Coming up Aug. 22, this is always a lively and well attended event with plenty of music and good food. Held on Lawrence Street at Taylor where the Uptown shops are anchored by Aldriches Market. The Farmer's Market will open as usual at 9:30 with specialized tent shops of fresh produce, flowers and crafts. A parade starts at 1:00 with everyone invited to march in costume or not.
Music will begin at 10 am with the Port Townsend Summer Band, the Delta Rays, Mystery Band, One Mean Cheese, and belly dancing performed by Middle East Out West.
The kids can make festival hats, do face painting, a sidewalk chalk art contest, painting and sculpting contests. There will be an outdoor beer garden and music will continue into the evening at the Uptown Pub.
