Four great events in one weekend - Richmond Beach Celebration May 6 - 8

Four great events, one spectacular weekend.

29th Annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale

Friday, May 6, to Sunday, May 8

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 and enjoy activities for the whole family.

Arts and Crafts Sale

Friday, May 6, 6:00pm to 9:00pm (Artists’ Reception)

Saturday, May 7, 10:00am to 5:00pm

Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Avenue NW

Sponsored by Friends of the Richmond Beach Library

More info: Julie Vaughn at 206-321-1934

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

7th Annual Car Show

Saturday, May 7

10:00am to 2:00pm

Richmond Beach Rehab, 19235 15th Avenue NW

More info: Sandi Sweeters at (206) 546-2666

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.

17th Annual Strawberry Festival

Saturday, May 7, Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Children’s Parade at 11:45 a.m. (Star Wars Theme)

Richmond Beach Community Park

Next to the library at 2201 NW 197th Street

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

Sensational music
12:00pm   Rat City Brass (a Tijuana Brass tribute band)
1:45pm     Scott Lindenmuth (phenomenal jazz-rock-fusion guitarist)
3:30pm     Quarter Past 8 (classic rock)

Scrumptious food
Flying Dragon Chinese Cuisine
Full Moon Thai Cuisine
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 Shoreline Historical Museum.

Additional activities
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

Richmond Beach swag available for purchase
T-shirts, sweatshirts, lapel pins, mugs, pint glasses, tote bags, beach buckets & shovels and more!

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 7, 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.