Four great events = one spectacular weekend in Richmond Beach

Richmond Beach Celebration

Four great events = one spectacular weekend!

Mother's Day Plant Sale
Photo by Aden Heuser

28TH ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY PLANT SALE

Friday, May 8, to Sunday, May 10

10:00am to 5:00pm

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, 20312 15th Avenue NW

Explore a wide selection of hard-to-find plant species at the on-site MsK Rare and Native Plant Nursery. Explore a wide selection of hard-to-find plant species at the on-site MsK Rare and Native Plant Nursery. Enjoy free family activities, gourmet hot dogs and ice cream and free tours of the Garden. Garden art and sculpture will be available for purchase.

Arts / Crafts Sale at the RB Library

48TH ANNUAL ARTS / CRAFTS SALE

Friday, May 8, 6:00 to 9:00pm

Saturday, May 9, 10:00am to 5:00pm

Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Avenue NW

Sponsored by Friends of the Richmond Beach Library

More info: Julie Vaughn 206-321-1934

The show features handcrafted items including jewelry, textiles, ceramics, photography and original art. Come meet local artists on Friday night and enjoy quartet music provided by Shorewood High School. 

Classic beauties at the Car Show

6TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW

Saturday, May 9

10:00am to 2:00pm

Richmond Beach Rehab, 19235 15th Avenue NW

Friends, neighbors and car enthusiasts are invited to visit the rehab between 10:00am and 2:00pm to view one of the best displays of cars of yesteryear around. Enjoy live music by Brian Lee and the Orbiters from 11:30am to 1:30pm. 

Music, food, and fun at the Strawberry Festival

16th ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

Saturday, May 9, Noon to 5:00pm

Children’s Parade at 11:45am

Richmond Beach Community Park

Next to the library at 2201 NW 197th Street

Co-Sponsored by Richmond Beach Community Association and City of Shoreline; music supported by a Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council Community Project Award

Sensational music

Five of the most exciting, big-name musical acts in the entire Pacific Northwest will be at the 2015 Strawberry Festival. There will be non-stop fun on the Showmobile stage, so plan to stay the whole day!

Noon The Portage Bay Big Band (Swing)

1:00 The University of Washington Steel Band (Calypso)

2:00 Eric “Two Scoops” Moore (Rock-a-Boogie)

3:00 Troupeau Acadien (Cajun)

4:00 The Downtown Mountain Boys (Bluegrass)

Scrumptious food

Flying Dragon Chinese Cuisine

The Greek Kitchen

Streetzeria

RBCA will be serving up fresh strawberry shortcake

Walking tour of historic Richmond Beach

Meet in front of the library at 1:00pm for a walking tour of historic Richmond Beach led by Vicki Stiles of the Shoreline Historical Museum.

Additional entertainment

Community and business information booths

Shorewood Photography Exhibit

Chalk mural, volleyball, inflatables, carnival games and other activities for kids

Equipment, displays and information provided by the police and fire departments

Anniversary memorabilia

Available for purchase to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Richmond Beach:

18-month calendar featuring photos of scenic Richmond Beach

Special anniversary T-shirts, sweatshirts and lapel pins

Thank you sponsors!

Gold level:

Jack Malek, Windermere Real Estate/Shoreline

Tradewinds Capital Management

Recology Cleanscapes

Cori Whitaker, Windermere Real Estate

Gorgeous Gardens, LLC

Quan Yin Acupuncture

Shoreline Lodge #248

Naturally Driven K9, LLC

Silver Level:

Eric A. Carlson, D.D.S.

The Shops at Richmond Beach

Bronze Level:

Richmond Pediatrics

Highlands West Dental

Johnson Roofing & Gutters

Kathryn A. Zufall, M.D.

Han’s World Martial Arts

Campbell Nelson VW / Nissan

PARKING FOR ALL EVENTS

Due to limited parking at the event sites, off-site parking and shuttle service to all four events will be provided on Saturday, May 9, at Richmond Beach Congregational Church located at 1512 NW 195th. Guests are encouraged to use the shuttle to reduce impact on the neighborhood. Richmond Beach residents are encouraged to walk or carpool, if possible. Follow parking signs which will be posted.