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We love to celebrate in Sequim and we put on some of the best festivals and community events around. Join us as we celebrate irrigation water, that sweet smelling purple plant, our famous sunny environment, and lots of things in between.
The Sunshine Festival helps us celebrate the end of winter and the coming of the spring and summer seasons with events designed for the entire family We had a blast last March 3 & 4, 2023 at our 4th annual Sequim Sunshine Festival, despite some challenging weather. Thank you for coming out!
We are now busily working on next year's event! Plan to take part in the Sun Fun Color Run, live music, interactive light experiences, street painting, drone show, and other activities currently in the planning stages.
Check back for 2024 dates and updated information as the festival dates draw nearer.
Where Water is Wealth. The Sequim Irrigation Festival is the longest running festival in the state of Washington. 2023 marks the event's 128th year. The organizing committee has some exciting changes planned for 2023 and is preparing a full slate of activities for the entire family.
Sequim is known for its fragrant, purple fields of lavender and for hosting the premier lavender event in North America. Normally celebrated on the third weekend of July, the 27th Sequim Lavender Weekend will be held July 21-23, 2023. Lavender Weekend includes beautiful farms open to the public, many with special events, a "Street Fair" at Carrie Blake Park, and a host of community events. Get all the details.
The Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society hosts events throughout the year so be sure to check out their website.
Save the date for 2023 Olympic Peninsula Birdfest:
April 13 - 16, 2023. Past events have included guided birding trips; boat tours; and a gala banquet. A must attend for all bird lovers.