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Festival Events 2019 information
Enter the Eagle Photo Contest & Nature Art Contest
Arlington Arts Council invites Snohomish County residents to enter the Eagle Photography contest, Nature Art Contest, and a Haiku contest to be displayed at the art show on Saturday. Cash prizes. Art entries must be delivered to the show on Friday noon to 6 p.m.
Live Entertainment at the Mirkwood
Friday, Music at 7:30pm
Location: Mirkwood Public House, 117 Division Street
Fun and unique venue will offer live music. For all ages (minors leave at 11pm) $5 cover.
The Skablins and Perfect by Tomorrow bands
Extreme Chainsaw Sculpture Event
- Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Location: Legion Park
114 N Olympic Avenue
Arlington, WA 98223 - Award winning Chainsaw carvers from the Northwest and beyond will carve eagles and other art for the festival
- See the artists in action. Carvings are available for purchase Friday and Saturday.
- Saturday 2:30 p.m. - Live Auction of carvings
Paddle Rafting on the Stillaguamish River
Friday or Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
Meet at Haller Park
1100 West Avenue
Arlington, WA 98223
North Fork Stilly Valley residents Jerry and Lori Michalec invite you on an five-mile raft journey from Trafton to Haller Park. Expect bald eagle sightings, views of other wildlife, and a paddling workout on this 3-hour excursion. Everyone enjoys the serene beauty, light mood elevation, mochas and other distinct pleasures of river travel with North Cascades River Expeditions. Trip includes a midway lunch stop. Make reservations now for this $60 day trip at 1-800-634-8433. Call to learn more or go to www.RiverExpeditions.com.
Nature Conservancy Port Susan Preserve Guided Tour
- Time: 10 a.m. to Noon
- Location: Port Susan Bay Nature Conservancy, Boe Road Stanwood (see Port Susan map on brochure)
- One of the finest estuarine habitats in the Puget Sound. An estuary forms where fresh water meets saltwater and provides habitat for many species of birds, fish, and other wildlife. Wildlife biologists and volunteers will be giving guided tours. Dress warmly and bring your binoculars. "We saw 18 eagles in the trees along the drive to the estuary on February 5, 2016."
Bird Identification Walk at Arlington's Country Charm Park
- Time: 9 to 10:30 a.m.
- Location: Meet at Country Charm Park
604 E Gilman, follow signs
Arlington, WA 98223 - Audubon member Virginia Clark will lead a walk and help identify song birds. A chance to learn bird sounds from an expert, while visiting this riverfront park.
Nature Exhibits and Educational Outreach
- Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Location: City Council Chambers,
238 N Olympic Avenue
Arlington, WA 98223 - Learn about local nature organizations, including:
- Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum will have a booth and show the new book 100 years of Arlington WA, based on their Red Work Quilt project.
Stillaguamish Salmon Stop
- Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Location: City Hall-upstairs
238 N Olympic Avenue
Arlington, WA - This year we are going to take a look at the salmon life cycle and will have fun craft activities for kids.
- Presented by the Stillaguamish Tribe and Sound Salmon Solutions.
Petting Farm
- Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Location: Co-op Supply
- Children and adults are invited to pet farm animals and visit with 4-H students.
Open House with Sarvey Wildlife Care Center
- Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Open House
- Location: City Council Chambers
110 E Third Street
Arlington, WA - Sarvey Wildlife Center bring special guests to the festival-birds of prey that have been rescued by Sarvey, but are unable to be released back to the wild. This is a unique opportunity to see various birds of prey (including eagles) at close range, and to learn about their unique characters and behaviors. Presented in an open house format.
Hands on Arts and Crafts Activities
- Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Location: City Hall, 238 N Olympic Ave
Arlington, WA - Families will enjoy free hands-on crafting with the Arlington Arts Council. Paint wooden eagles and salmon.
Nature Art Show
- Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Location: Olympic Theater
- Enjoy the natural depictions of the beautiful Pacific Northwest flora and fauna as created by local artists. Eagle Photo Contest and Nature Art Show hosted by the Arlington Arts Council. More information here.
Fiber Art Demonstrations
- Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m..
- Location: Arlington United Church
338 N MacLeod Ave.
Arlington, WA - See spinning wool fiber and other related crafts by NW Regional and Valley Spinners, unique mixed media dolls by Dollirious Cloth Doll Club, thread painted quilts by Judy Irish, art of embroidery by Cathy Callan, fabric basket weaving by Sherri McCarthy, dyed silk by Karen Lyons, and yarn art by Karen Lewis. Children and adults alike will delight at seeing and interacting with the textile artists as they demonstrate.
Rock and Gem Display
- Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m..
- Location: To be determined
Arlington, WA - Marysville Rock and Gem Club will present rocks, gems, fossils, and collections from around the world. They will demonstrate/display chain mailing, knife knapping, faceting stones, and jewelry making.
Chili and Hot Dog Vendor
- (Chili and Chowder Cook-off is cancelled)
- Time: 11am-3pm
- Location: Fire Station 46, 137 N MacLeod Avenue
- Chili food truck, hotdogs, soda, water and coffee available.
- Fundraiser for Cascade Valley Health Foundation
Obstacle Course for Children
- Saturday, 11am-3pm
- Location: Station 46 Firehouse, 137 N MacLeod
Experience what salmon feel like navigating obstacles upstream. Kids will enjoy this inflatable obstacle course.
Movie: American Eagle
- Time: showings: 11am, 12:10pm, 1:15pm, 2:20pm
- Location: Olympic Theater, 107 S. Olympic Ave.
- Following protection as an endangered species, bald eagles have come roaring back. This one hour movie by PBS on bald eagles is an intimate portrait of the majestic raptors’ lives in the wild.
- Sponsored by Arlington Lifeway.
Identify Your Arlington Stream
- Time: 11 am-4 pm
- Location: Stilly Valley Collective, 103 E. Third Street
- A collective art project featuring profiles of Arlington’s small but mighty salmon streams, with original art by local art professionals. A new, interactive way to look at our watershed.
Tractors & Old Time Machines on Display
- Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Location: City Hall parking lot
238 N Olympic Avenue
Arlington, WA - The Sky Valley Tractor Club and some Arlington residents display antique tractors and working machinery!
Draft Horse Wagon Rides
- Time: 10 am-4 pm
- Location: Pickup is at City Hall, 238 N Olympic Avenue
- Sponsored by Downtown Arlington Business Association
Downtown Arlington Treasure Hunt
- Friday & Saturday
Go to www.stillyvalleychamber.com for details.
Food Vendors
- Enjoy mini donuts, and kettle corn. Vendors will be in the City Hall parking lot.
Downtown Arlington Super Saturday Sales
- Many downtown stores offer discounts on the first Saturday of the month. View more information on the Downtown Arlington Business Association website.