Richmond Beach celebrates 125 years with four events May 8-10

RICHMOND BEACH CELEBRATION

4 GREAT EVENTS!

Commemorating the 125^th Anniversary

of Richmond Beach

May 8-10

16th Annual Strawberry Festival

Sat May 9 Noon to 5:00pm

Enjoy the music of local bands, food from local restaurants, games and activities for kids and a walking tour of historic Richmond Beach. Co-sponsored by the Richmond Beach Community Association and the City of Shoreline; music supported by a Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council Community Project Award. 

Noon: The Portage Bay Big Band. The neighborhood's fave returns!

1:00pm: The University of Washington Steel Band. Richmond Beach wanted calypso, and here it comes!

2:00pm: Eric “Two Scoops” Moore. Piano pounding madman songster!

3:00pm: Troupeau Acadien. The good times roll again as the region's top Cajun dance band returns to the Strawberry Festival!

4:00pm: The Downtown Mountain Boys. Washington State's premier Bluegrass band makes its RB premier!

Delicious food options from local restaurants Flying Dragon Chinese Cuisine, The Greek Kitchen and Streetzeria. And, of course, it wouldn't be a Strawberry Festival without traditional Strawberry Shortcake!

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Children’s Parade 

(Seahawks theme) 11:45am (staging on NW 197th Street at 11:15am)

Location: Richmond Beach Community Park, 2201 NW 197th Street

48th Annual Arts and Crafts Sale

Fri May 8 6:00 to 9:00pm (Artists’ Reception)

Sat May 9 10:00am to 5:00pm

Handcrafted items including jewelry, textiles, ceramics, photography and original art. Come meet local artists Friday night while enjoying quartet music provided by Shorewood High School. Sponsored by Friends of the Richmond Beach Library. 

More information: Julie Vaughn 206-321-1934.

Location: Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Avenue NW

6th Annual Car Show

Sat May 9 10:00am to 2:00pm

Check out one of the best displays of classic cars around while listening to live music by Brian Lee and the Orbiters from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Sponsored by Richmond Beach Rehab.

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Location: Richmond Beach Rehab, 19235 15th Avenue NW

28th Annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale

May 8-10 10:00am to 5:00pm

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. 

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Location: Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, 20312 15th Avenue NW

Parking

Due to limited parking at the event sites, off-site parking and shuttle service to all four events will be available on Saturday, May 9, from 10:00am to 5:00pm at Richmond Beach Congregational Church located at 1512 NW 195th. Visitors are encouraged to use the shuttle to reduce impact on the neighborhood.