SEATTLE University District Street Fair When, where: May 16 and 17, University District Highlights: The 40th annual fair invites visitors to dress in fashions of their favorite decade; prizes for those with the best costumes. There will also be arts and crafts, music, food and more. ...
SEATTLE
University District Street Fair
When, where: May 16 and 17, University District
Highlights: The 40th annual fair invites visitors to dress in fashions of their favorite decade; prizes for those with the best costumes. There will also be arts and crafts, music, food and more.
Cost: Free.
Info:www.udistrictstreetfair.org
SANTA FE, N.M.
Santa Fe Century Ride
When, where: May 17, Santa Fe and vicinity
Highlights: Choose the distance that's right for you to discover -- from a bicycle seat -- the Santa Fe region, including the Turquoise Trail, local mountain ranges and old mining towns.
Cost: $20 for 100-mile riders, $15 for 75-mile riders, $13 for 25- or 50-mile riders, $30 for tandem teams.
Info:www.santafecentury.com/index.html
PORTLAND, ORE.
Rose Festival
When, where: May 22 to June 14, downtown Portland.
Highlights: The City of Roses celebrates its namesake flower with a festival, which in 2007 was named the best in the world by the International Festivals & Events Assn.
Cost: Tickets are required for certain events; see website.
Info: (503) 227-2681, www.rosefestival.org
SANTA BARBARA
I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival
When, where: May 23 to 25, Old Mission Santa Barbara Plaza.
Highlights: Chalk artists spend three days creating works in front of captive audiences. Kids can try street painting too.
Cost: Free.
Info: (805) 966-9222, www.imadonnarifestival.com
