2007 Summer Events

Bellevue Farmers Market
Now-October 11
3:00-7:00 p.m. every Thursday
1717 Bellevue Way NE
(425) 454-8474
www.bellevuefarmersmarket.org
Purchase farm fresh and locally grown fruits and vegetables direct from the farmer. Also, beef, chicken, eggs, artisan breads, shellfish, flowers, cheese and more! Music and cooking demos.

Layered to Last Exhibit
Now-October 28
Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art
1116 108th Avenue NE
(425) 455-1116
www.dollart.com
Papier maché dolls from three continents and three centuries on display.

Mercer Slough Blueberry Farm
and Bill Pace Fruit and Produce
Now–October
9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. daily
Mercer Slough Nature Park
2380 Bellevue Way SE
(425) 467-0501

Larsen Lake Blueberry Farm and
Cha Family Farms
Now-October, Tuesday–Sunday
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
U-Pick blueberries: Mid-July thru August
Lake Hills Greenbelt, 2 locations:
700 148th Avenue SE and
156th Avenue SE/SE 16th Street
(425) 260-2266

The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center
June 2-September 23
(425) 450-3810
www.meydenbauer.com/theatre
Numerous concerts and arts performances.
(See listing on previous page.)

Bellevue Botanical Garden
15-Year Anniversary Celebration
June 16
1:00-4:00 p.m.
(425) 452-2750
www.bellevuebotanical.org
Free event with interactive displays, a look at the new Bellevue Botanical Garden history book and tours of the garden.

Fraser Cabin Heritage Saturdays
June 16, July 21, August 18
12:00-3:00 p.m.
(425) 450-1049
www.eastsideheritagecenter.org
Participate in free hands-on activities
at Kelsey Creek Farm Park.

Eastside Heritage Center’s
Strawberry Festival
June 23, 10:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
June 24, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Crossroads Community Park
(425) 450-1049
www.bellevuestrawberryfestival.orgFeatures fresh strawberry shortcake, historical and agricultural displays, games, contests, music, classic automobiles
and more!

Bellevue’s 24-Hour Relay Challenge
June 23-24
10:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Bellevue Downtown Park
(425) 452-2846
www.youthlink.com
Walk, run and jump to raise funds for community grants for teen services.

Mountains to Sound Greenway Days
June 23-24
various locations

Symetra Bellevue Family 4th
July 4
6:00-11:00 p.m.
Bellevue Downtown Park
(425) 453-1223
www.bellevuedowntown.com/events
The Eastside’s largest 4th of July celebration featuring live entertainment and spectacular fireworks synchronized to the music of the Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra. Family entertainment, children’s activities, live music and more!

Virginia Mason Team Medicine Marathon at Seafair
July 8
7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Starts and finishes near
Bellevue Downtown Park
(206) 728-0123
www.seafairmarathon.com
The Pacific Northwest’s premier summer-time marathon. Also includes a marathon team relay, half marathon, 5K, Nordic walk and kids marathon. Benefits cancer research.

Live at Lunch Concert Series
July 10-September 13
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Tuesdays at various office properties
Thursdays at the Bellevue Galleria
(425) 453-1223
www.bellevuedowntown.com/events
Take a break and enjoy many of the Northwest’s hottest bands from rock
to jazz to country.

Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend
Friday, July 27–Sunday, July 29
Bellevue Arts Museum ArtsFair
presented by Coldwell Banker Bain, Bellevue Way
Bellevue Square and Bellevue Arts Museum
(425) 519-0770
www.bellevuearts.org
This premier art event celebrates
excellence in art and features juried artist booths, art demonstrations, an award-winning Kidsfair, live entertainment and delicious foods.

6th Street Fair presented by Bank of America
NE 6th Street and 106th Avenue NE
(425) 453-1223
www.bellevuedowntown.com/events
The lively 6th Street Fair features more than 120 juried artists from across the nation, showcasing original artwork, jewelry, home décor, paintings, woodworking, sculpture and more.

Bellevue Festival of the Arts
Bellevue Way and NE 8th Street
(206) 363-2048
www.bellevuefest.org
Offering a superb array of finely crafted items.

Pops in the Park
August 4
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Bellevue Botanical Garden
(425) 451-3755
www.bellevuebotanical.com
Family concert on the garden lawn.

Fuchsia Plant Show and Sale
August 18-19
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Bellevue Botanical Garden
(425) 452-2750
www.bellevuebotanical.com
Featuring a great selection of plants from Eastside gardeners.

6th Annual Rockaraoke Challenge
Live at Lunch Concert Series
August 23
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Bellevue Galleria
(425) 453-1223
www.bellevuedowntown.com/events
They play, you sing! Let your inner rockstar take stage and compete for fabulous prizes.