to any of these leave us a comment and let us know you had a good time;-)
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