One of the biggest events of the year is on the way back to Issaquah.
The Salmon Days Festival starts with the Grand Parade, which kicks off at 10.00 am on the first morning of the two-day event. People may choose whether to participate or cheer the marchers on from the sidelines. The parade theme is "Stars, Stripes & Salmon," and parade participants are encouraged to use red, white, and blue in creative ways in their displays.
After the parade, anyone who is hungry or looking for interesting products should stroll through Downtown Issaquah, where vendors will have set up more than 200 booths. Artists include a ceramicist, photographers, and metal workers. Food will include everything from local favorites to ethnic choices.
The highlight of the festival is a visit to the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, which is the most visited of all the hatcheries in the system managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It is an environmental education center, and the bridge over the Issaquah Creek offers a spot to watch the salmon jump.
Another attraction is Jakob Two Trees, a wooden troll that stands 14 feet high. Jakob is made of recycled pallets, and an artist from the Snoqualmie Tribe accessorized him. He is part the 2023 Northwest Trolls, a public art project by Thomas Dambo, a Danish artist.
Issaquah Salmon Days are the weekend of October 3 and 4. This sort of event can be enhanced if organizers use banner printing to create decorations suitable for display outdoors.
