Greetings!


August is packed with opportunities to make summer memories in Sequim. Enjoy the sound of waves on a beach stroll, hike through shaded forests, picnic at one of our beautiful parks, and take in all of the events happening in our small, friendly town. There are plenty of reasons to visit and enjoy the rest of the summer season in Sequim.  

Enjoy Live Music at the James Center for the Performing Arts

500 North Blake Avenue

Music in the Park


Enjoy a free evening of music Tuesday evenings through August from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Bring a chair or a blanket, pack a picnic, and get ready to dance and sway to some of the area’s favorite bands. Click here for the schedule. 

Sequim City Band


Looking for a more mellow musical experience? Don’t miss the Sequim City Band’s Harmonic Gatherings on Sunday, August 3 at 3:00 pm. The band is comprised of over 70 community members who perform regularly and offer a wide repertoire of musical styles. 

Sequim City Band

Rock the Sound Music Fest


If you prefer rock, metal, and alternative music, you won’t want to miss the new Rock the Sound Music Fest on Saturday, August 29, from 3:00 to 8:00. This free, family-friendly event will feature four local bands with original music and covers you love.

Delight in Local Agriculture

Sequim Lavender Farms


Missed Sequim Lavender Weekend? No worries, most of the lavender farms are open throughout the summer and welcome visitors to enjoy the purple, sweet-flowering herb. Pick your own bouquet, peruse charming gift shops, meet the owners, and learn more about their journey in this unique industry. See the farm schedules here. 

Sequim Farmers & Artisans Market


Food farms flourish in the Sequim Dungeness Valley. You can find the finest of local produce, flowers, and hand-crafted items at the market each Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm on the Civic Center Plaza, 152 West Cedar Street.  

Farmers & Artisans Market

You Pick Berries and Farm Stands


Keep your eyes open for roadside farmstands as you drive through the Sequim Dungeness Valley. Many offer fruits, vegetables, eggs, and flower bouquets. Don’t forget to bring your basket and stop by Graysmarsh Farm at 6187 Woodcock Road, for you-pick berries. Several varieties are at their peak in August.

Don't Miss Additional August Events

Tour de Lavender

Saturday, August 1


Join the Peninsula Trails Coalition for the biggest bicycling event in Sequim. Tour de Lavender takes riders throughout the Sequim Dungeness Valley to iconic lavender farms. Participants can choose the 35-mile Fun Ride or the 64-mile Metric Century.


New this year is the Tour de Lavender Self-Guided Option, July 20 - 31 and August 2 -15.

Tour de Lavender

First Friday Art Walk

Friday, August 7 - 5 to 8 pm


Celebrate Sequim’s artistic side and join us for the First Friday Art Walk.  Galleries and businesses proudly display the work of local artists, and many have live music. Grab a bite to eat, sip your favorite beverage, and enjoy the creative atmosphere of downtown Sequim. 

First Friday Art Walk

Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Show

Friday, August 7 - 10 am to 5 pm

Saturday, August 8 - 10 am to 4 pm

Sequim Community Church, 950 5th Avenue


The Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Show features a variety of quilts in different styles and categories. Don’t miss the Quilter’s Boutique for all your quilting supply needs. Celebrating 40 years in Sequim, the Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Club has been holding quilt shows since 1989, displaying the fine work of club members. $10 donation suggested.

Sequim Prairie Nights

Saturday, August 8 - 9 am to 3 pm


Join us in downtown Sequim for a Classic Car Show and Shine followed by a cruise through town. Approximately 150 classic and future classic vehicles, including motorcycles, will be on display with the owners on hand to answer questions.

Sequim Prairie Nights

Unity of Effort

August 8 - 10 am to 10 pm

250 Center Parkway


The Olympic Peninsula’s annual family-friendly event that celebrates and honors military, law enforcement, first responders, and security personnel. Live music, kids’ activities, demonstrations, information booths, and more.

Unity of Effort

Enjoy the long days and warm weather of August with a trip to Sunny Sequim. There is something for everyone to enjoy in a month full of art, music, delicious food, and outdoor adventure. Our website, visitsunnysequim.com, has all the information you need to plan your visit now.


Sincerely,


Barbara Hanna

City of Sequim

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