Near the southern coast of the Island, Metchosin is one of several towns encompassed by the 26-mile long Galloping Goose Regional Park. Nature trails in the area offer a close look at west coast plants and animals. Population 4,670 Metchosin is the home of Pearson College, one of the United World Colleges, and the location of the Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts, in session each July. Take Happy Valley Road to the east side of Sooke Inlet and East Sooke Regional Park for hiking trails, beachcombing, Native petroglyphs, and beautiful picnic sites. Local marinas rent boats for salmon fishing.
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06/09 Coming to The Metchosin area
Seattle Japanese Cultural Festival Seattle WA April26-28 The festival features Japanese exhibits, performances, and demonstrations. Held at the Seattle Center in the Fisher Pavilion. The annual festival began in 1976 with a gift of 1,000 cherry trees to the city of Seattle from the Japanese government to celebrate the U.S. Bicentennial.
Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival Hoquiam WA April26-28 Witness the migrating shorebirds at Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge and other birding hotspots in Grays Harbor County.
Northwest Folklife Festival Seattle WA May24-27 Music and dance performances, visual arts, folklore exhibits, hands-on children's activities, workshops, crafts, food, demonstrations, and more!
Berry Dairy Days Burlington WA June13-16 Fresh local strawberry shortcake, spectacular fireworks show, fabulous parades, Kiwanis Salmon BBQ, entertainment stage with live music, nostalgic Berry Cool Car Show.
Bellevue Strawberry Festival Bellevue WA June22-23 Entertainment, an auto show, vendors, food, and family fun are all highly visible parts of the festivities.
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