A festival that everyone loves is returning to Issaquah.
Salmon Days, which was inaugurated in 1970, celebrates the return of the salmon to the rivers where they were spawned. Fishing has always been a vital industry in the Pacific Northwest. The festival includes a Grand Parade, artisans, food vendors, and family-friendly activities.
After the parade, people are welcome to stroll through the downtown area, where more than 200 artisans will have booths offering unique and beautiful projects. Food vendors will have both ethnic choices and favorite Pacific Northwest items, and the Field of Fun has booths and activities specifically designed for youngsters.
Vendors include Sunshower Fairies, Sara Holmes Jewelry, Holloway Farms, and others with everything from jewelry to leatherwork to food. Live entertainment is scheduled for both days, with The Rolling Stones Society, Radio 80, Pretenders UK, and Commander Mojo & the Horns of Discontent appearing the first day. The second day, the bands are Walkie Tacos, The Davanos, Credence Revelations, and Point of Sail. The bands pay tribute to some of the best groups in the business, and will also provide yacht rock, pop, classic rock, and the blues.
The star of the festival is the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery. From the Issaquah creek bridge, visitors can see the salmon returning.
The Salmon Days Festival is scheduled for October 5 and 6. Organizers of major events like this might work with a printer who will use flyer printing to create a schedule of events, and a map.
