Bickleton

The rural community of Bickleton is known as the "Bluebird Capital of America," on account of the thousands of bluebirds that spend most of the year in the area and the more than 1500 birdhouses erected by residents.

The bluebirds begin arriving in February and leave some time around October. The birds that frequent the area are the Blue Mountain Bluebird and the Red-breasted Western Bluebird.

Although quite small (population 90), there are interesting events and places in or near town. Bickleton is home to the states oldest tavern, The Bluebird, and the states oldest rodeo. Just 11 miles south of town is the Whoop-n-Holler Museum where there are many interesting local antiques and old vehicles.

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Washington Events Are: Christmas Lighting Festival Leavenworth December 18 thru December 20 Christmas in the Country Bainbridge Island December 4 thru December 6 Jim Knapp Orchestra at the Earshot Jazz Festival Seattle continuing Passport to the Peninsula Port Angeles and Port Townsend November 14 thru November 15 Christmas Lighting Festival Leavenworth December 11 thru December 13

Other upcoming events include: Fall Salmon Tour Poulsbo continuing thru November 25 Festival of Trees Vancouver November 27 thru November 28 Fireworks At Midnight over the Ocean Long Beach December 31 Festival of Chimes and Lights Port Orchard December 5 Bed & Breakfast Holiday Open House Peninsula December 12 thru December 13